HorizonsThe holly in Ireland's woodlands is being decimated by widespread hacking of holly trees every Christmas, according to the Conservation…Sat Dec 09 2000 - 00:00
HorizonsNew legislation aimed at protecting the country's architectural heritage could have the opposite effect, according to Irish Times…Sat Dec 02 2000 - 00:00
Rhythm of the agesSmiles light up faces which are often dulled by the routines of hospital lifeMon Nov 27 2000 - 00:00
Web Worldnativewoodtrust.ieThis is a serious campaigning site whose aim is to safeguard Ireland's remaining native woodlandsSat Nov 25 2000 - 00:00
HorizonsNext time you buy some coffee, tea, chocolate or cocoa, check out the label firstSat Nov 25 2000 - 00:00
Save the planetUse your electrical appliances energy efficiently. With kettles, the upright jug versions are the most energy efficientSat Nov 25 2000 - 00:00
Importing the peaceful touch`The letters used to jump up and down in front of my eyes. After the therapy, they simply weren't hopping any moreMon Nov 20 2000 - 00:00
HorizonsThe clear felling of coniferous forests and the en masse plantation of non-indigenous coniferous trees - particularly Sitka spruce…Sat Nov 18 2000 - 00:00
HorizonsBirdwatchers of all ages should make their way to Bull Island, off the coast of Dublin's northside, tomorrow between 10.30 aSat Nov 11 2000 - 00:00
Change your life: change your jobAre you happy in your job? Do you pick up the recruitment sections of the newspapers on the lookout for an alternative career…Fri Nov 10 2000 - 00:00
Where surgery is child's playWhen Robin advises Batman to take his medicine, you can be sure little James will follow suitMon Nov 06 2000 - 00:00
HorizonsCheck your postboxes over the coming weeks for a certificate showing the location of your very own oak treeSat Nov 04 2000 - 00:00
LifelinesBrain tumour: "There is a lump in my head/How I wish I was dead" - the first lines in an anonymous poem from A Sense of Tumour…Mon Oct 30 2000 - 00:00
HorizonsConservation Volunteers Ireland is aiming to beat the Guinness World Record in tree planting over three days in NovemberSat Oct 28 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesChild abuse: The Children At Risk in Ireland (CARI) Foundation has introduced a new national helpline numberMon Oct 23 2000 - 01:00
V.S. Naipaul: Letters Between a Father and Son (Abacus. £9.99 in UK)Immersing oneself in a book of letters between a writer and members of his/her family is an exercise pursued only by the serious…Sat Oct 21 2000 - 01:00
HorizonsYoung readers should be getting their projects registered for next year's Young Environmentalist's AwardSat Oct 21 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesBreast cancer: New research has found that the hormone-heavy contraceptive pills used 25 years ago may have significantly increased…Mon Oct 16 2000 - 01:00
Brilliant BaboroMarionettes, mime artists and masked characters from award-winning French, German and American theatre companies will captivate…Sat Oct 14 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesAsthma: New research from Sweden points to a possible link between respiratory infection in infants and the subsequent development…Mon Oct 09 2000 - 01:00
Children'sA countrywide touring production of children's theatre is still a new phenomenon, so when Barnstorm Theatre Company takes its…Sat Sept 30 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesAsthma affects over 270,000 people in Ireland. Half of these are adult sufferersMon Sept 25 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesEight out of 10 pregnant women are frightened of giving birth, according to a new survey, perhaps because of increased levels…Mon Sept 18 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesThe Trinity Centre for Health Sciences is looking for volunteers to take part in a study on depression, which aims to identify…Mon Sept 11 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesShellfish: The Food Safety Authority warns against collecting bi-valve shellfish (mussels, oysters, scallops and clams) for your…Mon Sept 04 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesBlueberries can help prevent cancer, according to new research from the USMon Aug 28 2000 - 01:00
Colonic Hydrotherapy and Health MaintenanceWhat is it? Colonic hydrotherapy is a form of internal detoxificationMon Aug 28 2000 - 01:00
A cubist experience in Temple BarIf sitting on the side of a stainless steel moving cube while exploring juxtaposed images of Ireland is your idea of fun, you…Sat Aug 26 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesPrisoners in Irish jails are healthier than the population at large, according to a new surveyMon Aug 21 2000 - 01:00
Bio-energy Healing and Back PainWhat is it? Bio-energy healing is based on the premise that each individual is surrounded by an electro-magnetic field of energy…Mon Aug 21 2000 - 01:00
MetamorphosisWhat is it? Metamorphosis is a hands-on therapy, applying gentle touch to the spinal reflex points of the feet, hands, head and…Mon Aug 14 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesResearchers in the US have found that the difference between the male and female reaction to stress is due to the levels of the…Mon Aug 14 2000 - 01:00
LifelinesNew research from Bristol and Brunel Universities in Britain confirms that the age of the male partner is an important factor…Mon Aug 07 2000 - 01:00
Hypnotherapy and quitting smokingWhat is it? Hypnosis is a technique used mainly in psychotherapy to gain access to the roots of many physical and psychological…Mon Aug 07 2000 - 01:00
ChanteuseIt's not often that one encounters performers whose introductory remarks are as entertaining as their songsSat Jul 22 2000 - 01:00
Bowen technique and frozen shoulderWhat is it? A hands-on non manipulative therapy, the Bowen technique involves the practitioner rolling the muscle and connective…Mon Jul 17 2000 - 01:00
Woman by Natalie Angier (Virago, UK £8.99)If you are fascinated by every tiny detail of how the female body is formed and functions, then American writer, Natalie Angier…Sat Jul 15 2000 - 01:00
Contents sale at Abbey will attract Loreto girlsA strong contingent of past pupils is expected to be among the bidders at the contents sale of Loreto Abbey, Rathfarnham, Dublin…Sat Jul 15 2000 - 01:00
Spiritual healing and depressionWhat is it? Spiritual healing involves such techniques as releasing blocked energy through the laying on of hands, connecting…Mon Jul 10 2000 - 01:00
Reiki and DiscontentmentWhat is it? Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a hands-on therapy which is believed to promote the flow of energy through the body…Mon Jun 19 2000 - 01:00
Western Herbal Medicine and Irritable Bowel SyndromeWhat is it?: Western herbal medicine uses European and Native American plant remedies in the treatment of diseaseMon Jun 12 2000 - 01:00
