Ask the Experts
Independent health store advice on the keys to a good night's sleep
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Olive Finn at the Olive Branch in Clonakilty, Co Cork
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Independent health store advice on natural first aid
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Niamh Larkin, beauty specialist at health store Evergreen in Mainguard St, Galway.
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Independent health store advice on holiday health including suncare, tummy troubles and beating bugs
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Deborah Buckley who works at Celestial Times in Kilrush, Co Clare
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Independent health store advice on boosting male and female fertility through diet and lifestyle
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Liz O’Byrne, a nutritional therapist who works with the Aloe Tree in Ennistymon and holds clinics in Ennistymon and Lahinch, Co Clare
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Independent health store advice on allergies, hay fever and sinus relief
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Paul Holmes, manager of The Health Store in Dundrum Town Centre
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Independent health store advice on better sleep and increased energy
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Shirley O’Sullivan from Here’s Health in Douglas Court Shopping Centre in Douglas, Cork
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Independent health store advice on beauty from within
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Rob Whinnett from Blasta Wholefoods in Dungarvan, Co Waterford
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Independent health store advice on menstrual health
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Siân Eustace of Healing Harvest in Kinvara, Co Galway
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Independent health store advice on holiday essentials
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Frederika Le Cain from Loop de Loop, in Castletownbere, Co Cork
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Independent health store advice on stress, fatigue and boosting energy
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Gráinne Gilmartin from Sligo Wellness
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Independent health store advice on having a healthy pregnancy
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Lorin Taylor from Licorice Healthfoods in Portumna, Co Galway
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Independent health store advice on post-Christmas cleansing and detoxing
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Helena O’Loughlin at The Healthy Way in Leixlip, Co Kildare
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Independent health store advice on sensitive issues
Here at Bee Healthy we accept and embrace the squeamish sides of our bodies! If you suffer from dandruff, bad breath, incontinence or any other so-called 'embarrassing' ailment, we are here to listen and help. Moreover, we want you to know you are not alone.
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Independent health store advice on improving sleep
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Matt Ronan, owner-manager with health store Evolv in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
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Independent health store advice on hormonal health
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Frankie Lewis, nutritional advisor with Nature’s Gold health store
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Independent health store advice on boosting fertility
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Sarah Woodhall from health store Horans in William St, Limerick city
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Independent health store advice on sinus and hay fever
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Martha Brennan from health store Harvest Fare in Blessington, Co Wicklow
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Independent health store advice on boosting your energy levels
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Lucy Kerr from health store The Good Earth in Kilkenny
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Independent health store advice on managing your hormones
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Suzan Turan of health store The Aquarian in Cahersiveen in Co Kerry
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Independent health store advice on keeping healthy during your summer staycation
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Teresa Callaghan of Healthy Beings in Strokestown, Co Roscommon
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Independent health store advice on immunity support
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Liz Beattie, onsite manager of Health Matters in Dublin’s Grafton Street
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Independent health store advice on natural relief for hay fever, allergies and sinuses
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Grace Kinirons, onsite nutritionist with Nuts and Grains in Mullingar, Co Westmeath
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Independent health store advice on how to be greener
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Gerald Colfer of Only Natural in Wexford town
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Independent health store advice on baby and toddler immunity
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Hannah Dare of Organico in Bantry, Co Cork
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Independent health store advice on bones and joints
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Carmel O’Farrell of Food for Life in Callan, Co Kilkenny
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Independent health store advice on hormonal issues
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Claire Longwill, store manager of Food For Thought, Buncrana, Co Donegal
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Independent health store advice on vitamins for optimum health
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Elaine Joyce from Ylang Ylang in Westport, Co Mayo
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Independent health store advice on managing the menopause the natural way
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Dorothy Browne, manager of Nice & Natural in Cootehill, Co Cavan
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Independent health store advice on starting a family
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Orela Kingston who is a kinesiologist and offers meditation classes as well as working in For Goodness Sake in Dunmanway in Co Cork
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Independent health store advice on must-have herbal remedies
Looking for advice on natural wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Von Deegan, manager at Von’s Health Store in Limerick city
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Health Store Help
Independent health store advice on dealing with dementia
Dementia is an umbrella term given to different diseases that affect the various parts of the brain which are normally used for learning, memory and language. A healthy lifestyle reduces risk – diet, exercise and stress management play huge roles here. Researchers predict that Alzheimers will affect 106 million people by 2050. The societal impacts and how people’s lives are affected is of huge concern....
