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BEACON NEWS APRIL 2023 EDITION 5 WIN A 250 Sports Lab Gift Voucher 9 Crokes Talks with Prof Robert Kelly 11 Beacon HealthCheck 2 Passion Lives Here Beacon Hospital s Sponsorship of Kilmacud Crokes 4 Prescription Exercise Exercise may be better for your health than some medications 5 Sports Lab Our Sports Lab team can help you Reach Your Fitness Potential 6 7 10 Tips to Keeping Your Heart in the Best Possible Shape Prof Robert Kelly shares his top tips for a healthy heart 8 9 Maximising Performance for the GAA Championship Season Chartered Physiotherapist Ian Byrne discusses the best way to prepare for championship season WELCOME TO OUR E NEWS WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM AROUND THE HOSPITAL YOU CAN ALSO FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Beacon Hospital News Issue 1 April 2023 11 Sticking to your Goals Exercise Physiologist Chris Simpson talks about starting exercise as a way of life 1

KILMACUD CROKES PROUD CLUB SPONSORS OF KILMACUD CROKES GAA CLUB ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS Huge congratulations to the Kilmacud Crokes Senior Football Team on winning the coveted All Ireland Senior Club Football Championship for the third time in the club s history The All Ireland win caps off a remarkable two years for the team winning back to back Dublin and Leinster Championships Congratulations to all of the team management and club from everyone at Beacon Hospital 022 was a historic year for the club winning a treble of Dublin 2 Hurling Football and Ladies Football Championships whilst also becoming the first club to appear in a treble of Leinster Finals in the same year Beacon Hospital are delighted to support the club and to be part of your amazing journey SEVEN CROKES STARS ON TEAM OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Shane Cunningham Conor Ferris Dan O Brien Andrew McGowan Rory O Carroll Dara Mullin and Shane Walsh who were included in the club football team of the year A special mention to Shane Cunningham who was named Club Footballer of the Year and Dara Mullin who was also shortlisted for the award Beacon Hospital News Issue 1 April 2023 BEACON HOSPITAL 2

ALL IRELAND 7S SERIES SCI BUZZ The Beacon Hospital All Ireland 7s Series showcases some of the country s finest athletes and is an annual fixture on the eve of the All Ireland Finals 2022 was a ground breaking year for the 7 s as it was the first time that all four codes came together under the one title sponsor HEALTHY HEART RECIPE Peanut Butter Banana Protein Bars These delicious homemade snack bars pack a punch of protein but don t include the added sugars found in many packaged protein bars Calories 220 per serving Protein 7g per serving Check out the official 7s series website to keep up to date with all the latest news in the lead up to this years series Fibre 6g per serving 7s WEBSITE INGREDIENTS DATES FOR THE DIARY Mini All Irelands 29th May 2nd June Hurling 6th 9th June Camogie 12th 16th June Football Cooking spray 2 3 cup uncooked quickcooking oats 1 3 cup buckwheat flour 1 4 cup ground chia seeds 1 4 cup chopped walnuts 2 medium bananas mashed 1 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 4 cup creamy low sodium peanut butter 15 drops chocolate flavoured liquid stevia sweetener 2 teaspoons stevia sweetener 19th 23rd June Ladies Football Beacon Hospital All Ireland 7s 22nd July Hurling 7s 29th July Men s Football 7s 5th August Camogie 7s 12th August Ladies Football 7s Beacon Hospital s upcoming GP Educational has been confirmed for the following date GP Educational September 2023 Saturday 16th Sept 8 30am REGISTER NOW Beacon Hospital News Issue 1 April 2023 INSTRUCTIONS 1 Preheat the oven to 180 C Lightly spray a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with cooking spray 2 In a small bowl stir together the oats flour chia seeds walnuts and cinnamon 3 In a medium bowl stir together the banana peanut butter chocolate flavored liquid stevia sweetener and stevia sweetener Pour the flour mixture into the bowl stirring until the mixture is just moistened but no flour is visible 4 Spread the mixture into the baking pan 5 Bake for 12 to 17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean 6 Cool for 20 to 30 minutes before cutting into 6 bars BEACON HOSPITAL 3

