News This is the newest section of my website, so please bear with me while it takes form. I will be adding links to informative health websites as well as any other interesting things I happen to come across. January Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking is something that I frequently came across during my ski trips to Austria. It is very popular there but I didn't properly investigate it until I returned after a trip in March 2007...... more February Antioxidants: Antioxidants are molecules that slow or prevent the oxidation of other chemicals. Oxidation is a redox chemical reaction that transfers electrons from a substance to an oxidizing agent...... more March Arthritis: There are different forms of arthritis; each has a different cause. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. ..... more April The Digestive System The Digestive system is something that we have all had issues with at some stage or another. It is a very detailed and complex system incorporating both hollow and solid organs starting from the mouth and ending at the anus...... more May Diabetes Diabetes is becoming increasingly common. Where once it used to be associated with the elderly, is it now effecting the young due to diet and lifestyle......more June The Spine Acute back pain is considered to be something that can be cured between 3 days and 6 weeks, with or without treatment. Chronic back pain, however, is where the symptoms or pain last from 3 months to a year or more.......more July The Importance of a hobby It is very easy to not have one, and it can be difficult to know how or where to start with one. But the effort has to be made, and I have yet to meet somebody who has regretted the bother of trying. more

Links National Register of Reflexologists (Ireland) Holisto Ireland's Holistic Directory BBC Science, Humanbody section. World Massage Forum The global community for touch professionals Colour Therapy Very informative website all about colour Irish Complementary Health Irish based Health website. The National Geographic's Human Body   Books 'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff'. Series By: Richard Carlson Ph.D 'The Integrated Health Bible' By: Dr Mosaraf Ali "Body" The complete Human - How it grows, How it Works and How to keep it Healthy and Strong By: National Geographic

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lara O'Connell, Dip. Reflex. MNRRI. Main Street, Kinvara, Co Galway, Ireland. Ph:+353 (0) 86 277 5212.