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Independent health store advice on combating hormonal issues and PMS
Inside the female body there is a constant complex interplay of sex hormones that kickstart at puberty and continue to fluctuate throughout our lives. For some women maintaining this delicate balance can be difficult, causing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and other hormonal issues. Typically occurring about two weeks before a woman’s period and disappearing once it has begun, PMS is a problem many of us experience at some stage in our lives. There are many different symptoms associated with PMS which can include mood swings, fluid retention, food cravings and skin problems...
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Independent health store advice on skin issues
Many of us take our skin totally for granted as long as it seems to look alright. But what happens, when there’s a change? Some changes are inevitably linked to getting older, but others may include itchy patches, scaly, flaky parts, redness, acne and so on...
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Independent health store advice on having a healthy pregnancy
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Sinéad Dundon, nutritional therapist at Adare Health Foods in Adare, Co Limerick...
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Independent health store advice on natural help for joints and bone health
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Lorin Taylor of Licorice Healthfoods in Portumna, Co Galway...
Customers often come into our shop and ask for help with aches and pains. The remedies range from the old-fashioned cider vinegar, honey, molasses combinations, right through to the latest high-end supplements such as UC11, curcumin and ginger. All are valid and have their place, and many people get great relief from using a combination of them.
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Independent health store advice on allergies, hay fever and sinus issues
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Emma Taylor, nutritional therapist at Down to Earth, South Great George’s St, Dublin 2...
Seasonal allergies affect many people in Ireland with an estimated 1 in 10 suffering from hay fever. Allergies are the result of histamine, a compound found in the body (and certain foods) that is released when the person is exposed to an allergen. There are many natural ways to tackle the symptoms of hay fever and allergies without having to resort to medication.
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Independent health store advice on fighting colds and flu
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Geraldine Hollywood, nutritional therapist and manager of Here’s Health in Mahon Point Shopping Centre, Cork...
Coughs, colds and sniffles only catch you if your immune system is down, and if you do pick up a winter ailment, natural treatments are often the best. But knowing what works for relief of symptoms and how to support your immune system so you stay well is important.
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Independent health store advice on nutrition for dealing with stress
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Davina Dowling NT, MNTOI, resident nutritional therapist at Evolv in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
Stress is largely unavoidable nowadays due to the many complexities of life including work, family and relationships. Some stress can be motivating or possibly beneficial, but chronic stress is a large contributor to many health problems.
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Independent health store advice on nutrition for conception and pregnancy
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Kathy Whyte, who has a Masters in Nutritional Medicine with a special interest in early life nutrition. Kathy recently presented on early life nutrition at the West Waterford Festival of Food.
Early life nutrition refers to nutritional exposures prior to conception and during pregnancy, infancy and early childhood. These exposures have an important influence on quality of life and health into adulthood. Recommendations for nutrient intakes and the need for supplementation before and during pregnancy continue to be a source of confusion for parents. In recent years there has been growing interest in the nutritional requirements during these critical periods of development.
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Independent health store advice on healthy snack foods
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Bernadette Cass, manager of The Fruit ‘N Nut Place in Portlaoise
Busy modern life has meant the loss of spare time for many people. So food is often chosen because it is as easy as possible to get ready. Ideally it should also be good for you, with as little interference as possible. Our mantra is Wholefoods... more nutrients – healthier and happier you!
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Independent health store advice on raw foods
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health store can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue Katherine Colfer, manager at Full of Beans, Waterford talks about raw foods
The Paleo diet, popularised by Dr Loren Cordain, has been in vogue for the past few years and it seems to be here to stay. The increase in the amount of raw foods sold in Full of Beans can definitely be attributed to the popularity of the Paleo diet. People are trying out new recipes, and are looking for raw foods needed for recipes, and what better place to source these ingredients than a health food shop?
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Independent health store advice on eco cleaning
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health store can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue Olive Finn, manager at The Olive Branch in Clonakilty, Co Cork talks about natural cleaning in the home
Here at The Olive Branch we are undergoing major upheaval with a new extension being added on to our shop. We thought the clever way to do this without too much disruption would be to build the new part of the extension before knocking into the shop, while continuing to stay open and trading.
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Independent health store advice on natural toiletries
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Helena Murphy, manager of Loop de Loop in Castletownbere, Co. Cork about natural toiletries, personal care products and feminine hygiene
Hand soap, shower gel, toothpaste, deodorants, shampoos and moisturisers are just some bathroom products we use on a daily basis. These can be filled with chemicals, many of which are not good for us. So how can you avoid or minimise your exposure to these chemicals?
Always read labels and consider the ingredients in the products. Switch to more natural products, especially ones that have some organic ingredients. Your local health food store will stock a wide range of products that will be more natural, organic and contain less chemicals.
