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HEALTH AND FITNESS NEWS AND EVENTS
DONEGAL native and crutch user Nikki Bradley is set to attempt to climb four mountains in Ireland in 24 hours to raise funds for three charities.
The cancer surviver suffered severe damage to her right hip after battling Ewing’s Sarcoma in her teens and has been left reliant on crutches for her mobility.
Now with the help of experienced mountaineer Iain Miller, Nikki will take on Carrauntoohil, Croagh Patrick, Slieve Donard and Mount Errigal this Saturday, July 21, to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society, Action Cancer and the Ross Nugent Foundation. To donate, go to Nikki’s page at gofundme.com/4peaks or to sponsor the event, visit info@ nikkibradleyspeaks.com.
ENERGY BOOST
IF EATING your daily greens is dropping down the list of priorities, Alive!’s Ultra Wholefood Plus range of supplements may help put you back on track. The Women’s Energy, Men’s Energy, Women’s 50+ and Men’s 50+ products contain up to 26 essential nutrients and 13 botanicals, incuding digestive enzymes, fruits, vegetables and daily greens powder to support bone, eye and urinary health. Available at Holland&Barrett or natures way.com. €28.30 for 60 tablets. IF THIS year’s BBQ party season has seen you throw caution — and three sheets — to the wind, leaving you feeling dried up and drowsy, it could be that your digestion is struggling.
Milk Thistle is a herb known for its detoxifying effect on the liver and as an effective treatment for an upset stomach and indigestion.
Thisilyn Maximum Strength Milk Thistle is available in Boots stores and Holland & Barrett for €14.50 for 30 one-a-day capsules.
STINKY FEET
WITH the hot and dry weather sticking around longer than usual — not to mention the Wimbledon and World Cup finals yesterday — fitness fans could hardly need more inspiration to hit the courts or get out on the pitch for a run around.
But for those who suffer foot odour, this can lead to embarrassment in the changing room. Odor Eaters’ new Sport Foot and Shoe Spray — which the brand claims tackles the worst examples of foot and shoe odour, while keeping shoes dry all day, is available from Boots stores for €6.99.