BioCare Webinar - The Chemical Cascade
2019-05-02 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Dublin) | BioCare Online, United Kingdom
Chemical Cascade – Detoxification Explained…
Date: Thurs 2nd May 2019.
Time: 6-7.30pm BST (GMT+1)
Where: Webinar online.
CPD: 1.5 NTOI cpd points.
Cost: FREE

Life is largely a matter of chemistry…
We’re immersed in external and internal toxins, continually being processed by our sophisticated and highly adaptive detoxification systems. Just how well do we manage this chemical ‘cocktail’?
How is it influenced by genetics, the environment and other systems, impacting in particular our hormonal and immune balance? We look at specific clinical examples of using our Adaptive Health approach

WellFest 2019
2019-05-11 09:00 - 2019-05-12 19:00 | Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Kilmainham, Dublin, Co. Dublin, 08, Ireland
It’s finally here, WellFest weekend has arrived! So, if you’re wondering what’s on this weekend, wonder no more, as WellFest 2019 is returning to Dublin’s Royal Hospital Kilmainham
What’s on in Dublin?
WellFest 2019 in association with KBC
Get ready for Europe’s largest outdoor health and wellness festival as WellFest 2019 rolls back into town. From dance cardio to zero-waste cooking, sleep physiology, a Q&A between Fearne Cotton & Joe Wicks and much more, this year’s festival is going to be our biggest and best yet!
WellFest 2019 in association with KBC will take place in the beautiful grounds on the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8 on 11 and 12 May. Our biggest lineup yet features over 150 health and wellness experts, over 15 stages and over 150 of the best health and wellness brands. Find the full line-up here, details on how to get there here and what you can expect here.
What’s on on Saturday?

Fitness and yoga expert Amanda Bisk will guide a full-body ‘sculpt’ workout on the KBC Main Stage and a yoga flow in WellYoga. Later in the afternoon, Kathryn Thomas will host a Q&A with Amanda in the WellTalk area.
UK fitness experts and personal trainers Alice Liveing, Faisal Abdalla and Bradley Simmonds will host workout sessions on the KBC Main Stage and in the WellFit area.
Former rugby player turned yogi Richie Norton AKA The Strength Temple will host his signature mobility flows on the KBC Main Stage as well as in KBC WellGood and WellYoga.
In the WellFood area in association with SuperValu, bestselling author and entrepreneur Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella, will be part of a Q&A discussing ‘Lessons in food, life and business’.
Roz Purcell will take part in a Q&A and Philly McMahon will host a fitness class at the expanded KBC WellGood area.
Jennifer Rock, also known as The Skin Nerd will host a ‘skin school’ talk in WellTalk.
At WellMind, Gerry Hussey and The Mindfulness Centre have curated a full schedule for the weekend, featuring sessions on mindful communication, engaging the flow of creativity, breaking through self-doubt and the foundations of mindfulness.

What’s on on Sunday?

Following his workout to thousands of attendees last year, fitness expert The Body Coach, Joe Wicks returns with his ‘Lean in 15 HIIT’ workout on the KBC Main Stage.
Mixed Martial Arts Coach John Kavanagh will debut the training method ‘Víkingaþrek’ for the first time ever in Ireland in the WellFit area. Later Cassie Stokes will host a Q&A with John at the WellTalk area where he will be joined on-stage by his social-media star brother, James Kavanagh.
The WellTalk stage will host Kathryn Thomas and British broadcaster Fearne Cotton, followed by Fearne’s one-to-one conversation with Joe Wicks.
American dance-fitness instructor and creator of ‘The Sculpt Society’, Megan Roup, will guide dance-cardio workouts on the KBC Main stage and in KBC WellGood.
Zero-waste vegan chef and sustainability advocate Max La Manna will give a cooking demo in the WellFood area on the tips, tricks and hacks to cooking for, and living, a more sustainable lifestyle.
Yoga sensation Cat Meffan will host yoga flows in WellYoga and on the KBC Main Stage.
A dance-cardio rave hosted by FRAME will be the closing act of the festival on the KBC Main Stage.

