Kathleen Ward Health Clinic

Kathleen Ward Health Clinic Our proven track record since 1984 of Award Winning positive results, is Your A to Z one stop shop i You & Your Family are at the heart of all We achieve.

Vision Statement:

Our Vision for the future of Kathleen Ward Health Clinic is to ever expand, enhance & develop the Holistic Treatments We provide for You & Your Family so that You can enjoy an extraordinary quality of Life going forward. We are committed to You & Your Family & moving with the times as Treatments & technologies change for the better.

Vitamin D Lack of sunlight and its role in disease.There is a widespread deficiency of Vitamin D in our sy...
15/01/2026

Vitamin D
Lack of sunlight and its role in disease.

There is a widespread deficiency of Vitamin D in our systems which are seriously affecting our health. This is linked to a few ill needed.

We do not seem to be consuming enough of the foods which are plentiful in Vitamin D/ Fish and organ meats are to name just a few.

A vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of many health problems like cancer, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and auto immune diseases. It is also linked to the increase of depression, anxiety and sad. On days with no sun or prolonged periods with no sun, there is an increase in these tendencies.

It is vital for the production of anti-microbial proteins that fight infection.

There are 2 types of Vitamin D: D2 AND D3.

Vit D3 is the active form (same as produced in our skin)

Vit D cannot be obtained by diet alone. The best foods that have it naturally are fish, eggs and organ meats.

Age decreases the ability to absorb it.

Overweight people are less able to produce Vitamin D from the sun.

Your body cannot absorb calcium without adequate Vit D.

Get in touch and we can recommend what Vitamins are best for you to take.

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Part 3 gut health and stressThe Stomach:The most common complaint is due to the stomach’s acid levels. As we age, our st...
09/01/2026

Part 3 gut health and stress

The Stomach:

The most common complaint is due to the stomach’s acid levels. As we age, our stomach acid levels diminish, impacting our ability to digest proteins. This is one of the causes of gastric reflux or heartburn. At the entrance to the stomach, near the cardia, is a valve connecting the oesophagus to the stomach; this opens to allow swallowed food into the stomach. The production of normal levels of stomach acid sends a signal to this valve to stay closed. Low stomach acid will cause this valve to open, allowing the stomach’s contents to rise into the oesophagus, causing the burning sensation. This is often treated by antacids which further lower the stomach acid levels, providing temporary relief but not addressing the root of the problem. It is better to treat this condition by encouraging normal acid production through supplementation or other natural remedies

Other factors that can cause gastric reflux—are poor lifestyle choices such as junk food and smoking. Hiatal hernias and pharmaceutical drugs, such as NSAIDs, can also be a factor.

Helicobacter Pylori can also affect the stomach (and the Duodenum). This bacterial infection may impact stomach acid level production and damage the stomach lining, causing inflammation and irritation, which could result in ulcers.

Healthy Gut, Healthy Body

It is not possible to have a healthy body without a healthy gut. Gut problems can cause health issues throughout the body. Our modern lifestyles can be tough on our gut, from the foods we eat (especially processed/junk food) to high-stress levels. Our gut microbiome forms a huge part of our immune system; some say up to 80%. So, it is important to keep our gut in good working condition. Kinesiology takes the guesswork out of what is needed and can help restore the gut to a healthy balance and keep it there.

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Part 2 Gut healthSmall IntestineThe small intestine is where nutrients are absorbed through tight junctions in the linin...
09/01/2026

Part 2 Gut health

Small Intestine

The small intestine is where nutrients are absorbed through tight junctions in the lining, which is just one cell thick. This lining consists of many small finger-like projections known as villi, which increase the small intestine’s surface area, maximising absorption. Absorbed nutrients are passed into the hepatic portal vein to be directed to the liver, which will flush out toxins before passing the nutrients into the general bloodstream. The small intestine has three parts the Duodenum, Jejunum and Ileum.

The Duodenum is the shortest part that collects chyme from the stomach, digestive enzymes from the pancreas, and bile from the liver. The enzymes break down proteins into amino acids and the bile emulsifies fats to be broken down into fatty acids.

The Jejenum churns the food with the digestive juices. Most of the nutrient absorption happens here: glucose from carbohydrates, amino acids from proteins and fatty acids from fats.

