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By Niamh O’Brien

Increasing studies are proving that a healthy diet, managed stress levels and a balanced lifestyle are key factors in conceiving naturally.

Achieve Fertility is a team of 6 healthcare practitioners based in Sandyford who became established to offer a natural way of addressing infertility, either as an alternative to or in conjunction with conventional treatments. The group offers several modalities between them – there is a medical nurse who specialises in infertility, a nutritionist, chiropractor, psychotherapist, herbalist and two acupuncturists.

It supports couples hoping to optimise the results of IVF treatment and those who simply wish to be in peak mental and physical health for starting a family. At Achieve Fertility, a tailored holistic approach is provided, bringing the emotional and physical needs of an individual into balance and harmony.

Contact Ballawley Lodge on 01-2930941 or email info@achievefertilty.ie
Visit www.achievefertility.ie or find us on Facebook.

Choose a quiet room or space in your house, possibly a corner.

Turn off all lights and light one candle and incense.

• Sit in the lotus position (or cross legged) with both your hands relaxed on your knees (palms down). Close your eyes and concentrate on one single thought in your mind – for example: try to recreate the image of the candle flame in your mind.

• Breathe in deeply and slowly from your base/root chakra (the base of your spine); then very gently breathe out, making the sound “OM” very, very slowly.

If you do this continuously for 3 minutes, you will feel your body and mind become cool, quiet and calm. You will feel more energetic and more positive thoughts will enter your mind.

This process works for cleaning your heart and mind.

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Name: Darragh Flynn

Occupation: Wheatgrass and Healthy Sprout Grower
(The Happy Pear Living Foods)

My Favourite Things:

1. Book – “Tuesdays With Morrie” by Mitch Albom
2. Film – Good Will Hunting / Finding Forrester
3. Music – Declan O’Rourke (Since Kyabram) and David Kitt’s new album “The Nightsaver”
4. Website – www.YouTube.com
5. Food – One I love to make is a toasted wholemeal pitta with sundried tomato pesto on one side, hummus on the other, a couple of slices of tomato and jam-packed with sunflower and alfalfa sprouts – delicious!
6. Venue – The National Concert Hall
7. Event – The Olympics
8. Destination – France, particularly the South
9. Pastime – Ashtanga Yoga
10. Exercise – I love to run, bike and swim.
11. Spiritual Practice – Listening to nature, particularly the sound of flowing water, and being still.
12. Spiritual Teacher – I have many, but the present moment is probably my favourite.
13. Quote – “When you learn how to die, you learn how to live. Live each day as if it were your last.” ~ Morrie Schwartz

www.livingfoods.ie
www.thehappypear.ie

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By David Ellis

After being in the business world for over 30 years, I began to feel “there must be more,” so in 1995 I began a journey into self discovery. I followed my heart and experienced a journey like no other, attending courses and workshops and studying for almost 10 years to become an Alternative Health Care Practitioner.

In 2009, I founded The Atlantis Institute where I now work with clients on a 1 to 1 basis and offer comprehensive workshops and night courses on Self Development, Learning to be Happy in Life, Understanding Our Life and Life’s Purpose, Building Loving and Caring Relationships, as well as Diploma Courses in Colour Therapy and Crystal Therapy.

Atlantis is set on 5 acres of unspoiled, organic, natural land with spectacular views of the rolling countryside.

The Centre has a number of therapy rooms, a sound proof and purpose built Aura Image & Recording Studio for meditations, relaxation areas, classrooms, a sun lounge, showers and changing facilities.

Atlantis Crystals also have a shop within the centre, filled with the most vibrant crystals, gemstones and jewellery together with figurines of Angels, Fairies and Unicorns.

The Centre also houses The Make-Up Studio of well known Make-Up Artist Roy Wong.

The grounds, which are always a work in progress, currently have walks, ponds and a stream, a fruit orchard and a Temple of Deity. A 20ft Pyramid is under construction and a Gravelled Walkway to the River and a Crystal Cave are set to follow.

Other plans for our future include Flotation Therapy, Crystal Bath Therapy and log cabins for overnight retreat. My aim is to continue to transform The Atlantis Institute into a sacred and peaceful space of the highest Divine Energy for healing and wellbeing.

www.atlantisinstitute.ie