Saturday and Sunday, 11 and 12 May. Tickets are priced from €78 and are available here

Bloom in the Park 2019
2019-05-30 09:00 - 2019-06-03 18:00 | Phoenix Park, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Bloom was launched by Bord Bia in 2007 primarily as a promotional vehicle for horticulture; providing a showcase for garden plants, garden design, construction, horticulture and gardening as a hobby. Based on similar successful formats such as the RHS Chelsea Flower Shows and RHS Hampton Court Palace shows, Bloom has numerous highly creative gardens and plant displays which are used to inspire and excite the public about gardening and garden design. The OPW’s support and provision of 70 acres at the heart of the Phoenix Park has assisted Bord Bia in developing a show with a greater diversity of content than traditional garden shows. Bord Bia’s wider remit across food, drink and horticulture has enabled the development a consumer show that engages the public with artisan and Bord Bia Quality Assured food, meeting Ireland’s top chefs and cooks and learning more about and experiencing Irish fruit, vegetables and potato production. Bloom, which is organised by Bord Bia, celebrates its 11th anniversary this year
30th May – 3rd June 2019
Ticket prices from the 1st March-29th May
Opening Times: 9am – 6pm Daily
Ticket TypeWeekday – Valid Thursday Or Friday.Weekend – Valid Sat Or Sun Or Bank Holiday Mon.2 Day – Valid ANY two days of the event
To purchase tickets over the phone please call: 0818 719 300
To purchase tickets online please click here
Notes:Concession – Senior (66+ years) / Student. I.D required on admission.Children (16 and under) – Up to 3 per paying adult.Please note that all online bookings are subject to a Ticketmaster customer service charge.
For any queries regarding tickets please call:0818 903001 – Republic of Ireland Customers0333 321 9996 – Northern Ireland & UK Customers00 353 818 903001 – International Customers
For any group bookings (10+ people) please contact below:
Phone: +353 (1) 648 6029 Or Email: group.sales@ticketmaster.ie
*No dogs are permitted onsite with the exception of assistance dogs. Please do not leave dogs unattended in parked cars.*

How to use Oxygen to Support Mitochondrial Function
2019-06-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Hilton Dublin Airport, Malahide Road, Northern Cross, Dublin, Co. Dublin, 15, Ireland
Mitochondria are responsible for energy production. To function properly, Mitochondria need oxygen and healthy cellular respiration. Without adequate respiration, the mitochondria are unable to communicate with other cells, cannot take in nutrients, expel toxins or produce energy.
Over a period of time, an individual with poor cellular respiration may develop a host of degenerative diseases such as Chronic Fatigue, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Autism and more.
Oxygen therapy is a rapidly developing therapeutic area, and one that has demonstrated an ability to re-establish mitochondrial function. In this lecture, Dr Robert Lyons MD will explain the process of cellular respiration and how different oxygen therapies work to re-establish healthy function to offset and reverse mitochondrial dysfunction.
When: Mon, 3 June 2019
Time: 19:00 – 21:30
Where: Hilton Hotel Dublin Airport, Malahide Road, Northern Cross, Dublin 17 (Free car parking)
CPD Points: 2 CPD points
Cost: Free of charge

NTOI AGM & Conference 2019
2019-06-07 08:30 - 2019-06-08 17:30 | Green Isle Hotel, Newland's Cross, Naas Road, Clondalkin, Dublin, Co. Dublin, 22, Ireland
We are delighted to open bookings for the NTOI AGM & Conference 2019!
Date: Friday 7th & Saturday 8th June 2019.
Time: Friday 7th – 3pm to 8pm. Exhibitors will be in place from 3pm. Lots of interesting stands to browse through. AGM will start at 4pm approx. Members & exhibitors dinner: 8pm. (Dinner booking link will be in place later)
Time: Saturday 8th June – Registration 8.30 am for 9 am start to 5.30 pm.
Location: The Green Isle Hotel, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
Cost: €85.00
To book: click this link
Early Bird: Offer has expired
CPD Points: 12 (for 2 days attendance).
Our Speakers: Miguel Toribio-Mateas BSc MSc. Miguel is a clinician-researcher in the field of nutrition for gut and brain health. He has been described as “a creative scientist” and is known for his warm and jovial talks. He is very much looking forward to sharing his knowledge with us at our AGM this year. So that you get a taste of his work we recommend you follow him on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/miguelmateas/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguelmateas/
https://twitter.com/miguelmateas
Leo Pruimboom: PhD. Leo is a psycho-neuro-immunologist, (PNI) physiotherapist and physiologist. To follow is a short summary of the 2 fascinating topics he will cover:
Nutrition as medicine; the hormetic effects of ubiquitous nutrients and their care and cure impact on chronic disease. Life started with the presence of several Energetic substances in the Geothermic pool. Vitamin B’s were present in rocks and gave ‘birth’ to the development of RNA in the first unicellular organisms. Much later a unique substance appeared with the name of N-erythroid derived-related factor 2, NRF2. This substance activates so called vita genes and facilitates the capacity to detoxify and neutralise free radicals. NRF2 appeared when oxygen levels became high and complex life started. Today NRF is still responsible for health and life span in all living organisms. nevertheless, modern life puts a high burden on its activity and capacity to maintain homeostasis. Nutrition and certain nutrients can re-activate NRF and protect against the deleterious effects of modern life.
Intermittent living; the universal evidence based protocol to treat chronic disease. It’s all about energy, could also be the title of this topic. Energy distribution between the different parts of the body is essential for health and life span. Disturbance of energy distribution is the main cause of most if not all chronic diseases. A disease can be explained in many ways but there will always be a lack of ATP in the affected tissue or organ. Energy distribution is regulated through seven different pathways. It are these pathways which are disturbed by modern life producing insulin resistance, low thyroid hormone syndrome and over activation of stress axes. The monotony of modern life should be considered the most important risk factor for disturbances of energy distribution. A life based on the use of short ancient challenges such as intermittent hypoxia, heat and fasting can recover normal function and serve as primary and secondary preventive intervention for most of chronic diseases.

