Some up-coming health events country-wide
New Arc cancer support centre opens in Dublin
Arc, the cancer support centre on Eccles Street, Dublin 1, has just opened another centre on the southside. Based in 559 South Circular Road, the new centre will offer counselling and complementary therapies to people diagnosed with cancer and family members, carers and friends. More details on tel: 01-7078880.
Entries invited for neurological award
Applications are invited for the Neurological Alliance of Ireland Innovation Award 2010. The award recognises outstanding achievement in the development or delivery of projects which improve the quality of life for people with neurological conditions.
See www.nai.ie or tel: 01-8724120 for more details. The closing date for receipt of entries is January 22nd.
Workshop on breath technique
The Buteyko Breathing Method is a shallow breathing technique which was developed by Russian professor of physiology, Prof Konstantin Buteyko. It is used as a treatment for asthma, snoring and other conditions.
Dr Fiamma Ferraro will give an introductory workshop on the techniques on December 12th and 13th in Oscailt Integrative Health Centre, 8 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4. More details on tel: 01-6603872.
CD aims to help concentration
Learn to Concentrateis the title of a new CD, developed by Prof Aidan Moran, School of Psychology at University College Dublin in association with MindCool Productions.
The CD teaches you how to focus on what’s important while ignoring distractions, and also includes practical tips on listening and studying. See www.mindcoolproductions.com/products/concentrate to listen to a sample or to buy or download the CD.
Memorial services for sudden deaths
The Sudden Cardiac Death (in the young) Support Group is holding its Christmas memorial services in Dublin and Cork in memory of all the young people whose lives have been cut short by sudden cardiac death. The services will be held on Saturday at 2pm. The Dublin service will be held in the Church of Ireland parish church Monkstown, Co Dublin. The Cork service will be held in St Dominic’s Retreat House, Innismore, Montenotte, Cork city. Details from tel: 086-2043932.
- sthompson@irishtimes.com
