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HEALTH NOTES

Kate O’Reilly

WHAT’S ON

TOP TIPS: Gerry Daly will be on hand withgardening advice at the Senior Times Over50s show in City Hall, Cork.Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland

THE Senior Times Over 50s Show is makingits way to City Hall, Cork this weekend. Aone-stop lifestyle event, it offers informationon everything from fun to fitness to finance.Jill Kerby will be on hand to offer financialadvice, Gerry Daly will dig up the latest gar-dening tips, and among a myriad of exhibi-tions and events, there will be free healthchecks along with fashion makeovers and golflessons. The first 2,000 early birds will be re-warded with a goodie bag worth 10.■ Normal admission is 5 but free admissioncan be obtained by visiting www.senior-times.ie.

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) isthe most common cause of blindness in Ire-land in the over 50s. With more than 7,000new cases every year, AMD is believed toaffect one in ten people over 50.According to Dr Anthony Cullinane, con-

sultant ophthalmic surgeon at Cork Univer-sity Hospital: “AMD is the biggest cause ofblindness in the western world and yetawareness among the 50-60 age bracket,which is the stage in life when detection canreally make a huge difference, is still quitelow.”To promote early detection and aware-

ness of AMD, Novartis in association withthe Association of Optometrists Ireland, willbe offering free AMD screening to visitors atthe Over 50s Show in Cork’s City Hall to-morrow and Sunday.

■ To learn more about AMD, log on towww.amd.ie.

Almost seven out of 10 dentists and half ofdoctors do not display a schedule of fees ontheir premises, according to research re-leased this week by the National Consumer

Agency. Fees within local areas also display awide disparity. National Consumer AgencyCEO Ann Fitzgerald called for greatertransparency of doctor and dentist charges.

Senior Care, Cork has launched ‘The 40-70Rule’ a campaign designed to assist adultchildren and their parents address chal-lenging issues such as finance, driving, in-dependence, end-of-life issues, and insome cases, new relationships.“If you’re over 40, or your parents are

over 70, it’s time to start talking — at leastabout certain senior topics,” says NoeleenCronin, managing director of Home In-stead Senior Care in Clare. ”Likewise, there are many topics that se-

niors themselves should begin discussingwith their children once they are 70-plus.■ For a free copy of the 40-70 Rule book-let, call 021-5002190 or visit www.homein-stead.ie.

Bestselling author Sheila O’Flanagan willlend a hand today at the Age Action Irelandcharity book fare. You can meet her andpick up a bargain read at the National Col-lege of Ireland (IFSC Campus) from 11amto 7pm. The book sale also runs on Satur-day from 10pm to 5pm.■ For more information visit www.ageac-tion.ie

Irene Feighan

CHERNOBYL CYCLE: The eight An-nual Pfizer Cycle for Chernobyl fromCork to Galway takes place on June 18and 19 this year to raise funds for theChernobyl Children’s Project Interna-tional. More than 400 cyclists are expect-ed to take part and accommodation inLimerick and Galway will be providedplus an evening meal in Limerick,on-road support and fully stockedpit-stops (three per day). The minimumsponsorship per cyclist is 350 and regis-tration is open until today (May 14). Formore details you can call 083-3715685.Full information and registration is atwww.chernobylcycle.com

BREAST CANCER: Europa DonnaIreland will host a free information ses-sion featuring former Irish OlympianMarie Murphy, on the importance of us-ing exercise to help lower the risk/recur-rence of breast cancer. Marie is an exer-cise specialist for the Simm/Mann UCLACentre for Integrative Oncology, Los An-geles an IOC sports nutritionist, and fit-ness instructor for the Dr Susan LoveResearch Foundation. All are welcome tothe free session tomorrow, May 15, from11.30am to 1pm at Buswells Hotel,Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. If youwould like to attend please let themknow by emailing [email protected] or call 087-6383609.

RICHARD MOORE: In 1972, thefounder of Irish charity Children InCrossfire, Richard Moore was blinded bya rubber bullet. He will be in Kinsalenext Monday night, May 17 to talkabout his work helping vulnerable chil-dren and his new book. The talk, hostedby the Kinsale Peace Project, will be atthe Carmelite Friary, at 8pm. Admissionis free and all are welcome. ContactPadraig Fitzgerald on 086-8583185 orvisit the project’s website: www.kinsale-peaceproject.com.

CHARITY WALK: On Saturday,May 22, Kevin Corcoran, author of WestCork Walks and Kerry Walks will lead agroup on a six-hour walk on the scenicSheep’s Head peninsula in west Cork.This walk is suitable for those with a rea-sonable level of fitness. Numbers arestrictly limited to 40 participants. The feeis 25 and all proceeds will go to TheHope Foundation. For more details callMarjorie Cullen on 087-2887596.

MINDING THE MIND: The St Johnof God Hospital’s Minding the Mind2010 Public Lecture Series are free to at-tend and open to the public. The subjectof next week’s lecture on Monday May17 is alcoholism. The lectures take placefrom 8pm to 9.30pm in the St John ofGod Hospital Campus on the StillorganRoad, Dublin. View the full schedule atwww.sjoghosp.ie

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International Day of the Family is an opportunity to celebratefamilies in all their diversity, writes Arlene Harris

FAMILY FUN: Tilly and Louie Lyons preparefor their Big Night In with Rosie Scully.Picture:Conor McCabe/Jason Clarke Photography

Back to our rootsT HE ups and the downs, the tears

and the laughter, the joy and thepain — no matter what we have

been through with our families, the fact re-mains that blood is thicker than water andwhen the going gets tough most peopleturn to those who know them best.Tomorrow is International Day of the

Family which marks the importance offamily and its ever changing make-up.The traditional family stereotype consist-

ed of two loving parents, two or more chil-dren and a couple of beloved family pets.But times have changed and whether youare a single mother of one or a widoweddad with seven sons, there are no set rulesany more.“This is an occasion to celebrate the im-

portance of families, people, societies andcultures around the world,” says HilaryFennell of One Family, an advice and sup-port group for one-parent families.With almost 189,000 single parent fami-

lies in Ireland, the charity hopes to high-light the need to support them and is ask-ing people to get together with their near-est and dearest to help raise funds.“Parenting alone can raise all types of

challenges and our trained staff are there tohelp,” says Fennell. “But we’ve seen a 20%increase in calls since the recession and sim-ply can’t cope with demand. So as well ascelebrating families in all their glorious di-versity, we want people to think aboutwhat their family means to them and to-

gether with EBS Building Society we areasking everyone to host a Big Night In.”The aim of the event is to gather families

together for a fun evening while donatingwhatever they can. Participants are invitedto take photos of the event, some of whichmay win a prize of 1,000.“The most important point is to have fun

and really think about what the word fami-

ly means to you,” says Fennell. “I am hav-ing an old-fashioned night with music andstorytelling — while some of my friendsare having close family round for a meal.So your Big Night can be as big, or assmall, as you like.”Sherie De Burgh, a family counsellor,

believes that no matter how far we havetravelled or whatever age we might be, wewill always be tied to our roots.“Family is so important to us because it’s

where we develop our value systems, oursense of right and wrong and learn aboutloving and being loved,” she says.“If we are valued and loved within our

family it will carry us far as our life expandson it own personal journey. But no familyis perfect and we will also grow throughquestioning our values, facing our ownstruggles and understanding them, expand-ing from our first family into the familieswe create for ourselves,” she adds.Ideas for your Big Night In:

■ Barbecue or family meal■ Storytelling■ Fancy dress■ Family games night (could be video orboard games)■ Karaoke■ Quiz night■ Movie night

■ For more information visit www.big-nightin.ie or call One Family on1890-662212.

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CLOSE TO GOD: ‘I’ve been known to sing an old Latinchant before a concert,’ says former priest Finbar Wright.

FINBAR WRIGHT is on a national tour to celebratehis 20 years of concerts and music-making. The52-year-old, who has sung with performers as diverseas Jerry Lee Lewis and Spain’s Montserrat Caballé willbe at the Gaiety Theatre on Sunday, May 23, in Sligoon May 28, Mullingar on May 29 and Portlaoise onMay 30, with Frances Black as special guest at hisMullingar concert.Cork-born Finbar, who released his first album, Be-

cause, in 1990, was a priest for seven years, as well as ateacher of Spanish and Latin. Living in mid-Cork andmarried to Angela, he has two children, Fergus, 17,who has just passed his driving test on his first go andIleana, 16, named after Romanian soprano IleanaCotrubas. “I studied with her for a while and I alwaysloved the name after that,” says Finbar.His most recent album is entitled When I Need Love

and he’s working on his autobiography, which hehopes to have ready for release by the end of the year.“I have a good chunk of it done. The debate is al-

ways between what’s interesting to you and to yourfamily and whether this will be of interest to the gen-eral public.”■ For more details about Finbar Wright’s concerts,visit www.finbarwright.com/tour_dates.htm.

