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Galway Advertiser

June 2 2005

NEWS

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FASHION

BEAUTY

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H E A LT H

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LIFE

MARY
Specs appeal
If you want to step out in eye-catching sunglasses this summer, opt for big ones. Oversize shades are very much in vogue. The latest looks from Gionni are colourful and stylish and are designed to add glamour to any occasion. White is particularly cool this season. If you prefer your allure to be more understated opt for brown or classic black. Some have diamante detail to add pzazz. Jackie O styles are guaranteed to cut a dash whether you are relaxing on a golden sun scorched beach or just want to look mysterious as you sashay from shop to shop. Gionni shades range in price from 15 to 30. Stockists include Tags at Eyre Square and the Galway Shopping Centre, Carraig Donn, Aran Islands, Roches Stores, Marians, Francis Street, and department stores nationwide. For further stockist information telephone (01) 8348444.

O'CONNOR
Playing safe in the sun

Competition
The Galway Advertiser in assocation with Gionni is giving away some cool shades. All you have to do is answer the question below and send your name, address and telephone number to Gionni competition, The Galway Advertiser, 41/42 Eyre Square, Galway by Wednesday June 8. Q. Name the local stockists of Gionni eyewear?

Whether you are holidaying at home or abroad this summer or just want to protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays as you go about your daily business, you may need to stock up on sun protection products. Aldi, which has stores in Westside Retail Park, Galway Retail Park and Gort, has a wide range of budget priced items to ensure you get a safer tan. Watch out for its 30 SBF Sun Stick (2.99) and 15

and 25 SBF Sun Lotions (2.99 / 200ml). These offer UVA/UVB protection, are water resistant, contain vitamin E, are dermatological tested and are non greasy. Its 30 SBF Children's Sun Lotion (2.99 / 200ml) ensures UVA/ UVB protection for the little people in your life. If you do get a little too much sun, you can reach for its After Sun Gel with aloe vera (1.99 / 200ml). It promises to will help cool, soothe and moisturise the skin and prevent peeling.

Back to basics
A survey carried out by Galway based firm Slendertone to launch Baxolve, its new drug free solution for back pain, reveals that an estimated 160,000 Irish people suffer from back pain every day. Twenty per cent of this group are absent from work regularly at a significant cost to the economy. The study also indicated that more than 50 per cent of chronic back pain sufferers constantly rely on medication. Baxolve combines two clinically proven therapies, TENS t e c h n o l o g y (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, a noninvasive, drug-free and clinically proven method of pain relief) with a medical grade lumbar support belt. Electricity has been used to relieve pain since 2750 BC when the Egyptians took advantage of the unique characteristics of the electric shock produced by Torpedo fish as a method of pain relief. Today, TENS therapy is widely used in hospitals and clinics, particularly during labour but also in the treatment of conditions such as osteoarthritis. It provides a natural solution to pain relief by using the body's natural mechanisms to combat pain. It works by sending comfortable pulses to the nerves, suppressing the pain signals to the brain and releasing endorphins, the body's natural pain relieving chemicals. With Baxolve, TENS is administered directly to the point of pain via a medical grade lumbar support belt. Lumbar support is used to ease lower back pain and prevent the onset of further pain by providing support to the spinal and abdominal muscles. Baxolve costs 199 and is available from selected pharmacies or by mail order from www.slendertone.com or by telephoning 1890 923388.

Caring for your back
Experts say that the increasingly sedentary lives we lead contribute greatly to the back pain epidemic that is now being experienced in the Western world. An office worker can spend anything from 25 to 40 hours a week in a static position working at a computer. Travelling to and from work may involve long journeys either sitting or standing on a train or bus with no room for movement. When we get home, it is often more tempting to sit on the sofa than go out and get some exercise. If you want to keep your back healthy, it is important to keep it moving and to support it properly when you are not.

Tips for a healthier back:
* Always stretch before exercising or other strenuous physical activity * When standing, stand straight with your weight shared evenly between both legs. Try to keep the normal curves in your back at all times. * At home or work, ensure that your work surface is at a comfortable

height for you. Keep your shoulders back and change sitting positions often * Sleep on a comfortable mattress that does not sag. The natural curves in your back and neck should be supported. * When lifting, lift with your knees keeping your back straight. Use your leg muscles to perform the lift. Keep the object close to your body and avoid twisting your back * Improving posture and avoiding unnecessary stress to the back are the key elements in reducing the likelihood of pain occurring

Competition
The Galway Advertiser in conjunction with Slendertone is giving away a Baxolve set to one lucky reader. Just answer the question below and send your name, address and telephone number to the Baxolve competition, The Galway Advertiser, 41/42 Eyre Square, Galway or on before Wednesday June 8.

Teenage culture photo caption:
The photograph used to illustrate the teenage drink and drugs culture article on this page last week was posed by models from the GAF in Galway city. This was unfortunately omitted from the caption used on the page.