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Anyone who would like to start their own garden should come along to a free Open Evening in Organico Cafe on Friday the 15th of April at 7.30. Get Growing, a local Charity run by vollunteers who are experienced and passionate gardeners, is starting a serise of hands-on classes which will help you to plan and start to grow vegetables in whatever space is available to you. The classes are free. For more information contact Shalila on 02766296 or on getgrowingirl.sb@gmailcom.

Celebrate National Rude Health Week 2011 – Come and join us in learning more about naturally good health at Organico. Enjoy a range of free talks and consultations:

Friday 8th April Sinead Ni Ghealbhain (Pukka Herbs) – Free Consultations on Ayurvedic Medicine and Family Health 11-3pm
Monday 11th April Roisin O’Shea (Nutritional product Consultant)
free consultations on Hormonal Health for Women 11-1pm
Tues 12th April Christine Meadows (Nutritionist) 11-1pm for free 20 minute consultations on a healthy diet.
Tuesday 12th 8.30 – 9.30pm John Garvey will present a free talk on ‘Raising a Healthy Family’ in Organico Café. All welcome.
Wednesday 13th Brid Walsh (Solgar) Free Consultations on Natural Treatments for Hayfever and Allergies 11-2.30 pm
Thursday 14th Liz Ewing (Stress Management Consultant) free half hour Stress Management consultations 2.30 – 4.30pm

All week: Free samples, tastings and special offers in Organico!

Please Note: Places are very limited – register to avoid disappointment Tel 027 51391

The Fox and Chicken Dream by Toma McCullim

Organico Cafe is delighted to be exhibiting works by works by Toma McCullim and Astrid and Kirstin Walshe. Colourful, charming and upbeat this exhibition will appeal to all ages. Call in and view anytime before the end of April 2011.

Toma McCullim:
Toma holds a first-class honours degree in The History, Archaeology
and Anthropology of Art from the prestigious Sainsbury School of World
Art at the University of East Anglia. She has been selected as an
Invited Artist at this years Summer exhibition of the Royal Hibernian
Academy.
These new paintings are from a series called “My Little Eye”.
“In this series of paintings I wanted to include the child as well as
the adult viewer, to allow for a play of perspectives and meanings
within the work. It’s important to me that all members and ages of a
family can enjoy these paintings over the span of a lifetime and
more.”
Originally from Glasgow , Toma has lived in West Cork since 1992.

Astrid Walsh was born in Germany in 1976 but grew up in Ireland. She initially studied Sociology and German in Trinity College, Dublin. This was followed by a period working in Social Research and also with people with disabilities. Her work is led by her attemps to understand the workings of this world, a world which Michael Palin accurately described as ‘an absurd place doing lots of silly things’. Things did not become clearer by doing a degree in Fine Art in IADT, Dun Laoghaire some years later. Her practice is diverse and includes painting, drawing, illustration and video installation.

Kerstin Walsh – Statement

Imagine that each person has a question. One which comes up often in
their lives, which is like a distillation of the inquiry which guides
their life and their choices. If you had a question. What would it
be?

Mine, a two-headed question, is ‘Am I happy/ Are you happy?’ This
question has lead me down a certain path. When I was a child I used
to call my father, a Psychologist, ‘a doctor for crying and moaning’.
In pursuit of knowledge about happiness I naturally began to learn
about it’s opposite, studying Psychology, Sociology and English,
followed by more practical Social Policy and Social Work, then
Healing, looking for an answer to ‘crying and moaning’.

Working hard at the question, ‘Are you happy, and if not, what can I
do about it?’, I also started asking myself, ‘What makes me happy?’.
If we have one life, and this is it, what do I want to do? So I came
back to beauty. Beauty makes me happy. Imagination, creativity,
painting and drawing things I like to see, people, flowers, apples,
things! Sadness too.

At the moment I am using acrylics mostly and pencil and oil pastels
and coloured pencils and charcoal on paper. I like paper because I
can lean on it and I love the lines that you can make with pencils. I
like to play with balance. If somthing is too pretty or too balanced
I put something in which will make the image less easy, more real.

We are delighted to be finally stocking Buddha Bunz Dryer Balls – if you use them in your tumble dryer they reduce static, speed up your drying time and make your clothes all soft and fluffy without needing chemicals. Great for your pocket and great for the environment!