Introduction To Wild Fermentation & Gut Health
2019-06-09 13:00 - 16:30 | April Danann, Near Skibbereen, Co. Cork, West Cork, Ireland
Fermentation of food & drink is an ancient art and a necessary skill to maintain a healthy, balanced gut – turning ordinary vegetables, herbs, fruit and water into a tasty treat is the ultimate quest for the Food Alchemist.
Join April Danann, a West Cork Food Scientist, apple cider vinegar producer & kombucha brewer, for a tutorial in nature, reconnecting to the finer points of nourishing your body, mind & spirit with fermented foods of all kinds.
During this workshop you will be introduced to several methods of fermenting foods, various means of increasing nutritional content and bioavailability of nutrients as well as how to create exquisite tasting sourdough breads. Included in the event are all tastings, extensive notes and most importantly, a meal and some great craic!
When: Sunday 9th June 2019Where: Near Skibbereen, West CorkTime: 1pm to 4.30pmCost: €85

Feeding The Microbiome - BioCare webinar
2019-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | BioCare Online, United Kingdom
Jeff Leach of the Human Food Project suggests we need dietary diversity to promote microbial diversity…
Jules Cattell looks at exactly how we should do this. Should we eat prebiotic, soluble fibre or avoid it? How does it affect SIBO, candida or IBS? What about FODMAPS diets or GAPS?
Find out how prebiotics can be critical to health and how to feed your microbiome!
Date/TimeDate(s) – 11/06/20196:00 pm – 7:30 pm
BioCare Webinar: Feeding The Microbiome
Date: Tuesday 11th June 2019
Time: 6-7.30 pm.
Venue: On Line
CPD Points: 1.5
Click below to register for this great webinar:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5306214926891869196

Taste of Dublin June 2019
2019-06-13 12:00 - 2019-06-16 22:30 | Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin, Dublin, 02, Ireland
Four days of eating, drinking and entertainment – discover Taste of Dublin

Vive La Révolution!Taste of Dublin 2019 is celebrating Ireland’s eclectic cuisine and the chefs revolutionising the Irish menu.
Taste of Dublin 2019 is returning to the Iveagh Gardens this June 13th – 16th and is celebrating the revolution of the Irish menu! Championing the chefs that are taking culinary risks, fusing Irish and international cuisine and creating revolutionary Irish menus offering foodies unique and eclectic dining experiences. This year at Taste of Dublin 2019, youth meets experience as the masters and the next generation of Irish chefs champion the revolution!
Taste of Dublin has an afternoon and an evening session, each lasting between 4-5 hours (depending on the day) giving you time to enjoy your pick of restaurant dishes, browse the artisan stalls and enjoy some of the many attractions. Tickets are sold for each session and are only valid for the time and date indicated on the ticket.
Thursday June 13th 12:00 – 16:00 & 17:30 – 22:30Friday June 14th 12:00 – 16:00 & 17:30 – 22:30Saturday June 15th 12:00 – 16:00 & 17:30 – 22:30Sunday June 16th 12:00 – 16:00 & 17:30 – 21.30
What to expect at Taste of Dublin
Dublin’s best restaurantsSample signature small-plate dishes from over 20 of Dublin’s latest, greatest and most exciting restaurants.
Leading chefsSee world-class chefs cook up a storm in live demonstrations and in their restaurants at the festival.
Taste experiencesGet hands-on with interactive masterclasses and demonstrations. Indulge in a range of complimentary activities including cooking masterclasses, food and wine pairings, and whiskey and craft beer tastings.
Taste marketplaceSample boutique food markets where a mouth-watering array of more than 60 food and drink purveyors, artisan producers and manufacturers offer exclusive and unique products.
A great day out to remember Get together with loved ones and create lasting memories, all set against the backdrop of the stunning Iveagh Gardens.

