Health Advice

One of the main concerns that we encounter on a daily basis working on the shop floor are people who suffer from a number of digestive issues as a result of a variety of different underlying causes. Presenting digestive symptoms often include abdominal pain and distention, fatigue, lethargy, l...

So we live in Galway where the climate is not always fantastic, but over the last few days we’ve being experiencing a mini heatwave! An increase in temperature means dehydration is more likely, so keeping hydrated is more important than ever! Even mild dehydration can be a big issue. Did You K...

Flower power - how would you describe it? Well the official meaning in the 70s was “a slogan used as a symbol of passive resistance and non-violence ideology”. Meanwhile in Australia, a man by the name of Ian White created a flower power of his own which lives on to this day as powerful as w...

Kombucha is a delicious drink made from sweetened fermented tea and raw cane sugar and is packed full of good bacteria for your gut. Here is a simple way you can make your own homemade kombucha. What You Need Ingredients 3 1/2 quarts water 1 cup sugar (regular granulated sugar works bes...

Keeping your gut Healthy and Happy! More than 2000 years ago Greek Hippocrates stated that “all disease begins in the gut”. This statement still holds some truths to even this day. The key role our digestive system plays in our health and wellbeing cannot be under estimated. Your gut health is e...

Why natural energy is safer and better We all have times where we feel like we need something to make us more energised. Some people choose to opt for coffee or energy drinks but a natural energy is the best option. If you want to stay energised, a natural product like BioActive Q10 is a more pr...

The summer is upon us with longer days, brighter evenings and sunny days. We’re all dreaming of foreign holidays and exotic beaches to get some rest and relaxation. However, for some the thought of travelling can be overwhelming and can cause anxiety. But do not fear! Here are some of the most ...

Protect Your Skin Protecting our skin from the Sun’s harmful rays are a priority for us during the summer months. It is vital to prevent premature aging, sunburn and skin cancer. Here are a few tips that I would recommend to keep you and your family’s skin safe from the sun during the summer sea...

Time to Clean! This is the time of year when many of us enter into a frenzy of cleaning in order to prepare our homes for the balmy, breezy days of summer. We endeavour to rid our homes of the allergens and toxins that have built up over the winter months. Unfortunately, a lot of us promptly put...

Eating seasonally and in sync with nature and the seasons can connect us to the plant world around us as well as having positive effects on our health and wellbeing. This time of year is a time for growth and blossoming so why not, take note from nature and supercharge your nutrient intake by spr...

What is Hay Fever? Hay Fever is inflammation of the nose which is mainly caused by the immune system overreacting to various allergies which are in the air. Hay fever can be triggered by various environmental issues such as pollen. When there is too much pollen in the air the immune system panic...

What is IBS? IBS is a distressing condition that often impacts negatively on a person’s quality of life. Women are more likely to be affected than men. There are many different triggers such as stress, certain medications, hormonal fluctuations and poor dietary choices. Symptoms are often differ...

Refinded Sugar We all seem to know that refined sugar is bad for us but why do so many people still consume seriously high amounts of this bad sugar. The World Health Organisation recommends we consume less than 6 teaspoons of added sugar per day but the startling fact is that the average person...

Vision Many vision problems result from physical abnormalities e.g. to the shape or structure of the eye, that we are born with or develop over time. This ranges from the mild (needing corrective lenses) to the severe (blindness). However, some forms of visual impairment develop secondary to inf...

What is Metabolism? Metabolism is simply the process of turning our food (fuel) into energy. It breaks down food into basic components. These are then used as building blocks to power chemical reactions that run the body’s essential functions. The concept of metabolism has become synonymous with...