In my last article I wrote about BPPV (Begin positional proximal vertigo), the most common cause of vertigo. Probably the next most common cause is vertigo caused during or after an inner ear infection. There are some significant differences between these two diagnoses: BPPV is a vertigo which is bought […]
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Cervical cancer is a particularly virulent and nasty cancer that most commonly affects women aged 30 to 35 years. Treatment is usually total hysterectomy (removal of the womb) in combination with chemotherapy plus radiotherapy to the pelvis. Both chemotherapy and radiotherapy affect the ovaries, effectively shutting them down. This means […]
One in every ten people suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which causes pain, bloating, and unpredictable bowel movements that can be loose or firm. Stress, inconsistent eating, and a lack of sleep all contribute to the problem, but home remedies can often help. IBS can resemble serious conditions, but […]
With 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Lorraine Dufficey is trained in the classical True Pilates method, is a qualified Neuromuscular therapist and a Fascial trainer, and has a lifelong interest in health and wellbeing. As ‘West Cork Pilates’, she has been teaching mat classes in Clonakilty since […]