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the May issue of east Cork Health & Wellbeing. I hope you enjoyed and gained something positive from our first issue. The feedback has been fantastic; it is evident there is a real hunger in the community for this information.

This month we have even more contributors on board; professional and passionate people and services that want to connect with you. They provide that valuable information you need to make informed and empowered decisions about your mental, emotional and physical health and wellbeing.

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Cover Photo: International group of acupuncturists at the Buddhist temple where they were invited to provide free treatment for the underprivileged

Health is more than the

absence of disease; it is a

state of complete physical,

mental and social wellbeing

Meet the Team:Dr.Fiona BarryAcupuncturistTel: 085 121 6217Email: [email protected]

Mary CorkeryCranioSacral TherapistTel: 087 243 7770

Trish CarrollPlacenta Capsule HealingTel: 086 358 54181

Ann Marie DolanReiki TherapistTel: 086 829 6296

Gemma DoyleYoung Living DistributorTel: 086 792 1441

Martin ForrestTai Chi CoachTel: 087 764 1088Email: [email protected]

Maggie HamiltonClinical HypnotherapistTel: 087 051 6149

Relax KidsSiobhan FeehanTel: 083 057 1682

Relax KidsYvonne WelhamTel: 087 779 1079

Annmarie O’Reilly HomeopathTel: 087 637 4329

Niamh SavageNeuromuscular Physical TherapistTel: 089 407 6690

Dr. Niall SharkeyDentist B.D.S Tel: 021 463 4930Email: [email protected]

Vanda SilvaSalt Therapy CabinTel: 021 243 9718/089 976 4368

Well & Good Natural HealthstoreTel: 021 463 3499Email: [email protected]

Tara Zuluaga DorganNutritional Therapist & Medicinal ChefTel: 086 212 3895Email: [email protected]

Catherine Hassett Accredited Practitioner Coach (IIC&M)Magazine Founder & EditorTel: 087 177 0804Email: [email protected]

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Improvise, Adapt and Overcome…. What I Learnt when Volunteering in VietnamI’m just back from a week of volunteering in Vietnam. It was my first time undertaking such an adventure and it’s fair to say that I’ve been hyped about it since January. I’ve always wanted to volunteer in an underprivileged country and when this opportunity arose it seemed too good to pass up. An American acupuncturist was organising the trip and I became one of nine acupuncturists from all over the world that he accepted on his team.

We were to treat in a Buddhist Pagoda. It was all set up. The monks put the word out, a sign went up and the needles and other supplies were shipped over. By the time we were due to arrive there were already patients waiting for us. And then it all went south! The authorities became agitated by the volume of people gathering and the whole concept of 10 internationals treating their people, well, it didn’t sit well, so they closed us down. We were threatened with jail if we treated and the threat was real. This was the first time that I was confronted with communism head on and it was scary. It was also the first time that I understood the value of the freedom that we have here, something I have always very much taken for granted.

When confronted with adversity you can react in many ways. Fortunately, I was with a group of people that don’t take such things lying down. We rallied around, we looked at what we could do to still gain something from our trip. We talked about having seminars with

our group leader, of learning from him, and learning from each other so that we could bring that learning home. The challenges we faced brought us closer together, it united us. And it also forced us to confront our own inadequacies and hang-ups. I was suddenly faced with having to prove myself to a group of my peers. At least that’s how it felt. And I suffer with severe stage fright in those sorts of situations. My trip of a lifetime suddenly turned into my worst nightmare.

But I did it…I overcame my fear. And that is what the week became about…improvising, overcoming and adapting. We did treat patients. We improvised and adapted and snuck them into hotels and treated them there and they got better. We came together as a team and supported each other and learnt from each other. It wasn’t the trip that we planned but it became something better and I was humbled by it. I was humbled by a country that has known more atrocities than any country should; by a people that remain open-hearted despite this; by the expertise and compassion of my fellow volunteers; by the tenacity and dedication of the organisers; and most of all by the power of the medicine that we practice. I have returned a better person and a better acupuncturist from a trip that taught me about myself and how to improvise, adapt and overcome.

Dr Fiona Barry, PhD BSc Lic Ac MBAcC.

TCM, 5 Element & Master Tung Acupuncturist. Comhar Acupuncture & Wellbeing Clinic,

Market Green Shopping Centre, K Unit,Midleton, Co. Cork.