What shape are you in?I lost two and a half stone about six years ago andI’ve managed to keep it off. I lost it through persever-ance — eating less and moving more. I walk for anhour every day, even when I’m away from home andin cities I don’t know.

Do you have any health concerns?I’ve got an allergy to dairy products. I used to have a

lot of mucus and phlegm. I cut out dairy and it allcleared up but anytime I have something like ice-cream,it quickly flares up again.

What are your healthiest eating habits?We eat a lot of home-grown food. I’ve always lovedgardening. We have tomatoes, strawberries, apple treesand the general range of vegetables. For a good longpart of the year, we enjoy fresh produce, which is a greattreat.

What’s your guiltiest pleasure?It would definitely be chocolate. I once stayed in thePeninsula Hotel, Chicago, where they do an entirechocolate buffet. I nearly killed myself — it was thenearest I’d come to death by chocolate.

What would keep you awake at night?Any kind of trial or tribulation would keep me awake,but not business matters — I refuse to let them upset mysleep. We’ve got an unwritten rule at home — after7.30pm there’s no reading of emails or answering phonecalls.

How do you relax?Reading — it’s the one time I do switch off. At themoment, I’m juggling Private Latitudes by MichaelCrichton and a book about the Second World War, TheStorm Of War, by Andrew Roberts. I love history but Ialso love novels.

Who would you invite to your dream dinner party?The entire cast of Emmerdale but they’d have to comein character — I don’t know how entertaining they’d beotherwise.

When did you last cry?I’m not averse to crying. I get emotional easi-

ly enough — in order to sing, your emotionshave to be close to the surface. I probably shed atear in the last few days listening to a LeonardCohen song — he has a quality and depth to hisvoice and his poetry is quite magical and verytouching.

What would you change about yourappearance?Absolutely nothing. I’m quite happy with the

cards nature has dealt me.

What’s your favourite smell?Lavender, definitely. I’ve always loved it and I

grow it in the garden. I’ve walked through fieldsof it in the south of France — incredible.

What trait do you least like in others?Plain dishonesty is the one thing I find hard to

stomach — people saying they’ll deliver someservice but they have no intention of doing it.

What trait do you least like in yourself?I’m a bit impetuous. I do things on the spur

of the moment and repent later. I should steadyup a bit and take time making decisions.

Do you pray?I always do, very often at odd moments. I

would pray for anyone who enters my head —that could be thinking of them and wishingthem well. I could pray for anyone from my de-parted parents to Nell McCafferty. Old habitsdie hard and I grew up with prayer. I’ve beenknown to sing an old Latin chant in the dress-ing-room before a concert.

What would cheer up your day?Hearing success stories. It’s something Ameri-

cans do really well. They applaud the simplestsuccess, from a child hitting a football to a busi-nessman achieving some economic success.

Helen O’Callaghan

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Parents sometimes feel overwhelmed with the newsthat their baby has Down Syndrome and they may nottake in all of the information that has been given to

them after the birth and diagnosis. My role is to guideand support them through those early days

— Liaison Nurse Angela O’Riordan

through the challenges while liaising with thehospital/community teams. By providing par-ents with up-to-date information and sup-porting them in the early stages, we hope toempower parents to navigate and work withthe services available for their children andhelp them to achieve their full potential.”At the moment, Angela is the only nurse of

her kind but the DSC hope that this year’scampaign will help to keep her position openand fund a similar service in other hospitalsaround the country.“My job is reliant on donations and con-

sidering that there are so many children withDown syndrome in Ireland, having colleaguesin similar roles in Munster and Connaughtwould make a huge difference to so manyfamilies.”Ava Leahy is a bright and bubbly

two-year-old, who also has Down syndrome.When she was born there was no liaisonnurse to show her parents the ropes. Mum,Ciara, believes it would have been a big help.“We had so many questions and so few an-

swers when Ava was born — we were totallylost,” recalls Ciara.“To have someone providing relevant infor-

mation at birth is vital. We had no idea howpositive the prospects are for people withDown syndrome and nurses like Angela cancounteract the often outdated ideas conveyedby some members of the medical profession.“We feel passionately that the DS liaison

nurse fills a gap that was missing when wehad Ava.”Fortunately for Ciara and her husband

Dave, their little girl has shown huge progresssince birth and her mother puts this down togetting the right therapy as soon as possible.“Ava is a little star with a very hectic

schedule,” says Ciara. “This is mainly due toearly intervention which we discovered is es-sential to her development — she has comeon in leaps and bounds as a result.“She is a very social child and really enjoys

interacting with her friends at school and invarious play groups — she is also getting ongreat with her six-month-old brother Dylan.“In short, Ava has lived up to the old

cliché and she enriches our lives daily — thisis a message that should be reinforced to par-ents of Down syndrome children from dayone,” she adds.■ The Buy My Dress sale will take place onThursday May 20 in Dublin (Royal Collegeof Physicians, D 2), Cork (Cork School ofMusic, Union Quay) and Galway (MeyrickHotel, Eyre Square) from 10am — 9pm withan admission fee of 10. Dress donations canbe left at drop-off points in Peter Mark salonsin Dublin, Cork and Galway.

■ For more information about the campaign,visit www.buymydress.ie■ For advice about Down syndrome, visitwww.downcentre.ie or call 01-6618000

■ Dave Leahy’s DS blog can be found athttp://southdublindad.blogspot.com.

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Down syndrome liaison nurse Angela O’Riordan’s position was made possible due to a novel fundraising project, now in its second year, reports Arlene Harris

ALL SMILES: Down syndrome liaison nurse Angela O’Riordan with Ava Leahy. Ava’s mum, Ciara Leahy, says the two-year-old is coming on “inleaps and bounds” as a result of vital early intervention.

THE birth of a baby is such a joy-ous occasion. A new life full ofhope and wonder lies ahead of

the recently-arrived bundle as the proudparents revel in their wonderful creation.But what if things didn’t go exactly as

expected? What if your baby was slightlydifferent to the other newborns in theward? For most parents, caring for an in-fant is a daunting experience, but whenthe normal needs are coupled with an un-derlying condition, getting to grips withyour new role can be so much harder.Ireland has one of the highest rates of

Down syndrome in Europe (one in 500Irish babies have DS) and while the ma-jority of these children turn out to be adelightful addition to their families, theinitial uncertainty can be hard for newparents to overcome.This is where Angela O’Riordan steps

in. She is the only Down syndrome liai-son nurse in the country and her role wascreated following a unique appeal lastyear.Set up by the Down syndrome Centre

(DSC) in Dublin, the Buy My Dress cam-paign encouraged women to giveonce-loved dresses to the charity and/orpurchase someone else’s donation.The plea obviously worked because

from celebrities and politicians to careerwomen and stay-at-home mums, womendonated in their droves. And the eventraised 35,000 which helped to fund aspecialist nurse to offer support and a pos-itive presence to some of the 140 familiesnewly affected by DS in Ireland each year(salary and administration costs amount to70,000 annually).Having worked with parents of special

needs children for years, Angela had plen-ty of experience behind her and was theideal candidate to bridge the gap betweenthe often-bewildering medical world andthe family receiving a new diagnosis.“Parents sometimes feel overwhelmed

with the news that their baby has Downsyndrome and they may not take in all ofthe information that has been given tothem after the birth and diagnosis,” saysAngela, who already has 32 families underher wing.“They are often very much in shock

and my role is to guide and support themthrough those early days.”The arrival of any baby heralds a com-

plete life change for parents with manystruggling to cope with the new routine.But when a child is born with DS thereare more than just feeding schedules andbath times to consider.There are a lot of health issues linked

with Down syndrome and it is importantthat parents learn how to cope with eachof these individually without feeling over-burdened with fear and negativity, Angelaexplains.“Some babies born with DS may have

complex medical needs, all of which need tobe monitored and managed. Therefore earlyintervention is vital to meet these needs. Keyto my role is a link between the hospital andcommunity services.”Based at the children’s hospital in Tallaght,

the Down syndrome liaison nurse is quick to

point out that while her role is hugely bene-ficial to families once they have left the hos-pital, the medical staff are a constant reassur-ing presence.“I am contacted by a member of the medi-

cal team, a midwife, social worker or consul-tant once a baby with Down syndrome is

born — we are very much a team and workin collaboration right from the start,” saysAngela.“I am there to help during that vulnerable

time when parents are getting to know theirbaby with DS while settling into their homeand routine: advising and guiding the parents

Addressing a need

TRUE BLUE:Mary Kennedy in thedress she has donatedto the campaign.Picture: Brian McEvoy/VIPMagazine.

TELEVISION presenter, Mary Kennedy is oneof the many well-known personalities whohave given a dress to this year’s campaign.

