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Managing sciatica during pregnancy

WCP Staff January, 2025

The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back through the hips, buttocks, and down the leg to the foot. Sciatica a condition where the sciatic nerve becomes irritated, compressed, or inflamed. It is characterised by pain that radiates along part or the length of the sciatic nerve. One might assume […]

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New clinic in Clonakilty provides focused care for people suffering from scars, oedema and wounds

WCP Staff January, 2025

Opening Helios Clinic in Clonakilty has marked a significant milestone in the professional journey of Orla Gallagher, who brings over two decades of experience as a registered general nurse. Orla worked in Intensive Care in Dublin before returning to Clonakilty to work at Bushmount and Fairfield Nursing Homes. After recognising […]

What to do about chronic pain…when all else fails?

Lorraine Dufficey December, 2024

TMS is know as Tension Myocitis Syndrome or Mindbody syndrome, a term first coined by Dr John Sarno, a medical doctor practicing in America in the 1970s, who pioneered work in the field of psychogenic pain or, as its come to be known, mind-body pain. His method to help cure […]

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Supporting women’s health holistically during the reproductive years

WCP Staff December, 2024

Women face diverse health challenges during their reproductive years, from menstrual irregularities to fertility struggles, pregnancy-related issues, and postpartum recovery. Acupuncture and Chinese herbalism are the cornerstones of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and have been treating gynaecological issues successfully for thousands of years. TCM takes a holistic approach to understanding […]

Move to beat cancer

Lorraine Dufficey October, 2024

October is breast cancer awareness month and with statistics stating that one in seven women in Ireland will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, it is a rare person that has not had their life touched by it in some way, either personally or through someone they love […]

Women 50-plus: Past their prime or ready to shine?

Dr Paula Stanley October, 2024

What does a Menopause Health Check look like? Because of the drop in oestrogen hormone levels that occurs throughout the menopause, women over the age of 50 are much more likely to develop high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, have a heart attack or stroke and one in three […]

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