It is surprising the number of phrases, which were once used only in nautical situations, that have been adopted into everyday speech. Many nautical terms derive from the ‘Age of Sail’, the period of time between the 16th and 19th centuries, when masted ships ruled the seas. Ahoy – This […]
Situated between Bandon and Innishannon, the townland of Ballymountain North is, for the most part, made up of vast parcels of green and brown agricultural farmland. Travel the highroads and byroads for long enough however and you might just happen upon an oasis in the midst of this intensively farmed […]
With unaffordable rents and skyrocketing housing prices, the current housing crisis in Ireland is leaning heavily on Ireland’s young people, many of whom are struggling financially and have lost hope of ever getting on the property ladder. Facing such a predicament four years ago, unable to afford buying her own […]
In recent articles I have been examining how diet and lifestyle impact our bodies in relation to inflammation and chronic pain. Today I want to examine the importance of our fascial network for our overall well-being, both mentally and physically and suggest some ways we can support this incredible system. […]
As we get older our bladder may not be as reliable as it used to be, and some women can find that pressure from coughing, laughing, sneezing, running or lifting, can cause the bladder to leak. Having a bladder issue is understandably embarrassing. If we feel uncomfortable talking about it […]
According to the Health at a Glance 2023 report, Ireland has one of the highest rates of mental health illness in Europe, placing third out of 36 countries. Furthermore, in 2023 Aware’s National Survey reported that anxiety rates in Ireland are high, affecting three in four adults, 74 per cent […]