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Independent health store advice on Christmas gifts
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Catherine Devine, manager and Donna Troy and Phyllis Molloy, sales assistants of Horan’s Healthstore in Fermoy, Co Cork
Don’t let Christmas lose its sparkle this year by getting overwhelmed with last-minute preparations or shopping. Staff in health stores around Ireland are here to help you relax, sit back and enjoy the big day.
Preparations for baking the traditional Christmas cake and pudding will soon be under way. Health stores stock delicious organic spices, fruits, nuts and gluten-free flours ideal for baking treats for members of the family with special ingredient needs.
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Ask away - independent health store advice on seaweed
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to seaweed expert and Tir na n’Og, Sligo customer Prannie Rhatigan about sea vegetables. Prannie is a medical doctor with a lifetime experience of harvesting, cooking seaweed and author of the award-winning book Irish Seaweed Kitchen and new pocket Guide to Edible Seaweeds.
All seaweeds can be considered powerhouses of nutrients, containing minerals, vitamins and trace elements, whilst also having a range of phyto-defensive properties and containing some unique compounds which are not found in land plants. Seaweeds also contain polysaccharides, some of which act as soluble fibre, which means they are not absorbed by the digestive system and contain no calories.
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Ask away: independent health store advice on healthy joints and bones
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Mary Wedel, owner of An Tobairin in Bandon, Co Cork
Having healthy bones and joints is crucial for an active and healthy life, but often customers ask us for help with aches and pains that are limiting their movement and lifestyle. Bone is living tissue that is in flux throughout our lifespan, and is constantly being broken down and built up. Calcium, magnesium, vitamins D, C, K and boron are vital for strong bones.
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Ask Away: independent health store advice on healthy snacks
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Antonia Murray, owner of Alive and Well in Carlow town
Walking into a health food store is always an exciting visit, full of interesting foodie ideas ready to stimulate the health-conscious shopper. The array of healthy options is vast with new and exciting products appearing on the shelves. Your local health food store not only provides tried and tested items that people love but also new groundbreakers.
There are many types of healthy snacks to choose from depending on your needs. Healthy snacks for energy before a workout or just to help get through the afternoon lull, snacks for children and snacks for helping to keep the pounds off. There are savoury snacks, ‘sweet’ snacks and snacks geared to provide energy.
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Ask Away: independent health store advice on menopause and PMS
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Martha Brennan, homeopath and owner of Harvest Fare in Blessington, Co Wicklow
Most women now are aware that there are natural choices to help with symptoms of PMS and menopause and independent health stores can offer advice and support. When a woman comes in looking for help with these issues we chat with them to get an idea of their lifestyle, medical status and symptom history and make recommendations from there.
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Ask Away: independent health store advice on natural babycare
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Sian Eustace, a homeopath who owns Healing Harvest in Kinvara, Co Galway.
The discerning customer does not have to look far to realise that the choice in organic and natural child and babycare products is ever growing. Covering fields as diverse as clothing to first weaning foods, supplements and skincare, there are more and more ranges available month on month in health stores around the country.
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Ask Away: independent health store advice on Christmas gifts and treats
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Sundara O’Higgins, a qualified yoga instructor and reflexologist with a keen interest in nutrition and herbal remedies. She is the manager of Nourish in Donnybrook, Dublin 4.
As Christmas beckons, think of your local health store for festive gifts and treats – you would be amazed by the impressive range of products on offer.
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Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Tina Daly who has an ITEC Swedish massage qualification and graduated in Dietary Counselling, health and lifestyle with the Institute of Health Sciences last year. She works part-time in The Healthy Way in Leixlip, Co Kildare.
Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and also the thinnest. Less than one-tenth of an inch separates your body from potential toxins. If you eat food which contains chemicals, enzymes in your saliva and stomach help break down and flush them from your body. However, chemicals coming in contact with your skin are absorbed straight into the bloodstream, going directly to your delicate organs where they have the potential to accumulate due to the lack of necessary enzymes to break them down.
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Ask Away: independent health store advice on holiday essentials
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to Aimee Kitten who has a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology, a diploma in massage therapy and works in Health Matters in Dublin’s Grafton St.
Working in a health store can be very seasonal and during the summer months we are asked for lots of different summer remedies.
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Ask Away: independent health store advice on healthy snacks
Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health stores can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This issue we speak to nutritional therapist Ann Gannon Dip NT, mNTOI, who offers nutritional therapy at Healthy Beings in Strokestown.
Most people at some point in the day reach for a snack and snacking isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Eating little and often - three meals a day plus a couple of snacks in between – is good for keeping blood sugar levels stable and preventing energy slumps.
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