Here is a link to a recent article I did with the Irish Examiner. It can often be the case that women overlook tell-tale signs that could lead to a heart attack.

Grilled Salmon Darn with Mango and Lime Salsa 1tsp finely grated fresh ginger Finely grated juice and rind of 1 lime Small bunch of coriander chopped ½ Red Chilli chopped and deseeded if preferred 1 Salmon Darn per person Mango and Lime Salsa ½ firm ripe Mango peeled, stoned and… Read More»

Hydrate: drink 2 litres of water daily non flavoured still and sparkling Make sure breakfast is part of your day. Protein based fills you for longer Increase your intake of fruit and vegetables – full of dietary fibre and antioxidants. Cut down on refined and processed foods like sugars, bread,… Read More»

The complete guide to stress and how you can banish it from your life. I was happy to help out with this article on stress management. If you are you stressed, I would recommend getting you heart checked out.

Here is a link to an article I did with the Irish Independent on Thursday, 26th January.

On Wednesday, 25th January I did an interview with Pat Kenny on heart health. To listen to the full broadcast please click the link below. My interview is about halfway through.

Some tips to get you over the Christmas period and yet still manage your weight. Use mindful eating techniques: Mindfulness is about being in a state of general awareness at each meal. Therefore, be aware of what is on your plate and eat slowly ensuring that you put your knife and fork… Read More»

Breakfast Option 1oz (50g) Smoked Salmon with 1 Poached Egg (Or) Lightly Boiled Egg with asparagus stalks (Or) ½ cup (30g) cooked porridge with raspberries and cinnamon Christmas Dinner Option 2 thin slices of Turkey and 1 slice of ham. 1 Tbsp. stuffing. (Your choice) Plenty of vegetables. (Use fresh… Read More»

On Saturday 13th June I did an interview with Marian Finucane as part of her regular  ‘Ask the Specialists’ feature. The talk is about risk of having a heart attack and how to prevent it; it mentions cardiac ct scan to detect risk and if people look after themselves well… Read More»

  Heart disease and stroke are more often encountered among people with family history of same, smokers, people with high blood pressure, diabetes, poor diet, overweight, high cholesterol. There is an increased risk for developing heart disease with sleep apnoea, depression, autoimmune disease, inflammatory conditions like arthritis; In terms of… Read More»