Health & Lifestyle - West Cork People

Training to support a relationship-centred approach in frontline practice

WCP Staff June, 2023

Relationships in Practice is an evidence-based programme to support frontline practitioners to take a relationship-centred approach in their work and to understand the transformative impact of positive relationships in their work. The programme runs under the Social and Health Education Project (SHEP) and in collaboration with the Ag Eisteacht Foundation. […]

Supporting your health with SOMEGA

WCP Staff June, 2023

All of us have experienced inflammation at one point or another in our lives. Inflammation is a natural immune response that occurs when the body is injured or fighting off an infection. Acute inflammation is the reaction that occurs, for example, when you cut your finger, break your leg, or […]

Chronic Inflammation and homeopathy

WCP Staff June, 2023

Inflammation is part and parcel of many illnesses both chronic and acute. It is your body’s way of protecting itself. Obviously this can cause pain and discomfort but homeopath Sinéad Hurley reminds us that the inflammation itself is not the actual problem – we have to look deeper. Why did […]

Fire cider’s anti-inflammatory properties

WCP Staff June, 2023

Fire Tonic, also known as Fire Cider, is a popular herbal remedy believed to possess anti-inflammatory properties. It combines a unique blend of ingredients that work synergistically to promote well-being and potentially reduce inflammation in the body. One key ingredient in Fire Tonic is apple cider vinegar, which contains acetic […]

Enjoy ‘Wild Wellness’ in sauna bathing

WCP Staff June, 2023

While the Finns may be the masters of saunas, in Ireland, right up to the 19th century we had our own version, the ‘teach allais’, which directly translates to ‘sweat house’. Many years later and the sweat house, renowned for its health benefits, is enjoying a revival in the form […]

Choose to let go of stress for the sake of your health

WCP Staff June, 2023

It’s well-known that stress can take a heavy toll on our health and with an ever-increasing number of studies showing that people who experience more stress will suffer more medical problems, including a suppressed immune system, we know that it’s vital that stress is managed. For anyone already suffering from […]

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