PROF KALBASSI COLORECTAL CANCER IN YOUNG WOMEN SCI BUZZ Prof Reza Kalbassi Consultant in Colorectal Surgery Keen to raise awareness about colorectal cancer presenting late in younger people Professor Reza Kalbassi shares what the most common things to look out for are and why it s so important not to dismiss even the most minor changes to your health Oftentimes patients dismiss their symptoms or their presentation is delayed but there are several signs to look out for Symptoms that warrant urgent investigation include rectal bleeding persisting for longer than six weeks a change in bowel habit to constipation or diarrhoea looser stool or increased frequency persisting for more than six weeks PROF WESTRUP PRESCRIPTION EXERCISE Exercise may be better for your health than many medications by Prof Jennifer Westrup Consultant Medical Oncologist The health benefits of exercise are well known in cardiovascular disease respiratory conditions and diabetes Exercise improves your mood But did you know that exercise is linked to a reduction of developing cancer We know from large studies that people who exercise develop fewer cancers In fact exercise has been linked with a lower risk of 13 different cancers including cancers of the breast colon endometrium oesophagus kidney liver stomach head and neck rectum bladder lung and certain blood cancers In the Cancer Prevention Study 3 The American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute reported that moderate to vigorous exercise reduces cancer risk Moderate exercise is 150 minutes per week and can be achieved by a brisk 30 minutes walk on your lunch hour during the working week Vigorous exercise goals are 75 minutes per week Young patients tend to present later and often ignore their symptoms for a period of time resulting in diagnosis of a more advanced disease Prof Kalbassi stresses the importance of early intervention in the treatment of this cancer Exercise also has benefits for people already diagnosed with cancer Side effects of cancer treatment like fatigue pain and nausea can be improved with regular exercise The Dutch PACT study proved that patients could not only exercise successfully while on cancer treatment but that they were also more likely to continue exercising in following years which had additional benefits on health and well being Exercising after a cancer diagnosis has been proven to reduce the risk of recurrent cancer INDUSTRY particularly in breast endometrial prostate and colon cancer If you are concerned about any health issues don t delay Visit your GP and get it checked Physical activity lowers your risk of developing cancer and having a recurrent cancer It improves mood and cancer treatment related symptoms Your prescription Exercise 30 minutes a day Increase intensity at regular intervals Start now Beacon Hospital News Issue 1 April 2023 BEACON HOSPITAL 4

PHYSIOTHERAPY Beacon Hospital s team of expert Chartered Physiotherapists offer a comprehensive service to patients and athletes alike Our Physiotherapists offer treatment of sporting injuries general wear and tear pelvic floor physiotherapy hand therapy treatment of plantar fasciitis back pain and more Depending on your needs you will be assigned to a suitable member of our team No GP referral required SPORTS LAB A FITNESS TEST IN 2 HOURS Our unique Sports Lab offers tailored packages for elite athletes and those who have never before performed exercise and are looking to safely shed a few pounds or just get healthy for daily life Athlete testing involves composition analysis followed by VO2 max testing Health general testing involves a comprehensive body composition assessment and personalised advice based on each patient s unique situation Whatever your level or your goal our experts are here to help you to Reach Your Potential LEARN MORE WIN A SPORTS LAB VOUCHER Want to win a Sports Lab gift voucher worth 250 for you or a friend Well here is your chance All you have to do is subscribe to our newsletter and you will be entered into the draw The winner will be drawn this May and will be contacted via email with regards to their prize Beacon Sports Lab is suitable for all fitness levels and all ages Whether you would like to start walking to shift a few kilos or want to improve on your marathon or ironman triathlon times Sports Lab is here to help you Reach Your Potential Contact sportsmedicine beaconhospital ie to book in for your ENTER NOW Beacon Hospital News Issue 1 April 2023 fitness test Prices start from just 50 for Bod Pod analysis BEACON HOSPITAL 5

