Sylvia Thompsonrounds up the latest health advice and upcoming events
Publisher puts special topics on the shelf
New Irish publishing house, Special Stories Publishing, has just released its first collection of children's books. The Special Stories series is made up of seven full colour picture books for children, parents, teachers and healthcare professionals.
The storybooks, which are available in bookshops, address topics such as foster care, adoption, limited mobility/wheelchair users, cleft palate and speech difficulties, diabetes, asthma and childhood cancer.
Check for head lice as schools re-open
Parents are reminded to check their children's hair regularly for head lice as schools re-open this week.
Early detection can reduce the spread of infection within schools and help stem lice outbreaks before they grow into bigger problems. Parents who perform regular checks will also find the problem more manageable at home too. Hair should be treated only if live lice or unhatched eggs are present.
Awareness dialogues
Former journalist and former Buddhist Catherine Ingram travels the world, leading group sessions which focus on the nature of awareness and the possibility of living in awakened intelligence. She will host her so-called Dharma Dialogues on September 2nd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 11th, 12th and 13th from 8pm-9.30pm in the Lotus Yoga Centre, 15 Wicklow St, Dublin. Cost €12. See www.dharmadialogues.com
Holistic way to lose weight
Looking for an innovative holistic approach to weight loss? If so, consider attending the five-session course run by Paradigm Health and Fitness, 1st Floor, 28 South William St, Dublin 2. Starting on Tuesday, September 16th at 7.30pm, the course will focus on breathing techniques, nutrition, exercise and sleep. See www.amcfitness.com for more details. Cost €120.
Healthy cookery and eating course
Nutritional therapist Heather Leeson will run a four evening course in healthy cooking and eating which starts on Tuesday, September 2nd in Houseworks, 11-15 Upper Erne St, Dublin 2. The course will include a cookery demonstration, a two-course meal and weight management and healthy eating tips. Cost €220. See www.positivenutrition.ie or call 087 6199126.
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