Tel: 085 121 6217Email: [email protected]

YOUR EXPERT:Dr. Fiona Barry

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Would you like your own personal midwife during pregnancy, the birth and for 14 days after the birth? Completely funded by the HSE, I provide 1-hour antenatal appointments, time to develop a trusting relationship, and a safe, supported birth at home, followed by frequent postnatal visits to help with feeding and parenting. You can change your mind about place of birth at any time, and I can transfer with you to the hospital and support you

there. I am now offering this free community midwife service in East and North Cork, as well as Cork City. The service has 98% satisfaction ratings from women who have used it, as well as 98% breastfeeding rates.

I am happy to meet

any mum for a no commitment chat, to see if it is something you are interested in.

Please contact me or see my website for further info:

Caroline CorcoranTel: 089 256 6198

www.corkmidwife.ie [email protected]

YOUR EXPERT:Caroline Corcoran

Pressure!At this time of the year we often get hassled parents, and occasionally students, asking for support in the lead up to exams. Lots of TLC of course, and a good healthy diet are top of the list. Humans evolved eating lots of oily fish and fresh grains, nuts and seeds which contained high levels of essential fats. As a result, over 60% of the dry weight of our brains comprises omega-3, but few of us eat enough of the right foods to supply the optimum amount, so a supplement of fish oils gives the brain a good useful boost.

Exercise is a great way to support the nervous system as well as physical health: a swim, a work-out or just a walk helps to keep anyone on an even keel.

Nerves a bit fragile? Since it appeared on our shelves a couple of years Viridian’s l-theanine and lemon balm complex has been a hit. It helps to lower stress

and at the same time increases focus, a boon for examinees. Balance for Nerves from Higher Nature is another effective de-stresser at any time of the year, and works specially well with Passiflora to switch off an over-active brain at night - provided no prescribed medication for the nervous system is in use.

Well and Good Natural HealthstoreBroderick Street Midleton, Co. Cork

Tel: 021 463 3499Email: [email protected]

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East Cork ICA...The perception some people have of ICA is of “old fogies” drinking tea and nattering and really nothing could be further from the truth. In the ICA we are very conscious of the need for people to interact in a friendly atmosphere where everyone's opinion is encouraged and more importantly valued. If you are "an appendage to the machine" as Karl Marx wrote about the Industrial Revolution, does your machine/mobile dictate how you live or do you decide?

In the ICA we can and do switch off...and be more mindful of our health by learning new skills such as cooking, crafts, photography, painting, singing, simple fun exercises and dancing, all group activities where everyone is encouraged to have a go; the hidden talents of people are amazing where a little praise and encouragement can unleash a surprise.

This year for the first time the ICA have a ‘Cailín’ entered in the Cork selection for the Rose of Tralee and the lovely winner was entered by Knockraha guild, which is a very active group of ladies who work tirelessly in their local community as well as donating goods and money to several charities. The audience on the night of the selection, which included children, women and men were fulsome in praise of the welcome they all got from the ICA ladies.

Friendship, fun and caring sums up what the ICA is all about - if you have any one or all of these attributes and the ICA needs you!

Contact: Nuala on 087 955 3046 for more information.



Bounce Back with Placenta Capsule Healing….In this month’s issue I’m going to explain how my service works, as this is a question I get asked all the time.

Once you’ve completed my booking form we arrange delivery of your cooler-bag kit which you will bring with you to the hospital, this will ensure that your placenta is chilled until collection.

You contact me once labour begins and again when your baby arrives. Your midwife places the placenta in your container …this always reassures the Dads!! I then arrange hospital collection with your birth partner.

When I get back to my dedicated placenta preparation room I wash, slice and dehydrate the placenta, mill it into a fine powder and then make into capsules.

Once complete, I arrange delivery with the Dad/birth partner, the whole process takes 2-3 days.

REPORTED BENEFITS INCluDE:• Increased Energy and Milk Supply

• Wards off Post Natal Depression

• Balances Hormones• Restores Iron Levels• Helps Recovery

Trish CarrollPlacenta Capsule Healing

Tel 086 3585418 www.placentacapsulehealing.com

www.facebook.com/placentacencapsulationmunster

Instagram: placentacapsules_

So, how can I start using homeopathy at home?A question I hear all the time at Homeopathy East Cork-- from parents eager to discover safe and natural alternatives in treating their babies and/or growing children. We are all aware of the effect antibiotics and medicines are having on our eco system/gut health and patients are looking for a safe and effective form of treatment.