“The dress I donated is a gorgeous bright blueevening dress,” she says. “I saw it on a trip to NewYork with my children and my daughter encour-aged me to buy it — I was a bit reluctant as it isn’tsomething I would normally wear, but I was de-lighted with it afterwards.”And the beautiful American one-piece designed

by Jessica McClintock has had a couple ofhigh-profile outings including the TV NowAwards in 2007 and a St Patrick’s Day programmewhich was broadcast from Rome.“I really loved this dress,” says Mary. “I think it

would work on most people as it is very simpleand has the added bonus of magically sucking you

in at the waist.”Well known for her style and ele-gance, the Nationwide presentersays simplicity is the key to suc-cessful dressing.“I haven’t changed my stylemuch over the years, but Ithink the secret to looking wellis to wear clean lines and stayaway from anything fussy. Asidefrom that, clothes should never be

too tight,” she adds.The mother of four was delighted to

support the Buy My Dress Campaign and urgeseveryone to search theirwardrobes for a suitablegown to donate.“I have quite a few friends

who have children with DS,and while all of the childrenare loving and gregariousand have enhanced theirfamilies greatly by theirpresence, I know that theinitial stages after diagnosiscan be difficult for people— this is why the liaisonnurse is such a brilliant idea.“Funding this nursing

programme is a great causeand everyone must have adress they can donate. Sodig it out — it will makeyou feel good, you will be benefiting the charityand everyone knows that decluttering is good forthe spirit.”

■ Among the other celebrities donating a dress are TV presenter,Colette Fitzpatrick whose red dress appears here, and authorCathy Kelly.

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Parents are powerfulwitnesses to how each childis completely different fromthe other and this happens

whether children are rearedin benign or difficult

circumstances

Defensive behaviours will continue until eachindividual becomes conscious of their source

Know your fear

Picture: iStockEVERYBODY has a story and each person’s sto-ry is a unique autobiography and only that per-son fully knows their story.

However, some aspects of a person’s story may beknown only at an unconscious level and this hidden worldwill only become conscious when the person finds ade-quate emotional and social safety, at first with another and,subsequently, within self.The story of a person’s life is not the events he or she

encounters — for example, difficult birth, loving mother,emotionless home, conditional loving, violent father, pos-sessive mother, kind grandparent, affirming teacher. Thestory consists in the person’s inner responses to theseevents. What is amazing in a family or classroom or work-place is that each person responds in a unique way to situ-ations that arise. This means that each child has a differentmother and a different father, each student a differentteacher, each employee a different manager and each votera different politician. This makes total sense because whentwo individuals interact, inevitably, their interaction will beof a unique nature.Parents are powerful witnesses to how each child is com-

pletely different from the other and this happens whetherchildren are reared in benign or difficult circumstances.However, when children are reared in violating circum-

stances their individuality is expressed through very power-ful defensive behaviours that are designed, on the onehand, to reduce the frequently encountered threats to theirwellbeing, and, on the other hand, to bring to the atten-tion of mature adults their deeply troubled interiority.Children who experience a stable and loving family alsoexpress their individuality and develop a repertoire of openand creative responses that are different to those of theother siblings.Another way of putting it is that children whose wellbe-

ing is jeopardised daily are ingenious in the ways that theyrepress (hide away) what aspects of their individual selfthey dare not exhibit, while children whose wellbeing isunconditionally held are ingenious in the ways that theyexpress and manifest their individuality, ensuring that theyare not confused with anybody else within the family.As an adult, each of us has a responsibility to occupy our

own individuality. To do that, we need to become awareof our unconscious and conscious responses. You may wellask: are we not always conscious of what we feel, think,say and do? Certainly, you may notice that you can be ag-gressive, violent, shy, timid or manipulative but you maynot be conscious of the sources of those defensive respons-es. Unless these sources are uncovered your threatening re-sponses towards yourself or towards others will continue.Consciousness requires that we own, understand and areaccountable for our inner and outer behaviours and whenthe responses are defensive (as opposed to mature) in na-ture, that we make new mature choices and take new ma-ture actions.Take the manager in the workplace who bullies and in-

timidates other employees: when confronted he is likely tojustify and rationalise his threatening responses by saying,for example: ‘nobody would do anything around here

without being shouted and ranted at’ or ‘being bullied didme no harm as a child’. However, when the managercompassionately understands that bullying behaviour arisesfrom unresolved fears within himself — for instance, fearof failure, fear of what others think, fear of letting downhis parents — it is likely that a consciousness will emergeof the real threat that he is posing to the wellbeing of em-ployees.Once that consciousness is present, new choices and new

actions are now possible towards himself and the employ-ees.Getting to the story of what led to the bullying is not an

attempt to dilute the serious emotional threat that bullyingposes — tragically, more than 60 suicides occur annually asa result of bullying. On the contrary, it is my belief and myexperience that unless the person who bullies becomesconscious of his hidden self-esteem issues, his defensive be-haviour will continue and is likely to escalate when outsidepressures increase.Change is only possible when what lies hidden is

brought to the surface and what it was in his story that ledto bullying as a means of withstanding hurt. Individualswho bully need the support to stand with themselves, sothat they are no longer dependent on others standing withthem.The overt intention of bullying is to ensure control, but

the covert intention is to draw attention to the urgentneed to be in control of self. Whatever the threatening be-haviours we engage in, either towards self or others, theunravelling of their purpose can only be found in the ex-amination of one’s story and the discovery of what the de-fensive responses are doing for you that you need to be do-ing for yourself.

■ Dr Tony Humphreys is a clinical psychologist, is authorof several books on practical psychology, including ThePower of ‘Negative’ Thinking.

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THE top five healthy foodsrecommended by Susan Roberts are:

1. High-fibre cereals: For example,All-Bran, because the insoluble fi-

bre seems to be extremely ef-fective for weight control.

2. Green vegetables:high in fibre, low in calo-ries.

3. Very leanprotein: white fish, andskinless

chicken.

4. Greek yoghurt: high incalories, but extremely fillingwith a very high proteincontent.

5. Legumes: chickpeas, kid-ney beans, etc. “Terrific forweight control, because theyhave a lot of fibre and are full ofprotein.”

BASIC INSTINCT■ the food

Áilín Quinlan says how much we eat is dictated by five basic drives, and the ‘I diet’ can teach you to take control of them

W E KNOW we eat too much.We want to stop, but wecan’t — it’s too hard to resist

all those delicious, high-calorie foods.But suppose an internationally-accredited

scientist, working mother, weight-controlenthusiast and former chef came up with adiet that let you lose up to 10lbs in the firstfortnight, 16lbs in two months, and confi-dently promised an overall weight loss of30lbs?Suppose you not only drop two clothing

sizes in two months, lose that belly fat, andreduce your waist size — but also circumventthose pesky dieting plateaux that made yougive up in the past? Sound good?With spiralling obesity levels in Ireland —

according to statistics from the 2008 NationalSurvey of Lifestyle, Attitudes and Nutrition,38% of Irish people are overweight and 23%obese — we could do with some help.It’s not that we’re not trying: Weight-

watchers has 40,000 men and women attend-ing weekly meetings in this country.Now, US scientist, Dr Susan Roberts, pic-

tured right,says she has anew route tohealthyweight loss,followingyears of re-search at theMassachusettsInstitute ofTechnologyand at theTufts HumanNutritionResearchCentre,where she iscurrentlyprofessor ofnutrition andprofessor of psychiatry.“It was at Tufts that I started my

weight-control research programme on obe-sity, as well as on protein, carboyhydrates, fat,the Glycemic Index, fibre and everythingelse I could think of,” says Roberts, an inter-nationally-recognised expert on nutrition andobesity, who has appeared on The TodayShow, as well as ABC News and CNN.After publishing almost 200 scientific pa-

pers and reading thousands of research papersby other scientists, Roberts had, she says, aeureka moment.Roberts realised that all of the studies

agreed on five things that affected our eatingbehaviour.“There was striking agreement that these

five variables have predictable effects onwhat, and how much, we eat and what weenjoy,” she says.And so she focused her research on the five

