COLLAGEN...

WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT??

Collagen is a protein your body produces naturally. It plays an essential role in the structure and function of our skin, hair, cartilage and joints.

As we age, our bodies produce less Collagen. Collagen loss leads to dehydration and thinning of the skin, fine lines and wrinkles start to appear and hair may become thinner. You can’t measure exactly how much collagen you have, but when it drops you may have symptoms such as joint pain or stiff tendons or ligaments.

People have become much more aware of taking a collagen supplement, not only for it’s beauty benefits but also for their Joint and bone health.

It is important to select a good quality Collagen. We have a large selection here in the healthstore in liquid and powder form. If you are considering taking Collagen, call in store and we will advise you on which suits your needs best.

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By Cathriona Murphy

A teen’s first love that ran deeper than the ocean separating them, strong enough to bring them back together as adults, Simon Zebo and Elvira Fernandez on their story of falling in love and finding their happy ever after in each other.

You have both encapsulated the very meaning of “Childhood Sweethearts”. Can you tell our readers a little about how you met?

Elvira told me “I came to Ireland first when I was 15 years old. My parents wanted me to learn English properly, so they sent me here to do a full school year and live with an Irish family during that period.

I arrived on a Wednesday at the end of August and two days later, I met Simon just outside a chipper, "Denny’s". There was an instant attraction from both sides. He sent one of his friends to find out my name and see if I would like to kiss him, I said, well, if he wants to know my name, he will have to find out himself! He came towards me, and we start talking, just a little bit, as my English was very poor and I almost understood nothing. I didn’t kiss him because even if I felt attracted to him I didn’t know him...time passed and we secretly became boyfriend and girlfriend for a few months until I had to go back to Spain for good”

Little we knew back then, we didn’t have any expectations, we just lived the moment, and those moments lived were the ones that brought us back 7 years later. And the rest, is history.