Of course, the first step to experience the huge natural benefits of homeopathy is to start using these remedies at home. Having a go to list of the top 10 first aid remedies is the best way to begin. Think of it as your natural first aid box, we all want to empower ourselves and improve our health and wellbeing, don’t we? For example, everyone has heard of Arnica and how it can help with the bumps and bruises kids walk in the door with every day. A lesser known remedy Apis

is so effective in treating bee stings. This first aid list can help you in treating vomiting bugs, cold sores, teething, conjunctivitis, coughs/colds and fevers among others.

So, just contact me with your name and email and we will send out your very own easy to follow Top 10 list of remedies and what to use them for.

For chronic/long term conditions a homeopathic consultation is necessary.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Annemarie O’ReillyLic I.S.H, ISHom

HomeopathComhar Acupuncture & Wellbeing Clinic, Market

Green,Midleton, Co.Cork

Tel: 087 637 4329

YOUR EXPERT:Annemarie O’Reilly

Men experiencing pregnancy or childbirth related depressionThere is widespread belief that antenatal and postnatal depression is only experienced by women. Evidence based research suggests that this is not the case.

Men who are experiencing depression, anxiety, or loss may not recognise the risk factors or symptoms of how they feel. These feelings can affect men of all ages, personality types and economic status.

Research shows that men experience depression because of or in conjunction with their partner’s depression. While maternal postnatal depression is the strongest predictor of paternal postnatal depression it is not always the cause, men can experience antenatal and postnatal depression independently from their partners.

New fathers are generally not as open

as mothers and find it very difficult to express how they are feeling. Symptoms can include: tiredness, headaches and pain, irritability, anxiety and anger, loss of libido, changes in appetite, feelings of being overwhelmed, out of control and unable to cope.

For the full article and more information, see www.nurturecharity.org/get-info/men-and-depression. Our HQ is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm. You can call us on 041 982 2022 and we can arrange an appointment with a counsellor in your area.

La Leche League......Midleton Meeting

La Leche League is a voluntary organisation which provides breastfeeding information and support through our monthly meetings. These meetings are held in ‘My Place’ Community Centre in Midleton on the second Monday of every month from 11am to 1pm. They are an opportunity to address any concerns which families may be encountering on their breastfeeding journey.

Our Leaders (accredited breastfeeding counsellors) are also available for one-to-one telephone or email support to all families at any time.

For further information, please contact:

Maria O’SullivanTel: 089 611 3467Suzanne Guilloud

Tel: 087 227 8318



Healing with clinical hypnotherapy.“Morning traffic to work, tension starts building up and you try not to think about work. Work… you used to love your job once, then somehow you lost interest. You know you can’t quit, you need the money. So, you stick to living a stressful life, dragging yourself deeper into depression.

SOuNDS FAMIlIAR? It doesn’t have to be that way! You will enjoy life again, enjoy working and love your job again. You will feel relaxed going to work, at work and outside work. And all this can be done thanks to hypnosis.

Sounds too good to be true? It’s even better! Hypnosis will change your life for the better.”

Maggie HamiltonCobh Clinical Hypnotherapist

087 0516149www.corkhypnotherapysolutions.eu

@corkhypnotherapysolutions

How toxic are your household cleaning supplies? Let me ask you, have you ever picked up one of your cleaning products and read the back of the label? I’m betting that if you did, you may not even be able to pronounce half of the chemicals and even worse, if you did some research on just one of those ingredients, you would be pretty shocked!

It’s so important to consider what you are cleaning your home with. For the sake of your health and the health of your children and pets.

Young Living have made it so simple to swap out your cleaning chemicals, with just one all-natural product! Thieves Household cleaner is concentrate and can be diluted and used to clean every part of your home! Bonus, it smells lush!

Gemma DoyleYoung Living Distributor

Tel: 086 792 1441

YOUR EXPERT:Gemma Doyle

YOUR EXPERT:Maggie Hamilton

Reiki – Tree of LifeReiki offers many benefits to our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies.

It has many wonderful benefits. Reiki can be used as a relaxing treatment or it can be used as a complimentary treatment. It is important to discuss this with the practitioner.

It can be used to, increase energy and vitality, to improve health and wellbeing, to reduce stress, to increase confidence and self-esteem.

Reiki is a non- intrusive

treatment. The client will be asked to remove their shoes, watch and leather belt.

Treatments are 45mins, and evening appointments can be arranged, subject to availability.

