Health & Lifestyle - West Cork People

Night terrors

WCP Staff February, 2019

Some children from as young as three-years-old experience night terrors. Night terrors are recurrent episodes of intense crying and fear whilst sleeping. With a nightmare children may remember the details of the dream, with night terrors there is often no recollection. It can be very upsetting for parents and siblings, […]

Niacinamide – What is it and what does it do for your skin?

Sherna Malone February, 2019

A skincare ingredient I am always recommending to my clients is Niacinamide. Something of an unsung hero, this multi-tasking ingredient, also known as Vitamin B3, boasts a long list of benefits. It can help improve the appearance of enlarged pores, fight signs of ageing, lighten dark spots and even control acne. […]

How to achieve glowing bridal skin

Sherna Malone February, 2019

When it comes to glowing bridal skin, it’s easy to pile on all the luminising, dewy makeup products in the world but if you’re not looking after your skin in the first place, you’ll find it hard to achieve that natural radiance which makes you look healthy and flawless. Achieving […]

Wedding guest etiquette

Louise O'Dwyer February, 2019

While a certain amount of tradition will almost always be adhered to, I think it is a wonderful thing that many brides and grooms are ‘suiting themselves’ now and choosing venues and wedding styles accordingly. The days of ‘having to do’ because ‘everyone else does’ is a mere memory and […]

Baked beans – aka rocket fuel

Karen Austin February, 2019

I grew up eating baked beans – the canned variety – on toast. It was one of the early convenience foods and quick to put on the table for tea. Everyone ate beans, as they were an affordable and fast way to fill us up. We used to charge around […]

West Cork called to take part in plastic audit

WCP Staff February, 2019

A new EPA funded initiative to reduce plastic use in homes and schools across Ireland is being launched by Voice, an environmental charity that aims to empower individuals and local communities to take positive action to conserve our natural resources. Voice is currently looking for individuals, households and schools in […]

Categories