Hold your own catered party in Organico Cafe! We recently had a Book Launch and served a 2 course meal afterwards for 26 people which went very well – happy customers, clean plates and a great atmosphere!
If you have a birthday or important date coming up give us a call or drop us a line – for between €20 and €25 per head (appetisers, main course, decadent deserts and tea/coffee) for 20 – 30 people we are delighted to offer the Cafe as an evening venue. We serve our Organic House Wine at €15 per bottle and a delicious non-alcoholic punch for €2 per glass!
The menu could be Indian – a choice of curries, organic rice, home made dips, chutneys and naan breads; or Thai…or something taken from our Day Tiime Menu. We can offer amazing deserts and delicious starters. We do all the cleaning up and make the coffee – you just sit, chat and enjoy!
If you have a event coming up and would like a slightly different experience with no washing up afterwards just let us know…

Tel 027 55905 or email info@organico.ie

Post Pregnancy Hair Loss is very common and can be very upsetting. It can be just part of the cycle of Hair growth, but it is still a good idea to make sure of your nutrient levels so as to prevent un-necessary damage to your hair.

1. Many women suffer post partum hair loss which can have a nutritional basis. Increase your intake of foods rich in zinc, folic acid and B vitamins while you’re pregnant, as it is theorized that pregnancy causes a slight deficiency in these nutrients. According to Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy, consuming dark green vegetables, extra-lean meats, whole grains and cooked dried peas and beans are good sources of these essential nutrients.

After checking your diet, you might take a multivitamin supplement daily, for example Solgar’s Prenatal Nutrients. I would also always suggest an Omega 3 Supplement – not specifically connected to your hair health but more in relation to general pregnancy health.

2. Another supplement worth considering is Biotin. Biotin is a necessary B-vitamin that plays a large role in healthy hair growth and is often lost during pregnancy, according to the Bastyr Center*. Biotin deficiency affects approximately 50 percent of pregnant women (it can cause certian birth defects if left untreated which is a good reason for taking a multi vitamin with plenty of Bs!) Biotin deficiency has also been shown to cause rapid hair loss un-associated with pregnancy so with any case of rapid hair loss it is worth trying. Take 3 mg of a biotin supplement each day or a strong B Complex.

3. When finished nursing A.Vogel Hair Complex can be very beneficial to take for a couple of months to nourish the hair and return it to health. Hair Complex contains natural sources of B Vitamins, Silicea, Zinc, and many more trace elements that are excellent for our hair.

4. Silicea from Hubner is also very helpful for people with weak hair or nails. Take a course of one capsule per day for 2-3 months.

5. Solgar Skin, Nails & Hair is a comprehensive formula specifically designed to help build collagen and keratin, major building blocks of hair, skin, and nails that can decrease with aging. Delivering nutrients like MSM internally may help support strong hair, hard nails, and moist, supple skin.

Most hair supplements need 2-3 months to work so don’t give up! Avoid tight hair bands and over brushing. Use natural hair products to nourish your hair and scalp – Jason do a Thin to Thick range of products that can be helpful, and in Organico we also recommend the Dead Sea Majik range for extra minerals.

I hope you found this article useful. Contact us if you have further questions! Hannah Dare.

* A Leading Centre for Natural Health in Seattle Washington, US.

There are lots of ways of making pancakes and I like all of them, but sometimes I just want the pancakes my mother made. This recipe is pretty close, although I use Spelt flour instead of the wholemeal pastry flour she would have had. These pancakes are thin (though not as thin as Crepes) and you roll them and eat them with your fingers all sticky with lemon, honey or maple syrup. Of course you can use jam, argave syrup, or even sugar, and some people like adding bananas and berries…and the milk can be switched for soy milk or rice milk if you prefer.

Ingredients:

Enough for 4 people as a light brunch

250g Spelt Flour (a mixture of white and brown is nice) with a nice pinch of sea salt
2 organic eggs, lightly beaten
600mls approx organic milk

Lightly whisk the spelt flour in a bowl to get rid of lumps, then add the eggs into the middle of the flour and whisk in. Add the milk slowly. Try to whisk out as many lumps as you can but don’t worry too much – if you can let the mixture sit for about half an hour the lumps will mostly have gone.

For frying: a little sunflower oil and a little butter

To serve: at least some runny honey and a fresh lemon cut into quarters.

