by Holly Cairns TD Too often, it takes women speaking out about their own trauma and experience of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence before the Government or institutions of the State take any action. Time and time again we hear of the appalling behaviour of those in a position of […]
Health & Lifestyle
The West Cork Jesters, a pioneering non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting inclusivity through mixed abilities sports, has just opened a coffee shop at their clubhouse in Durrus. The coffee shop on the scenic Sheep’s Head is run by local people, many of whom have additional needs. “A number of our members […]
Peter Levine, author of ‘Waking the Tiger’ and a renowned trauma expert, states that “Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence. Not only can trauma be healed, but with appropriate guidance and support, it can be transformative.” This rings true for […]
Medical Herbalist Geri McGann and Nutritional Therapist Gwen Bastian-Enright look at how herbal medicine and nutritional therapy (both individually and combined) can help with painful periods (dysmenorrhea), specifically primary dysmenorrhea – period pain and cramping with no apparent cause medically. Herbal medicine and nutritional therapy provide the opportunity for individuals […]
What does it take to be happy? In this world where we have never had more comfort and ease, the rates of anxiety climb year on year. As I sit here contemplating the many factors that contribute to this, the sun is beaming in through the open door and birdsong […]
The vagina, uterus, bladder and bowel are held in place by a network of muscles, tendons and fascia known as the pelvic floor. Pregnancy, childbirth, ageing, menopause, hysterectomy, inherited risk, or conditions that cause excessive pressure on the pelvic floor like obesity, a chronic cough, chronic constipation or heavy lifting, […]