Dr Jeffrey Bland Seminar - Nutrigenomics in Clinical Practice
2019-06-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Hilton Hotel, Charlemont Place, Dublin, Dublin, 02, Ireland
IHS are delighted to be bringing Dr Jeffrey Bland over from the States for a 1 day conference. He is going to be discussing Nutrigenomics in Clinical Practice: The Opportunities and Uncertainties.
Nutrigenomics is seen as the future of nutrition in healthcare. Dr Bland’s presentation will review the history of nutrigenomics and its clinical significance and applications. It will explore present understanding of the strengths and limitations of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis. The discussion will include a clinical review of nutritional epigenomics and the role of the microbiome in modifying gene expression.
Dr Bland founded the Institute of Functional Medicine alongside his wife, was the first member of the board of Trustees of Bastyr university, founder of HealthComm International (later to become Metagenics, Inc) and founder of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute. He is an internationally renowned speaker and has authored numerous books on nutrition and health for both the general public and healthcare professionals, as well as being the principal author on over 100 peer-reviewed research papers on nutritional biochemistry and medicine.
Ticket includes: teas/coffees + light refreshments + goodie bags.

Venue: Hilton Hotel, Charlemont Place, Dublin
Date: Friday 21st June 2019
Time: 9am to 5pm
CPD Points: 6
Cost: €120.
Early Bird Rate: €99.00
This €99.00 Early Bird rate has been extended to 31st January 2019 as a special offer for NTOI members: Exclusive NTOI code can be found on Specials Offers tab of NTOI members site
Booking: Click on following link: Don’t forget to input NTOI discount code to avail of extended Early Bird rate

Wild Fermentation & Gut Health for Professionals
2019-07-20 10:00 - 15:30 | The Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, Portlaoise, Co Laois, Ireland
Wild Fermentation & Gut Health for Professionals with April Danann.
Date: 20 July 2019.
Time: 10 am registration. Start 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Venue: Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
Cost: €89.00
To book: https://www.aprildanann.com/wild-fermention-gut-health
CPD points: 5
Join Food Scientist, Herbalist and Nutritionist April Danann for an informative workshop with a scientific slant and gut health perspective . Enjoy some fabulous fermented foods, learn how to get your own gut health working for you and all about microbes while we cover the basics of home fermentation and beyond.
April will discuss sourdough bread, ginger bugs, kombucha, apple cider vinegars, sauerkraut, fermented herbal preparations and delve into why this is such an important technique to fully understand, recommend or integrate into your practice and life.
We will work in groups with discussion, cross referencing and examining the current growing body of knowledge on gut health and gut micro-biofilm in particular. April will be presenting parts of her PhD thesis for topical discussion on the probiotic industry.
Lots to taste, to talk about and learn on this very popular workshop. Price includes a 9 year old West Cork organic sourdough starter, extensive notes, tastes, refreshments, spring water & healthy snacks throughout the day.
20th July Saturday from 10 am registration 10:30 start to 3:30 pm in a classroom style setting at only €89 for the day – this is a not to be missed opportunity to spend a day with a Fermentation Specialist producer