Do youbuy dif-ferentkinds ofchocolate,chips, orice-creamratherthan justone kindof each?(variety).So, how

does the ‘Idiet’ work?While somediets appearto deliververy fastweight loss —for example,up to 15lbsover two weeks— it’s becauseyou’re probablylosing body fat, pluswater and a bit of mus-cle, but you can’t keep that up, says Roberts.The ‘I diet,’ which allows for three meals

and two snacks daily, and emphasises the in-take of a wide variety of foods carefully or-ganised to keep hunger down and satisfactionup, enables the dieter to lose fat every daywith minimal water loss. It also focuses heav-ily on the development of skills not just forweight loss, but to prevent weight regain:“Exercise is important for health, but re-search studies indicate that exercise doesn’thelp weight loss too much, so we focus onfood.“Food is where it’s all at — we get people

to follow a menu that is incredibly satisfying,

instincts — why we have them, how theywork, and how we can use them to controlour weight.That was the beginning of the instinct diet,

which is now referred to as the ‘I diet’.So, how does it work? Our instinctive eat-

ing behaviour — the thing that gets us intoso much trouble with our weight — falls in-to these categories:■ Hunger: We need to satisfy our hunger.We like feeling full.■ Availability: We eat because the food isthere — and we want to eat more whenmore food is there for the taking.■ Calorie density: We love to eat food, es-pecially when it’s loaded with calories.■ Familiarity: We enjoy eating foods that arefamiliar to us, associate them with feelingsafe and comforted, and have triggers thatdrive us to eat them again … and again.■ Variety: We are instinctively attracted to avariety of foods, and we eat considerablymore when we’re presented with morechoices.“These food instincts are basic to who we

are. We cannot change the fact that we havethem, but we can learn to manage them,”says Roberts.Next, according to Roberts, there are

three ‘feeding centres’ in the brain that weshould know about, because they controlhunger-satiety, reward and pleasure.■ the hunger/satiety centre, or hypothala-mus, gives us our sensations of hunger orfullness.■ the pleasure centre in the cerebral cortexrecognises different tastes of food.■ the reward centre in the mid-brain se-cretes dopamine and other chemicals thatmake us feel good.Roberts says exercise doesn’t help us lose

weight — while it’s great for our physicalhealth and state of mind, and for preventingweight gain in the first place, she says it hasa “disappointingly small” effect onweight loss.“When it comes to shedding

pounds, it’s what and howmuch we eat that countsthe most,” she says.So ask yourself: Do you

get hungry when you tryto lose weight? (hunger).Do you eat more when

portions are large or foodis free? (availability).Do you love high-calo-

rie foods like chocolate,salty snacks, French friesetc? (calorie density).Do you still crave the

foods your mum used tocook, or lose control andovereat when you’re happy,upset or stressed? (familiari-ty).

keepshungerat bayandwhichmakesweightloss eas-ier.“Our

menu isall aboutgood foodsin rightamounts,and regularmeal and snacktimes. Thecombination ofregular meals andsnacks and ex-tremely satisfyingfoods helps also curecravings, triggers, etc.“So, people not only

lose weight, they gainenormous control over

food andfeel satisfied and happy,” Roberts says.What sets the ‘I diet’ apart? “It’s more effec-

tive and people like the food more, so theykeep eating the food after weight loss, becausethey love it.“Our average weight loss is also 30 pounds.

Our statistics show that our weight loss isabout four times the average you get inWeightwatchers, where aloss of about seven to sevenand a half pounds over two

Three different daily menus repeatedthroughout two weeks, including skinlesschicken breast, olive oil, high-fibre cereals,fruit, vegetables, some nuts and cheese. Norefined white carbohydrates and no alcohol.

Six weeks of usingseven days of menus, re-peating each week — nofood groups eliminated,though the balance iscarefully organised.

The rest of your life: Continuing the ‘Idiet’ menu plan and learning how to keepyour weight down permanently. “A differ-ent set of skills is needed to preventweight regain,” says Roberts, who pointsto the need to plan your own weightmaintenance menus, to keeping track ofcalories, or make some general changesto what you eat, so that you don’t have tocount anything, but keep the caloriesdown and the weight off.

■ the ‘I’ diet by Susan Roberts Phd andBetty Kelly Sargent published by Work-man, 11.50.

months is about average — and then youplateau.“Our people are losing about 16lbs in eight

weeks and a total of about 30lbs, accordingto our statistics,” she says.A spokesperson for Weightwatchers de-

clined to comment on Dr Roberts’ claims,but said that Weight Watchers Ireland had,over 31 years, successfully helped thousandsof members reach their goal weight: “TheWeight Watchers programme recommends anaverage weight loss of 1-2 lbs a week, afterthe first few weeks. Our members’ successfulexperiences are testament to continuous, sus-tainable weight-loss.“With rising obesity levels, the demand for

our healthy, easy-to-follow, trustedweight-loss programme remains strong,” thespokeswoman said.There have been no independent findings

published, to date, on the ‘I diet’ pro-gramme, but Tufts is having external researchcarried out on it, says Roberts. “I’m a scien-tist and the diet brings together the best sci-ence, which is why it’s working so well.”The ‘I diet’ requires some organisation, she

says — one of her more affluent clients, aHarvard professor, actually hired a cook toprepare the meals.But lots of ‘I dieters’ are ordinary women:“The first week people find it hard, becauseI’m saying, ‘look, you need to change whatyou eat.’ They’re trying to find the differ-ent foods for my recipes. But after abouta week they’re very happy and find itis sustainable.They don’t always follow thediet exactly’ but they stayclose,” she says.

NEW SHAPE: Twoof the women whopartook in the ‘I’diet before andafter, left Kelly, andright Alice.Picture:After pictures:Tracy Powell

■ stage 1 ■ stage 2 ■ stage 3

■ The 5 behavioursHUNGER: We like feeling full.AVAILABILITY: It’s there for taking.CALORIE DENSITY: We love calorierich food.FAMILIARITY: It’s comforting andmakes us feel safe.VARIETY: The more choices, themore we eat.


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NOTE: The information contained in Dr Houston’s column is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult a doctor first

Dr Niamh Houston is aGP with a specialinterest in integrativemedicine. If you have aquestion about your child’shealth email it [email protected] send a letter toFeelgoodIrish ExaminerCity QuarterLapps QuayCork

Dr Niamh Houston

FAMILY

I HAD a dream, not quite Martin LutherKing-sized, but aspirational nonetheless.In it, I stood on the winner’s podium,

draped in Olympic gold, dazzled by the pop-ping of flashbulbs, deafened by the roars of ajubilant crowd, dumbstruck by my achieve-ment.For the first time in history, the strains of

the Irish anthem rang out about an Olympicstadium in celebration of an Irish womanwinning a track gold and smashing the world100m record on the road to victory. For anight, I was officially the fastest woman onearth.Morning burst that bubble and brought the

realisation that I would never amount to any-thing more than an also-ran, which, were I ahorse, would make me the nag nobody wantsto bet on.My dream of Olympic glory crashed and

burned whenever I took to the track. Myonly achievement on school sports day waswinning the three-legged race which had lit-tle to do with athleticism and even less to dowith pace. A game of co-operation, the trickwas in the timing and what I lacked inalacrity I made up for with heart. But noamount of hard work can outrun natural tal-ent and so my dream of gold medal glory re-mained in the realm of the Tooth Fairy.Then along came Dearbhail, and with her,

a second shot. Should she be infused withthe correct genetic blend, I may have createdan Olympic champion. With Daddy LongLegs for her father her odds seemed superiorto mine. I bought her a trampoline to buildher lower body strength. I made sure she hadplenty of tummy time to build on muscles inthe arms and neck. We suffered a setbackwhen she seemed slow to walk, preferring to

get about on her bum. She was referred forphysio and on our last visit, the physiothera-pist finally laid my Olympic dream to rest. Ina sneak peak at my daughter’s sporting hori-zon, the physio informed me bum shufflersare not destined for Olympic Gold.I was shocked, not at Dearbhail’s poor

prospects, but at the time it had taken for anexplanation for my own lack of success onthe track. Some babies, the physio said, areborn with naturally good muscle tone. If thisis properly conditioned, you have your UsainBolt. Outside of these natural athletes, thebest of the rest must work hard.Toiling and heart can pay off but few make

natural stars. On the bottom rung are thebum shufflers, on the back-foot from thestart. So there I had it, no Flo Jo of the fu-ture, my king-sized dream shot through theheart.

QMY four-year-old sonbecomes very quiet andhangs back wheneverhe meets friends orrelatives, or other chil-

dren. This never seemed to botherhim before. My family have begunto comment on the change, sayingthat he’s just “shy”. Does this meanhe’ll always be like this, and howcan I help him out of it?A. No parent wants to see theirchild suffer from social awkwardness.It’s a natural instinct, as a parent, towant to rescue the ones we love fromdifficult experiences. While you can-not solve every problem for yourchild, you can make life easier by be-ing patient and understanding. Evenif you were not a shy child, you canprobably remember situations thatmade you anxious or nervous whenyoung. Many children are labelled“shy”, and it is a personality trait nota fault. Shyness can be a help or ahandicap to a child, depending partlyon how it’s handled.Before age two to three, many

children are spontaneous. They actbefore they think. Around ages fourto five, it is not unusual for childrento be fearful of new surroundings orpeople. Social retreating can be anormal stage of development.Watch the words said around a

child. Avoid labels such as “shy” or“timid”, as these references can un-dermine your child’s self-confidence.There’s no need to say apologetically“he’s shy,” especially in front of yourchild. On hearing this, he may feelsomething’s wrong with him. If youmust use words to describe him, use“reserved” or “private”, but youshouldn’t feel under pressure to ex-cuse his shyness.You can’t pull a child out of shy-

ness, it’s better to create a comfort-able environment that lets his person-ality develop. You could try role-playing withhim before a social event. Have him practicein the comfort of his own home, making in-troductions and telling his age. Allow him toanswer the phone and be social in his own en-vironment. Tell him ahead of time what’s ex-pected of him when meeting people — a sim-ple ‘hi’ and polite behaviour is all that’s neces-sary. Don’t ask more than you can reasonablyexpect. Keep the attention off him and becomfortable interacting socially yourself.Recognise his personal strengths and use

those areas to build on socially. Spending timein activities he enjoys or excels in are goodways to encourage him to spend more timewith others. By providing space and encour-agement, he will develop at his own pace.Rarely is shyness a sign of inner problems. If

your child avoids eye-to-eye contact, and be-comes extremely agitated or angry when fac-ing social situations, talk to your doctor.

