Heart health -reversible risk factors

By ashling on February 20th, 2012 and posted in information, recipes

At the beginning of the 20th century heart disease was rare and not even described in the medical literature . ( reference Irish Heart Foundation)

 CVD is the  most common cause of death in Ireland; 36% of all deaths and costing the EU economy over €192 billion every year
The lifetime risk of developing Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) [...]

A fun story on how medicine has come full circle

By ashling on February 15th, 2012 and posted in Uncategorized

Respected body says Ireland faces Cancer epidemic within next twenty years

By ashling on February 13th, 2012 and posted in information

According to Irish Independant 5/2/2012 Ireland the number of cancer cases in ireland will rise by a shocking 72% in the next 20 years.The warrning from the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)comes as Ireland heads a list of 27 countries in the EU for projected cancer cases between now and 2030. The WCRF also says [...]

Food for the Brain Nutrition Talk

By ashling on February 6th, 2012 and posted in Events

Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Mood Disorders, PMT, SAD,
 Stress-related health issues,  Information,  Practical Solutions,  Recipes, Foods, Tastings
 Venue:          Carlow Gateway Business Centre, Athy Road
Date:              Tuesday28th  February from 7-9pm
Fee:                 €15
Facilitators:  Margot Kearney and Ashling Ward, Nutritional therapists    
 To Book:             Contact 059 9164991 or email info@nutritionclinic.ie

6 Week Nutrition & Weight Loss Course

By ashling on January 23rd, 2012 and posted in Events

                 
‘We are what we eat’
Commencing:           Tuesday 21th February 2012
Venue:                        Carlow Gateway Business Centre, Athy Road, Carlow
Time:                           10.00 am – 11.00 am
Cost:                            €120    (includes weigh-ins, weight loss card, hand-outs, Tasters, Recipes, snacks and much more)
Learn how to balance your blood sugars; the key to healthy weight management, increased energy and preventing type 2 [...]

great tips on loosing weight for 2012

By ashling on January 17th, 2012 and posted in information

for more great tips on loosing weight check out the link to grazia  magazine
http://www.graziadaily.co.uk/fashion/archive/2012/01/10/grazias-clean—lean-plan-part-1.htm

January detox smoothie

By ashling on January 16th, 2012 and posted in recipes

•Blueberry Shake:

•1 cup frozen blueberries
•1 cup of milk •
1 fresh banana
•10 drops of milk thistle
 •Contains calcium, potassium, B2 and B6

The food hospital explains why broccoli is good for you !

By ashling on January 11th, 2012 and posted in superfoods

Broccoli
Health Facts
Good source of Folic acid.
Rich in vitamin C.
A good source of fibre.

Overview

A member of the cabbage family, broccoli is a plant with edible green flower heads and a thick, edible stalk. It is rich in vitamins such as Vitamin C, vitamin K and is a good source of folic acid and dietary fibre.
Broccoli is [...]

foods for detoxing the body

By ashling on January 10th, 2012 and posted in information

January is a great time to detox the body . When it comes to detoxing your body, there are many techniques you can follow and supplements you can take. But, the best way, is to eat lots of foods that detox the body. Here is our listing for  detox foods that can easily be included [...]

antioxidant boost with beetroot

By ashling on November 28th, 2011 and posted in information

Beetroot juice has been shown to be a convenient way of getting a high level of antioxidants into the diet. A new study published in the journal of functional foods found that a shot of the juice may provide a significant source of dietary polyphenols . It was also noted that antioxidants from the beetroot [...]