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My name is Tyrone Cronin O’Brien I’m a kickboxer fighting out of Hub Martial Arts Limerick. I’m a 5-time Irish champion and gold medalist at the world championships. I have a passion for kickboxing having followed the footsteps of my dad and coach Paul O Brien.

I’ve been...

Taking up new physical activities and sports offer many positive benefits for your health. Different sports and occupations can at times develop different negative effects on the body from repetitive overuse tendonitis to acute muscle strains. When people overdo it,  use poor...

Cupping therapy treatments have been recorded throughout history, traced back to the ancient Egyptians since 1500 BC and varying styles of use from Chinese to Islamic cultures. Cupping for sports athletes has been growing in popularity since the appearance of athletes in the Olympics in recent...

Dry needling is not acupuncture, yet there are a few similarities. Both use the same sterile needles inserted into the body to relieve pain and discomfort. Acupuncture is used by trained Chinese practitioners working on chi or energy lines in the body encompassing organ stimulation. Dry needling...

Reflexology is a system of massage on the feet used to relieve tension and treat illness. This treatment is based on the theory that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head linked to every part of the body.

Reflexology follows a map of certain points on the feet that directly...

Complementary and alternative practises for holistic  healing and wellbeing

Ayurveda translates as “science of life” and is one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems, incorporating the whole mind, body and soul systems . It is based on a belief that health and wellness...

This is a treatment involving specific firm deep massage techniques to treat various musculoskeletal issues of the body. These techniques usually involve deeper manipulation strokes and pressure techniques to flush out areas of tension and toxin overload to bring suppleness and pliability to soft...

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”- Hippocrates

Nutrition and food plays a huge part in our everyday lives. The nutritional power of food is grossly overlooked, the quick fix of fast food or food cooked fast is a modern day draw to how we eat now. Food is more than...

Indian head massage is an ancient ayurvedic therapeutic treatment that has been practiced in India for 5000+ years. This treatment involves a variety of pressure techniques including circular massage strokes that focus on your head, shoulders, and neck regions. Your head is the most significant...

Holistic massage involves the use of warm oil gently to the body. Slow rhythmic strokes are used for calming the nervous system, the mind and any stress felt in the body or mind. These techniques are used for managing stress issues that have accumulated in the body from overwork, overtraining,...