A roun-up of health-realted events taking place around the country this week.
Dealing with the fear of labour pain
Learning how to deal with the fear of labour pain can be as valuable as learning how to cope with the pain itself. Hypnobirthing classes have been found to help women cope better in labour by learning, in advance, specific relaxation, self-hypnosis and breathing techniques.
Hypnotherapist Aisling Killoran will lead a series of four hypnobirthing classes, starting on Saturday, August 15th in the Stillorgan Park Hotel, Dublin. Cost €440 per couple. Tel: 01-298 6507 and www.accomplishchange.ie
Recharge with a weekend of yoga
Need a weekend to recharge before the autumn kicks in? If so, how about a weekend of yoga at the East Clare Yoga Centre, Tuamgraney, Co Clare? The residential weekend from August 21st-23rd includes eight hours of yoga tuition for beginners and improvers, accommodation, meals and airport/train transfers. Cost €335. Tel: 061 640923 and www.eastclareyoga.com
Homeopathic holiday remedies
There is an expanding range of homeopathic remedies that are ideal for taking on holidays. Latest arrivals include Nelson’s Travella, a homeopathic remedy to prevent motion sickness (€7.25) and Nelson’s Pollenna (€7.25), a homeopathic remedy to relieve hay fever. They are available in certain pharmacies and health food shops.
Sleep is parents’ biggest challenge
Lack of sleep is the biggest challenge of parenthood, according to a recent survey on the Irish parenting website, rollercoaster.ie. In the survey, 92 per cent of parents said a good night’s sleep was “priceless”. More than 30 per cent of parents admitted to surviving on less than six hours’ sleep a night and 67 per cent would like more advice on sleep routines for their babies.
Get on your bike for heart’s sake
The Irish Heart Foundation is urging people to get their hearts pumping by taking part in the Cycle Challenge West which takes place on August 16th in Westport, Co Mayo. Participants can choose one of three cycling routes – 50km, 100km and 150km. To take part, see the Irish Heart Foundation website, www.irishheart.ie, or www.onyourbike.ie. For every registration received, the Irish Heart Foundation will get a €5 donation.