10 TIPS TO KEEPING YOUR HEART IN THE BEST POSSIBLE SHAPE Prof Robert Kelly Consultant Cardiologist Lifestyle Medicine 3 Healthy Eating The Mediterranean Diet is recognised as the healthiest eating plan with moderate reductions in risk of cancer and heart disease Try to include more salads fish chicken nuts After the success of his recent Crokes Talks we spoke to Prof Robert Kelly Consultant Cardiologist Lifestyle Medicine Physician about his top tips for a healthy heart Here s what he had to say 1 Stop Smoking We re all well aware of the many health risks of smoking But when you stop the benefits to your heart are plentiful and it can even undo heart disease risk within 2 years There are many resources to help quit including the HSE Quitline Champix Program Allen Carr books and NHS Quitline vegetables fruit extra virgin olive oil not cooked and water to your diet It s about more than what we eat though Focus on small portions fist size slower eating habits everyone sits down for dinner together phone off share conversations and enjoy food A small glass of wine 3 or 4 nights per week is part of the Mediterranean diet as are regular daily exercise and conversation 4 Get a Good Night s Sleep to Recover and Recharge Sleeping less than 6 or more than 9 hours a night 2 Exercise increases your risk for heart disease and premature There are many benefits of even moderate exercise We know that inactivity increases risk of heart attacks and premature death by 11 sleep impacts your physical and mental health death You need sleep to function and taking care of Limit coffee to earlier in the day as caffeine lasts 8 150 minutes of moderate paced exercise is recommended per week aiming for between 1015 000 steps a day If you work from a desk get up and move as much as you can It is worth adding resistance based exercise also for the heart This can be some gardening body weight exercises at home or hitting the gym for some training with weights Beacon Hospital News Issue 1 April 2023 hours in your system It is also good to reduce alcohol intake and avoid heavy meals in the evening If you snore or stop breathing during sleep you may SIGNto UPsee ENTER have sleep apnoea and you need a doctor about it This condition can cause heart problems like high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation with stroke risks BEACON HOSPITAL 6

5 Use but don t overuse Technology 7 Relaxation Watches trackers and phones can all support your goals of more exercise relaxation sleep and stress monitoring These are very worthwhile Try to find small ways to relax each day be it Tai Chi But on the other hand using the same gadgets all day and night are not good for your health and in turn your heart They reduce brain function affect sleep and increase mental health issues especially from excessive online social media use Limit your daily phone use Yoga Meditation Mindfulness Reading Singing having a pet writing or getting a massage Some of these activities lower cholesterol levels and improve blood pressure control More broadly having an optimistic grateful positive mental attitude improves heart health and longevity 8 Meet and Socialise Socialisation is the most important health factor for 6 Stress Recovery Everyone feels the effects of stress some more than others and covid has not helped Chronic stress is independently associated with 30 increased risk of heart disease irrespective of presence of smoking blood pressure diabetes obesity and inactivity Dealing with stress requires a multidisciplinary approach looking at reasons for stress adopting simple behaviours to lower stress levels building resilience by improving physical health measures such as exercise eating sleeping reducing alcohol intake stopping smoking and it may require seeing a counsellor psychiatrist and going on medication There are many small behaviours develop a gratitude habit learn to say No breathing exercises that you can undertake that help lower stress levels while you build up resilience and deal with reasons for stress Beacon Hospital News Issue 1 April 2023 living a long healthy life It s important to find time to meet with family friends and work colleagues If you re struggling think of joining a club or starting a team sport and a new season is often a good time to do this Covid highlighted cocooning and effect of isolation and loneliness The latter increases risk of heart disease by 30 9 Reduce Alcohol Intake Reduce or stop drinking if you have been drinking excessively Europe recommends 14 units 1 unit small glass of wine half pint of beer per week for men and 10 units for women not all in one night Of course less is better 10 Have a Medical Examination Never miss out on getting your cancer smears and UP Rather ENTERthan scans or getting your bloodsSIGN done waiting for something to happen take a proactive approach to your health BEACON HOSPITAL 7

