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Osteoporosis – Everything You Need to know is the theme of Prof Moira O’Brien’s public talk on World Osteoporosis Day tomorrow…

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Sylvia Thompson
Tue Oct 19 2010 - 01:00

Osteoporosis– Everything You Need to knowis the theme of Prof Moira O'Brien's public talk on World Osteoporosis Day tomorrow.

The free event takes place in the Davenport Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin at 7.30pm. Tel: 1890-252751 or e-mail info@irishosteoporosis.ie

Brian Ingle, anosteopath, naturopath and somatic movement educator, will give an introductory talk and class on somatic movement on Thursday at 7pm in the Whitefriar Community Centre, 54 Aungier St, Dublin 2.

Somatic movement is an approach to dealing with chronic pain and stress that focuses on functional movement with awareness. Admission €10. Tel: 087-2788391 or see livingsomatics.com

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The international Mind, Body, Spirit Festival goes ahead in the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Speakers include voice coach Stewart Pearce, Chakra dance teacher Anita Searby, and David Hamilton, who will speak about quantum field healing. Opening hours 11am-7pm on Saturday and Sunday, and 11am-6pm on Monday. €12 (€8 senior citizens and under-12s free).

The Irish ChildbirthTrust/Cuidiú will host a conference on Friday, October 29th, in the Alexander Hotel, Dublin. The keynote speaker is Dr Kathleen Kendall Tackett, clinical associate professor of paediatrics at the Texas Tech, University School of Medicine, Amarillo, who will discuss how breastfeeding can reduce the risk of depression in new mothers. For more details, see cuidiu-ict.ie.

Caring Hands: Caringfor a Person With Arthritis is a new free booklet for helping family carers understand arthritis better. Arthritis Ireland is also offering free half-day workshops for carers of people with arthritis in 17 locations throughout the State. More details on arthritisireland.ie or tel: 1890-252846.