Q. What do you recommend for heartburn and indigestion? I’m seven monthspregnant and am taking Gaviscon frequent-ly. Is there anything else I can take in caseit gets worse?A. During pregnancy, hormones relax andsoften the muscles in the valve between theoesophagus (gullet) and stomach. Also, in thelast few months of pregnancy the pressure ofthe uterus on the stomach may allow gastricacid to flow upwards into the oesophagus.This acid reflux occurs at some point inaround half of all pregnant women. Thesymptoms can include heart burn, upper ab-

dominal pain, bloating, quickly feel-ing full after eating, or even, insome cases, feeling sick and vomit-ing. Occasionally, pregnancy maybring to light a hiatus hernia, wherethere is a weakness in the valve be-tween the stomach and the oesopha-gus, causing heartburn.If you’re not doing so already, eat

small, frequent meals every threehours, Eat a light, slow-burningsnack before sleep, such as oat bis-cuits or rice cakes. Avoid strong cof-fee, fizzy drinks, alcohol, fatty orheavy meals. Try drinking differentwater — some tap water is veryacid, so drinking mint or camomiletea may help. Foods that have beensuspected of making symptomsworse in some people include pep-permint, tomatoes, chocolate, fattyand spicy foods, fruit juices, and hotdrinks. Raise the head of your bedby 10-15 cms (with books under thebed’s legs), this will help gravity tokeep acid from refluxing into theoesophagus.For many women with mild

symptoms, making the abovelifestyle changes is enough to relievethem. But if these changes do nothelp, medication can. Most antacids,like Gaviscon are safe to take inpregnancy, but they can interferewith the absorption of iron, there-fore they should be taken at a differ-ent time of day. Antacids containingsodium bicarbonate or magnesiumtrisilicate should be avoided duringpregnancy.If your symptoms continue to re-

main troublesome, your doctor mayprescribe a medication called Rani-tidine. This works by reducing theamount of acid that the stomachmakes. It is generally considered safeto take in pregnancy. It should betaken regularly, and not just whenyou have reflux symptoms, to be

most effective. Omeprazole is anotheracid-suppressing drug that is licensed for usein pregnancy to treat reflux. Other medicinesthat are commonly used for heart-burn, butshould not be used during pregnancy, in-clude cimetidine, lansoprazole and esomepra-zole. Always check with your doctor or phar-macist which are the safest medications totake when pregnant.Homeopathic remedies used to treat reflux

in pregnancy include Arsenicum, Lycopodi-um, Nux Vomica or Pulstailla. Take the mostappropriate remedy for your symptoms in30c potency, one tablet four times a day, forthree to four days, initially, and review with ahomeopath if there is no change.Do not take Pulstailla until after week 12

of pregnancy.

SHY BOY: Shyness is a personality trait, not a fault. Be patientand understanding. Picture: Getty Images

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VITAL CARE:Eight-year-oldSadaf needshelp for an eyeproblem aftershe collapseda few monthsago.

THE Palestinian children planning tocome on holiday to Ireland are:

ABED, 14, (left in this picture), misses hisdad. He saw him just once after soldiersbeat him and took him away when Abedwas just seven.“They let him out. We didn’t even know

he was coming home. But then they cameand took him back the next night. We hada really big party with balloons and every-thing,” says Abed whom Eileen Carr de-scribes as rugged and very warm – “aboy who’ll give you big hugs”.Abed lives in poor housing at the edge

of Deheishe camp. He wishes his unclewas in better health. “He went crazy afterthey took my dad away. He walks aroundthe house all day, smoking, talking tohimself. He hardly ever sleeps. I think mydad told my uncle what they did to him.He never told my mum. No way could a

man tell a woman that.My dad told me I haveto be strong for mymum.”

ISLAM, 17, picturedright with Abed, liveswith his mother. Lastyear, his 16-year-oldfriend was shot deadwhile sitting at the bar-ber’s. “Islam failed hisexams last year be-cause he was so upsetabout the death of hisfriend. He’s very macho.He says failing the ex-am had nothing to dowith his friend — just

that he didn’t study,” says Eileen.A boy who’s “very proud of his body”,

he trains in the local gym any chance hegets. “He’s very trendy and Westernised.He’d like to be an accountant. He wants totravel. In particular, he’d love to go toNew York. But he feels guilty about want-ing to travel while his family is sufferingin the West Bank.”

The youngest among the childrenwhom Eileen Carr plans to bring on holi-day to Ireland is eight-year-old SADAF.Eileen believes it’s vital she comes herebecause she has a serious eye problem.A child who loves playing with her

younger brother — her toys are a skip-ping rope and a small dirty ball — shecollapsed a few months ago. Her uncletold Eileen: “She just fell on the street.When she woke up she couldn’t see athing. I ran with her to the doc-tor and then to the hospital.”Sadaf seemed to regain

her sight but some weeksago lost it again — thistime for a few days. Nowshe can’t see colours.“Her uncle wonders ifit’s due to stress or thetear gas that wasthrown a lot near herhouse,” says Eileen,who hasarranged for Sadafto be examined bydoctors while she’sin Ireland.

A Dublin woman is planning to give under-siege Palestinianchildren a break in Ireland, says Helen O’Callaghan

A fortnightof freedomE ILEEN Carr never wanted to

have friends in a warzone. Butwhen the Dublin woman visited

Deheishe refugee camp in Palestine’s WestBank last summer and again this spring, itwas inevitable she’d forge friendships.A clinical nurse specialist in the Lucena

Clinic, Rathgar — a child and adolescentmental health centre — Eileen. picturedhere, has a masters degree in anthropologyand has studied Arabic. Now, the Cabrawoman, single and in her mid-40s, is plan-ning to bring ten 13 to 18-year-olds fromDeheishe for a two-week holiday in Ire-land in July.About 65% of the 17,000 people who

live in the 1.5km sq area of Deheishe areaged under 16. Their lives have been af-fected in every aspect by the ongoing po-litical conflict that has seen generations oftheir families displaced since 1948.“The houses in Deheishe are built very

haphazardly. Air doesn’t circulate mucharound the camp, which leads to increasedrespiratory and gastro-intestinal infections.Water’s a constant source of anx-iety — people never know whenit’s going to be cut off or whensoldiers will fire bullets at thestorage tanks positioned on topof houses.“There’s poverty of move-

ment, of space. There are noplaygrounds where children canexperience the freedom of child-hood. Daily trips to school andwork are fraught with fear ofcheckpoints, of being turnedaway and interrogated. Childrenare frightened so their sleep andeating becomes irregular,” saysEileen, who — under the aus-pices of locally-run organisationKarama — stayed with Palestini-an refugee families during hertwo West Bank trips.Last summer, she stayed with a

couple in their 30s, parents offour children, aged from eightdown to one. As a lodger, shepaid the family $400 a month.“Both of their little boys hadsecond-hand bikes but they hadnowhere to ride them. The par-ents wouldn’t allow them outbecause the alleyways are dan-gerous. To compensate, they al-low them freedom of expressionat home. There weren’t manylimits on their behaviour. TheTV was always on full, they allscreamed at each other. The dadsaid: ‘I think because we have novoice internationally, we feel wehave to scream to be heard’.”This spring, Eileen, along with

an Irish friend, stayed with a

family whose five children are aged be-tween eight and 22. “They’d lock us intothe house at night. We didn’t know why.”Since arriving home, Eileen understandswhy. “They wanted to keep us safe,” shesays, explaining that she has learned thatthe front wall of this family’s home is nowfull of bullet holes. “I cry for them, partic-ularly for the eight-year-old girl, who hasstarted to wet the bed because she’s so ter-rified. She’s on Facebook, she’s very clever,she likes to colour. She worries about herdad from when he leaves for work until hecomes home at night.”Eileen doesn’t know yet which of 20

children will get passports to come to Ire-land this summer. Accommodation-wise,she has lined up three four-bed housesowned by St John of God in Dublin’sBlackrock. The children will be accompa-nied here by the Karama director and an-other adult. Eileen’s friends have alreadyacquired police security clearance, allowingthem work with children, and plan to take

time off to helpduring the visit.“I want the chil-

dren to be able towalk in our hills,play in our parks,swim in our sea,”says Eileen.“They’re all dyingto go swimming.In Deheishe,they’re only a20-minute drivefrom the sea butthey’ve never seenit. They want tovisit the Dáil —they’re fascinatedyou can go into a Government building.When I showed them photos of Glen-dalough, one boy asked ‘can I really walk inthe hills — there’s nobody watching?’ Andhe started to cry.”

