Are Nuts Healthy?
Nuts are one of the best healthy snacks you can grab to keep you going throughout the day. Unfortunately many people avoid them because they of their high fat content which is a real shame as the extended health benefits of nuts are incredible. Like any food it boils down to portion control. Which nuts […]
Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep
Getting good sleep is an essential part of your mental and physical well-being and functioning. There are a surprising number of non-pharmacological (medication) interventions available. Many need practise, and as with many things in life, different interventions will suit different people. One technique requires the person to restrict the amount of time spent in bed […]
HSE cuts to Coeliacs
Thanks to Michelle Butler our Clinical Manager of Dietetics for writing this post in response to the HSE cuts to Gluten Free products. Ireland has one of the highest prevalence of Coeliac Disease in the world, yet the HSE last week informed all pharmacists that gluten-free products are to be removed from the list of […]
Encouraging Statements: Listen to Your Inner Voice (Part 1)
Today’s blog focuses on creating a positive and realistic ‘ inner voice ’ within ourselves. It is important to take time and effort to sustain and pay attention to our attributes, skills, and humanity. Many of us can tend to be harsh, demanding, and critical with ourselves, which can result in low mood, poor self-acceptance, […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – What has Speech and Language Therapy got to do with it??
This blog is written by Karen Gill Our Clinical Lead in Speech and Language Services, it helps explain the Overlap between Language Difficulties and AD(H)D! AD(H)D is defined as a pattern of behavioral symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity that may occur in various combinations; it is diagnosed by Psychiatrists and Clinical Psychologists – so […]
Television and Children – Language Development
This blog was written by Eadaoin Flynn, Speech and Language Therapist explaining how parents can ensure their children are watching the appropriate amount of television for their age as well as the right type of television shows. Recent years have seen an increase in the variety and availability of television for children. It appears that […]
Encouraging Statements: Listening to You Inner Voice (Part 2)
Listening to our Inner Voice is something that we might not do as much as we should do. In the first section of this blog we discussed another list of Encouraging thoughts which can be used to help you feel more positively about yourself. See which of the below statements applies to you: I am […]
Child Development Milestones: 3 years
Do you think about or even worry about your child’s speech and development? Do you know what sounds they should be making at 3 years of age or how they should be interacting with others? Should he or she be speaking full sentences by now? Or asking questions? How many words should be part of […]
Coping with Bedwetting: How to Prevent its Occurrence
How Does Bedwetting Occur? Bedwetting refers to the continued difficulty of a child, over the age of six years old, to control their bladder functioning during the night-time. Most children follow the sequence of developing bowel control by day first, then by night, followed by bladder control by day and then by night. Daytime wetting […]
Helping Your Child Build Self Esteem
Self-esteem is how we feel about and view ourselves. Self-esteem directly impacts on how children behave and feel. Having a realistic and positive view of self is important for a child’s happiness, security, and functioning. A child with good self-esteem will be able to act independently, manage peer pressure, willing to take on new tasks, […]
Child Development Milestones: 4 Years
There are certain developmental milestones and language milestones expected of your child at certain ages. These milestones are marked by how a child speaks, plays, learns and acts in order to give us an idea of their stage of development. You can refer to the below as a rough guide to ensure that your child’s […]
How Can Exercise Help With Depression & Anxiety?
The symptoms of Depression & Anxiety can often be improved when individuals introduce exercise and physical activity into their lives. For people who suffer from depression & anxiety, exercise may be one of the last things on the mind. Exercise can make a huge difference to peoples lives once they get motivated to begin It […]
Child Development Milestones: 5 Years
There are certain developmental milestones and language milestones expected of your child at certain ages. These milestones are marked by how a child speaks, plays, learns and acts in order to give us an idea of their stage of development. You can refer to the below as a rough guide to ensure that your child’s […]
Marathon Preparation: The Importance of Nutrition
The Dublin Marathon is fast approaching and I’ll bet you are getting a bit anxious at this stage. The good news is if you have been practicing your fueling up strategies in your long runs you don’t need to worry about ‘hitting the wall’. There is no denying that the 26.2 miles is a challenge […]
Sleep in Young Children & Infants (0-5 years)
Why is sleep important? No one is really sure why sleep is so important, except that it is! We know that during sleep, daily events and experiences are established in the memory areas of the brain, and the optimal regulation of physical, cognitive, neurological and emotional processes are promoted. The best way of appreciating the […]
Does Stress help prevent Depression?
In a post from last week, we discussed the instances on mental health issues in Ireland. The words ‘stress’ and ‘depression’ are two that are common in everyday life and today our counselling Psychologist Andrew Dillon, discusses how stress can in fact be helpful to our lives in certain circumstances. Stress is a Part of Everyday Life […]
Raising Awareness for Mental Health Problems Ireland
World Mental Health day takes this Thursday, October 10th . On this day the goal is to raise awareness for mental health problems. Our awareness of these issues is often raised in a negative light but it is important that we all begin to change our mindset with regard to mental illness. We hear of […]
Suggestions to Help You Fight Food Cravings
Undertaking a diet is rarely an easy or straightforward task. We all struggle with them at first but when we start to see results the sacrifices which are made are worthwhile. Cravings for our favorite foods are part and parcel of dieting and is something we have to learn how to manage. Cravings for high […]