Bantry Credit Union has more than halved the interest it charges on education loans, from seven to three per cent. According to the credit union, this is the lowest interest rate charged on education or student loans by any financial institution in the country. Explaining the decision, Chairperson of Bantry […]
Health & Lifestyle
Eighteen-year-old Nicola Tuthill has had quite a year so far: From the despair of injury to the joy of world championship success. Matthew Hurley meets the Kilbrittain teenager, who started hammer throwing at the age of 12 and has gone from strength to strength since then. Tuthill finished an impressive […]
What is mindfulness if not the ability to notice what’s happening as it’s happening and to notice how we’re feeling as we’re feeling it, no matter what it is? As a mindfulness teacher integrity is woven into my practice, so in alignment with my values, including self-compassion, I am “practicing […]
The short answer is yes and there are many scientific research papers written about this phenomenon where it is not called ‘leaky gut’ but intestinal permeability. Intestinal permeability is an important concept to understand. In the realm of overall health your gut is essential because it is not only […]
Getting to know your cycle and working with the natural rhythm of your body is key to enhancing fertility. Many women spent their most fertile years trying to avoid getting pregnant and the monthly bleed may be inconvenient or a huge relief. Some contraception choices mean there is no menstruation […]