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

Your Natural Holiday First Aid Kit

May 21, 2012 | In Health, News

As the weather is so lousy at the moment so we thought it was about time to inject a bit of summer spirit into your lives. For many people, holidays are just around the corner and we want you to have the time of your lives without spending the whole time covered in insect bites/sunburn/heat rash etc etc. Fear not – help is at hand in the form of the IHS holiday first aid kit. Some of the products below you will already have lying around the house. If not, add them to your holiday shopping list so that you can enjoy your well deserved rest unscathed! Continue reading Your Natural Holiday First Aid Kit…





IHS Mentoring Scheme for Nutritional Therapists

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 IHS Mentoring Scheme for Nutritional Therapists…





Thai Stuffed Courgettes, recipes for 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, recipes for courgettes…





Yo Yo Dieting – How to Break the Vicious Cycle

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…