COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Definition COPD is when the airways of the lungs become inflamed and narrowed. As the air sacs get permanently damaged, it will become increasingly difficult to breathe in and out. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of conditions characterised by airflow obstruction.  Chronic bronchitis (CB) and emphysema are two major […]

Ovarian cancer does have symptoms: here are four to look out for

Most women with this ovarian cancer are presenting at stage three because they are not aware of the danger signs. Maria McHale writes in The Irish Times about ovarian cancer.  She states that it is especially difficult to package ovarian cancer into a good news story. It used to be commonly referred to as “the silent […]

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine (colon). Irritable bowel syndrome commonly causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. IBS is a chronic condition that you will need to manage long term. Only a small number of people with irritable bowel syndrome […]

Emmett Walsh of Roscore Clinic talks about herbs used for acne

An Herbal Alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy

Emmett Walsh, Roscore’s Medical Herbalist, states that “the menopause is NOT a medical condition, but a phase in a women’s life; and if it is not prepared for properly, a woman’s life can be difficult at this time”.  Because it is a natural condition the best way to treat symptoms that are bothering you, is with natural […]

Natural Herbal Medicine – Just As Nature Intended

Natural Herbal Medicine At Roscore Clinic we use plants and plant extracts from our very own herb garden, where possible, in the treatment and prevention of disease. Here at Roscore Clinic we practice Natural Herbal Medicine and use the plant and herbs themselves which contain many constituents  ‘just as nature intended’. Plants act on the body in a complex, balanced homeostatic […]

Hopi Ear Candling is a non-invasive treatment

What is Hopi Ear Candling? Hopi ear candling originates from medical ceremonies performed by a Native American Indian tribe known as the Hopis or Peace People. Hopi ear candles have been used for centuries throughout North America and Asia to treat ear problems and had been known to the Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. The treatment was […]

Primary Care System With A Difference

  Primary care system with a difference  

Natural Remedies for Flu and Cold Viruses

Natural Remedies for Flu and Cold Viruses Flu and Cold viruses each cause upper respiratory congestion—a runny nose, sneezing, sinus congestion, a scratchy throat. Both can produce a cough, but flus tend to linger in the lower respira­tory tract.  Colds typically come on gradually, and their symptoms concentrate in the upper respiratory tract. Influenza—it ambushes […]

Ten Ayurvedic Health Tips to Implement for the New Year

It’s the new year and it is time to set New Year’s resolutions. Improving your health should be, at least one resolution  Ayurveda teaches us to live in harmony with our environment and thus have healthier lives.  The following are ten simple Ayurvedic health tips to implement for a more fulfilling new year. 1. Use a Tongue […]