NEW IHS Mentoring Scheme for Nutritional Therapists – Supporting you Towards a Successful Practice by Moira Browne

May 14, 2012 | In News

When I qualified as a Nutritional Therapist, like many graduates, I was concerned that I didn’t have nearly enough experience or knowledge to get out there and practice on my own (despite 3 years of study and a science degree behind me!). My lack of confidence made me realise that in most professions one works as an intern or a junior straight after graduation, making many mistakes, but gaining valuable and supported experience working alongside senior colleagues who can guide you through. This is normal practice in most healthcare professions and I was worried that I might harm someone by going out there and practising on my own without such guidance. I almost decided not to set up in practice. Continue reading NEW IHS Mentoring Scheme for Nutritional Therapists – Supporting you Towards a Successful Practice by Moira Browne…





Thai Stuffed Courgettes

May 11, 2012 | In Health, News, Recipe

Courgettes are part of the summer squash family and are relatives of both cucumbers and melons. This versatile vegetable is very low in calories, due to its high water content but also offers a number of important nutrients to the diet. Summer squash is an excellent source of manganese and vitamin C. It is also a very good source of heart-healthy magnesium, dietary fibre, potassium, zinc, folate; bone-supportive copper and energy-producing phosphorus among others. Continue reading Thai Stuffed Courgettes…





Yo-Yo Dieting – How to Break the Vicious Cycle. By Shane Pearson

May 8, 2012 | In Health, News

Lets face it, most diets don’t work! In fact, stastistics show that up to 95% of diets either don’t work or only show short term benefit. If you or someone you know has ever tried to lose weight and managed to shed a few pounds only to find yourself right back where you started (if not even bigger!) – you are not alone. Demoralising? Yes. But before you reach for the biscuits IHS may have the answer! Continue reading Yo-Yo Dieting – How to Break the Vicious Cycle. By Shane Pearson…





Get out Your Chopsticks for a Longer Life! By Suzanne Laurie

April 30, 2012 | In Health, News

The statistics speak for themselves – Japan has the lowest obesity rates in the developed world (1.5% as opposed to over 20% in Ireland), a life expectancy of 82 years (longer than anywhere in Europe) and a population than can anticipate an average of 75 years of healthy and disability-free living. Sushi anyone?! Continue reading Get out Your Chopsticks for a Longer Life! By Suzanne Laurie…





Cider Vinegar Every Day Keeps Old Age at Bay and Lots More Besides! By Caroline Noonan

April 23, 2012 | In Health, News, Recipe

These days, apple cider vinegar can be found in most supermarkets and health shops. Hundreds of books have been written on its powerful and diverse properties ranging from a natural cleaning agent to a natural healing agent. So if you haven’t already added this versitile product to your fridge (and cleaning cabinet!) – now’s the time! Continue reading Cider Vinegar Every Day Keeps Old Age at Bay and Lots More Besides! By Caroline Noonan…





Which Fruit is better than Statins at reducing Cholesterol? By Suzanne Laurie

April 16, 2012 | In Health, News

Right now you are probably expecting to read about some incredibly exotic and equally expensive tropical fruit that is unlikely to appear on the shelves at Supervalu anytime soon – but no! In fact the fruit in question is the humble apple. Continue reading Which Fruit is better than Statins at reducing Cholesterol? By Suzanne Laurie…





Could a Siesta Save Your Life? By Suzanne Laurie

April 10, 2012 | In Health, News

We all know the Mediterraneans are a seemingly healthy bunch but is their diet really enough to offset all the coffee and cigarettes or is the key to their long life actually down to a love of afternoon naps? Continue reading Could a Siesta Save Your Life? By Suzanne Laurie…