The first pancake is always a bit of a mess, it’s really for telling you how much mixture you need for your frying pan and how much oil. You want a thin coating, under a ladle full for a normal size pan, and you want to cook it lightly until it lifts off the pan at the edges (a couple of minutes at most). Keep them warm and keep cooking until you have used up the batter!

These pancakes can also be used as a main meal served with vegetables in a cheesy white sauce for example… you can make them a little thicker and keep them in a warm oven filled and rolled until ready to eat. Enjoy! Hannah Dare

Editors Note: Polytunnel Books Back in Stock!!!

The Polytunnel Book is a fantastic how-to manual for both experienced gardeners and beginners. Loads of great photos, a very clear layout and a wealth of experience and information. Well done Ben and Joyce!

Shipping to Ireland only – for other countries contact us

The Polytunnel Gardening Book

€18.99 (Plus €3.50 P&P to Ireland)

Buy it now and we will ship it via An Post within Ireland. If you want us to ship to another country call us on +353 27 51391 or use our contact form to leave your details and we will email you back. If you are unhappy with the product return it unopened for a full refund (less P&P). Pay securely using Paypal (You don’t need a paypal account for this you can use your credit card).

We have this product in stock so you should expect to have it in approx 6 working days. If you need it sooner please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.

EFT WORKSHOPS (Emotional Freedom Technique) will be held on 21 – 23 Jan 2011 at Dervish, 50 Cornmarket Street, Cork. with Clare Roche, AAMET certified trainer, Level 3 (advanced) EFT practitioner Matrix Reimprinting practitioner. If you’re looking for a new way to deal with stress and challenging emotions this could be the place for you!

www.tapenergy.eu 087 915 2597

Level 1 (Introductory)
21 Jan 10am-5pm !
€120
Learn simple but effective meridian tapping techniques to:
• deal with everyday stress and anxiety
• find relief from negative self-talk and difficult memories
• deal with cravings for food, cigarettes etc
• understand and stop self-sabotage (and much more…)

Level 2 (Practitioner) 22-23 Jan 10am-5pm €275
Take your own self-work to the next level and learn how to use EFT with clients for a range of emotional and physical issues.

For more information see: www.tapenergy.eu/workshops. Booking available online €50 euro deposit secures place

Little Comfort Luxury Bamboo Nappy - this is a starter pack of 20 nappies. We’re running a special offer of 20% off at the moment,  so why not give them a try – you’ll be just as relieved as I am not to be throwing out all those bags of disposable nappies, I’m sure!

November 2011: Little Comfort have just brought out a new version of their luxury Bamboo nappy, with a better fit and a higher absorbency.  We are keeping the price at €245 for as long as we can!

Hannah’s recommended pack: Combination of waterproof nappy covers for newborn up to 3 months approx (3 x newborn, 4 x small 1 x medium).
This is the combination we ship – If you want a different combination of covers please let us know when purchasing. Call us on 027 51391 anytime if you have questions.

	Starter Pack of Little Comfort Luxury Bamboo Nappies 20 x Bamboo Nappies 8 x Nappy Covers 1 x Roll of Nappy Liners 2 x  Mesh Wash Bags Shipping to Ireland only – for other countries contact us
	€307 €245 (Plus €10 P&P to Ireland)

Buy it now and we will ship it via Fastways within Ireland. If you want us to ship to another country call us on +353 27 51391. If you are unhappy with the product return it unopened for a full refund (less P&P). Pay securely using Paypal (You don’t need a paypal account for this you can use your credit card).

We have this product in stock so you should expect to have it in approx 6 working days.

We are delighted to be stocking Real Nappies made by Little Comfort, an Irish Company based in Co Donegal. Their nappies are made from a Bamboo mix, a highly absorbent very eco friendly material which wears very well. Even better, it’ a one size nappy, which means you can use the same nappy from birth to potty along with a waterproof cover that comes in 4 sizes (see my recommended pack below). This works out cheaper and more eco friendly all round, as you only have to buy one set of the nappies rather than 3 or 4 sets.

Hannah says - “I have been using these nappies for over a year now, and it is so much easier than I had expected. I spent ages researching trying to find the best nappy out there, but really I was scared that even though I felt I HAD to try them out, I wouldn’t be able to make the whole soaking/washing/drying thing work. Well, I don’t know why I was so worried, it’s absolutely fine! We use them about 80% of the time – all day but not at night (I have found an eco-disposable is the best thing at night – I like Nature Baby Care nappies).“