Leaky Gut: Clinical Assessment and Nutritional Management (Metabolic Endotoxemia)
2019-07-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Pure Encapsulations, Online Webinar, London Timezone, United Kingdom
Metabolic Endotoxemia
Leaky Gut: Clinical Assessment and Nutritional Management
Diet-induced, metabolic endotoxemia is emerging as an important contributory factor to the development of a wide range of chronic diseases, including cardiometabolic, autoimmune, psychiatric, and neurodegenerative illnesses. Emerging human clinical studies have demonstrated that diet and dietary components are potent modifiers of circulating endotoxins and can be used to reduce plasma levels significantly and improve metabolic health.
Clinical management of gastrointestinal illness requires an approach based on our evolving knowledge of the underlying multi-factorial origins of symptoms unique to each individual. Accessible and cost-effective nutritional, metabolic and digestive assessments can help identify the cause of symptoms and direct and personalise treatment.
This talk explores the underlying causes metabolic endotoxemia. We also look at how assessment can be used to inform personalised dietary, lifestyle and nutritional interventions that improve physiological function, restore gastrointestinal health.
In this important lecture, you will explore:

The clinical management of metabolic endotoxemia
What the underlying causes of metabolic endotoxemia are
Personalised treatments, based on lifestyle and nutritional medicine

Event Webinar
Benjamin I. Brown, ND
Ben is a science writer and speaker specializing in nutrition and functional medicine. He is author of The Digestive Health Solution 2nd Ed and contributes regularly to industry magazines and scientific journals. Ben is Contributing Editor of Integrative Healthcare and Applied Nutrition, Director of Clinical Education for Pure Encapsulations UK, and on the Advisory Board and Guest Lecturer at BCNH College of Nutrition and Health. Ben guest lectures at the Institute of Optimum Nutrition (ION) and the Centre for Nutrition Education & Lifestyle Management (CNELM). He hosts Positive Health Podcast. Learn more at scientificwellness.com
Benjamin I. Brown website: http://www.scientificwellness.com
Social media: @BenBrownND

Functional Digestive Diseases: Unraveling Origins to Improve Clinical Care
2019-08-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Pure Encapsulations, Online Webinar, London Timezone, United Kingdom
Functional Digestive Diseases
Unraveling Origins to Improve Clinical Care
Date: Thursday 29th August 2019.
Time: 7.30 – 9pm
Where: Online.
Cost: Free of charge.
CPD Points: 1.5
To Book: Click on the below link https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zJ7pMn9qRLuhzxmgAt1sTQ
Significant shortcomings in the diagnosis and treatment of functional gastrointestinal diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia (FD) arise from them being ‘umbrella’ diagnosis that cluster several underlying identifiable and treatable causes for the same symptom presentation into one classification.
Emerging evidence suggests that common digestive symptoms – including bloating, distention, reflux, pain, discomfort, constipation and diarrhea – are frequently due to identifiable and treatable underlying causes including lifestyle, environmental and nutritional factors, as well as underlying functional imbalances.
This talk explores how to the identify of the underlying causes of functional gastrointestinal disease and help personalize clinical management.

Explore the pros, cons and evidence for symptom-based, in-practice and laboratory-based clinical assessments
Discover how clinical assessments can inform personalised clinical management plans
Review advances in the clinical management of functional gastrointestinal disease with personalised dietary, nutritional and lifestyle medicine

Benjamin I. Brown, ND
Ben is a science writer and speaker specializing in nutrition and functional medicine. He is author of The Digestive Health Solution 2nd Ed and contributes regularly to industry magazines and scientific journals. Ben is Contributing Editor of Integrative Healthcare and Applied Nutrition, Director of Clinical Education for Pure Encapsulations UK, and on the Advisory Board and Guest Lecturer at BCNH College of Nutrition and Health. Ben guest lectures at the Institute of Optimum Nutrition (ION) and the Centre for Nutrition Education & Lifestyle Management (CNELM). He hosts Positive Health Podcast. Learn more at scientificwellness.com
Benjamin I. Brown website: http://www.scientificwellness.com
Social media: @BenBrownND

Pharma Nord Education Sessions - Intuitive Eating - Cork
2019-09-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Rochestown Park Hotel, Rochestown Road, Douglas, Cork, Ireland
Join us for a Complimentary Pharma Nord Educational Session
Pharma Nord Ireland invites you to attend an educational CPD event on Intuitive Eating with Linn Thorstensson Dip NT mNTOI
Date: Tuesday 3rd September
Time: 10am – 12 noon
Location: The Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
CPD Points: 2
Linn will discuss Intuitive Eating, triggers of disordered eating and eating disorders themselves. Learn how to support clients who struggle with restriction, emotional eating and binge eating to become more attuned competent eaters.
About Linn:
Linn Thorstensson is a registered Nutritional Therapist, based in Co.Cork, Her own personal experience has informed her therapeutic work and she works from a non-diet, weight inclusive perspective. Linn works with clients from all over the world using an online platform. She is passionate about helping people make peace with food and to (re) learn how to nourish themselves in ways that are kind and caring, rather than restrictive and punishing.
To secure your place, please contact Sinead Mitchell at smitchell@pharmanord.com or call Pharma Nord Ireland on 01 8991 650

We hope to see you there!