■ Eileen must raise 15,000 towards costs ofthe holiday. Senator David Norrisis guest-speaker at a fundraisingdinner at The Cedar Tree, St An-drew Street, Dublin, on Tuesday,May 18. Anyone wishing to at-tend the dinner (ticket: 80) ordonate to the cause should [email protected] or phone086-8152464.

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M AKING use of every inch ofour garden or patio, even adoorstep, is the best way to

get value from our property, even if it’s rent-ed. Herbs are one way to make your gardenpatch or window box pay their way whilemaking a contribution to good health.Fresh herbs make as much and sometimes

more of a contribution to health than fruitand vegetables. On top of that we get lovelyscents and a huge sense of satisfaction.With most of them you cannot fail. The

tricky ones are the soft-leaved types whichgrow easily in the heat of the Mediterranean.As weather forecasters have not given usmuch hope of a long, hot summer it mightbe best to avoid basil, unless you have agreenhouse or good indoor conditions. Nowis the time to plant all herbs, so don’t let an-other week pass.

ParsleyParsley is easy to grow in wet conditions.Don’t skimp on the number of plants andchoose at leasttwo each ofthe two maintypes of curlyand flat pars-ley whichhave quite dif-ferent flavoursand textures.Both types arerich in vitamins A and C and are good athelping to digest other iron-rich foods such

as meats.Parsley also contains good levels of iron,

along with potassium which helps to balancesalt levels in the body and keep nerve tissuehealthy. It also has some essential oils whichcan help with pre-menstrual tension as it hasa diuretic effect if taken in enough quantities.If you have rheumatism, try adding parsley

to salads as it helps fight uric acid which col-lects on joints causing pain.Keep parsley raw as much as possible. It’s

delicious added to couscous, but don’t skimpon it for real taste.

CorianderWhile coriander looks similar to flat-leavedparsley, it isn’t quite as rich in iron, but is agood aid to digestion and is said to enhancemale potency. It’s worth having at least oneplant for itsaroma, and tofinish off stirfries.

RosemaryRosemarystimulates the

nervous, digestive and circulatory systems.Some doctors suggest keeping consumptionlow for those with high blood pressure.A few stalks in boiling water make a good

tea/tissane to reduce headaches and for rins-ing dry scalps.Add rosemary to the bottom of a roasting

tin when cooking lamb or pork. Chopped, itworks well with stuffings for large, freshtomatoes, aubergines or courgettes. Add asprig to stocks and gravies and remove beforeserving.(■ Read more on rosemary, page 15)

ThymeThough this year’s frosts may not havekilled thyme, it’s looking pretty scraggy, soplant some more to have plenty. It has manyuses and one of the most beneficial antisepticteas I make is from a small handful of thymein a mug of hot water. Allow it to sit for 10minutes.It somehow

helps toreduce theappetite too. Ifyou make ateapotful, itwill keep for afew days.Use thyme in vegetable and meat stuffings,

stir fries, tomato and mushroom soups, and inmarinades with lemon juice and olive oil forbarbecues.As thyme breaks down fats, as an aid to di-

gestion it is good to add to meat dishes fromroasts to stir fries to stews. Chop and sprinkleon new potatoes with a drizzle of olive oil.

MintTo keep it from running wild in your gar-den, plant mint in pots. This herb is an idealaid to digestion and can be enjoyed choppedinto salads,added to hotwater to makea hot drink torelieveheadaches, oras a coolingdrink withadded ice.Add to rice

dishes, couscous and quinoa. Serve in saladswith pork and lamb to help break down fats,and sprinkle on new potatoes.Float a few leaves of mint on drinks and eat

them at the end. Add to a salad of choppedwatermelon mixed with crumbled feta andchopped red onion.

FennelUse the bulb of the fen-nel plant for flatulence andother digestive problems,kidney stones and cystitis.Slice finely and mix withorange slices and/or thinlysliced red onion. I add it togreen salads too for sub-stance.Add finely chopped fen-

nel to sauces for fish and tomayonnaise when servingwith fish. Use fennel fronds snipped andsprinkled on fish for decoration and to stimu-late the liver.

Marjoram and oreganoMarjoram and oreganoare similar in taste and areeasy to grow. Even thisyear’s strange weatherdidn’t kill oregano, so it’s agood all-year round herb.An antiseptic with plentyof the essential oil thymol,they help with coughs andchest problems.A handful in hot water is

worth trying if you feelanxious or cannot sleep. Sweeten with honeyto taste. I sprinkle on salads, on new pota-toes, in quiches, pizzas and sandwiches.Branches of them look lovely in table ar-rangements, especially when in flower.

Not just a fruit for jam and tartFULL of colour, high in potassium andmanganese, rhubarb also contains asurprising amount of calcium. It also con-tains vitamin A, good for skin, vision andgrowth.

All of the calcium is not easily absorbedby the body as it also contains oxalic acidwhich interrupts the absorption of calci-

um. However, the vita-min C which it also con-tains helps combat thoseeffects.

Poach lightly in wateror elderflower cordialand sweeten later totaste — the sweetness

of rhubarb varies hugely.In the last few years it has been fash-

ionable to stew it with strawberrieswhich sweeten it nicely.

Cooking it in apple juice also helpsavoid using a lot of sugar.

Try serving rhubarb cubes gen-tly poached in apple juice orwater with pork chops foran interesting contrast.Rhubarb also makes a re-freshing sorbet orice-cream. If you have lots,make jam with some fresh-ly sliced ginger — a greatcombination.

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Tattoo removal canbe a costly affair

INK HASDRIED:Tattoos last alifetime but,as we age orchangelifestyle, theymay wellseem out ofplace.Picture: GettyImages

T HE sun is shining and it’stime to lose the winterwardrobe and flash some

flesh. But while some men are morethan happy to flaunt their tattoos,many wish they’d never been inked.The Hospital Group, in Dublin, offerslaser tattoo-removal, the latest, mosteffective method available. And whileit might be too late to take effect forthis summer, clients can be tattoo-freefor next year.

“Tattoos go in and out of fashion,and for every much-loved CelticKnot, there’s someone stuck with aten-year-old tattoo of Tweety Bird,”says Aisling Holly, of The HospitalGroup. “From teenaged compass andink handicraft to huge professionallyapplied artwork, we’ve seen it all,” saidAisling, adding that men’s tattoos tendto be bigger and more ornate, and onarms and backs.

People choose to get tattoos re-moved for many reasons. Unlessyou’re playing for a Premier Leaguesoccer club, in some employment

markets it can be a little difficult tofind a job with a mega-death flamingskull of Satan on the side of yourneck. But now, with tattoo removalbecoming more effective and afford-able, many more people are taking theplunge. Based on The HospitalGroup’s figures, the split is 60/40,women to men, between the ages of20 and 35. Most had their tattoo donewhen they were teenagers and haveoutgrown the tattoo, or, in some cas-es, the relationship, and want them re-moved.

If you’ve got an old love’s name tat-tooed on any part of your body, it’s aswell to plan far in advance of yourwedding to your current amour tohave the embarrassing tattoos re-moved.

Celebrities can often prompt tattoofads, which is fine if you’ve followedRoy Keane and tattooed your chil-dren’s names on your person. Otherpopular tattoos include barbed wirearound the bicep, made famous byPamela Anderson, and crosses on theback, as sported by David Beckham.You’re not alone if you want to re-move your tattoo — rapper 50 centrecently began having his tattooserased, to improve his versatility andappeal as a film actor. Elsewhere, PeterAndre, Angelina Jolie, Kerry Katona,and Cheryl Cole have all had body artwork removed.

It can cost anywhere from600- 1,000 to have a tattoo re-

moved, so think carefully before youdecide where you put your next tat-too.

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SUN VITAMIN: Healthcare pioneer, Jan deVries, has helped to develop, and launch a newsolution to vitamin D deficiency, BetterYou D Lux1000 oral vitamin D3 spray. Vitamin D is pro-duced by the body when skin is exposed toUVB rays and recent studies have shown thatmany people have low levels. Vitamin D aids

calcium absorption and helps maintainhealthy teeth and bones. One spray of DLux 1000 delivers the daily recommendeddose of vitamin D and because it is ap-plied under the tongue it enters theblood stream immediately rather thanhaving to be processed by the digestivesystem. It has a sweet lemon taste socan easily be given to babies and chil-dren. D Lux 1000 costs 8 for a 15mlspray (100 measured sprays — aboutthree months supply) and is now avail-able in health stores and pharmacies.

