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The Emsella Chair Cured my Incontinence

Saturday, 29 October 2022 by Hilda
Today, I am talking about another taboo topic. INCONTINENCE Incontinence is a DIRTY word. We don’t really talk about it. We joke about ‘wetting our pants laughing’ but in truth it is no laughing matter. Usually associated with the elderly and old folks’ homes, it is also a common enough problem with younger women, new
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Tagged under: Emsella Chair, Incontinence cure, overactive bladder, Women's incontinence
Beauty Spotlight Team

The Beauty Spotlight Team’s October Tips

Friday, 21 October 2022 by Hilda
Hi everyone.  It is time for The Beauty Spotlight gang to bring you their top tips this month. I hope you find something of interest. Today (October 21st) is World Osteoporosis Day.  And every year, The Irish Osteoporosis Society runs a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of taking care of bone health.  This
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Beauty post, Beauty Spotlight Team, osteoporosis, World Osteoporosis Day
Malahide Castle

‘Her Heart Matters’ Campaign with The Irish Heart Foundation

Wednesday, 21 September 2022 by Hilda
SHOCKING FACTS According to CSO data: One in four women in Ireland die from heart disease and stroke In 2021, 4,145 women died from cardiovascular disease, accounting for 26% of all female deaths Women in Ireland are 6 times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than breast cancer I was shocked when I read
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, News
Tagged under: health post, Heart Health, Her Heart Matters, The Irish Heart Foundation
Beauty Spotlight Team

Beauty Spotlight Team Share 5 Tips For Self Care

Saturday, 06 August 2022 by Hilda
Hi everyone. Can you believe it is August already? It is true that time goes faster the older I get. We are enjoying warm weather for the past month in Ireland, but we are not thankfully experiencing extremely high temperatures like other countries. Life is busy, but busy is good. Right? There is definitely no
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Tagged under: Angie at Your True Self Blog, Barbie's Beauty Bits, Beauty post, Beauty Spotlight Team, Lola's Secret Beauty Blog, Never Say Die Beauty
Beauty Spotlight Team

 Joining The Beauty Spotlight Team

Saturday, 21 May 2022 by Hilda
When ‘The Beauty Spotlight Team’ asked me to join them in contributing to their weekly group posts, I initially declined. But then I read some of their posts and was impressed. We are so far behind the U.S.A. in both beauty and aesthetics. It would be lovely to learn about products and treatments before they
  • Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Friends and Family, Health & Wellbeing, Home, News
Tagged under: Angie at Your True Self Blog, Barbie's Beauty Bits, Beauty post, Beauty Spotlight Team, Lola's Secret Beauty Blog, Never Say Die Beauty
Menopause Speakers

Menopause Success Summit in September Will Inform and Educate

Monday, 09 August 2021 by Hilda
Hello everyone. In my post this week, I am delighted to be able to share with you that The Menopause Success Summit, in partnership with Cleanmarine will be taking place virtually on Saturday September 25th 2021. I first wrote about THE MENOPAUSE in the early days of the blog way back in 2016. It was
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News
Tagged under: best tips for menopause, Catherine O Keeffe, Clearmarine, Dr. Mary Ryan, menopause, menopause summit 2021, peri-menopause, The Menopause Success Summit, The Wellness Warrior, vaginal dryness
Nicky Halliday A practical Guide to Healthy Eating

‘A Practical Guide to Cooking for Health’ by Nicky Halliday

Monday, 02 August 2021 by Hilda
Nutrition therapist and  natural chef Nicky Halliday’s first book ‘A Practical Guide to Cooking for Health’ is more than a book full of delicious recipes. Yes, the recipes are delicious. And easy too. But let me start by telling you a little about the author. NICKY HALLIDAY Nicky has explored different careers. But her interest
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News
Tagged under: A Practical Guide to Cooking for Health, Guide to Eating Healthily, Health Heart, healthy eating, Nicky Halliday, nutrition for your brain, Recipe book

Raised Cholesterol, Statins and Other Reasons I am Pissed Off

Wednesday, 16 June 2021 by Hilda
I have given in. Finally, I am taking Statins to help lower my cholesterol. Since menopause, my cholesterol has been elevated. But now it has gone through the roof! Fifteen years ago, my then doctor tried to put me on statins. I resisted. But since giving up tennis (because of back-related problems), it has risen
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News
Tagged under: Back problems, Covid Vaccine, HDL, health post, Raised cholesterol levels, Rosuvastatin, Somega, statins
TGA and the brain