The food spends the longest time in the Ileum, which is responsible for completing nutrient and vitamin absorption. Once the nutrients are absorbed the remainder is waste material which is passed into the large intestine via the Ileocecal Valve

What can go wrong?

Issues can develop throughout our digestive tract, which will have a detrimental impact on our health. I’ve included some of the more common complaints below.

Microbiome Imbalance:

Our microbiome can be thrown out of balance through the overuse of antibiotics, a poor diet (particularly the overconsumption of sugar), stress, toxins and infections.

When our microbiome becomes imbalanced, it allows the “less-friendly” bacteria to take a foothold; this imbalance in the microbiome is known as “dysbiosis.

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Part 1 Gut health + iron caecal valve Most people don’t appreciate that poor gut health can also lead to diverse and see...
09/01/2026

Part 1 Gut health + iron caecal valve

Most people don’t appreciate that poor gut health can also lead to diverse and seemingly unrelated issues, such as lower back pain, fatigue, migraines, shoulder problems and autoimmune issues. For this reason, most kinesiology treatments will involve identifying and correcting imbalances within the gut. A healthy body needs a healthy gut.

How the digestive system works:

The purpose of our gut is to take in food, digest it, absorb the nutrition into the body and eliminate waste.

Chewing and the stomach

The whole process begins in the mouth. The action of chewing not only mashes up the food, it also releases enzymes within the saliva which starts the breakdown of proteins. At this time, the level of acids in the stomach is raised. When the masticated food is swallowed it passes into the stomach, where most of the digestion takes place using stomach acids and enzymes. The result is a liquid called “chyme”, which is then passed to the small intestine.

Ileocecal Valve (ICV)

The function of the ICV is simple. It opens to allow waste material from the small intestine to pass into the large intestine. It should then fully close to ensure that toxic waste is not washed back into the small intestine.
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31/12/2025

Wishing you a very happy, healthy and prosperous New year
Lets hope 2026 gives us all the happiness in the world.
Back at it January 5th 2026

Wishing you all an enjoyable healthy and happy Christmas from all of us at the clinic🎄💫🎊
24/12/2025

Wishing you all an enjoyable healthy and happy Christmas from all of us at the clinic🎄💫🎊

"Personal message from Kathleen." As another year draws to a close, I want to thank you sincerely for your custom. I a...
17/12/2025

"Personal message from Kathleen."

As another year draws to a close, I want to thank you sincerely for your custom. I am eternally grateful because without you my business would not have survived 41 years. Much has changed for all of us over that period, but I do hope the changes we have made over that period have added to your comfort and good health. I always endeavour to have the best staff I can find to work at the Clinic: my loyal and hardworking team are important to me. I do hope we can serve you and yours long into the future to improve and maintain your good health.

I wish you and your family a very happy, blessed, safe, peaceful and healthy Christmas. I wish you good health while enjoying the Christmas celebrations. Good health is a great gift, so eat and drink sensibly to stay well.
Count your blessings because they are many that are looking up at heaven wishing their loved ones be beside them.
Make sensible resolutions for the New Year. Above all, keep HOPE as your mirror: HOPE can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow may be better, we can bear a hardship today.

Nollaig shona dhuit.

Thank you for all your custom and support throughout 2025. Have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year. Hope to see you and yours back in 2026

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15/12/2025

Just a reminder if you want any medication, any vouchers or to book or rearrange appointments, please do so before the end of the week.
Thank you for your support and custom throughout 2025.
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10/12/2025

If Christmas is hard

If you’ve lost someone dear,

Just look in your heart

You will know they are still here.

 

The star in the sky

The light falling snow

The robin outside

It seems like they know.

 

If this is a time

When you are struggling through

Just do what you can

For what matters, is you!

 

Theres no need to be merry all the time

There is no need to be bright

Just do what you can

It will all be alright.

Fatigue causes many ailments:Lack of sleep causes fatigue and can have a negative impact on your health and wellbeing.Ai...
04/12/2025

Fatigue causes many ailments:

Lack of sleep causes fatigue and can have a negative impact on your health and wellbeing.

Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time each morning to keep yourself on schedule. Make sure your mattress is comfortable, the room is sufficiently dark and cool and your phone is not in the room.

Sleep apnea is when sufferers briefly stop breathing for short periods during sleep. It can cause load snoring or daytime fatigue. Being overweight, smoking and drinking alcohol can cause this to happen.