ROYAL TREATMENT: For a naturalsummer shimmer Burt’s Bees has devel-oped the Radiance range of cleansers,moisturisers and other products, whichcontain Royal Jelly packed with nutrientsand essential fatty acids. One of the topproducts in the range is Radi-ance Body Lotion, 11.95 alsocontains light-reflecting Micato help add a summer sheenand sunflower oil for soft,shimmering skin. RadianceDay Lotion SPF 15, 23.95has titanium dioxide andzinc oxide to provide broadspectrum protection fromthe sun’s rays, with calen-dula and golden seal ex-tracts to soothe and softenthe skin.

ALOE VERA: One bottle (90tablets) of Higher Nature’s newAloe Gold tablets contains almostthe equivalent of a litre (900ml) ofstandard Aloe Vera liquid andthey don’t need to be refrigeratedwhich makes them an ideal solu-tion for travelling.Aloe Vera is well known for

helping to maintain health ina number of body systems,including skin. It also has an-tibacterial and antimicrobialproperties, which can sup-port immune function andaid digestive health, espe-cially while on holiday. AloeGold Tablets cost 13.70 for30 or 38.70 for 90, fromhealth stores.

700,000 raised in shaveor dye cancer campaign

Campaign kicks off tokeep workplaces safe

Low levels oftestosterone arelinked to frailtyin older menSource: University of WesternAustralia, Perth.

THE first-ever Today FM’s Shaveor Dye campaign resulted in ahair-raising 700,000 in aid of theIrish Cancer Society. All proceedsraised are going to-wards the provisionof the society’s freecancer informationservice (includingthe National CancerHelpline), othernationwide patientcare services andthe society’s cancerresearch activity.For information oradvice on any aspect of cancercall the National Cancer Helpline

on freefone 1800 200 700, whichis staffed by nurses weekdaysfrom 9am to 7pm Monday-Thurs-day and Fridays from 9am to

5pm.■ Our pictureshows IanDempsey gettinghis hair shaved offby Mick MoriartyThe Baldy Barberand Miss CorkEtaoin ÓhAilpin forthe Ian Dempsey'sShave or Dye To-day FM live at the

Bodega Bar on Corn MarketStreet, Cork. Picture: Gerard McCarthy

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A NEW Healthy WorkplacesCampaign for 2010/11 has beenlaunched, promoting safe main-tenance across Europe.“Safe maintenance is a core

aspect of minimis-ing workplacerisks and it is im-portant that em-ployers and em-ployees are awareof the risks andtake appropriateactions to reducethem,” says Mar-tin O’Halloran,chief executive of the Healthand Safety Authority, which is

running the Irish element of theinitiative under the auspices ofthe European Agency for Safetyand Health at Work.One of the principal activities

to support thecampaign is theEuropean GoodPractice Awards.

■ The official cam-paign guide and othercampaign materialsas well as details onthe Good PracticeAwards can be down-loaded from theHealthy Workplaces

Campaign 2010/11 website http://hw.os-ha.europa.eu or visit www.hsa.ie.


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STUFF WE LIKE

SCALP CARE

DOESN’T sound very glamorous, does it,looking after your scalp? But if the condi-tion of your scalp isn’t good, then your haircan end up looking dull and lifeless. Theanswer, according to Yes to Carrots, ismud. Again, not very glamorous, but whosaid the path to beauty was easy! Theirnew Hair and Scalp Moisturising MudMusk, 10.95, has extracts of organic car-rot, organic pumpkin and organic orangewhich are rich with beta-carotene, al-pha-carotene, vitamin E, enzymes andDead Sea mud to keep your hair and scalpnourished and protected. It’s designed tobe used once a week and takes about 15minutes to be effective.

MAC Greasepaint Stick in BlackenedBronze, 19. This has got a really great tex-ture, which hits all the right notes in termsof getting a non-precise, smudgy, and smokyeye look. It blends well and is easy to ap-ply, with a thickish, crayon-like pencil.The blackened bronze shade is reallyflattering, especially on pale-skinnedblondes.

Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Liq-uid Shadow, 20. It’s easy to ap-ply and is small and neat enoughto slip into your back pocket tocarry about. Wear it on its ownduring the day, or rev up the sexi-ness with some black eyeliner andmascara at night.

Bobbi Brown Metallic Eyeshadow inBurnt Sugar, 22. More of a daytime shade,it’s a very pretty eyeshadow with ahigh-shimmer, metallic effect. Wear it with acoral lip colour for an on-trend, summerclashy effect.

Benefit One Hot Minute, 23.50. Thislooks seriously strong in the pot, but onceyou’ve put it on your skin, it’s actually verypretty and quite subtle. It’s shimmery,

but not excessively so.

Chanel Soleil Tan deChanel Sheer IlluminatingFluid, 37.50. This is likesummer in a bottle — a flat-tering, summery bronze in

liquid form. If you’re nervous about wearingit on its own, try blending it with a little bitof foundation or moisturiser for a more sub-tle effect.

Body Electrics Illamasqua Dry Body Oilin Pulse, 35. Infused with light-reflectingparticles, passionflower seed oil and vitaminE, the golden bronze shimmer in this dry oilgives the skin a pretty boost in summer.

Lovely for balmy holiday nights.

Nuxe Huile ProdigieuseOr, 24.50. A super-sexyversion of Nuxe’s classic oilthat comes into its own forsummer. If you’ve got a goldenglow, this shimmering oil will

make the best of it, but it also looks delicateon pale skin tones.

Clarins Instant SunLight eyeshadow andliner quartet, 35. A great palette that al-lows you a number of combinations to createmany differentlooks.The smallbrown eyeliner isgood for addingdefinition, while

the shadowsadd a morenatural, lessovertly metal-lic take onbronze.

TINTED LIP BALMS

IF lipstick is too drying and matt, and gloss-es are too sticky, then opt for the third wayin lip colour — tinted lip balms, which givea subtle and sexy slick of sheer colour, whilekeeping your lips comfortable and hy-drated.

Clarins Instant Smooth CrystalLip Balm, 19.50. This has got a love-ly, set-jelly type of texture. You can seethrough the actual stick itself, and onthe lips it’s equally sheer with a verysubtle hint of colour. It’s quite stronglyfragranced, but feels soft and moistur-ising on the lips, although it doesn’tlast quite as long as other balms.

Clinique Superbalm MoisturisingGloss, 15. Much glossier than theClarins offering, Clinique’s Superbalmis ideal if you’re after a shinier effect.It’s fragrance-free and is good forthose who have drier lips and needmore of a conditioning product.

L’Occitane Peony Lip Balm,13.95. This one has the subtlest ofcolours with a very, very light hint ofshimmery pink. Enriched with shea butter,the balm is perfect for keeping lips nicelyhydrated.

Golden touch

It’s nigh impossibleto resist addingbronze to your skinin summer, so givein to temptation

B EING pale in skin tone, I’m lov-ing the fact that, after manydecades of being slathered in

foul-smelling, fake tan, I can now quite fash-ionably parade my milky limbs, safe in theknowledge that I’m at the cutting-edge ofcool. Yes, it’s wonderful being part of thezeitgeist, albeit accidentally. But while paleskin may be rocking the pages of Vogue,beauty products are still tempting us withsome of the sexiest bronze products around.And, be honest, it’s very hard to resist addinga little bronze to your make-up during thesummertime — whether it’s a slash of eyelineror a dusting of pick-me-up face powder, atouch of bronze doesn’t have to mean lookinglike a WAG.The hottest way to wear bronze this sum-

mer is against a palette of nude and porcelainskin. Worn this way, bronze is sultry, sexy andseriously flattering. MAC’s new greasepaintstick in blackened bronze, 19, is myfavourite bronze product around, and isseriously versatile. You can wear it smudgedaround the eye in a mussed-up eyeliner style,or else across the whole eyelid for a morerock-chick, night-time look. It looks particu-larly sexy with a little bit of gold eyeshadowdabbed on the top, so if you’ve got any leftover from Christmas, dig it out.Estée Lauder is upping the ante with their

new, bronze-goddess liquid eyeshadow inmolten bronze, 20. This is perfect one forsummer — it’s easy to apply with a wet tex-ture that dries to create a lovely, metallicsheen on the eyes. Over at Clarins, there’s amore natural approach to bronze with earthyshades of ginger, cinnamon, cocoa and papri-ka combining to make a bronze-meets-browneyeshadow quartet beautifully presented in a

smart, caramel-and-silver compact.Bobbi Brown’s metallic eyeshadow in

burnt sugar, 22, comes in a high-shimmer,high-pigment formulation that stays wellthroughout the day and looks especiallypretty worn with a complexion that shim-mers slightly with a bronze hue. This is agreat one for holidays, teamed with lashingsof black mascara for a sexy evening look.Of course, while pale is perfectly chic,

most of us will turn to a bronzing productduring the summer months, if only to takethe blueish hue out of our skin. The key isto pick a product that is closest to your skintone — bronzers should give a light,caramel tone to the skin, anything dark ormahogany-coloured should be given a wideberth.A good way to get a light glow is to wear

a liquid bronzing product, or add a littleshimmery liquid bronzer to your existingfoundation. Chanel’s Soleil Tan de Chanel,

37.50, is a gorgeous, sheer bronzer thatnot only gives a light-bronze sheen to theskin, but also gives your complexion a boostof radiance and luminosity. You can mix itwith your foundation, but it looks verypretty on its own, with just a little concealerto cover any blemishes or red bits. Benefit’sone-hot minute looks a real fright in thepot, almost like an update of the 1980sbronzing classic, Egyptian Wonder, but ithas a divine flattering effect on the skin.You only need a tiny bit, and make sure toapply it with a very big powder brush.When it comes to the skin, less is defi-

nitely more, but if you’re going for a lightdusting of bronze on the face, then makesure you don’t leave your neck and shoul-ders weirdly pale. A light dusting of bronzercan look sophisticated and pretty, or else gofor a super-sexy, dry, bronze-toned body oil,such as Nuxe’s classic Huile Prodigieuse Or,24.50.


