Health Squad, produced by Nemeton Productions in Ring, Co Waterford, and sponsored by Yoplait Essence, this week takes a busy Mum in hand during a holiday special in Austria.
Every week presenter Sheana Keane and the squad, nutritionist Paula Mee, holistic practitioner Karen Ward and personal fitness trainer Padraig Murphy, assess each volunteer, and provide them with tailor made advice, therapy and support to help them on the road to a healthier and happier life.
Programme 6: Bridget Murray (Health Squad holiday special)
Bridget Murray is a wife and mother of two who lives in Cappoquin in Co Waterford. When she is not at work, or looking after her family or working on the family farm or looking after the house, there doesn’t seem to be an awful lot of time left for herself! Seven years ago Bridget had an accident in work and slipped a disc in her back and now she sufferers from bad back pain constantly. Her daughter wrote to the Health Squad to nominate her mum for the programme, so Health Squad decided that what Bridget really needed was a break away and time to herself, and took her away on a holiday special to Austria.
In her letter to Health squad, Bridget’s daughter Caroline said:
“Mam has worked all her life, since she was 16. She is always on the go, putting other people first and herself last. I think it is about time that someone else told her to relax and also show her how to. I think she has earned it and deserves it.” After meeting Bridget, Health Squad agreed with Caroline. But instead of doing their usual programme the Squad decided to take Bridget off to Bad Gastein in Austria and introduce her to some really lovely relaxation therapies – as well as a few funny ones on the way!
This fifth series of Health Squad covers a range of issues which affect many of us as well as looking at more specific problems including weight management, multiple sclerosis, heart attack recovery, limb amputation, diabetes, migraine and bereavement.
Sheana introduces viewers to a different volunteer each week, as they are put through their paces. As always, Health Squad focuses not only on physical and mental health, but also on the importance of taking control of our own lives.