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Asthma- Part 1

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To mark World Asthma Day which is May 1st, I discuss asthma over the next few weeks

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Chinese Medicine view on PMS

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By Gerry Ward In my clinics, I see more and more women diagnosed with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), which broadly describes emotional and/or physical discomfort occurring before the period. Many symptoms include depression, sadness, irritability, anxiety, lethargy, loss of concentration, aggressiveness, changes in libido, changes in bowel habits, skin eruptions, food cravings, crying, outbursts of anger, headaches, bloating, distension of the abdomen or breasts and insomnia. The symptoms vary in duration and intensity, ranging from one day to two weeks before the period. PMS is more common among women in the age range of 30 to 40. Symptoms can be very...

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Natural Healthcare for Mothers and Babies

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Therapeutic Treats have a whole range of nurturing therapies for mums, babies and mums-to-be all provided in a welcoming environment at the therapy rooms above Whelehans Pharmacy. Fiona is a registered reflexologist with the National Register of Reflexologists Ireland and is qualified in fertility, maternity and baby/child reflexology allowing you to claim back part of the fee from your health insurance. Mums-to-be, connect with baby through the power of touch with maternity massage or reflexology adapted to each stage of pregnancy. Prepare the body for labour by balancing the body systems and create a more relaxed state of wellbeing during...

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Asthma

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  Why is it getting more common?  Eamonn Brady is a pharmacist and the owner of Whelehans Pharmacy, Pearse St, Mullingar. Tel 0449334591. If you have any health questions e-mail them to info@whelehans.ie  Many studies show that asthma is getting more common in Ireland. I often get asked why this is the case? As an asthma sufferer myself, I decided to look into it more.  The 'hygiene hypothesis' The 'hygiene hypothesis' is a theory that lack of exposure in early childhood to infectious agents means that the child’s immune system has not been activated sufficiently during childhood. This lack of...

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Therapeutic Treats

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Therapeutic Treats is Mullingar’s only training centre entirely dedicated to holistic therapy training courses, are having an information  day on Saturday 25th February from 12pm to 3pm at Phoenix Yoga Studio, Market Point. Therapeutic Treats offer professional training in Holistic Therapies to certificate and diploma (ITEC) level. With over 15 years’ experience as a therapist,  Fiona Conlon Nally (college director) ensures the training courses are unique and personal, allowing students offer a healing and deeply relaxing experience to their future clients. Our Anatomy & Physiology tutor, Vonnie Nally, has a Master’s Degree in Science. Vonnie will be at our open...

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