Not eating the correct food can affect your sleep. Eating a lot of carbohydrates or sugary food or drinking a lot of alcohol can cause your blood sugars to spike and then drop dramatically.

Anaemia, iron deficiency is very common in women. Without iron, your body may not be getting enough oxygen it needs for energy.

Depression causes sadness and anxiety, but it can also cause physical symptoms including fatigue, insomnia and pains.

Caffeine overload: tea, coffee, chocolate, coke or alcohol.

Most people think’s that coffee keeps them awake. Your blood sugars drop after a certain length of time having caffeine in your system. Too much caffeine can cause jitters, heart to race or palpitations. 

Diabetes can cause fatigue with either high or low blood sugars. When your sugars are high, they remain in the bloodstream instead of being used for energy, this makes you fatigue. Low blood sugars means you may not have enough fuel for energy also causing fatigue.

Dehydration, feeling thirsty, this can cause lack of energy.

Heart disease: when the heart is less able to pump blood to all of the body’s tissues, it conserves resources by diverting blood from the limbs and instead of sending it to the vital organs. This can cause fatigue.

Food allergies can cause fatigue. Certain foods, the body may not be able to tolerate.

You may feel sleepy after eating them or you may feel unwell.

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The benefits of deep breathingDeep breathing also goes by the names of diaphragmatic breathing, abdominal breathing, bel...
05/11/2025

The benefits of deep breathing
Deep breathing also goes by the names of diaphragmatic breathing, abdominal breathing, belly breathing, and paced respiration. When you breathe deeply, the air coming in through your nose fully fills your lungs, and the lower belly rises.

For many of us, deep breathing seems unnatural. There are several reasons for this. For one, body image has a negative impact on respiration in our culture. A flat stomach is considered attractive, so women (and men) tend to hold in their stomach muscles. This interferes with deep breathing and gradually makes shallow "chest breathing" seem normal, which increases tension and anxiety.

Shallow breathing limits the diaphragm's range of motion. The lowest part of the lungs doesn't get a full share of oxygenated air. That can make you feel short of breath and anxious.

Deep abdominal breathing encourages full oxygen exchange — that is, the beneficial trade of incoming oxygen for outgoing carbon dioxide. Not surprisingly, it can slow the heartbeat and lower or stabilize blood pressure.

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Fatigue causes many ailments:Lack of sleep causes fatigue and can have a negative impact on your health and wellbeing.Ai...
31/10/2025

Fatigue causes many ailments:

Lack of sleep causes fatigue and can have a negative impact on your health and wellbeing.
Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time each morning to keep yourself on schedule. Make sure your mattress is comfortable, the room is sufficiently dark and cool and your phone is not in the room.

Sleep apnea is when sufferers briefly stop breathing for short periods during sleep. It can cause load snoring or daytime fatigue. Being overweight, smoking and drinking alcohol can cause this to happen.

Not eating the correct food can affect your sleep. Eating a lot of carbohydrates or sugary food or drinking a lot of alcohol can cause your blood sugars to spike and then drop dramatically.

Anaemia, iron deficiency is very common in women. Without iron, your body may not be getting enough oxygen it needs for energy.

Depression causes sadness and anxiety, but it can also cause physical symptoms including fatigue, insomnia and pains.

Caffeine overload: tea, coffee, chocolate, coke or alcohol.

Most people think that coffee keeps them awake. Your blood sugars drop after a certain length of time having caffeine in your system. Too much caffeine can cause jitters, heart to race or palpitations.

Diabetes can cause fatigue with either high or low blood sugars. When your sugars are high, they remain in the bloodstream instead of being used for energy, this makes you fatigue. Low blood sugars means you may not have enough fuel for energy also causing fatigue.
Dehydration, feeling thirsty, this can cause lack of energy.

Heart disease: when the heart is less able to pump blood to all of the body’s tissues, it conserves resources by diverting blood from the limbs and instead of sending it to the vital organs. This can cause fatigue.

Food allergies can cause fatigue. Certain foods, the body may not be able to tolerate.

There are many therapies here in the clinic that can help this. Get in touch for more information & to book.

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Readuff, Loughmourne, Castleblayney
Monaghan
A75RX04

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Monday 9am - 4:45pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:45pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:45pm
Thursday 9am - 4:45pm
Friday 8:45am - 3:45pm

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