County Show to focus on health

This year at the Kildare County Show, the positive health message is going to be big. The ‘Your Health ’ marquee will be bursting at the seams as exhibitors set out a huge array of therapies and programmes and there will be a continuous programme of talks and demonstrations throughout the day.

“Most people are interested in building a healthy life-style but its not always easy to work out how to go about it,” Chairman Liam Dunne says. “Finding the feel good factor in the day-to-day or the zest in your step is often difficult. We hope the ‘Your Health’ marquee will help decide how to take that step and find a better quality of life.”

Breast Check will be there on the day as will Vista Primary Care, a diabetes testing unit, Fight for Sight, allergy testing will be available as will blood pressure monitoring and cholesterol testing.

Dieticians will be on hand to advise on how to make your food your medicine and there will be a demonstration on how to cook macrobiotic food. Fitness trainers will be at the Show to advise on how to choose a fitness programme that is right for you.

There will be a wealth of complementary practices to choose from, and some will offer treatments on the day. They include life coaching, acupuncture, homeopathy, physical therapy and osteopathy. Massage treatments cover a wide range from aromatherapy and reflexology to Indian head massage. Health promoting products will also be available on the day.

The Kildare County Show will take place in the Athy Showgrounds, Dublin Road, on 21 June 2009 from 10.00 – 18.00.