Ann Marie Dolan31 The Meadows

MogeelyCastlemartyr

Co. CorkTel: 086 829 6296

How to spot chronic inflammation…... and what to do about itInflammation becomes chronic when our natural immune response gets stuck ‘on’. It is a warning sign that something more serious could be developing. If you are suffering for chronic inflammation it may be time to do some investigation and take proactive steps for your health.

5 COMMON SIGNS THAT HAVE CHRONIC INFlAMMATION IN YOuR BODY • Digestive issues• Poor skin• Poor memory or mood• Low energy• Allergies

HERE ARE 5 THINGS YOu CAN DO TODAY TO REDuCE INFlAMMATION• Reduce junk foods and sugar • Eat more health fats • Eat a rainbow • Get enough sleep• Drink plenty of water

If you are suffering from chronic inflammation and want nutritional support, you can contact me:

Tara Zuluaga DorganNutritional Therapist & Medicinal Chef

Tel: 086 212 3895 Email: [email protected]: www.roothealthnutrition.com

YOUR EXPERT:Tara Zuluaga Dorgan



Pieta House To Relocate Cork Premises From Highfield Lawn In Bishopstown To Superb Facility In Shanakiel

Pieta House announced that its Cork centre is being relocated from Highfield Lawn in Bishopstown to a new facility in Shanakiel House in Shanakiel. The relocation, which will have no impact on clients or the services provided, will take place in June 2018. The move is set to provide more stability for the services of Pieta House in Cork city and county.

Since it was established to provide freely accessible, professional services to people who are in suicidal crisis or who are self-harming, Pieta House has worked with over 36,000 clients, and has become one of Ireland’s leading charitable organisations. Pieta House began operating in Cork in December 2013, where it now also provides suicide bereavement counselling.

The relocation of the Cork centre has been supported by JCD who acquired Shanakiel House as part of the transfer of Shanakiel Hospital to the Mater Private at City Gate. An extensive refurbishment of the original building is underway and will be completed by the June move in date. Set in over 6 acres of landscaped grounds, the facility enjoys panoramic views over Cork

City.

CEO of Pieta House, Brian Higgins, commented, “Pieta House would like to extend its gratitude to the team at JCD for their support, which has enabled us to move to a state of the art facility and better support the communities we already serve in both Cork city and county. The move will allow us to continue the services we offer with the reassurance of more stability.”

John Cleary, Managing Director of JCD, also commented, “We are delighted to be in a position to support the vital work provided by Pieta House. The newly refurbished Shanakiel House provides an ideal setting and will continue the building’s long history of supporting Cork’s community. We hope the new

facility in Shanakiel will be the flagship centre of the Pieta House organisation.”

Pieta House, which started as a small, Dublin-based charity in 2006, now employs over 270 therapists and administrative staff nationwide and has 15 centres across the country. In 2017 alone, over 7,000 people came through its doors. From day one, all the services it provides have been offered completely free of charge. As over 85% of its income comes from fundraising events and donations, Pieta House relies heavily on the support of its charity partners.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland…...the Month of May for Tea Day!The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is the national leader in advocating for and providing dementia-specific supports and services and each year the organisation provides more than one million hours of community-based dementia-specific care throughout Ireland. The ASI is national organisation which has a service or support in almost every country in Ireland with almost 900 staff and 300 volunteers across the country.

A national non-profit organisation, the ASI is person-centred, rights-based and grassroots led with the voice of the person with dementia and their carer at its core. The ASI operates the Alzheimer National Helpline offering information and support to anyone affected by dementia at 1800 341 341 and provides many other supports and services to people with dementia and their carers across Ireland including 51 Day Care Centres and

one Respite Care Centre.

The ASI also provides Home Care, Family Carer Training, Dementia Advisers, Alzheimer Cafes and Social Clubs.

Alzheimer’s Tea Day, which is held on Thursday, May 3rd, is the ASI’s largest annual fundraising campaign, supported for the third year by Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology.

Since the very first Alzheimer’s Tea Day in 1994 almost €8 million has been raised to provide essential support to the 55,000 people living with dementia in Ireland today.

Every year, thousands of people host tea parties in their homes, offices and schools – this year we are asking you to join them. All funds that are raised locally from Tea Day events will stay locally.

There is nothing we Irish love more than sharing a cup of tea with friends and families, where the issues of the day are discussed. With one in two people in Ireland knowing someone who has been diagnosed with dementia, calling around for a cup of tea is also a great way to bring a little light into the day of someone who may be isolated in their own community.

