IHS Open Events, Education & Research Centre, Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross, Dublin. Saturday 22nd June 10am - 4pm. 

Wednesday 12th June 7pm - 9pm Bru Columbanus, Cardinal Way, Wilton, Cork

Meet staff and current students (Dublin only). Contact the IHS office to book your place

Increase your knowledge and skills in 2013 with the IHS e-Learning Certificate in Dietary Counselling or Diploma in Diet, Health & Wellness Coaching. New practical elements added.

Running in Cork and Dublin from September 2013


Interviewing now for our Diploma in Nutritional Therapy (Dublin), Diploma in Diet, Health and Wellness Coaching (Dublin & Cork) and in-class Dietary Counselling Certificate (Dublin & Cork) starting in September 2013




New Principles of Functional Nutrition course coming soon

The Intermittent Fasting Diet (5:2 Diet), by Caroline Noonan

January 31, 2013 | In Health, News

Forget depriving yourself every day, the new diet on the block suggests you only have to limit food intake 2 days a week to lose weight and improve your health. Too good to be true? Continue reading The Intermittent Fasting Diet (5:2 Diet), by Caroline Noonan…





Stress Management Weekend – Dublin 26th & 27th January 2012

January 16, 2013 | In Health, News

This weekend is designed to address one of the biggest threats to health and wellbeing in the modern world – stress. The term ‘stress’ has actually become an umbrella term for a broad range of factors that influence the mind and body in a negative way. However, all stress – be it mental, emotional or physical – has an effect on the body at a cellular level and the modern world is rapidly coming to terms with the fact that stress plays a huge role in the prevalence of illness in the developed world Continue reading Stress Management Weekend – Dublin 26th & 27th January 2012…





How to improve your child’s concentration, attention span and memory by Caroline Noonan

September 4, 2012 | In Health, News, Recipe

All parents have an instinct to nurture and help their child be all that they can be. We want our children to be healthy, safe and happy, be able to accomplish what they desire and to give them guidance with the skills they need to live their life to their fullest potential. However, do we as parents really consider how what we are feeding our children could directly impact on their brain function and future potential? Continue reading How to improve your child’s concentration, attention span and memory by Caroline Noonan…





Practitioner Certificate in Functional Nutrition

August 30, 2012 | In Health, News

The first day of our 6 part Practitioner Certificate in Functional Nutrition will be running on Saturday 22nd September 2012. The topic is Functional Performance Nutrition and will be taught by Dr Fionnula McHale M.B, B.CH, B.A.O, specialist in sports science. Content will focus Continue reading Practitioner Certificate in Functional Nutrition…





Sports Drinks: No Better than Diluted Cola

July 30, 2012 | In Health, News, Recipe

The Olympics are in full swing and all the competing athletes are looking for that extra edge to get them that elusive gold. Endurance athletes in particular rely heavily on ‘sports’ drinks including some very famous brands, but are these any better than diluted cola? Some research suggests not, so here is a recipe for the ultimate homemade sports drink that will not only rehydrate but will also replenish many more nutrients. Continue reading Sports Drinks: No Better than Diluted Cola…





Low Fat Diets: A Big Fat Lie, by Suzanne Laurie

July 23, 2012 | In Health, News

We are all getting fatter. We know this because Government statistics keep reminding us of the fact. But everyone I know seems to be on a diet, and obsessed with not eating very much at all. Although most of us still tuck into the odd nutritionally questionable treat, the same statistics that tell us we are fat are also telling us that calorie intake between the mid 1970s and today have dropped and we are exercising more. So why aren’t our waistlines shrinking? Continue reading Low Fat Diets: A Big Fat Lie, by Suzanne Laurie…





What is Health and Wellness Coaching? Dr Michael Arloski, Ph.D., PCC, CWP

July 16, 2012 | In Health, News

Wellness coaching is the application of the principles and processes of professional life coaching to the goals of lifestyle improvement for higher levels of wellness.  Wellness coaches today work to help people get positive results in areas like weight loss, smoking cessation, medical compliance/adherence, stress reduction, time management and job performance. Continue reading What is Health and Wellness Coaching? Dr Michael Arloski, Ph.D., PCC, CWP…