Transient Global Amnesia What I Learned

Sunday, 09 May 2021 by Hilda
I promised a follow-up post on my experience of having an episode of Transient Global Amnesia. Thank you to all those people who commented on the post and to the other twelve who sent me personal  emails. One of my readers also told me of a support group on Facebook so of course I asked
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Tagged under: causes of Transient Global Amnesia, Covid Vaccine, TGA, TGA triggers, Transient Global Amnesia, Transient Global Amnesia triggers

Drink Lemon, Water and Ginger to stay Healthy

Monday, 15 March 2021 by Hilda
This post was one of my early posts  7 years ago, so I thought I would republish it, as I had some additional information. I still drink this every morning. But, now I use a straw to drink it on the advice of my dentist Dr Sarah Flannery at Seapoint Clinic. I had some wonderful
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News
Tagged under: boost your immune system, Healthy tips, lemon, tips for digestion, water and ginger drink
Ambulance Emergency

My Emergency Hospital Visit With Transient Global Amnesia

Tuesday, 02 March 2021 by Hilda
Have you heard of Transient Global Amnesia? Well, last Friday I had an episode of Transient Global Amnesia, or TGA as it is more commonly known. It lasted  approximately two hours. And it obviously terrified me and frightened my family. But I do not remember any of it. WHAT HAPPENED? Graham tells the story… Friday
  • Published in Friends and Family, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News
Tagged under: ambulance, Health emergency, Hospital emergency, sudden loss of memory, TGA, Transient Global Amnesia

How to stay healthy…drink Gin!

Monday, 01 February 2021 by Hilda
Gin has had very bad press for years because it was considered to be a drink that made you sad or depressed, or maudlin. Now there’s a word that has gone out of use! I never found it so and, in fact, when I started drinking Gin in my early twenties, I found that it
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Tagged under: Bombay Sapphire Gin, Boyle's Gin, Dingle Gin, gin, Gordon's Gin, Gunpowder Gin, Hendrick's Gin, Irish Gins, Juniper Berries, Monkey 47 Gin, Mount Wolseley Hotel, Short Cross Gin, Spa & Golf Resort, Wild Burrow Gin
Malahide Estuary

Goodbye to 2020 and Look Forward

Monday, 04 January 2021 by Hilda
Goodbye 2020 I believe that most of us (probably everyone) are happy to see the back end of 2020. Personally, it has not been all bad as we welcomed our third grandson on my birthday on December 9th. And we managed to get through the various restrictions including the FIRST LOCKDOWN without too much difficulty.
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Tagged under: GOODBYE 2020, LOCKDOWN, Somega, vitamins

10 reasons why you should take Vitamin C

Tuesday, 22 December 2020 by Hilda
Now, more than ever, we need to make sure that we have strong immune systems. There has been plenty of evidence to suggest that supplementation with Vitamin C and Vitamin D has an impact on keeping us healthy and in fighting Covid-19.  Regular readers know that I have been championing Vitamin D for years. Check
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News
Tagged under: Skin supplements, Somega, supplements, Vitamin C
Skinician Skin Products

Review of Skinician, an Irish Skincare Brand

Thursday, 19 November 2020 by Hilda
I have been using some new products from an Irish brand SKINICIAN for the past few weeks. The products were gifted and specifically chosen for my ageing skin. As my regular readers know, I like to try a new brand for at least a month before I write a review. Sometimes I do not make
  • Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Health & Wellbeing, Home, News
Tagged under: ageing skin, dehydrated skin, it cosmetics cc cream, retinol, SKIN CARE POST, skincare, skincare range, skinician

The importance of Vitamin D – don’t be left in the dark.

