ChanteuseIt's not often that one encounters performers whose introductory remarks are as entertaining as their songsSat Jul 22 2000 - 01:00
Bowen technique and frozen shoulderWhat is it? A hands-on non manipulative therapy, the Bowen technique involves the practitioner rolling the muscle and connective…Mon Jul 17 2000 - 01:00
Woman by Natalie Angier (Virago, UK £8.99)If you are fascinated by every tiny detail of how the female body is formed and functions, then American writer, Natalie Angier…Sat Jul 15 2000 - 01:00
Contents sale at Abbey will attract Loreto girlsA strong contingent of past pupils is expected to be among the bidders at the contents sale of Loreto Abbey, Rathfarnham, Dublin…Sat Jul 15 2000 - 01:00
Spiritual healing and depressionWhat is it? Spiritual healing involves such techniques as releasing blocked energy through the laying on of hands, connecting…Mon Jul 10 2000 - 01:00
Reiki and DiscontentmentWhat is it? Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a hands-on therapy which is believed to promote the flow of energy through the body…Mon Jun 19 2000 - 01:00
Western Herbal Medicine and Irritable Bowel SyndromeWhat is it?: Western herbal medicine uses European and Native American plant remedies in the treatment of diseaseMon Jun 12 2000 - 01:00
Alternative AgendaWhat is it? The Alexander technique is not a therapy as suchMon Jun 05 2000 - 01:00
Out and About in Dublin by Mary Finn (£7.99, Wolfhound)Building on her reputation from The Adventure Guide to Dublin, Mary Finn offers young people a comprehensive look at Dublin and…Sat May 27 2000 - 01:00
Alternative AgendaWhat is it? Physical therapy is a form of treatment which combines deep tissue massage with joint movementMon May 15 2000 - 01:00
Arts FestivalNow in its fifth year, Bealtaine, the month-long arts festival for older people includes over 150 events until May 31st throughout…Sat May 06 2000 - 01:00
Homeopathy and Childhood EczemaWhat is it? Homeopathy is based on the principle that like cures like, similar to the medical theory underlying vaccinationMon Mar 20 2000 - 00:00
Nowhere safe to walkGetting all fired up about the proliferation of dog dirt on our pavements, beaches and in parks is deemed by some to be just "…Sat Mar 18 2000 - 00:00
2. Aromatherapy massageWhat is it? Aromatherapy is based on the principle that a specific mix of highly concentrated distilled plant oils (known as …Mon Mar 13 2000 - 00:00
Alternative Agenda - 1. Acupuncture/back painWhat is it? Acupuncture is a branch of Chinese medicine in which needles are put in place at specific points on nerve or energy…Mon Mar 06 2000 - 00:00
Neighbourhood WatchShopping centres, business campuses, new housing estates and county council officesThu Mar 02 2000 - 00:00
LifelinesNew research which involves genetically altering the HIV virus to prevent it from becoming active may, in the future, become …Mon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
LifelinesAlmost half of all Irish adults could reduce their risk of suffering from heart disease and several cancers by 30 per cent by…Mon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Walking for life to £250,000 for the chosen charityIt's the ultimate free holiday, isn't it? An attractive destination, fares paid, accommodation booked, daily activities scheduled…Sat Feb 19 2000 - 00:00
Prozac Diary by Lauren Slater (Penguin, £7.99 in UK)Mental illness is a storehouse of lost or mislaid human potentialSat Feb 19 2000 - 00:00
LifelinesThe first Irish research project into migraine will investigate whether psychological factors (anxiety, stress and depression…Mon Feb 14 2000 - 00:00
LifelinesAbout three in five women between the ages of 18 and 44 suffer from premenstrual tensionMon Feb 07 2000 - 00:00
LifelinesParenting plans are a valuable way for separated (married, divorced or unmarried) parents to work out when their child or children…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
LifelinesRates of Caesarean section range from one in eight mothers in one hospital to almost one in four in othersMon Jan 24 2000 - 00:00
LifelinesEighty-five per cent of Irish people travelling to countries where infectious diseases such as typhoid, polio and hepatitis A…Mon Jan 17 2000 - 00:00
LifelinesTeenage boys who exercise regularly and males in their 20s with physically demanding jobs may be more likely to develop testicular…Mon Jan 10 2000 - 00:00
LifelinesOne in three Irish smokers plans to kick the habit at the start of the new century, according to a new surveyWed Dec 29 1999 - 00:00
Walk, swim and hunt all in the open airFor the days following Christmas, here are a few timely outdoor options to consider for those who are staying in Ireland for …Fri Dec 24 1999 - 00:00
LifelinesMothers who smoke should not share a bed with their babies, according to Prof Ed Mitchell of the University of Auckland in New…Wed Dec 15 1999 - 00:00
LifelinesWhen picking out toys for children this Christmas, don't only listen to your child's request, also listen to the toy itselfWed Dec 08 1999 - 00:00
Oh yes she is!For some children, their first trip to the pantomime is a baptism of fire as they curl up into one of their parent's arms, terrified…Tue Dec 07 1999 - 00:00
LifelinesA British surgeon has developed a procedure which will allow doctors to carry out organ transplants without the use of harmful…Wed Dec 01 1999 - 00:00
LifelinesErectile dysfunction may be an early warning system of heart disease, according to the American Heart AssociationWed Nov 24 1999 - 00:00
Three house types complete estateThe final phase of 48 three-bedroom and four-bedroom homes in Brookwood, Griffeen Valley, Lucan, Co Dublin, opens for viewing…Thu Nov 18 1999 - 00:00
LifelinesAlmost 40 million people will have been infected with HIV by next yearWed Nov 10 1999 - 00:00
Zany WavesWatching the changing expressions and overhearing some of the unselfconscious questions of the audience of four to 10 year-olds…Tue Oct 19 1999 - 01:00
LifelinesThe cool cabinet is fast becoming one of the most popular places to purchase food, as consumers consider such ready-to-eat salads…Wed Oct 13 1999 - 01:00
Stylish decorations without spending a fortuneNovice collectors of fine art or new homeowners who have practically exhausted their budget on a mortgage can stylishly decorate…Sat Sept 25 1999 - 01:00
`I couldn't believe that there was a possibility of losing another baby'I was 29 when I became pregnant for the first time, which was six months after John and I got marriedMon Sept 13 1999 - 01:00
Sharon Shannon selling country cottage near woods for £220,000Traditional musician Sharon Shannon is selling her home - a refurbished stone cottage in Co Galway which has a guide price of…Thu Jul 29 1999 - 01:00
