New Principles of Functional Nutrition course starting in September 2014. Details here

Increase your knowledge and skills in 2014 with the IHS e-Learning Certificate in Dietary Counselling or Diploma in Diet, Health & Wellness Coaching. New practical elements added.

In-class version running in Cork and Dublin from September 2014


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 2014




IHS Open Days
Saturday 21st June 2014 10am - 2pm, Education & Research Centre, Our Lady's Hospice,Harold's Cross, Dublin
Saturday 28th June 2014 9.30am - 1pm, Bru Columbanus, Cardinal Way, Wilton, Cork
Meet staff and current students, talks on our various courses. Attend an IHS lecture. Please contact the office to book your place

Tips on how to lose weight

February 29, 2012 | In Health, News

Many of us carry a few extra pounds where we don’t want them but did you know that where that weight is carried is as important to health as how much there is? Continue reading Tips on how to lose weight…





Sugar Free Recipes - Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies

February 24, 2012 | In Health, Recipe

Sugar free no longer needs to mean taste free as Caroline Noonan demonstrates with her mouth watering recipes for sugar-free treats. Thank you Caroline! Continue reading Sugar Free Recipes - Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies…





Sugar Contributes to 35 million Deaths A Year

February 20, 2012 | In Health, News

We all know that sugar is not good for health – but this is a stark wake up call illustrating just how dangerous it may be. Something to think about as you add that teaspoon of sugar to your tea today! Continue reading Sugar Contributes to 35 million Deaths A Year…





Will Chicken Soup Cure your Winter Cold

February 13, 2012 | In Health, News, Recipe

Its uncharacteristically cold outside and our immune systems are all taking a hit as we try to keep warm so its no surprise that there are a few winter colds doing the rounds. I could now start extoling the virtues of various herbs and spices for keeping bugs at bay but having sat down to a number of lovely hearty soups over the past week and feeling that warm glow only they can offer I thought it was time to ask the question – does chicken soup really cure the common cold? Continue reading Will Chicken Soup Cure your Winter Cold…





How To Reduce your Death Risk by nearly 30%

February 6, 2012 | In Health, News

Before you stop reading (assuming this involves a diet devoid of all your favourite food, turning teetotal and probably staying indoors and avoiding all potentially hazardous activities) - it really doesn’t. By just ensuring adequate levels of one vitamin – research suggests that you are simply less likely to die! Continue reading How To Reduce your Death Risk by nearly 30%…