The definition of organic depends on your focus, but some define it as of, relating to, or derived from living organisms. The chemist’s version uses the word to designate carbon compounds, and that also plays into our garden. But what do most people think of when you say organic? Another definition is simple, healthful, close [...]

The Blackrock Karate Club are now enrolling for free Beginners Classes. Training commences on Thursday February 2nd and are free for the entire month. Ages 6 + are all welcome. The Club is located in the Ursuline Convent in Blackrock Village. Classes are from 6.30 – 7.30 pm twice weekly. Ladies only classes are now [...]

Depression Depression is one of the most common health conditions in the world. Depression isn’t a weakness, nor is it something that you can simply “snap out of.” Depression, formally called major depression, is a medical illness that involves the mind and body. It affects how you think and behave and can cause a variety [...]

Diabesity Diabetes and obesity are epidemic worldwide. Many doctors refer to this “plague” as “diabesity”. Globally there are more than a billion people affected by diabesity. The numerous conditions that fall under the umbrella of diabesity include type 2 diabetes, adult-onset diabetes, Syndrome X, obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and pre-diabetes. Those with diabesity are [...]

Last week I wrote about foods and herbs that have natural anti-inflammatory properties. This week’s topic is glucosamine sulphate and methylsulphonylmethane (MSM), which both have natural anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties.
In a number of trials, glucosamine sulphate has proven more effective than ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in relieving the inflammation and pain [...]