DNA Life Training & Certification Course
2019-09-06 09:00 - 2019-09-08 18:00 | The Ballsbridge Hotel, Ballsbridge,, Dublin, Dublin, 04, Ireland
Name of Event: dnalife® Certification Course Programme
Venue: The Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin, Ireland.
Date/Times: Friday, 6th September 2019 – 9am – 6pm
Saturday, 7th September 2019 – 9am – 6pm
Sunday, 8th September 2019 – 9am – 4pm
CPD Points: 20
Cost: €575 (includes all 6 DNA tests)
€695 (includes all 6 DNA tests & Medcheck)
Price includes a lunch buffet, tea and coffee.
DNA Life are offering a special 10% discount on above prices for NTOI members. Please See Special Offers page on NTOI Members site to get discount code
To book visit: https://shopnl.nordicvms.com/Catalogue-dublin-3375.html
This intensive 3-day course provides a comprehensive review of our cutting-edge genetic tests (DNA Health, DNA Diet, DNA Sport, DNA Mind and DNA Oestrogen).
The course covers an introduction to SNPs, why we include those in our panels, how to utilise our panels of tests, and how to interpret results. Each gene in the different 6 profiles will be reviewed and healthcare practitioners will get insight to the relevant biochemistry and possible lifestyle interventions that may be required to optimize patient treatment and outcomes based on genotype.
DNA research is as extensive as it is complex. It is important that all practitioners feel comfortable with both the value and limitations of genetic testing, thereby enduring appropriate and responsible test usage. The adage is that genetics loads the gun, but the environment loads the trigger. Our aim is to teach how to combine structural genetics with the functional picture so there will be further consideration as to which functional tests might be appropriate – we call it test-pairing.
Learning Objectives of the Course

Learn to understand an interpret genetic reports. The effects of genetic variants with lifestyle and nutritional recommendations (Nutrigenomics) and how to incorporate this knowledge into your practice.
Tailor your treatment protocols to become individualised and preventative, rather than generalized and reactionary.
Utilise genetic tests in practice to the benefit of your patients, and understand which test is relevant (when and for whom).

A TASTE OF WEST CORK - 2019
2019-09-06 10:00 - 2019-09-15 23:00 | West Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland
A Taste of West Cork Food Festival is so much more than just a festival which happens to be about food; It is a festival that celebrates all that is unique about West Cork – the food, the producers, the landscape and the people – the magic ingredients.

The beauty of West Cork draws many artists, writers, craftsmen and food producers to the area and A Taste of West Cork Food Festival showcases the wonderful food and food creators in this very special place. It brings together a unique mix of food markets and cooking demonstrations, food tastings and cookery competitions, special dinners, brunches and banquets, talks and exhibitions, children’s events, adventures and more.
A Taste of West Cork is one of Ireland’s longest running food festivals and is fast becoming a premier event on the food calendar. The festival is one of the best opportunities for the many local producers and chefs to showcase their wares to people passionate about food.

“So much more than just a festival which happens to be about food”

A Taste of West Cork Food Festival understands how important local food is to the regional economy and with its wealth of artisan food producers, supportive retailers and markets, talented chefs and award winning restaurants, West Cork continues to attract visitors. Our world renowned food combined with the most idyllic landscape makes A Taste of West Cork Food Festival the perfect festival for all the family.

“The perfect festival for all the Family”

The Festival programme includes the much loved traditional open air street food and craft market, daily walks, interactive workshops, food demonstrations and tastings, themed nights in restaurants, traditional music sessions and much more.

There is something to tempt every palate and many of the events are free or minimum charges apply so there is something to suit everyone’s pocket.

How to use Instagram for your nutrition business
2019-09-10 19:00 - 21:00
In this power-packed 2 hour online workshop, we’re going to dive deep into everything Instagram and turn it from a time sucking drain into a constant stream of inquiries for your business.
You’ll be able to follow along in this lecture-style masterclass, as I show you the tips and techniques you can implement to make Instagram work hard for your business and bring you new inquiries from your ideal customers.

