Health 4 U

Health 4 U Overcome Bloating, Fatigue, Weight Gain, Irritability. Gut Health Advocate, Nurse & Nutritional Pract

Nutritional Therapy Consultations available outside of clinic hours. For more details
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You don't need to be "bad enough" to seek personalised support.Support isn't about being broken.It's about understanding...
19/12/2025

You don't need to be "bad enough" to seek personalised support.

Support isn't about being broken.
It's about understanding what your body needs now — before things escalate.

18/12/2025

Join us this St Stephen’s Morning at 11am for our Puc Fada & Puc Gearr event in White’s Cross GAA.
🔹 Puc Fada teams of 3 – €10 per person

All proceeds from the day will go to Children’s Health Ireland (CHI), Crumlin. This cause is especially close to home, with local child Henry currently receiving excellent care in Crumlin. Henry’s cousins play with our juvenile teams, so we’re delighted to support him and his family in any way we can.

Come along, bring a friend, and help us support a great cause 💙
https://www.childrenshealth.ie/donate/

An evening of good food, festive drinks, and great company at the Glanmire Chamber Christmas event 🎄🥂Thanks to the commi...
18/12/2025

An evening of good food, festive drinks, and great company at the Glanmire Chamber Christmas event 🎄🥂

Thanks to the committee for another great event, to for a great venue & for great food.

If you've tried gut protocols, hormone tweaks or diet changes and still feel stuck, this is usually why.Most advice isn'...
17/12/2025

If you've tried gut protocols, hormone tweaks or diet changes and still feel stuck, this is usually why.

Most advice isn't personalised enough to account for:
• hormone sensitivity
• stress load
• medication interactions
• how your body actually responds

This is where people get stuck in trial-and-error.

What if workplace wellness could change everything?Imagine a workday where energy lasts, focus is sharp, and your team f...
16/12/2025

What if workplace wellness could change everything?

Imagine a workday where energy lasts, focus is sharp, and your team feels truly supported. It’s not a pipe dream. It’s the power of science-backed, personalised wellness—right in your office.

At Health 4 U, we blend clinical nursing expertise with cutting-edge nutrigenomics to help professional women thrive. From gut health to hormone balance, our corporate programs are designed to boost productivity and wellbeing, not just tick a box.

Curious how bespoke health solutions can transform your team? Let’s chat about what’s possible for your workplace. 🌱

Reach out today or book a discovery call at www.health4u.ie. Your team deserves it.

https://l.bttr.to/NV8Rt

If you’ve tried supplements, dietary changes, gut protocols or even HRT adjustments and still feel stuck, it’s understan...
15/12/2025

If you’ve tried supplements, dietary changes, gut protocols or even HRT adjustments and still feel stuck, it’s understandable to start questioning yourself.

But what I see most often is not a lack of effort — it’s a lack of clarity.

Most women I work with don’t need more things added in. They’re already doing a lot. What they’re missing is someone stepping back, looking at the full picture, and helping prioritise what actually matters for their body.

Generic advice tends to fall down when hormones are sensitive, stress chemistry is off, or detox pathways aren’t supported properly. Without that context, even “good” recommendations can miss the mark.

This is exactly why I focus on assessment first — to reduce guesswork and stop the cycle of trying and restarting.

Start here if you've tried everything and still don't feel right.I work with women who are doing all the "right" things ...
13/12/2025

Start here if you've tried everything and still don't feel right.

I work with women who are doing all the "right" things — supplements, diet changes, gut protocols, HRT tweaks — yet symptoms persist.

This usually isn't because you're missing something.
It's because your care hasn't been personalised enough.

As a nurse-led practitioner, I look at:
• your full health history
• symptom patterns over time
• medication & supplement interactions
• stress and nervous system load
• what has already helped (and what hasn't)

No guessing. No overwhelm. Just clarity and direction.

Who this is for
✔ complex symptoms
✔ hormonal sensitivity
✔ gut + fatigue + sleep issues
✔ feeling unheard or dismissed

If that resonates, you're in the right place.
Message to book in or visit www.health4u.ie

13/12/2025

Having oestrogen sensitivity does NOT mean you can’t use HRT.

You absolutely can — if it’s right for you — because:

⭐ It’s not about your total oestrogen level.
It’s about how your body processes oestrogen.

⭐ Good oestrogen (2-OH) is protective.
We want to support this pathway, not avoid oestrogen altogether.

⭐ Symptoms are often due to detoxification bottlenecks, not the oestrogen itself.

For many women, HRT can be life-changing — improving sleep, mood, bone health, cardiovascular protection, vaginal health and overall quality of life.

The key is personalisation, not avoidance.

Quality of Life Matters

When deciding on HRT, it’s not about chasing perfect pathways; it’s about weighing up:

✔ How severe your symptoms are
✔ Your risk factors and personal/family history
✔ Your genetic detox and methylation capacity
✔ How well your liver, gut and stress system are functioning
✔ What version and dose of HRT your body responds best to
✔ Your overall quality of life

You can absolutely support the more reactive oestrogen pathways while still benefiting from oestrogen when it’s appropriate.

