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

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…





Salmon Curry

April 5, 2012 | In Recipe

You may well have read our previous post regarding the possible benefits of turmeric in terms of its cancer fighting properties. We like turmeric so much that we will tell you some more about it, and give you a nice recipe too! Continue reading Salmon Curry…





Thyme for a New Look at Acne Treatments? By Suzanne Laurie

April 2, 2012 | In Health, News

New research suggests that the humble culinary herb thyme may be a better at dealing with troublesome spots than expensive lotions and potions and even prescription medications. It is also far gentler on the skin and has none of the side effects associated with commonly used medications. Continue reading Thyme for a New Look at Acne Treatments? By Suzanne Laurie…