RTÉ presenter and Rose of Tralee host, Dáithí Ó Sé is our Tea Day ambassador for 2018.

Dáithí Ó Sé said: “I’m delighted to support Alzheimer’s Tea Day again this year for a third year running. There are 55,000 people living with dementia in Ireland today, so that’s 55,000 good reasons to get the kettle on. What alarms me is that this number is set to double in the next 20 years. By taking part in this campaign you are helping

to raise vital funds and awareness of a condition that is affecting so many of our family, friends and neighbours. What’s important to remember is that money raised locally stays locally, so by getting involved you’ll be supporting your own community.”

Tea Day 2018: For more information or to register for Alzheimer’s Tea Day fundraising pack, visit www.teaday.ie or call (01) 207 3833

Helpline: The Alzheimer Society of Ireland National Helpline is open six days a week Monday to Friday 10am–5pm and Saturday 10am–4pm on 1800 341 341. Website: www.alzheimer.ie



Children’s Dental Health…...why it's so important.In this month’s article I would like to concentrate on Children’s dental health and how the attitudes and habits that form in the developmental years can impact significantly on a lifetime of dentistry.

Baby teeth (Also called Primary or Deciduous teeth) start to form 3 weeks after conception, and their development continues after birth, until at around age 2.5 years when all baby teeth are present in the mouth. The permanent successors appear as early as 5 years of age in some cases and by this point the attitude and dental health of the child is already well established. This does not mean that it cannot change but it does get harder to change habits as time progresses!

PRIMARY TEETH ARE IMPORTANT FOR:• Eating• Smiling• Talking• Guiding Permanent Teeth

into place Some parents still consider that the primary teeth are not important because they fall out

and are replaced by permanent teeth. However, besides their obvious importance for eating, appearance and speech, healthy primary teeth are also essential for guiding permanent teeth, which develop underneath them, into their correct positions. The primary molars, usually the last of the primary teeth to fall out, are normally not replaced by their permanent successors until about age 12 years. Early neglect of primary teeth can result in many problems. Tooth decay in a young child can quickly lead to pain and infection (abscess) and, because of their young age, dental treatment can be difficult and may have to be carried out under general anaesthetic - a procedure that is not without risk. If a young child's primary molar tooth must be taken out (extracted) due to severe tooth decay, then the guide for the permanent successor is lost. The space available for the permanent tooth can be reduced, resulting in crowding or misalignment of the permanent tooth.

Furthermore, studies have shown

that children who experience tooth decay in the primary dentition have a higher risk in their permanent dentition too! ...This means more dentistry, costs, anxiety and reduced health overall. In short it is a bad idea to allow things to get to this point. So, what can you do?

Manage Diet and Cleaning habits from as early an age as possible

Ensure you, as a parent, are aware of the hidden sugars that permeate a huge proportion of the food/drink available in our supermarkets

NO DRINKS GOING TO BED! Bottle or “Nursing” decay is like bathing teeth in sugar and decay is aggressive and extensive.

Watch the FREQUENCY of intake…multiple small snacks are far more harmful than larger quantities of sugars/acids in a single sitting!

Be a positive role model at home regarding healthy teeth… brushing your teeth is NOT a punishment!

Bring your child to the Dentist as early as 2 years old to ensure you have good advice/support going forwards…. leaving it until 7 years old is far more common in my experience, and for many the problems have already begun!

Preventive approaches such as Fissure sealants, Fluoride provision, Oral Hygiene Instruction and Mouth guards (to prevent Traumatic injuries) should all be part of the solution towards healthy teeth.

Further info can be obtained at my own website www.mgdc.ie and www.dentalhealth.ie.

Dr. Niall SharkeyB.D.S. (NUI)

Medical Units, Market Green, Midleton, Co.Cork

Tel: 021 463 4930 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mgdc.ie

YOUR EXPERT:Niall Sharkey

Cork Women’s Asperger’s Group…...was established in 2014 by me, Fiona Quinn, after my own late diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of 43. We meet twice a month in Blackrock for a couple of hours to support each other and share our experiences. I genuinely believe that it is our lived experience of Autism that make us the true experts!

I wanted to create a safe space just for women on the autism spectrum to be ourselves and learn, laugh and empower each other to live authentically just as we are.