You Are Not Broken — Your Pathways Just Need Support

When women understand that symptoms like breast tenderness, bloating, headaches, PMS or HRT sensitivity often come from how the body metabolises oestrogen — not how much oestrogen they have — everything changes.

We can:

✨ Reduce 4-OH and 16-OH pathways
✨ Support the protective 2-OH pathway
✨ Strengthen liver + gut clearance
✨ Enhance methylation
✨ Reduce environmental load
✨ Tailor HRT to suit your biology
✨ Monitor symptoms and adjust gently

Oestrogen sensitivity is not a reason to fear oestrogen — it’s a reason to personalise it.

Women deserve the freedom to explore HRT without fear, shame or confusion — and with the right support, you can feel balanced, energised, and back in control of your own body.

12/12/2025

Let’s Talk Oestrogen Sensitivit - not “oestrogen dominance”

Most women I work with don’t have “too much oestrogen”… they have oestrogen sensitivity.

What does that mean?

It means your body struggles to detoxify and recycle certain types of oestrogen, especially the “bad” metabolites:

✨ 4-OH and 16-OH – these can be more reactive, inflammatory, and harder for the body to clear.

✨ 2-OH – this is your protective, beneficial oestrogen pathway.

So the issue is not that your good oestrogen is high.
It’s that your detox pathways (liver, gut, methylation) aren’t processing the more harmful metabolites efficiently — which makes you more sensitive to their effects.

Why does this happen?

A mix of:

• Genetics (your CYP1B1, COMT, GST, MTHFR pathways)
• Chronic stress + cortisol dysregulation
• Poor sleep
• Liver overload
• Gut imbalances
• Environmental toxins (plastics, fragrances, pesticides)
• Inadequate fibre, cruciferous veg, phytonutrients

Symptoms often linked to oestrogen sensitivity

• PMS, heavy periods, clotting
• Breast tenderness
• Bloating
• Headaches/migraines
• Fluid retention
• Anxiety and irritability
• Hot flushes (yes — even with low overall oestrogen!)
• Worsening symptoms when HRT starts or doses change

The good news? You can shift your pathways.

With proper support you can:

✔ Improve 2-OH production
✔ Support methylation (to neutralise reactive oestrogens)
✔ Reduce environmental exposures
✔ Strengthen liver + gut clearance
✔ Personalise nutrition based on your genetics
✔ Work with HRT with your biology, not against it

This is why genetic testing, symptom mapping and a personalised plan can make such a difference — you’re not guessing, you’re supporting your unique pathways.

Oestrogen isn’t the enemy.
Your body just needs the right tools to process it safely and efficiently.

If your symptoms feel unexplained, cyclic, or worsened with stress or HRT changes, this may be part of your picture — and it’s absolutely something that can be improved with the right approach.

Your DNA holds the key to vitality.Curious how your genes influence gut health, hormones, and energy? Nutrigenomics turn...
12/12/2025

Your DNA holds the key to vitality.

Curious how your genes influence gut health, hormones, and energy? Nutrigenomics turns complex genetic data into clear, practical steps—no lab coat required. Imagine understanding exactly what your body needs, and why.

At Health 4 U, we blend 25+ years of clinical nursing with advanced genetic insights. The result? Personalised health plans that go far beyond generic advice.

Ready to discover what your DNA can do for you? Message me or visit www.health4u.ie to start your journey. 🧬

Unlock healthier teams. See measurable results fast.Did you know that personalized wellness programs can reduce sick day...
10/12/2025

Unlock healthier teams. See measurable results fast.

Did you know that personalized wellness programs can reduce sick days and boost productivity within weeks? At Health 4 U, our science-driven approach combines advanced genetic insights with hands-on clinical expertise, tailored for your workforce.

Discover how targeted health screenings and nutrition strategies can improve focus, morale, and long-term performance. Our clients consistently report fewer absences and greater engagement.

Ready to invest in your team's well-being? Connect with us today to explore a bespoke corporate wellness solution.

https://l.bttr.to/NV8Rt

Sinéad O'Flynn, MSc, RGN, NT| Founder & Managing Director Health 4 U

10/12/2025

❇️ Prevention is Always Better than Cure

I had my mammogram recently — not because anything was wrong, but because I believe prevention is better than cure 🙌

✔️ My menopause specialist mentioned the updated USA guidelines for routine screening over 40, and I said yes. I always say yes to screenings that empower me to make informed, preventative choices.

✔️ My nutrigenomics results show I’m more oestrogen sensitive, meaning my body doesn’t detoxify or recycle oestrogen the way it should and so I need support in doing that.

✔️ Understanding my genetics has helped me support my hormones in a way that finally works for me.

❓Is it Painful?

✖️No it’s not painful, but it is just very uncomfortable — but over in minutes. A few deep breaths and done.

✔️ I expected a normal result (I know my body well!), but there’s always that tiny “what if?” we all feel… and that’s another part forming my decision to have it done.

✔️ It’s not available as part of the screening programme, you will have to pay for it yourself.

💚Results were as expected - clear, thankfully.

💚Knowledge is power

💚Your health is worth checking on.

💚Your body will thank you for it in years to come

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