Sunday, 01 November 2020 by Hilda
This post was first published in 2017 and again last year,but there has been a lot of discussion about Vitamin D and the role it could play in helping fight the Covid-19 virus recently, so I have decided to give it another airing. I have provided more up-to-date links. In researching this post, I have
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News
Tagged under: Covid 19, deficiency, Dr Fauci, How to boost your immune system, Lumity, Lumity Supplements, sunfactor, sunscreen, supplements, The importance of sun on our bodies, the importance of Vitamin D, vitamin D, Vitamin D deficiency, Why sunshine is good for you, Why you need to get some sun

How to Fix Broken, Chipped, Worn Teeth and Improve your Smile

Monday, 24 August 2020 by Hilda
‘Teeth are always in style’. Dr. Seuss I have been smiling without showing my teeth recently (see below) because I have not been particularly happy with their condition. My top front teeth had become weakened and worn down, the edges were rough and the enamel was damaged. They had also lost length. Seemingly, this is
  • Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Composite bonding, Dr Sarah Flannery, How to fix worn down teeth, New dental techniques, Non invasive teeth repair, Oral health, Seapoint Clinic, Teeth bonding, teeth health

Choosing the Correct Cleanser for your Skin

Wednesday, 08 July 2020 by Hilda
A cleanser is often seen as the least important part of one’s skincare regime. Sure, any old product will do is what I hear from many people of all ages. What you clean your face with is the basis of a good skincare regime. In fact, using the wrong cleanser can damage your skin’s barrier
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Tagged under: ageing skin, Bespoke Beauty, best cleansers, CeraVe, cleansers, favourite cleansers, seavite, Seavite Super Nutrient Range, Simone Mahler, The Acid Mantle

Lumity takes a Scientific Approach to Supplements

Monday, 01 June 2020 by Hilda
When Lumity reached out to me and asked me if I would like to try their supplements, I accepted. I had done my homework and knew that they were popular with many celebrities, that they have won numerous awards and that they are backed by scientific research. They had done their homework too and knew
  • Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Health & Wellbeing, Home, News
Tagged under: health post, Lumity Supplements, Skin supplements, supplements for overall health, Vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamins
Unbelieva Brow

My Brows are Back with ‘Unbelieva Brow’ by L’Oreal

Sunday, 03 May 2020 by Hilda
My Brows are Back with ‘Unbelieva Brow’  by L’Oreal (well temporarily back). Lockdown has played havoc with my brows. Usually I get them dyed and then all I have to fill them in with a pencil. And my go-to pencil is Charlotte Tilbury. I like many of Charlotte’s products. But they have been gradually disappearing in
  • Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: beauty products, brows, dying eyebrows, eyes, L'oreal, L'Oreal products, Unbelieva Brows

Comfy Casuals for Staying Home with ‘Style Not Age’

Monday, 27 April 2020 by Hilda
Since I retired from teaching, I have more comfy casuals in my wardrobe than ever before. In winter, it means jeans and a top/jumper worn with boots. In summer, it is more likely to be a top and light trousers or skirt. VERY CASUAL EVERYDAY LOOK DURING LOCKDOWN For the first few weeks of lockdown,
  • Published in Friends and Family, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, April style challenge, comfy casuals, isthismutton, mummabstylish, Peachy Lean, Punt Roma, Shaws Department Stores, style not age challenge, stylesplash
Call the Midwife

Must Watch Series on Netflix During Covid 19

Thursday, 16 April 2020 by Hilda
Now is the time while in isolation/cocooning/quarantine/lockdown to watch some excellent series on Netflix that you might have missed in the past.  If you are not into watching telly, I posted plenty of other recommendations LAST WEEK.  But if you feel like some escapism through the box, read on. And  check out some other recommendations
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News
Tagged under: Call The Midwife, Grace and Frankie, How to Get Away with Murder, Netflix, Ozark, Television series, The Crown, The Kominsky Method

How to Survive while Self-Isolating or in Lockdown during Covoid 19

Sunday, 05 April 2020 by Hilda
When we look back on 2020 (the year of the coronavirus now known as Covoid 19), the words of the year will be self-isolating, physical distancing and lockdown. In Ireland, our Taoiseach (that’s Prime Minister for non-Irish readers!) Leo Varadkar refuses to call our restrictions ‘lockdown’. Instead, he uses the softer, more caring term: COCOONING.
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Tagged under: Bespoke Beauty, cocooning, Corona Virus, Covoid 19, Covoid 19 crisis, free online courses, free things to do at home, Jeanne Brophy, Keeping sane, Netflix, Scrabble, self-isolation, Staying safe, virus emergency, what to do during self isolation, what to do when stuck at home
it cosmetics cc cream