HERE ARE SOME THOuGHTS FROM A FEW MEMBERS OF OuR GROuP --”It’s amazing because of all the wonderful women who attend, share, be vulnerable and support each other in our own vulnerability. The group because of Fiona’s dedication been a fantastic support and a wonderful place for learning more about myself since my diagnosis" - E

-"The group provides a safe space where we can be ourselves with our masks off" - E

-"The group to me: Is a safe place, where I can be me, I can hear and see myself in others. I can take comfort

that I am understood without having to mask. The group to me is my freedom. It is a couple of hours where I can either share or listen...but I’m always learning and evolving in either instance. To you, who have yet to discover this incredible space….make time for it….you will be most welcome" -K

-"Because it feels like home" - M

-"Thanks to the group I have find out that we are full of empathy, we do not want to hurt people or let them down. Neurotypical people suit themselves all the time and apparently it is quite normal attitude in life. So, I have become a little bit more selfish since my diagnosis. I am no longer the girl who drops everything to help a friend pick out a dress for a party." - B

-"Realising you may be autistic is absolutely mind blowing. Often there’s a lightbulb

moment that opens a floodgate of questions and emotion. Spend any time exploring female autism and you’ll discover how skilled we are at masking our differences to fit in, often at great personal cost. Now imagine how liberating it feels to find a welcoming tribe of truly awesome women who guide and support you to embrace the you, you were born to be. Fate intervened for me and an ad appeared in my Facebook feed just as that bulb pinged. Braving my doubts and fears to contact Fiona and meet the group has been life changing". E

If you suspect or know you are on the autism spectrum and would like to join our women's group then please contact me by email [email protected] or 089 459 7730 and follow our Facebook page for info on female autism.



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YOUR EXPERT:Margaret Corkery

Welcome to

We are a national parent-to-parent support charity run by volunteer parents. Our motto is education and support providing information to parents enabling informed and empowered choices about pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and beyond. We welcome all families not just breastfeeding ones.

In Cuidiú Cork we pride ourselves on the success of our weekly and monthly coffee mornings which are run across the county. They are an informal space for parents get together for a chat over a cup of tea/coffee.

Please do come along and join us. We love to see new faces as well as our regulars!

Midleton Oopsie Daisy Fun Club - ‘My Place’

Community Centre 10:30 – 2nd Thursday of the month.

Midleton Breastfeeding Support Group - ‘My Place’ Community Centre 10:30 - 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Cobh Baby and Toddler Group - Cobh Community Centre 11:00 - Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.

On Tuesdays from 10:30 we can be found enjoying a coffee whilst the Toddlers play at Jungle World in Midleton.

Details of all our activities are listed on our website (www.cuidiucork.net) and our Facebook group Cuidiú Cork.

Melanie Grace - Chairperson for Cuidiú Cork


St John Ambulance (Glanmire Division) - in association with the National Ambulance Service (NAS), and CFR Ireland (the national first responder network) - recently

hosted an information evening at its divisional headquarters in Sallybrook to inform local residents of the setting up and training of a Cardiac First Responder group for the area. Pictured at the event were, l-r, Norma O’Donnell, community engagement

officer NAS, Gerard Doyle, superintendent SJAI (Glanmire Division), and Peter McDaid, CFR Ireland. (Picture:Tom Doherty)

CranioSacral Therapy for Babies with Feeding IssuesMany of the babies that I treat have feeding issues; these can vary from not being able to latch on, to babies, “bobbing on and off” to” taking forever to feed and still only having taking an ounce.” I evaluate the whole body and treat any restrictions I may find first. The treatment that is most effective in treating feeding issues is Mouth Work. I very gently insert my finger into the baby’s mouth, 0-5 g. I work on the bones that make up the inside of the mouth. I also work on the tongue. Babies that had vacuum or forceps delivery would be more likely to have feeding issues. Tongue tie is also a factor.

It is good practice to have CST preformed pre and post tounge tie op.

Mary CorkeryFully qualified Paediatric and Advance

Techniques CranioSacral Therapist Tel: 087 243 7770

Web: www.craniocork.ie FB: craniocork

Appointments available in MY Place Midleton and Ballyvolane Cork.


Anxiety in kids......is distressing but it can be managed. Here are our top 5 tips to dealing with an anxious child.

1. Always respect & accept your child's feelings. Anxiety is real and can be emotionally draining.

2. Encourage your child to be brave and empower them with positive phrases such as ''I am so proud of you for.' or ''I know you are strong enough to do this''. Positive words lead to a positive mindset!

