Wellness and Lifestyle

Wellness and Lifestyle – May 14, 2021

Vertigo , balance issues, dizziness can all be symptoms of imbalance in your vestibular system.

Today I chatted with Aine O Neill physiotherapist & owner of @sandycovephysiotherapy clinic Glasthule. We discussed Vestibular therapy & rehabilitation- this therapy has been demonstrated to be a highly treatment for central nervous disorders vertigo / dizziness / balance issues . A vestibular rehab program aims to help all the associated conditions which include motion sensitivity, oscillopsia ( blurred vision) nausea, imbalance, lightheadedness all resulting from a variety of inner ear disorders. Car sickness can be a symptom. All age groups can suffer symptoms. An assessment is required to confirm the condition. Age is not a barrier to results . Vertigo or dizziness have been described as one of the main clinical manifestations of Covid19 as it appears that dizziness has historically been associated with viral infections. You actively work to strengthen your vestibular system to stop the symptoms above . Link to Aine’s clinic . https://www.sandycovephysio.com/vertigo-dizziness Blue light blocking eyewear Ambr Eyewear Dunlaoighre stock really nice glasses . f.lux.com is a online application that you can download and set up on your computer to help screen blue light . https://www.instagram.com/tv/CO0hmPjH7IC/...

Wellness and Lifestyle – March 10, 2021

Coping with Stress and anxiety.

The more you ‘know about your stressors’, the easier it is to do something about them. Symptoms of stress are very often experienced – as a mix of anxiety, depression, panicky feelings, poor sleep and poor wellbeing.

Wellness and Lifestyle – March 10, 2021

Relaxation advice from Sabina at Serenity Day Spa

  The vagus nerve (also known as the 10th cranial nerve or CN X) is a very long nerve that originates in the brain stem and extends down through the neck and into the chest and abdomen. It carries both motor and sensory information, and it supplies innervation to the heart, major blood vessels, airways, lungs, esophagus, stomach, and intestines.While there are actually two vagus nerves (the left and the right), doctors usually refer to them together as “the vagus nerve.”The vagus nerve helps control several muscles of the throat and of the voicebox. It plays a major role in regulating the heart rate and keeping the gastrointestinal tract in working order. The vagus nerves also carry sensory information from the internal organs back to the brain Cold water therapies stimulate the vagus nerve as does singing and gargling .       

Wellness and Lifestyle – March 10, 2021

Pregnancy & Skin-Care ingredients.

Pregnant women often wonder about which skincare products are ok to use and which ones are not —here is some  help!Because some ingredients — both from prescription drugs and some skincare products — are absorbed into the body when applied to skin, it's important to know what's safe for use during pregnancy and what to avoid.                                                    

Wellness and Lifestyle – January 27, 2021

Zinc is an essential trace element that’s found and used by every cell throughout your body.

Zinc is an essential trace element that’s found and used by every cell throughout your body. Anytime a nutrient is considered essential,  it means your body needs it to stay healthy but that you can’t produce it and therefore you must get it from your food. This critical metal is only needed in tiny amounts .Your  body relies on zinc for growth, maintenance, and numerous biological functions—including hormone creation and balance.

Wellness and Lifestyle – January 26, 2021

Time-restricted eating or Intermittent fasting .

Research says that people who eat within a 8-hour window are healthier. Breakfast at 10 or 11am , last meal at 6 or 7pm. No snacking in between. Sipping on hot water throughout is beneficial for health and digestion. Cut sugar and refined carbohydrates. Try to do a 13 hour window at night where you do not eat. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – January 20, 2021

How to cope with that nameless dread, anxiety and stress.

Experts in the field of breathwork say that as many 80% of us have dysfunctional breathing patterns. We come in to the world knowing how to breath, but as we age we appear to learn to breath shallow and short. People who are anxious tend to breathe in their upper lungs (upper chest) with shallow, rapid breaths, instead of breathing into their lower lungs (lower chest). This is one contribution to hyperventilation: shallow, upper lung breathing.

