The Link Between Diet And Gallstones
The Link Between Diet and Gallstones What are gallstones? Gallstones are small stones that form in the gallbladder and are normally made from cholesterol. For most people they don’t cause any symptoms and do not require treatment. Common symptoms of gallstones Gallstones can cause symptoms when they become trapped in a duct inside the gallbladder. This […]
Stress eating: How to understand and overcome emotional eating
Emotional eating is something that most of us have experienced, but how severe and how frequent this is can vary a lot between different people or at different times in our life. This article explores what emotional eating really means and how we can respond to this in a compassionate and helpful way.
Lunch Time Ideas
As we are preparing ourselves to settle into a more regular routine again in the coming week, it’s a great time to plan ahead on the grocery front.
Foods with high water content to help you stay hydrated
With the temperatures rising in Ireland, it is important we drink plenty of fluids to help us stay well hydrated. According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), adult women and men should drink around 2L and 2.5L respectively.
Why Do Some People Feel Hangry?
Hangry is a colloquial expression defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “feeling bad-tempered or irritable as a result of being hungry” Some scientific research suggests that huger induced emotionality or feeling “hangry” is more than mere colloquialism.
Intermittent Fasting (IF)
Intermittent fasting (IF) has been in the spotlight for the past few years. These diets are often promoted as boosting health, facilitating weight loss, and encouraging healthy ageing.
However, as with all diets, we need to take a look at the scientific evidence to see whether IF is actually helpful for a healthy lifestyle.
How Nutritious Are Eggs?
Eggs and eggs yolk in particular, are often seen as an unhealthy food that should be limited. However, eggs are extremely nutritious, which is why they are often called “nature’s multivitamin”.
COVID-19 And Your Toes
COVID-19 has impacted us all, and the symptoms we look out for tend to be like those of the common cold or flu, including temperature of 38°C or above, dry cough, fatigue, loss of taste or smell. In addition to these symptoms however, the COVID-19 virus has also been shown to affect some people’s skin and when it is seen on feet it is being referred to as “Covid toes”. But this has been shown to be an uncommon and even rare symptom, if one at all.
Will Orthotic Insoles Help My Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis, also known as plantar heel pain, is common condition seen by Podiatrists. Orthotic insoles are useful devices for eliminating pain in patient’s feet and Podiatrist Robert takes a look at why they might be prescribed when presenting with plantar fasciitis.
Pedicures: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
As Christmas approaches, some of us might think of booking in for a pedicure over the festive period. Pedicures are beauty treatments which can make your feet look good and make you feel great, but like everything, they aren’t for everybody. In this blog we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly.
Thyroid Health And Your Diet
Our thyroid gland plays an important role in our bodies and whilst no specific food or supplement can treat a thyroid disorder, there are some things worth mentioning that can optimise function. Dietitian Aislinn explains all.
Managing PCOS Through Diet And Lifestyle
September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) awareness month. A disorder affecting up to 10% of women, Dietitian Rebekah Boardman takes a look at common symptoms and how diet and lifestyle can play a role in managing it.
How Do I Know If A Recipe Is Healthy?
Using social media platforms daily, many of us get nutritional information, advice and recipes from people we follow. This advice can come from a range of different people, such as health professionals, celebrities or even friends sharing photos of what they’ve cooked. However, when it comes to nutritional advice or information, it’s important to get this from qualified dietitians and nutritionists.
Should We Use Food As A Reward?
Children, and indeed often adults, are often rewarded with food if they have done something that deserves praise and acknowledgement. Examples include getting a good result in school, playing well during a sporting event, or perhaps doing some jobs around the house.
Paul Fallon Runs Around Ireland
We would like to wish Paul Fallon good luck on his brave running journey of 1,000 miles around Ireland in the 31 days of December. Also congratulations are in order for the last 7 days where he has run from the phoenix park in Dublin to Clonmel in Tipperary via Wicklow, Wexford, Kilkenny and Waterford. Paul, a Galway native, is completing the ‘1,000 Mile Run for Home’ to raise money for the “On the Run Again” (OTRA) programme.
When Do I Need To Take A Supplement?
A balanced diet provides your body with energy (calories), vitamins and minerals and is important for your overall health and wellbeing. A “food first approach” for nutrients and vitamins is recommended, as these are more easily absorbed by the body.
10 Easy Tips For Healthy Weight Loss
Fad diets are everywhere but are neither healthy nor sustainable in the long run. Dietitian Rebekah lists her top tips for healthy weight loss that can be maintained.
Growing Pains Or Sever’s Disease?
Do you notice your child limping? Do they complain about heel pain during or after exercise? Do they have to leave the pitch because of this pain? It may be Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis. Here we discuss all about this condition, how to manage it and how to prevent your child from being sidelined.