When people in Galway search for a “weight loss clinic”, they’re often looking for quick solutions to shed weight. But the truth is that losing weight is only one part of the journey. The bigger challenge — and the more…
When people in Galway search for a weight loss clinic, they are usually looking for trusted, professional support to make changes that actually last. At Galway Nutrition & Therapy Clinic (GNTC.ie), we combine the science of nutrition with the psychology…
Why Muscle Health Matters Muscle isn’t just for athletes. It’s essential for: Yet many people — especially older adults, people with obesity, or those living with conditions such as cancer or kidney disease — experience muscle loss and malnutrition. This…
1. What is the best diet for IBS? There is no single “IBS diet” that works for everyone. Some people benefit from first-line dietary advice (regular meals, limiting caffeine, reducing fatty foods), while others may need a low FODMAP diet.…
Protect Your Memory and Support Healthy Ageing Research from large clinical trials (like the U.S. POINTER Study and the Finnish FINGER Trial) shows that a healthy lifestyle can help slow cognitive decline and support brain health in older adults. Here…
Living with IBS and Gut Symptoms Bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea and unpredictable bowel habits — these are symptoms that affect up to 1 in 7 people worldwide. For many, this is diagnosed as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a long-term…
Strong Women, Strong Muscles: Why Muscle Matters Muscle isn’t just about strength or fitness. It underpins energy, balance, metabolism, independence and healthy ageing. From our 30s onwards, women can lose 3–5% of muscle mass per decade, and this decline speeds…
Cognitive health — how well we think, remember, and make decisions — is something many of us want to preserve as we age. With dementia and Alzheimer’s disease on the rise worldwide, researchers are asking: Can lifestyle choices help protect…
1. What foods should I avoid while taking Ozempic or Wegovy? There are no strict “forbidden foods,” but many people find high-fat, fried, or very spicy foods increase nausea or stomach upset on GLP-1 medications. As a CORU registered Irish…
GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro – sometimes called “skinny jabs” – are now widely used for weight management and obesity treatment. They work by copying a natural hormone (GLP-1) that helps reduce appetite, improve blood sugar control…