Go get ‘IT’ CC Cream: it works miracles on your skin

Wednesday, 19 February 2020 by Hilda
I am IN LOVE with IT CC cream. This is the BEST foundation/ make-up/ cc cream ever. I am not usually given to superlatives, I swear. Developed in conjunction with plastic surgeons and dermatologists, it has rapidly gained cult status. Yes, IT Cosmetics has produced the perfect CC+™ Cream with SPF 50. It is like
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Tagged under: age-defying cc cream, anti-ageing, anti-ageing cc cream, best cc cream, best foundation, cc cream, cc cream with sunscreen, full coverage cc cream, it cosmetics cc cream, miraculous cc cream
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Celebrated St Brigid's Day with @irelandseyeknitwe Celebrated St Brigid's Day with @irelandseyeknitwear yesterday. Their new Solstice collection (launching in March) is colourful, vibrant and contemporary, but still rooted in tradition. Check out stories for more pics.
Pic @kieranharnett

Wearing my cosy @selectedireland coat

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January Blues with my gang from 'Style Not Age'. January Blues with my gang from 'Style Not Age'.

So glad we are nearly finished with the month and can look forward to Spring and brighter days. 
Dress @lkbennettlondon @kildarevillage
Shopped my wardrobe for the rest.

Check out my post on the blog and see if my friends are as 'blue' as I am! 

@mummabstylish, @is_this_mutton_ , @thestylesplash and @annasislandstyle 

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I know I have too many coats but I could not resis I know I have too many coats but I could not resist this gem bought @primark a few weeks before Xmas. I have no will power🙈!
 But it has been worn constantly during the cold spell. So cost per wear pretty good. Shopped my wardrobe for the rest. Boots @marksandspencerireland
and hat @mango. At least we have said goodbye to the rain for the moment!

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Sparkle and shine with 'Style Not Age'! I borrowed Sparkle and shine with 'Style Not Age'! I borrowed my jacket and shirt from my very sparkly sister @gannonrosie. There is a dearth of glitter in my closet😪 You can see more pics on stories and a close-up of my sparkly bag @shopfolkster. Check out my blog and see my glittering friends @annasislandstyle
@mummabstylish
@is_this_mutton_
@thestylesplash 

I hope you are all enjoying the festive season.....chat soon.

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New post up on the blog with my friends from 'Styl New post up on the blog with my friends from 'Style Not Age'! And this month we are mixing stripes and spots. I went for a casual, cosy outfit. Shopped my wardrobe for most of it.

Trousers an hat are  new @primark.
Jumper @thisiswhistles 
Boots @marksandspencer 
Bag @lula_belle_malahide_ 
Scarf present from @nelly_approved 

Check out my friends' outfits
@thestylesplash 
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Glowing skin just after my final @ultraceuticals_i Glowing skin just after my final @ultraceuticals_ire treatment. You can read all about my 90 day journey using at home potent products and in-salon treatments over on the blog. Particularly happy with my skin tone which is brighter and less blotchy. And the lines and wrinkles are less obvious too...plus the jaw area seems tighter. 

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Had a wonderful stay at The Killarney Royal Hotel Had a wonderful stay at The Killarney Royal Hotel and a trip on a jaunting car in Killarney National Park.  Lovely to visit when it is not high season. Killarney is charming and the people friendly. New blog post up with all the details. Highly recommend. More pics up on stories. 

Wearing my new cosy hat @peruzzi.official @choiceboutiques.Shopped my wardrobe for the rest. 

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'Orange you glad it's Halloween?' is our Style Not 'Orange you glad it's Halloween?' is our Style Not Age prompt this month. And  I am always happy to wear orange no matter what the season/occasion.
My coat is over 25 years old and I still love it. Have you heard of the label Oui? I never see it in the shops now. And I loved the brand. 

Boots @paulasmalahide 
Hat @anthonypetodublin
Bag @kildare_mk 

Check out my friends  @mummabstylish @annasislandstyle @thestylesplash 
@is_this_mutton_ 

Happy Halloween!

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Coat weather has arrived and this beauty is last y Coat weather has arrived and this beauty is last year's @selectedireland and they have some very like it this year too. Check stories. Love the fact that it is oversized so it is easy to layer up. 

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New post up on the blog featuring where we stopped New post up on the blog featuring where we stopped off on our Danube River Cruise. Love looking back on the photos which bring back great memories of our trip. We stopped off somewhere different every day. Our final stop was Budapest. We arrived during the day, but the trip up and down the river at night with the city lit up was magical. The Parliament Buildings were particularly spectacular.
*press trip

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