A roundup of this week's other health news
Cut-rate massage for carers
The Irish Massage Therapy Association (IMTA) will offer reduced price massage to carers next week as part of its countrywide campaign, Caring for the Carers. Members of the IMTA will, where possible, work from Carers Association Centres.
Those interested should contact their local carer centre or tel: 1800-240724 for more details. A 30-minute back, head and shoulder massage or foot massage/ reflexology will cost €10.
Breastfeeding translations
To coincide with National Breastfeeding Week, Cuidiú – the Irish Childbirth Trust, has translated its breastfeeding support information into six languages. Breastfeeding information is now available on www.cuidiu-ict.ie in Latvian, Lithuanian, Chinese, French, Polish, Romanian, Irish and English.
Mothers and their babies are invited to celebrate the week tomorrow at 11am in the Ikea restaurant, Ballymun. See also www.breastfeeding.ie
Driving Alexander technique around
Teachers of the Alexander technique will take a skeleton around Ireland from Friday next until Saturday, October 17th, to create awareness of this approach to reduce muscle tension and improve balance and posture.
The Alexander technique teachers will give free workshops in centres in Galway, Clare, Limerick, Cork, Waterford, Wicklow, Dublin, Westmeath, Sligo and Mayo. Tel: 091-555800 or e-mail info@alexander.ie.
Breast cancer support meeting
Supporting women with secondary breast cancer is the theme of a conference on Saturday, October 17th, from 10am to 3pm in the Davenport Hotel, Dublin 2.
New treatments, psycho- logical and practical support will be the focus. Advanced booking for free places on tel: 01-2310518 See also www.cancer.ie for events in this month’s breast cancer awareness month.
Reiki workshops for beginners
Reiki practitioner, Patricia Sheehan is holding beginners’ workshops on the gentle and natural healing technique of Reiki on October 15th and 22nd from 9.30am-5.30pm.
A follow-up Reiki Gathering takes place on November 4th in the Castleknock Hotel and Country Club. Tel: 086-3576142 for details. See also www.reikiforall.org.