Caring for the Carer On a flight, in an emergency; the first step is for a Carer to take care of themselves. For example; they must first put on their oxygen mask before attending to another. If we use this analogy in our everyday lives of caring for someone, I think it is a good starting point. To provide constant …

  We are delighted to be hosting: “THE WONKY COFFEE MORNING” in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness and in honour of you…all the women in the community. The amazing and inspiring Mandy Gabriel will be here to tell her story and share her experience in her wonderfully positive way. Check out her personal blog; My Wonky Boob where she has …

WESTGATE DAYCARE SERVICE   Westgate Foundation runs a Day-care service for all in Ballincollig and its surrounds.  It offers a diverse programme of activities and events, ranging from visiting musicians and dance groups, arts and crafts, knitting and Bingo, gentle chair-based exercise including “laughter with Yoga”, seasonal gardening projects and the SONAS program; a therapeutic activity for people with dementia, focusing …

What does your face say about you? When I was asked to take part in the amazing Vigour Festival I wasn’t quite sure what I could do that would be interesting and engaging for the average Joe soap. Not everyone is into acupuncture and treating someone in the middle of a park just didn’t sit right with me. However, one …

10 Alzheimer’s Warning Signs. Applying the word “Alzheimer’s” to someone close to you can be uncomfortable, even if the signs, or symptoms, have been adding up for some time. It’s much easier to gloss over strange behaviour: “Oh, Mum’s is just getting older. Or to rationalise: “Well, we all forget things sometimes.” Only a qualified GP can conclude with high …

This summer I am travelling constantly as I lead my group retreats in Poland and Spain. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle while away from home is challenging but not impossible! It can be difficult to fit in when you are out of your daily routine but yoga is not restricted to the confines of our studios and classrooms. We can literally …

Walking is a fantastic way of taking care of you with benefits for body, mind and spirit. Walking in nature is proven to be even more beneficial. Our organised off-road walks are held in different and beautiful places each week with historical, natural or archaeological interest. The fear of holding others up often prevents people from joining a group. Our …

– The Natural Approach to Healing Allergies are affecting the lives of more than one billion people worldwide. With an epidemic rise during the last 60 years, their prevalence is expected to reach up to 4 billion in 2050s. (World Allergy Organisation, 2013) In the EU, the number of children with allergies has doubled in the last ten years, and …