I had a small break last month visiting my relatives and friends in London and going to Bristol to spend Easter with my Godson. It’s been seven years since the last time I saw him and I cannot believe that he is going to University already. It took me too long to make the time in my busy schedule to…
Happy Easter 2015!
March was so hectic and it does not seem that April is going to be any easier. We are without a receptionist at the moment so bear with us as myself; Isabella and Roseline are trying to accommodate your appointments, phone calls and emails. Knowing me, it will take me some time to get someone I trust to hold the…
Lymphoedema Compression Garments
As a community Pharmacist I regularly come across patients suffering from lymphoedema. Lymphoedema is swelling that occurs in the body due to the accumulation of protein rich fluid (lymph). It is most commonly caused by the removal of or damage to the lymph nodes as a result of cancer treatment but can also be as a result of, among other…
Happy March
March is definitely Women’s month! So much to celebrate and so many women’s health awareness events happening this month! On this blog I’m mentioning two important Women for Physiofit Woman and its patients. Through their knowledge and expertise on their own field they have been able to help so many women and present them with realistic health solutions. On the 8th…
Yummy Pancakes
Pancake day is fast approaching, 17th February. Máirt Inide or Shrove Tuesday is always 47 days before Easter Sunday and it is traditionally a day Christians would confess all their sins before the beginning of Lent. Before fasting for the Lent season, lets indulge in yummy pancakes. After all, why change tradition? 🙂 Mr. P is the pancake chef in…
What is Cholesterol?
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a lipid (fat chemical) and is found in every cell of your body. Not all cholesterol is bad. Cholesterol is important to insulate nerve fibers and is involved with production of bile acids which are important for digestion and absorption of fats. It is needed to make up the structures of the outer layer of…
Love is in the air!
Ladies I know it’s cold out there but at least it’s sunny! Hope it lasts for this Valentine’s month. In our clinic it’s always nice and warm so feel free to enjoy a treatment with us! 🙂 January went by as usual. It’s one of our busiest months with slimming and massage treatments being booked everyday and with new Pilates…
Monkfish Rice with Prawns and Chorizo
So easy and delicious if I do say so myself! Perfect for Sunday family lunch. Monkfish is such a tasty fish. Add some fresh prawns and some Iberico chorizo to the rice…simply divine! 🙂 Serves 4 (or 5 if you eat little as me) 300g monkfish fillet 200g prawns 350g rice (I normally use basmati) 150g of chorizo 1 onion…
Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be You!
Happy New Year to you ALL! One year gone and another about to start! It seems to me that time is flying too fast for my liking. I go back to my last year’s resolution list and see how many I’ve achieved. Pretty much every box is ticked on the professional level but very few on the personal level. This…
Chilli, Garlic Prawns – Portuguese Style
WATCH THE VIDEO! As promised, here’s a simple appetizer for the Festive Season: chilli, garlic prawns. Those of you who have been to Portugal might be quite familiar with this dish. Early in the year I took my friend Therese (from Co. Mayo) to spend a weekend in Portugal. She tasted the chilli, garlic prawns and that was it… she was hooked…