Hormonal skin issues is a frequently neglected area and skin problems are common during the perimenopause and menopause. We have oestrogen receptors in pretty much every organ in our body, which are impacted by fluctuating and unpredictable oestrogen levels in perimenopause, and the skin is no exception. Acne Acne is […]

This month’s recipe is based loosely on pisto, a Spanish dish that is related in a Mediterranean way to the ratatouille of France and Caponata of Italy. It’s an everyday dish using summer vegetables cooked slowly, without fuss and often served with a fried egg on top. The runny yolk […]

What is that cold, wet stuff falling from the clouds? What is this chill I feel? And where has the sun gone? After weeks of lovely weather in May, it’s as if I’ve never known a rainy, grey day. Thirty years of living in West Cork, and all it takes […]

Atopic dermatitis, often known as eczema, is a chronic skin disorder that causes patches of dry, itchy, and irritated skin that can flare up at any time. While not a cure, there are remedies that may alleviate it.  Environmental causes, a weakened immune system, and heredity all contribute to eczema. […]

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