Wellness and Lifestyle – January 04, 2021

Stretches to assist you working at a desk

Your posture at your desk can be a big factor in any neck and shoulder pain you’re experiencing. Stretch your chestWhat’s the use of straining our back and back-of-the-shoulder muscles to try and sit up straight, when we have tight, wound-up chest and front-of-the-shoulder muscles pulling us forward? Actively work to release your rib cage. See that your seat is at the correct position - in line with the correct position of the monitor. Use a head set rather than a handset for your phone.

Wellness and Lifestyle – January 04, 2021

Listen to Dr Andrew Huberman, Neuroscientist on dealing with Stress.

“The eyes are fundamentally the most powerful driver of what we think, what we feel, and ultimately what we can do, because they set the basic level of alertness or sleepiness.” Dr Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist and tenured Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Listen to his podcasts to hear his advice on managing stress. Tips on how to improve sleep etc.   

Wellness and Lifestyle – January 03, 2021

Have you ever got out of bed, first thing in the morning, and found your neck and/or shoulders feels really stiff?

When you’re stressed, or pensive, or just have a habit of holding your shoulders up/tensing up, your muscles may just learn to be tight – to hold that tension. Do you ever find yourself lying in bed, feeling your thoughts flying around your brain? Wishing it would stop so you could go to sleep?Try some breath work to ease out the tension – breath in deeply in to your stomach – focus on letting go of everything - First, do a quick body scan. Do you feel tight anywhere? Are you pulling your shoulders up, head up, or clenching your jaw?

Wellness and Lifestyle – June 01, 2020

Self care to boost your health.

Prevention is key as Covid20 is on its way. The majority of people who have had an adverse reaction to the Covid19 virus already had underlying health issues . We all need to practice self care. This episode of the virus has thought a lot of people how to cook as restaurants were closed. Hopefully going forward people will see the necessity to control the ingredients and source of the food that they eat. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – May 27, 2020

Research on the benefits of regular practice of Transcendental Meditation.

Dr. Robert Schneider’s 1995 study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension has shown that high blood pressure — which afflicts over 40 million Americans — can be treated as effectively using the Transcendental Meditation (TM) program as with traditional medications.

Wellness and Lifestyle – March 17, 2020

Skinade - Better skin from within

Skinade is a multi-award winning, anti-ageing collagen drink, made from marine collagen peptides sourced from the skin of fresh-water fish, and crafted to boost your body’s natural production of collagen and hyaluronic acid. It’s liquid form (vs tablet) allows for better absorption of essential micronutrients scientifically designed to re-build your skin’s collagen matrix. It reduces oxidative stress in your skin, increased hydration and natural hyaluronic acid products. Skin’s tone, texture, hydration, suppleness, and overall appearance is improved within thirty days

Wellness and Lifestyle – July 08, 2019

A new study has shown that people who regularly eat oranges are less likely to develop macular degeneration than people who do not eat oranges.

A new study has shown that people who regularly eat oranges are less likely to develop macular degeneration than people who do not eat oranges. Researchers at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research interviewed more than 2,000 Australian adults aged over 50 and followed them over a 15-year period.The research showed that people who ate at least one serving of oranges every day had more than a 60% reduced risk of developing late macular degeneration 15 years later. Lead Researcher Associate Professor Bamini Gopinath from the University of Sydney said the data showed that flavonoids in oranges appear to help prevent against the eye disease. "Essentially we found that people who eat at least one serve of orange every day have a reduced risk of developing macular degeneration compared with people who never eat oranges," she said. "Even eating an orange once a week seems to offer significant benefits. "The data shows that flavonoids found in oranges appear to help protect against the disease." Associate Professor Gopinath said that until now most research has focused on the effects of common nutrients such as vitamins C, E and A on the eyes. "Our research is different because we focused on the relationship between flavonoids and macular degeneration. "Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants found in almost all fruits and vegetables, and they have important anti-inflammatory benefits for the immune system. "We examined common foods that contain flavonoids such as tea, apples, red wine and oranges. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5808339/

Wellness and Lifestyle – July 08, 2019

Study looks at the impact of eating flax seeds on breast cancer & colorectal cancer

Flax (Linum usitatissimum), also known as linseed, belongs to the Linaceae family which originates from Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean region. Flaxseed can be divided in two species: brown and golden. Golden flax develops in very cold climates, while brown flax develops in warmer and more humid climates.