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Megan Sheppard

Do you have a questionfor Megan Sheppard?Email it [email protected] send a letter toFeelgoodIrish ExaminerCity QuarterLapps QuayCork

ONE TO WATCHRosemary

QMY daughter is taking 60mgCymbalta a day. She suffersheadaches and sometimes hertummy is upset. Is there anyherbal remedy she could take

to help with these side effects? Also, re-cently you wrote about the role vitaminB plays. Could she take these alongsidethe anti-depressants?A. Ensuring your daughter is drinkingenough water, daily, will help immenselywith both of these side-effects, and avoidingcaffeine and alcohol in all foods and supple-ments is essential, since these substances arecontraindicated.Ginger is a great herb for relieving nau-

sea. As for headaches, these can often be ef-fectively treated using sinus rubs, or alter-nating hot and cold packs on the top of thehead, or pressing with the thumb and fore-finger into the acupressure point in thewebbing between the thumb and forefingerof the other hand (repeat on both sides).You will find that one of these methods isoften more effective than the others, de-pending on the type of headache.While there are no conclusive studies re-

garding the use of vitamin supplements andCymbalta, there are anecdotal reports thatsuggest the vitamin B complex, vitamin E,and multivitamin supplements can oftenneutralise the action of Cymbalta. With thisin mind, it is worth avoiding supplementa-tion, or at least discussing it in depth withyour doctor before taking vitamins. Fish oilsare often found to enhance the action ofanti-depressant medication, but, once again,this is best discussed with the doctor who isprescribing the medication.

Q. I suffer from poor circulation. It getsworse when the weather is cold. I developred, swollen areas on my fingers, whichare both sore and unsightly. I dress warm-ly, eat good, plain food, walk every day,and am fit and in good health, generally,for my age, 65. Are there any natural sup-plements or foods which might improvethe situation?A. The swelling you describe sounds verymuch like chilblains, which are, indeed,caused by the combination of colder weatherand poor circulation. Fingers and toes are themost common places to get these painful,swollen patches, although they can even ap-pear on the ears, wrists, heels, nose or legs.Fortunately, they don’t cause any lasting

damage to the tissue, as they are actually theresult of blood crossing into the tissues dueto constriction in the small arteries andveins. This blood then swells when the tem-perature rises, which leads to itching, pain,and swelling.It is important to minimise the impact that

these sudden changes in temperature willhave on your hands and feet by protectingthem from the cold, and taking care togradually acclimatise your hands and feet tothe cold outdoors and warm indoors. Youmention taking a daily walk — this is great,since it will benefit your peripheral circula-tion.There are a couple of supplements that

may help — silica and calcium. People whosuffer from chilblains are often found to belacking in these minerals, and taking them astissue salts has proven to be very effective,both as treatment and as a preventative mea-sure. I would suggest you take Calc. Phos.(calcium phosphate) along with Silica (sili-con dioxide) — both by New Era. If youare unable to source these locally, try order-ing online at www.thehealthstore.ie.Ginger is also an age-old remedy used in

many cultures for all manner of circulatoryconditions. You can make a simple infusion

by simmering an inch of ginger root intwo cups of water. Add a pinch of cayenneand sip throughout the day. If you don’thave access to fresh ginger root, then usepowdered ginger to taste.

Q. I suffer from IBS and I was taking acocktail of cures, such as psyllium husks,peppermint capsules, and prebiotics butwith no relief. I decided to take liquidFloravital — you recommended it in aprevious article — with iron, as I felt Iwas running on empty. I feel much bet-ter, energy wise, and I was just wonder-ing what would be the recommendlength of time to take the Floravital, and,also, do you have any tips for someonewith IBS with regular bowl movement,but discomfort and gas as the day goeson?A. It certainly sounds as if iron deficiencywas or is a factor in your flagging energylevels. This is very common in digestiveand bowel disorders where nutrients are of-ten not efficiently absorbed, with a lack ofnutrients leaving the system deficient andfatigued. It’s good you have found reliefwith the Floravital, a most pleasant and ef-fective way to take iron (particularly since itis non-constipating). I suggest you useWestern diagnostic technology (i.e. bloodtesting) to get a complete picture of yoursituation.It is just as important to have enough

iron, as it is to ensure that you don’t over-load the system. While a gentle herbal ton-ic, such as Floravital, is unlikely to do this,since the body typically eliminates what itdoes not require, it is wise to err on theside of caution. One-third of the Irishpopulation carries the genetics forhaemochromatosis, a metabolic disorder re-sulting in overloading of iron in the internalorgans. Early symptoms include fatigue,aching joints, weakness, and decreased libido— which is why this condition is often mis-diagnosed, and can even be mistaken for lowiron.Blood testing ensures a definitive diagno-

sis, so it is well worth get your ferritin levelschecked and taking appropriate action fromthere. The three main tests that will deter-mine iron levels are as follows: transferrinsaturation (TS), serum ferritin (SF) or stor-age iron levels, and unbound iron-bindingcapacity (UIBC).If your ferritin levels are found to be low,

it is wise to continue with the Floravital un-til they are at least 20-25ug/L. In this case,you can keep taking the Floravital until youactually feel that you are no longer needingit (this is usually quite evident in your ener-gy and mood levels), then have your bloodtested to check your progress.

THIS hardy perennial herb hasbeen renowned throughout histo-ry for improving memory and as

a symbol of love, friendship andremembrance.Branches of rosemary (rosmarinus

officinalis) were burned in the MiddleAges to protect homes from theplague, and scientific research hasshown that rosemary has more than 20different antioxidants working to neu-tralise free-radicals and toxins in ourbodies.These antioxidants also make rose-

mary a wonderful tonic herb with re-juvenating properties — so not onlywill it keep the mind sharp, it will alsokeep help to slow the ageing process.Take up to three cups of rosemary in-fusion daily (made with a teaspoon ofdry herb, or one to two teaspoons offresh herb, to one cup of water) to

improve concentration, memory, andprotect the brain from degeneration.Rosemary is also a wonderful herb

for pain relief, as it is both warmingand invigorating. It helps to improvecirculation, as a tea and as a herbalpoultice or rub. When taken internal-ly, these stimulating properties benefitdigestion and help optimise the diges-tion and absorption of nutrients whilefacilitating the removal of toxins fromthe body.Obvious-

ly, rosemaryis a wonder-ful andwell-knownaddition tomany foods— and itgoes wellwith rich or

starchy foods since it functions as a di-gestive aid.Externally, rosemary tea can be used

to reduce bags under the eyes and issaid to reduce wrinkles. Chewing thefresh leaves sweetens the breath andhelps to fight and prevent bacterial in-fection in the mouth. The fresh leavescrushed and rubbed on the templesand nape of the neck can do wondersfor tension headaches — and if youare finding yourself fighting mid-af-ternoon drowsiness, take a rosemarysprig to work and crush it betweenyour fingertips to awaken your mind.Finally, if your child suffers from

bad dreams or night terrors, a sprig ofrosemary under the pillow can workwonders. Don’t put it inside the pil-lowcase on the top side of the pillowthough, or you will have a highlyalert child on your hands.

Earn More, Stress Less, FergusO’Connor, Capstone, 16.90

“I’m living the life I want on the moneyI earn and I don’t worry about debt,”writes Fergus O’Connor in his latest book.But nine years ago he hada very different story totell. Unable to pay themortgage and the weeklyfood bill, he also had abusiness debt that hadspiralled to 750,000. Hiswake-up call came with avisit from the sheriff. Yes,he was terrified but hewas also determined toturn his thinking and hislife around. By applying the universalLaw of Attraction, (used widely by NewThought writers, it is based on the ideathat thoughts influence chance) O’Connorcleared his debt. And this year he is setto earn 1m. O’Connor’s book not onlytells us what to do, but how to do it. IF

HEADS UP: Sinus rubs, or alternating hot andcold packs ease headaches. Picture: Getty Images

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