Opinion
Exercise – A powerful anti-inflammatory
The influence of exercise on inflammation in the body By Paul Bolger. Chartered Physiotherapist at Nano Physiotherapy, Kilkenny (www.nanophysio.ie). Within your body right now there is a magnificent and complex series of interactions taking place. A part of what makes this process tick is our innate inflammatory response – keeping us safe from infection and keeping our …
Natural Tips for Psoriasis
BY CLAIR WHITTY Let’s talk about psoriasis. This is a fairly common skin condition. It is characterised by thick, silvery white scales that are surrounded by a red, inflamed border. It can appear anywhere on the body, but common places are the elbows, knees, lower back, and scalp. It can affect the nails causing them …
Are you paying too much for healthcare?
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR According to industry experts over half of us are paying way above the odd for our health insurance leading to mounting financial pressure for many. Every year individuals and families are facing the annual ritual of renewing their health insurance policies but the search for a deal this time around …
Natural Hay Fever Remedies
BY CLAIR WHITTY It’s that time of year again which those of you who suffer from hay fever dread. I know it’s a little early, but did you know that by starting early you may help reduce the impact that pollen has on your immune system and the histamine response? Which means your symptoms may …
AMBUSH ON FRIARY STREET
PART 5 BY JOHN FITZGERALD Concluding the Story of that memorable day on Friary Street in 1921… If you missed the previous parts you can read these on the our website… Phil Dillon, who was in the bottling store yard off Friary Street with the horse and trap that was to convey the weapons, realised …
Electricity bills: currently the options on offer
BY JOHN ELLIS, FINANCIAL ADVISOR With the recent reduction in electricity prices, you are presented with an opportunity to save on your energy bills. However, navigating the multitude of residential electricity suppliers in the country can be overpowering, making it crucial to make informed decisions while looking for the best deals available. Currently there are …
Not so wild: the charm of the Ancient East
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON Just by the turnoff to my road there is a sign to welcome motorists to the Ancient East. It’s a big gold coloured sign but after which there is nothing, no further signage on the motorway to lead visitors to explore. It’s very different from the Wild Atlantic …
Walk and a chat puts us streets ahead
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS I have taken to walking again. Weather permitting, a daily ‘constitutional’ as my late father called it. And that word used in the context of a walk applies to the health benefits of such. I think, perhaps, it was an old Irish expression. And, while I have …
Lost in social media train of thought
THE FACT OF THE MATTER BY PAUL HOPKINS I was on a commuter train in Dublin the other week, on a journey of 35 minutes or so. It was choc-a-bloc with young people, being the Easter school holidays and all; the youngest accompanied by a parent or someone older, the older ones travelling alone or …
Energy welcome but where’s the political wisdom?
AS I SEE IT BY MARIANNE HERON As old makes way for new and experience shuffles off the political stage, energy is a word that keeps coming up. An attribute that’s needed, especially in these challenging times. But another element I believe is essential among a mix of leaders and decision makers, is that good …
