Cavan Reflexology

28/09/2015

Smart watches, apps can make life easier for ADHD children

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/06/150602075553.htm

Researchers believe that children with autism or ADHD can benefit from technologies originally developed for the elderly. Children and young people with ADHD can find it difficult to keep appointments and easy to forget what they have to bring with them in different situations. Their lives can be ma…

25/09/2015

Babies Learn Best When Surprised

http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/parenting/starter-for-four-at-what-age-should-a-child-start-school-1.2225487

Starter for four: at what age should a child start school? Since the start of the free preschool scheme in 2010, more children are five now before they start school. Photograph: Getty Images Sheila Wayman Topics: Life & Style Health & Family Parenting More Topics Wed, Jun 3, 2015, 08:56 First publis…

19/09/2015

Improve Parenting Skills by Remembering How to Play

http://psychcentral.com/news/2015/04/19/improve-parenting-skills-by-remembering-how-to-play/83720.html

To raise a healthy, happy child, take the time to relearn how to play. Oftentimes, “we find that parents lose the ability to play,” said play therapist Nancy O’Conner, M.S., director of the Kansas State University Family Center, which...

14/09/2015

Most Parents Perceive Their Obese Kids as ‘About the Right Weight’

http://psychcentral.com/news/2015/05/09/most-parents-perceive-their-obese-children-as-being-about-the-right-weight/84456.html

A large majority of parents of obese children perceive their kids as “about the right weight,” according to a new study published in the journal Childhood Obesity. The new research was led by New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center...

09/09/2015

Ask the expert: Dealing with a slap-happy one year old

http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/parenting/ask-the-expert-dealing-with-a-slap-happy-one-year-old-1.1744668

Ask the expert: Dealing with a slap-happy one year old Try to show your baby what you want him to do, rather than what you don’t want him to do. Instead of slapping, show him how to give a gentle hug or rub. Photograph: Getty Images John Sharry Topics: Life & Style Health & Family Parenting More Top…

04/09/2015

In part three of his series on the importance of a good night’s sleep for families, John Sharry explores the challenge of helping a preschooler learn to stay in his bed through the night. Send your queries to health@irishtimes.com

11/03/2013

5 Things to do this week to make you healthy.

DRINK GREEN TEA
The health-boosting properties of green tea are well known.Now, scientists have uncovered another benefit of green tea: a daily cup could help reduce the likelihood of bladder infections.

ENJOYING A FRUIT SALAD? PUT SOME FIGS IN
When having your 5 a day leave room for figs-a good source of potassium which helps control blood pressure in the body.

JOIN CLUB MED.
A Mediterranean diet high in vegetables,fruit, fish and olive oil, can halve the risk of lunge disease, scientists have found.

STAY TRIM IN MIDDLE AGE-TOP UP ON CALCIUM
Women over 50 who regularly take calcium and vitamin D supplements are less likely to gain weight than those who do not, according to a recent study.

EAT SOME SPROUTS
They're not the tastiest vegetable around, but Brussels sprouts are one of the richest sources of phytnonutriens, which help enhance the activity of the body's natural defence systems, protecting against diseases such as cancer.

26/06/2012

Baby Reflexology

Baby reflexology is a special adapation of adult reflexology for babies, infants and toddlers. It soothes, calms and encourages balance in the body. Reserch has shown that baby reflexology is effective in easing discomforts such as colic, wind, constipation, reflux, teething hyperactivity and anxiety.Touch therapies such as

reflexology have very positive and beneficial results for newborns, children and adults, both physically and emotionally. We all need positive touch; it is our most natural instinct.

26/06/2012

Website for expectant mums launched
The HSE has supported the launch of www.whatsupmum.ie a new website with web TV and smartphone apps, providing free advice and support from HSE medical professionals to new and expectant families all over ireland. Visit www.whatsupmum.ie or www.hse.ie for more information or ot download the app.

26/06/2012

Old wives ' tales ring true yet again.

Most of us will encounter a stinging nettle this summer, whether it be on a country walk or in our back garden. Nettle leaves are covered in tiny neddle-like hairs so when we brush against one the hairs break off, pe*****te the skin and sting. The old wives tale that the dock leaf is an effective natural remedy for nettle rash is true. The dock leaf contains chemicals that when rubbed over the sting neutralise it and cool it down. Handily, dock leaves usually grow close to nettles. It's also a good idea to teach children what stinging nettles look like so they can avoid them.

02/05/2012

Now is a good time to build regular exercise into your life and if walking is your choice, start slowly. try to build your regime gradually. To get the health benefits from walking, it needs to be faster than a stroll. Moderate-intensity aerobic activity means you're walking fast enough to raise your heart rate and break a sweat. one way to tell is that you'll be able to talk, but not sing the words of a favourite song.

26/04/2012

A day without laughter is a day wasted