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 […]
Podiatry & Chiropody Services In Waterford Health Park
Last October an article was written in Waterford Today with regard to a new high risk foot care clinic was established to cope with the high volume of foot care patients. The article highlights how over 70% of the patients treated, were seen with complaints relating to diabetes, which is something we specialize with here […]
A Happy Workforce is a Productive Workforce: The Importance of Corporate Wellness
You may have come across a very interesting article in last weekend’s Irish Times by Joanne Hunt, called “Whistle While you Work”. The article focused on how happy staff are more beneficial to an organization than unhappy staff and how companies are playing a part in improving their employees happiness and indeed overall health. This […]
The Truth About Meat: Managing Red & Processed Meat Within Your Diet
The Summer has finally arrived here in Ireland and as we are fully aware, we have no idea how long it will last, so the scramble to dust off the BBQ and get the coals hot begins for 2013! As a nation we are particularly fortunate to enjoy excellent locally sourced meat such as beef and […]
Binge Drinking and the Effects of Alcohol on Teenagers Today
What’s your poison? If we were to quote off some high tech medical jargon about binge drinking and the effects of alcohol on teenagers today you’d probably stop reading this blog right now. But our Counselling Psychologists at Spectrum Health don’t want to confuse you with uptight informal wording. We want to call a spade a spade and go […]
Counselling Psychology services added to Newbridge
Latest Counselling Psychology services for Kildare. Now with clinics nationwide we are very happy to announce the opening of our latest Spectrum Health clinic in Newbridge Co.Kildare. Specializing in Counselling Psychology services and conveniently located for you on the Station Road, the Newbridge Medical & Dental Healthcare Centre is a brand new, purpose built facility with […]
International Women’s Day 2013
International Women’s Day approaching fast this Friday the 8th March throughout the world and of course here in Ireland too. We thought it necessary to highlight the fact that Irish Women at home and abroad have contributed significantly in campaigning for important issues as equality, human rights, equal pay in the workforce and domestic violence. International visionaries such as U.N Ambassador for Human […]
Latest Opening for Spectrum Health Family!
Covering the Rathfarnham area and located at 3 Landscape Road, Churchtown, this will be our 26th clinic opening throughout Ireland! This clinic will be lead by Ms. Catriona Burke, Chartered Physiotherapist. Catriona has had a broad amount of experience in the assessment and treatment of various musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions such as sports injuries, fractures […]
Foot Problems Solved With Podiatry
On my walk to work this morning I promised myself to get new comfortable walking shoes. But this would only prove to be a short term solution to my long term foot problems. Unfortunately taking care of our feet here in Ireland is something which the majority of us seem to overlook leading to long term difficulties and […]
The Importance of Podiatry and Foot Care
This blog discusses the importance of good foot care indeed maintenance of the feet. Danielle works in our clinics in Patrick’s Quay, Macroom and Mallow, Cork. After overindulging in all things nice, but not necessarily healthy around Christmas, it is not surprising that the number one New Year’s resolution amongst the Irish population is to lose […]
Happy New Year! Speech & Language Therapy in 2013
Happy New Year – Speech and Language Therapy 2013 Everyday speech and language therapists work with a wide range of people from infants with language delay, to young children who stammer to adults who have neurological conditions to older persons who may be recovering from a stroke. We aim to give them voice by […]
New Clinic Locations For Psychology Services
We are very happy to announce that we are expanding our Psychology services across Dublin, to our clinics in Drumcondra, Temple Bar and Baggot Street. This means that we now have seven psychology clinic locations across both North and South Dublin. We provide Counselling Psychology services for adults and children, for a wide range of […]
Eating out in your favorite Restaurants – the Sensible Way
Having meals out and enjoying occasional treats are part of life but by having them in moderation and making some adjustments you will be able to enjoy these occasions without feeling guilty or putting weight back on. Many of us meet up with friends and family during the week and more often on the weekends […]
Looking to spoil your better half?
Then pick up a voucher here at Spectrum Health for that perfect massage or even a foot rub for your partner to unwind at the end of a stressful week. At Spectrum Health we provide gift vouchers which can also be used for a wide range of our Healthcare services in all of our clinics across Ireland. So if you […]
