Whelehans Health Blog

From 1st May 2026 we will change our Saturday opening hours to 08:30 - 17:30. Our usual hours of 08:30 - 18:00 Mon - Fri remain unchanged

Fatigue: Causes   Fatigue negatively impacts work performance, family life, and relationships.    Possible causes of fatigue: Lifestyle related Malnutrition Unhealthy diet Smoking Alcohol consumption Drug abuse Stress Physical conditions such as: Anaemia- Low haemoglobin (red blood cells) often caused by low iron or the like of heavy periods in women Diabetes High blood pressure Obesity Heart disease Chronic fatigue syndrome   Mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders and PTSD Classes of meds that cause fatigue: High blood pressure medicines such as beta blockers Statins and fibrates (for cholesterol) Proton pump inhibitors (to reduce stomach acid) Benzodiazepines (used for...

With Autumn arriving, you can already feel the change in temperature, the shortening of the days and a bit of a nip in the air as we head towards winter. With the busy lifestyles we all have these days, keeping our minds and bodies in tip top shape can be something that is easily overlooked. It’s vitally important to our wellbeing that we make sure that we are taking in enough fuel to get us through the busy days. Over the years, people have chosen Whelehans Tonic, a simple Iron and Vitamin syrup, to help supplement their diet, boosting their...

Medicine Shortages in Ireland Reasons  Part 1   In Ireland, nearly 40% of people in the last two years have been affected by medicine shortages. Medicines in short supply have included treatments for pain, blood pressure, respiratory illnesses, HRT, ADHD, digestive conditions, and arthritis. The real/main reason Ireland has more medicine shortages than other EU countries (i.e.) low cost paid for generics   The Umbrella Group, Medicines for Ireland which represents companies supplying generic medicines and represent companies that supply 60% of all prescription medication consumed in Ireland were quoted last year that they “very low prices pose a risk to...

Situations where excess earwax becomes an emergency Whelehans Earwax removal service can be booked on the Whelehans website www.whelehans.ie (top bar on website). Excess earwax can contribute to medical emergencies.   1. Sudden and Severe Hearing Loss If earwax completely blocks the ear canal, it can cause sudden hearing loss. While not life-threatening, it can be alarming and may require urgent removal, especially for individuals who rely on hearing aids or have pre-existing hearing impairments.   2. Extreme Dizziness or Vertigo Impacted wax pressing against the eardrum or inner ear can disrupt balance, causing severe dizziness (vertigo). If vertigo is...