3. Breathe in to your belly. Close your eyes & take a deep breath in through the nose hold for 2 counts then exhale slowly through the mouth. Repeat 3 times

4. Look around you and ground your child by this technique. Name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell and one thing you can taste.

5. Be consistent with your partner and other family members about how you handle your child’s anxiety. Consistency and patience is the key to making them feel safe.

If you would like more information on anxiety in children, feel free to contact us on the numbers below.

Siobhan. Tel 083 057 1682

Fb: Relax Kids Siobhan – Co. Cork

Yvonne: Tel: 087 779 1079

Fb: Relax Kids – Yvonne – East Cork

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Are you a person that suffers with Arthritis? DID YOu KNOW THAT REGulAR MASSAGE CAN BENEFIT YOuR CONDITION?1 RElAxATION A sense of relaxation and wellbeing to the body

2 CIRCulATION Encourage the flow of lymph in the body and increase the flow of blood

3 PAIN RElIEF Release of pain relieving hormones or that massage may block pain signals that are sent to the brain

4 JOINT MOVEMENTIncrease range of motion in the joints and lessen stiffness in the muscle

Dry needling is very effective for arthritis sufferers and can be

used along with the Tens machine.

The Tens machine will increase the patient’s range of motion and improves the circulation of the body.

Presently treating a lot of clients with arthritis and they are feeling the huge benefit of a regular massage.

You can contact me to arrange your appointment today.

Niamh Savage Midleton Physical Therapy

Tel: 089 407 6690 or see my Facebook page

YOUR EXPERT:Niamh Savage

YOUR EXPERT:Siobhan Feehan

YOUR EXPERT:Yvonne Welham

Cobh Family Resource Centre…...Hello readers! We are delighted to feature in the new East Cork Health and Wellbeing Magazine. For anyone who doesn’t already know about our Centre, we are part of the National FRC Programme and offer a holistic service to families and individuals in Cobh. We provide a range of supports and services, including Counselling, Play and Art Therapy for children, Social and Support groups, Adult Education, Parenting Courses, Family Support, a DIY Service for Older People, Employment support, and Preschool & Afterschool services.

We have a Men’s Group, Women’s Group, Parent & Toddler Group and much more. The Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with various groups and classes often running in the centre in the evenings as well. Cobh Family Resource Centre is for everyone! Whether you need help, or information on an issue, or if you are looking to join a group or learn a new skill, there is something for everyone at Cobh FRC. With the guidance of our Voluntary Board of Management, our aim is to support and empower individuals and families, and promote health and well-being in the community. We look forward to telling you all about our various projects and ways to get involved. In the meantime, check out our website at www.cobhfamilyresourcecentre.ie to find out more.



HAY FEVER & ALLERGY SUFFERERS …...should consider Salt Therapy, as not only will it bring immediate relief, but it also prevents the frequency with which your symptoms reoccur.

The symptoms of hay fever include: sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, sensation of plugged ears, watery, bloodshot eyes, itching of nose, ear canal, eyes and/or skin, fatigue, trouble sleeping.

Salt Therapy is a natural antihistamine which helps cleanse the airways of pollen, dust, spores and other allergens. Hay fever sufferers have noticed great relief with regular salt therapy sessions, significantly reducing symptoms such as runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, coughing and stuffy head.

Salt Therapy is a clinically proven natural, safe and beneficial method of treatment for every

age group. The best time to start the treatment is the beginning of May. By visiting our Salt Cabin and breathing in the saline aerosol generated by our machine it can significantly help to:

• Reduce the need for anti-histamine.• Alleviate sneezing, coughing and

shortness of breath.• Clear mucus and sticky phlegm from the

lungs.• Strengthen your immune system.• Prolong remission times.• Improve general health and quality of

life.

Salt Therapy Cabin,Unit 1, The Mall,

Riverside Way, Midleton, Co. CorkTel: 021 243 9718 or 089 976 4368

Jigsaw One to One SupportJigsaw Cork is part of the National Centre for Youth Mental Health. We offer a free one-to-one early intervention mental health support service for young

people aged 12-25 years.

We offer brief, solution-focused interventions (up to 8 sessions) to support young people who are experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health difficulties such as exam stress, anxiety, low mood. Any young person living, working, or in education/training in our current catchment area of the Cork City area (as far as Ballincollig, Carrigtwohill, Carrigaline & Glanmire) can contact Jigsaw Cork to arrange an appointment. We are not a crisis service, where there may be immediate concerns for a young person’s safety.

