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Introduction Depression and anxiety are common mental health issues, occurring in approximately 1 in 10 and 1 in 9 people respectively, in Ireland. Drugs are routinely prescribed for such illnesses so it’s reasonable to wonder how the ancient Chinese medical practice of acupuncture - the insertion of needles into specific places on the body -…

I read an article recently that referred to self-care as “refuelling”. “Self-care” may not be words that resonate with everyone, so perhaps imagining your body and mind like engines that need continuous refuelling to operate optimally might work better for you. The care we give to ourselves, and how we refuel our mind and body…

Present Moment regularly shares a review of a book relating to personal growth and development. This month The Choice by Edith Eger is reviewed.

Yes that’s right, the healthy expression of anger is good for you and can play an important role in your life. *Of course it goes without saying that a major caveat to that statement is that expressing anger is only good for you if it is expressed in a respectful and safe way and that…