PHYSIOTHERAPY MAXIMISING PERFORMANCE FOR THE GAA CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON Ian Byrne Chartered Physiotherapist Beacon Hospital With the new GAA season format teams will now be entering a more intense training block in preparation for an August Club Championship This will be an exciting time for players and supporters with Championship games being played in fine weather on hard ground and fast pitches Are there any better conditions for Championship Football Hurling or Camogie There will be some unfortunate souls who fall victim to injury in this period and there is nothing worse than picking up a potentially preventable soft tissue injury niggle and chasing your fitness for the rest of the Championship With that in mind here are some pointers on staying injury free and maximising performance for the white heat of Championship Periodisation and Planning Periodisation is the deliberate planning or structuring of training in order to optimise or peak at the important times Sound periodisation is a key part of staying injury free If you re preparing for an intense period Beacon Hospital News Issue 1 April 2023 of group games then replicating the demands of these games is important If your training is containing low intensity high volume running for example are you adequately preparing your body And will your body cope with the demand of 60 70 minutes of high intensity running Similarly if gym based resistance training is still part of your training week it should likely look quite different than your offseason gym routine Do you need to lift heavy for numerous reps or will sharp power based plyometric training allow you to be more explosive in tackles or evading the opposition Note that this power based training can be more demanding and should be considered in the context of your training week Rest and Recovery Having spoken about the planning of training potentially more important is the planning of your recovery As we reach the group stages early phase of Championship the heavy work should be done and the focus will be on maintaining performance for a run of consecutive games Championship intensity may take your body to a place it hasn t been to in a while and you need to ensure you are sufficiently recovered between games Evidence suggests that athletes who sleep less than 8 hours per night are up to twice as likely to be injured Consider sleep hygiene tips like BEACON HOSPITAL 8

avoiding smart phone use directly before bed and ensuring room temperature is adequately controlled Another key aspect of recovery is adequate re hydration and re fuelling post exercise particularly if in an injured state Appropriate Warm Ups Again we come back to the topic of preparing the body for the task at hand If you have planned your training well and recovered appropriately it would be a shame to not fulfil your matchday potential due to an inadequate warm up There is very strong evidence for the injury prevention of a solid warm up Specifically designed warm ups such as the GAA 15 or FIFA 11 for soccer are well designed evidence based and specific to your sport Most Senior Clubs at this stage will likely have some S C input on matchday and most will be well versed in warm up strategies Address Issues Early Despite your best intentions and even with rigorous planning and recovery injury in some instances is simply unavoidable and playing any field sport exposes one to some risk With that in mind ensure to address any niggles or issues early and stamp them out before they develop No one will know your body better than you If something isn t right consult your Chartered Physiotherapist for assessment and advice to give yourself the best chance of playing and more importantly performing on the big stage If you feel you have an injury or even need some advice on injury prevention we have a team of highly qualified sports physiotherapists sports medicine physicians and Orthopaedic Consultants in Beacon Hospital who are there to help PROF KELLY CROKES TALKS WITH PROF ROBERT KELLY On Thursday 2nd March Professor Robert Kelly Consultant in Cardiology and Lifestyle Medicine presented at Crokes Talks in Glenalbyn With over 20 years experience treating cardiology patients Professor Kelly spoke to members on Practical Steps for Preventing Heart Disease Members in attendance had the opportunity to get their vital signs and BMI checked by nursing staff from Beacon Hospital prior to the event Thank you to all members who attended on the evening Beacon Hospital News Issue 1 April 2023 BEACON HOSPITAL 9

UROLOGY ENLARGED PROSTATE SCI BUZZMr Michel deWildt Consultant Urologist Benign enlargement of the prostate which encircles the peeing tube and can lead to restriction of urinary flow out of the bladder can cause bothersome urinary symptoms that affect quality of life by interfering with normal daily activities and sleep patterns Mr deWildt confirms treatment usually begins with medication but as this medication becomes less effective a more definitive solution is desired by patients Traditionally the preferred surgical treatment was TURP TransUrethral Resection of the Prostate however a recent novel surgical approach Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate known as HoLEP has more results permanent compared long term to TURP There is also a significantly shorter recovery time and minimal side effects after the HoLEP surgery When medication for urinary symptoms are not that effective anymore this should be discussed with your GP who can refer you to a urologist to perform additional tests to see if surgical intervention like HoLEP is necessary Beacon Hospital News Issue 1 April 2023 BEACON FOR KIDS FOOD ALLERGIES IN CHILDREN Food allergy occurs in approximately 5 of Irish Children by Prof David Coghlan Consultant Paediatrician Allergic responses can be divided into IgE and non IgE mediated reactions IgE mediated reactions are characterized by urticaria hives angioedema swellings vomiting and wheeze following food exposure Anaphylaxis occurs when there s an extreme response involving not just the skin but also the child s respiratory system cough stridor wheeze and cardiovascular system involvement lethargy faint collapse low blood pressure These reactions usually occur within minutes of food consumption but may take up to two hours in some circumstances the most common food triggers in children include milk eggs peanuts tree nuts and fish Food allergy is associated with other allergic conditions including eczema and asthma The evaluation of these children involves a team approach with the general practitioner paediatrician nurse and dietician A detailed history is the most important element in identifying food triggers Following this a child may have skin prick testing or specific IgE testing performed The advantage of skin testing is that it s an accessible low risk procedure in trained hands with the child and family getting their diagnosis confirmed on the day of clinic A cohort of children will require food challenges that should only be performed in paediatric settings with access to emergency medication and appropriately trained staff Many children will require adrenaline autoinjectors as part of an acute action plan Any food can potentially trigger an anaphylaxis reaction Children with associated asthma are at a higher risk of severe reactions and need their acute asthma plan reviewed Children should have an annual medical review of their general health allergy status and have their anaphylaxis plan revised and adrenaline autoinjectors prescribed as necessary BEACON HOSPITAL 10

