Health & Lifestyle - West Cork People

Herbs for the everyday

Hannah Dare September, 2026

One of the things I love about working in a health food shop is that, despite all the changes in health and wellness over the past 30 years, some of the old herbal remedies remain firm favourites. A.Vogel is a good example. We have stocked the range for as long […]

An immune-boosting salad to brighten your day

Karen Austin September, 2026

We’ve eaten all the beans, most of the tomatoes and the courgettes aren’t happy with the drop in temperature so they have slowed to an almost stop. It’s that time of the year again. This is when the brassica cage becomes very attractive – we’re not terribly interested in it […]

The power of giving and receiving

Susan O Regan September, 2026

Are you resisting or welcoming Autumn? It has been a busy but very spacious few weeks since I last wrote, the time was full of lovely visitors, events, lots of swimming and walking, even a bit of dancing! Now, as the season is turning there are no complaints here, there’s […]

Cystitis: Just a wee infection?

Dr Paula Stanley September, 2026

I feel that urine infections in women can be a condition that is put down to something we simply have to put up with. The reality is that many women do not ‘bother’ their GP every time they have a bout of cystitis; urine infections are not regarded as a serious […]

Style tips and tricks

Louise O'Dwyer September, 2026

It’s finally time to start packing away those flimsy summer bits after a hot and glorious summer. I’m going to dive straight into something that I think is absolutely wonderful – mascara. As we age, mascara gives back a wonderful bit of life to the eye area, especially if you […]

September beauty edit

Sherna Malone September, 2026

September always feels like a fresh start. As we settle back into routine after the summer, it’s an ideal time to reassess our skincare and beauty essentials. This month’s Beauty Edit features a selection of new launches that combine innovation, performance and everyday practicality to help your skin and hair […]

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