This masterclass is for you if:

You feel like you’re on Instagram constantly and yet it isn’t turning into customers
You pour hours into content that gets little or no feedback and it feels like you’re shouting into the abyss
You know the people you’re talking to could be clients but you don’t know how to shift that conversation
You’re constantly watching your Instagram follower number and it dictates your mood
You know what you wish you were doing on Instagram but you’re too afraid to make it happen

You’ll learn:
+ The importance of an engaged audience (and how to get one without dodgy tactics and comment pods)
+ How to find your ideal clients (so you’re taking positive action and not just relying on the algorithm to get you found)
+ How to sell on Instagram (and the ways to do it that feel authentic and packed with value rather than pushy)
+ What to post on your grid (because those little squares are the reason people follow you!)
+ How to use IGTV and Instagram Stories to maximum effect (even if you hate being on camera)

Date: 10th September
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Online Webinar
CPD Points: 2
Full details: https://vickyshilling.com/how-to-use-instagram-for-your-wellness-business

Nutrition & Weight Management 5 Week Course with Elsa Jones
2019-09-10 20:15 - 2019-10-08 21:15 | Nutrition weight management, 19 Taney Road, Dundrum, Dublin, 14, Ireland

Pharma Nord -Nutritional Management of Endometriosis & 4 Clinical Pillars of PCOS - Mullingar
2019-09-11 09:30 - 16:00 | Mullingar Hotel, Mullingar, Westmeath, Co Westmeath, Ireland
Pharma Nord Invites you to a Complimentary Educational Day with Fertility Consultation Brendan O’Brien.
Fertility Consultant Brendan O’Brien NT continues his Fertility Masterclass series for Pharma Nord offering new locations to learn about his experience dealing with the complex topic of Endometrosis for practitioners. He will also explain PCOS and share successful as well as failed case studies and clinical protocols that have helped women tackle both conditions.
Date: Wednesday 11th September 2019
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Mullingar Park Hotel, Westmeath.
CPD Points: 5
Complimentary Lunch included.
To secure your place, please contact Sinead Mitchell at smitchell@pharmanord.com or call Pharma Nord Ireland on 01 8991 650
We look forward to seeing you there!

Pharma Nord - Migraine & Pain Management and Intuitive Eating - Galway
2019-09-11 10:00 - 15:00 | The Connacht Hotel, Old Dublin Road, Galway, Galway, H91 K5DD, Ireland
Join us for a Complimentary Pharma Nord Educational Session
Pharma Nord Ireland invites you to attend an educational day covering two separate topics: a) Managing Chronic Pain and Migraines. b) Intuitive Eating
Date: Wednesday 11th September
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: The Connacht Hotel, Galway
CPD Points: 4
10am – 12pm – Eileen Hopkins will discuss Chronic Pain, the Holistic View, including Migraine Management.
Eileen will be discussing the stages, symptoms, current preventative and acute treatments for migraine and pain management for clients.
12pm – 1pm – lunch will be served
1pm – 3pm Linn Thorstensson will discuss Intuitive Eating.
This presentation will cover triggers of disordered eating and eating disorders as well as ways to support clients who struggle with restriction, emotional eating and binging to become more attuned and competent eaters.
About Linn:
Linn Thorstensson is a registered Nutritional Therapist, based in Co.Cork.Her own personal experience has informed her therapeutic work. She works from a non-diet, weight inclusive perspective. Linn works with clients from all over the world using an on-line platform. She is passionate about helping people make peace with food and to (re)learn how to nourish themselves in ways that are kind and caring, rather than restrictive and punishing.
About Eileen:
Eileen Hopkins is an experienced & professional Business, Career & Life Coach, and trainer. She spent over 30 years in nursing and nurse management. Eileen set up her own company to pursue her passion in the areas of self-care, resilience, personal development, pain management, education and empowering change. Eileen is a migraine sufferer and works with the Migraine Association of Ireland educating people on migraine and pain management.
To secure your place, please contact Sinead Mitchell at smitchell@pharmanord.com or call Pharma Nord Ireland on 01 8991 650
We look forward to seeing you there!

