PANCAKE PARTIES:The National Children's Hospital in Tallaght is seeking volunteers to host pancake parties between February 1st and 5th to raise funds for equipment and materials.
To register your intent to make pancakes for your friends and family, check out www.pancakeparty.ie or tel:01-4142375. Last year's funds went towards the purchase of a paediatric colonoscope.
HAEMOCHROMATOSIS MEETINGS:Haemochromatosis is a genetic disorder which results in excessive storage of iron in the body. Public information meetings explaining the disorder and treatment options have been organised by the Irish Haemochromatosis Association in various venues in the following weeks. The first will take place in the Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology in Galway city on Wednesday, January 23rd at 8pm. The next will be held in the Glencairn Hotel, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan on Thursday, February 7th at 7.45pm. More details on tel: 01-8735911 or e-mail margaretmullett@ireland.com
INTRODUCTION TO REIKI:Reiki practitioner Patricia Sheehan will give introductory talks on the hands-on complementary therapy Reiki, in Blanchardstown Library, Dublin tonight and on Monday, January 21st at 7pm. See www.reikiforall.org for more details.
ARNICA SPRAY:Arnica, the widely used homeopathic remedy, is now available in spray form. Renowned for its ability to help both internal and external bruising, arnica has also been found to provide relief to aching muscles.
The arnica spray (Nelsons Arnicare, €7.95) is available in health stores and pharmacies.