JIGSAW WORKSHOPSJigsaw know that the community is vital in helping to support young people with their mental health. We believe in a community-based, holistic approach and we cannot achieve our vision without the active involvement of, and engagement with, communities across

Ireland. We aim to strengthen the confidence and competence of young people, their families, and communities to support young people’s mental health.

WE OFFER A VARIETY OF WORKSHOPS FOR: • Young People (in

Schools, Education & Training)

• Parents/Guardians• Professionals/

Adults who work or volunteer with young people (sports coaches, teachers, youth workers etc)

WHAT IS THE YOuTH ADVISORY PANEl?Our Youth Advisory Panel is a team of volunteers aged 16-25 who work with us to improve our service and influence how Jigsaw supports young people in their community. They are from all over Cork City and County with diverse backgrounds, a variety of interests and skills, and a passion for youth mental health. They are central to the work of Jigsaw and are involved in everything from interviewing new staff, designing our hub, to organizing and representing Jigsaw at

community events.

If you would like more information or have a query regarding any of the above please do not hesitate to contact us on 021 245 2500 or email [email protected].

YOUR EXPERT:VANDA SILVA



‘A smile is a curve that sets everything straight’ Phyllis Diller

I sat in front of a friend during the week and put a pill on the table in front of him. As he gave me a puzzled look I asked him would he be willing to take something that had the following medical benefits: Increases feel good neurotransmitters, Dopamine, Endorphins, Serotonin, Reduce the production of the stress hormone Cortisol, Reduces Heart Rate and blood pressure, Activates Executive Brain Function

Not only that, it also had the following benefits: No Side Effects, Makes Friends, Increased Productivity, Encourage Trust, Produce Empathy, Avoid Regret, Increases Attention, Contagious, Earn Success, Look Younger, Longevity.

Needless to say, he was interested and was ready to take the pill straight away.

Much to his disappointment I took the pill away and much to his delight I told him I had a better method. One that could be taken anytime anywhere and best of all was free.

One of nature’s best kept secrets – the healing power of a smile.

Smiling has become the subject of a lot of research in the last few years and the results are very interesting. Neuropeptides allow neurons to communicate and facilitate how emotions such as being sad, angry, happy, depressed or excited are messaged to the whole body. The feel-good neurotransmitters including dopamine, endorphins and serotonin are also released when you smile.

Serotonin is the body’s natural anti-depressant and mood lifter while endorphins are the body’s natural pain killers – 100% organic. When you add in the reduced amount of the stress chemical Cortisol being released into the body it becomes obvious that the simple act of smiling is well worth practicing more often.

While there are many kinds of smiles the one that is considered the most genuine is named after the French physician that identified it –Guillanne Duchenne. The ‘Duchenne Smile’ involves smiling with the mouth and crinkling the eyes. And as we learn there are many fake smiles too. That is why it is important to smile from your heart not your mind.

In my Tai Chi and Hypnotherapy practice I

include specific meditations and visualisations to help my clients connect with what we call in the Inner Smile. This is the practice of smiling without needing anything to happen outside you to make you smile. You simply take time throughout the day to take a minute or two to smile while you recall something that you feel a deep sense of gratitude for. In the next issue I will include a specific exercise on how to tap into this state.

Until then stay well and smile your life,

Martin Forrest,Tai Chi Coach, Author, Motivational Speaker,

Complimentary Health Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist

Tel: 087 764 1088 Email: [email protected]

Web: martinforrest.com

YOUR EXPERT:Martin Forrest

Information Library Box…...for CastlemartyrThe Castlemartyr Family Carers and Disability Support Group are delighted to be working on an information Library Box to be placed by the disability viewing area by the River Kiltha in Castlemartyr. This will be an opportunity for the community to exchange information on contacts and health issues for family Carers and people with Disability in our community. There will be no charge for the information books. People can just take what they need and return for someone else when finished.

Local businesses can also leave flyers of the services they have to offer in our community.

We will have an official launch of this project when it's finished. There are many services available for the family carers, elderly and the disabled, that our community is not aware of.

It will be a good place to pick up your free,

East Cork Health & Wellbeing Magazine!

We have a trip coming up in June to Muckross House, including lunch when you arrive, the cost for lunch is 12 Euro and the bus is free

For time and date please contact 087 366 9364. This trip will be to celebrate Family Carers Week.

Just to remind everyone we meet first Thursday of every month in the Old School Hall, Mogeely road Castlemartyr.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday May 12th Register ONLINE now at dil.pieta.ie

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