Health - West Cork People

Controlling your blood sugar: Part 1

WCP Staff April, 2021

In part one of a three-part series, Eoin Roe looks at blood sugar control, what can go wrong with this and what can be done to help correct it. Normal Blood Glucose control The normal glucose levels in blood are controlled by interactions between hormones and various organs in the […]

Are supplements really the answer?

WCP Staff February, 2021

by Eoin Roe It is very common for people to try and overcome a particular health concern using supplements, whether prescribed or available over-the-counter. It is unlikely that this will cause any harm, but it can become very expensive, with limited benefit. I am going to talk about two areas: […]

Your gut microbiome has a direct influence on your health

WCP Staff February, 2021

by Amanda Roe There is extensive research confirming that the health of your gut microbiome has a direct influence on your mental, emotional and physical health. Good levels of diverse probiotics and prebiotics are needed to sustain a healthy microbiome in the gastrointestinal tract and throughout the whole body. Your […]

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Put the kettle on

April Dannan February, 2021

I actually begin my day ‘planning the day’ the night before. Late in the evening before I go to bed, I put the kettle on and get my herbal teapot filled so it can steep overnight and be ready for me the next morning. You don’t have to do this […]

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Winter Wellness

April Dannan January, 2021

It is well into the winter season and we are going through days of glorious frosty cold and harsh wet windy weather that only these months can bring. The fresh air has been invigorating and the icy mornings are good for the soul. Of course many of us just want […]

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Learning to use herbs on a daily basis

April Dannan December, 2020

Incorporating herbs into your diet and routine can be as simple as each day making a pot of herbal tea, adding in a handful of mixed herbs to your soup or cutting fresh herbs from the garden for a salad or stir fry. The last thing I do each evening […]

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