SPORTS LAB STICKING TO YOUR GOALS Simpson SCI BUZZChris Exercise Physiologist A lot of people decide that with a new season comes the opportunity to start afresh with goals of health and fitness however it is important to do so safely If you are overweight unfit or at risk of injury it is advisable to take on this journey with the guidance of a trained professional A professional will be able to use equipment to test your current body composition and levels of fitness and design a plan for you to safely hit your goals while also taking health history and injury risks into account At Beacon Hospital we recommend starting with a full medical history analysis and a a BodPod cardio pulmonary exercise test The results of these will be used to develop a personalised exercise plan Your physio or coach can then monitor your progress and help or advise you a coach set plan up a greatly reduces the incidents of injury well Beacon HealthCheck is Ireland s most comprehensive health screening service In just two to four hours our expert physicians will give you a full health screening including medical history physical health examination as well as lifestyle assessment A series of tests will be carried out These tests will be determined by your sex age history general health and lifestyle and include blood tests and radiology imaging Upon completion of your Beacon HealthCheck you will meet once again with your Physician to receive a summary report of your results An indepth report will be sent to you in the days following your assessment A copy of this report will be shared with your GP also Should any abnormalities or concerns be discovered during your Beacon HealthCheck your Physician will discuss these with you Where necessary they can arrange a referral to a further specialist Beacon HealthCheck allows you to take a proactive approach to your health ensuring no matter what you re ready for life s journey ahead PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE personalised as BEACON HEALTHCHECK when necessary Having HEALTHCHECK as increasing goal success rates Remember that getting fit and healthy is a marathon and not a sprint Read More Here Beacon Hospital News Issue 1 April 2023 Did you know that nearly all Private Health Insurance PHI policies now offer cover for Beacon Hospital INDUSTRY If you are not sure if you are covered you can phone your PHI provider to find out We offer self pay packages for patients who do not have PHI and may wish to get treated privately MORE INFO

RACC RAPID ACCESS CARDIOLOGY CLINIC RACC Beacon Hospital s Rapid Access Cardiology Clinic provides access to world class cardiac care without lengthy waiting times RACC offers expert assessment and investigation for all patients presenting with chest pain or discomfort palpitations arrhythmia shortness of breath and uncontrolled hypertension heart failure No GP referral is required and patients may book directly with the unit by phoning 01 293 6694 KILMACUD CROKES Action Packed Summer STARTING WITH THE MINI ALL IRELANDS We are looking forward to seeing you all for another action packed summer in Glenalbyn kicking off with the Mini All Irelands on the 29th of May The annual Mini All Ireland blitz in Kilmacud Crokes is probably the biggest internal GAA blitz of its kind anywhere This year s event will be held across four weeks in May and June with approximately 2 500 children from the ages of 5 to 12 years old playing games against each other Each participant will receive a team t shirt to wear for their matches We can t wait to see you all back at our Beacon Hub on Finale Night Keep an eye out for online registration in the coming weeks Beacon Hospital News Issue 1 April 2023 A GUIDE TO BEACON HOSPITAL Treating over 200 000 patients each year Beacon Hospital provides full service acute medical and surgical care across all areas READ MORE ABOUT BEACON HOSPITAL S DEPARTMENTS SERVICES