Meaghers Matters by Meaghers Pharmacy

Oonagh O'Hagan, Pharmacist and MD of Meaghers Pharmacy talks to Caroline Foran about her journey from her Pre-Reg year under Pierce Meagher in Baggot Street to leading one of Ireland's most successful Pharmacy Groups. Meaghers is celebrating 20 years in business this year with Oonagh at the helm and the Dublin-based pharmacy has grown from one store to now having 9 locations and a very significant online presence. 

Oonagh shares with Caroline her core values on which she runs her business and how her mission is to educate her customers so they can make informed decisions around their own health and well-being. 

Should you have any questions for Oonagh or our other pharmacists please feel free to reach out to us on [email protected] 

On this episode Caroline speaks with the widely renowned Dr Rangan Chatterjee as they discuss how the health of our guts is closely related to our physical and mental health. In fact our gut health has a dramatic impact on our immune systems and can impact how we respond to stress.

Caroline and Dr Rangan talk about the role probiotics may play in improving our response to stressful events as well as their potential role in improving a variety of different health conditions.

Dr Rangan Chatterjee MbChB, BSc (Hons), MRCP, MRCGP is a best selling author and the star of the BBC show Doctor In The House.   If you would like to speak to one of our gut health experts simply email [email protected] to arrange a free confidential appointment. 

A topic we are frequently asked about in Meaghers is fertility, how common is it, what are the signs and what can be done to combat the challenges. On this episode of Meaghers Matters Caroline Foran speaks with Dr Maebh Horan of the Merrion Fertility Clinic. Dr Horan is a Clinical Researcher with a special interest in fertility preservation and endometriosis and in this episode she helps us to shed some light on fertility and what we need to know. 

If at any stage you would like to have a free confidential video consultation with Amy our Fertility Pharmacist simply email [email protected] to organise an appointment. 

Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain healthy and stave off diseases. Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly.

Tom Coleman is a Sleep Coach who specialises in Fatigue Management. As a health advocate and sleep therapist Tom is invited regularly to speak to elite athletes on sleep and the impact it has on stamina, power, accuracy and performance. Tom joins Caroline Foran to answer all your sleep related questions.

If you would like to speak to a pharmacist regarding some of the sleep aids referred to in the Meaghers Sleep Blog  simply email [email protected] to organise a time that suits.

Caroline Foran is the number 1 international bestselling author of Owning It, The Confidence Kit and NAKED: Ten Truths To Change Your Life. As the host of Meaghers Matters and one of Ireland's most respected authorities on anxiety, on this episode Caroline talks us through the tips and tricks that have enabled her to better manage her anxiety. Its worth noting that in addition to being an amazing author, Caroline is also a number 1 podcaster, award-winning journalist and public speaker!

If you would like assistance on choosing the right supplement for you to help reduce the symptoms of your anxiety just get in touch with us on [email protected]  or check out this blog post for further details.

The inimitable Dr Mary Ryan consultant endocrinologist  joins Caroline Foran to discuss and lift the lid on all things Menopause and Peri-menopause. Dr Mary Ryan is one of Ireland's foremost specialists in Menopause, Peri-menopause and female infertility. Dr Ryan trained in Trinity College Dublin and obtained her MB BCH BAO  in 1992.  She then specialised in Endocrinology and General Medicine and she is also on the Specialist Registrar.  Dr Mary Ryan believes menopause should be perceived as a positive chapter in every woman’s life!

If you would like to read more on Menopause and Peri-menopause you can check out our our recent blog posts on the topic and if you would like to speak with one of our pharmacists confidentially please email [email protected].