Application of CBT for weight loss - Dublin
2019-09-13 09:30 - 2019-09-14 17:00 | Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, NEWLAND'S CROSS, EXIT 1A Naas Road, Dublin, Co. Dublin, D22 X5N7, Ireland
Two Day Workshop : Application of CBT for weight loss
Workshop Outline:
Day 1:
Overview of CBT
The cognitive Model – Dysfunctional Cognitions
Neuroscience of behavioural change
Overview of Motivational Interviewing
Dealing with reluctant/ unmotivated clients
Short overview of research on applying CBT for weight loss
Assessment of clients before treatment
Day 2:
Practical application of MI/CBT
– How to build motivation
– How to deal with triggers
– How to deal with emotional eating
– De-Catastrophising hunger
– Teaching mindful eating and mindfulness application for weight loss
Tea/Coffee included
Training Level: All Levels
Cancellation policy: No cancellation fee up to 1 week before event. Thereafter 50%.
NB: Registration is 9.30 am, Start time 10 am.

Susi Lodola – Bio:
Susi Lodola holds a Higher Diploma in Psychology (level 8) and a BA (hons) in Linguistics, from UCD, a BA in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy from IICP College (Dublin), and is currently in her final year of an MSc in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy & Motivational Interviewing from WIT. She also holds a Professional Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, a Professional Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling and professional certificate in the therapeutic use of mindfulness. Susi has further deepened her knowledge on applying CBT to weight loss during a 2-day workshop on CBT for weight loss at the BECK INSTITUTE, Philadelphia in 2018.
Through extensive studies in Psychology, Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and her own incredible weight loss and fitness journey, Susi has a professional and personal interest in helping people achieve a healthy lifestyle and lose weight. She developed the MIND OVER BODY weight loss programme to help people stay motivated, deal with triggers, stop the inner voice that sabotages weight loss and put an end to emotional eating.
This programme and work shop are not intended to deal with eating disorders, it is intended to work with people who are struggling to lose weight and lack motivation, have to overcome emotional eating and learn various cognitive and behavioural skills to help them achieve sustainable weight loss. CBT has been identified by the NICE guidelines as an integral part of treating obesity alongside healthy nutrition and exercise.
For interested attendees there is also an opportunity to become members of the forthcoming MIND OVER BODY WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Network, which is going to be promoted in the media over the coming months.

BioCare Changes - Meaningful Change for Clients. A Clinical Masterclass with Alex Feretti
2019-09-13 10:00 - 15:30 | Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold's Cross, Dublin, Dublin, D6W RY72, Ireland
Description
BioCare – Changes – Meaningful Change for Clients. A Clinical Masterclass with Alex Ferretti..

‘…As they try to change, their worlds are immune to your consultations’ (David Bowie)
Clients are presenting with increasingly complex problems, and with greater expectations of success. Creating a good protocol isn’t enough. Instead, we need to engage with our clients, choose effective goals, personalise their plan, and facilitate genuine change. Alessandro Ferretti offers his broad and long-standing experience, in clinical work and coaching clients and practitioners, to help you design the most practical and effective protocols and engage your client to achieve sustainable change. Packed with real-life examples, this is an essential event to enhance your clinical practice.
THIS IS A PRACTITIONER ONLY EVENT.
When: Friday 13th September 2019.
Time: 10am – 3.30 pm. 4 hours
Venue: Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6.
Cost: €20.00 (Includes lunch)
Booking: https://biocare-seminar-meaningful-changes-for-clients.eventbrite.ie/
CPD: 4 NTOI CPD Points.

Pharma Nord - Intuitive Eating - Dublin
2019-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | The Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan, Dublin, Ireland
Join us for a Complimentary Pharma Nord Educational Session
Pharma Nord Ireland invites you to attend an educational CPD event on Intuitive Eating with Emma Murphy

Date: Wednesday 18th September
Time: 10am – 12 noon
Location: The Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan, Co Dublin.
CPD Points: 2
Emma will discuss Intuitive Eating, triggers of disordered eating and eating disorders themselves. Learn how to support clients who struggle with restriction, emotional eating and binge eating to become more attuned competent eaters.
About Emma:
Emma Murphy is a certified Eating Disorder specialist. After much demand for her services she began to train other fully qualified, experienced therapists in her Eating Freely Program. She also redeveloped her Award Winning Online Program for Bulimia and Binge Eating, now available as an ‘Eating Freely’ Self-Directed Online Program – with Personalised Support. For more information visit :www.eating-freely.com
To secure your place, please contact Sinead Mitchell at smitchell@pharmanord.com or call Pharma Nord Ireland on 01 8991 650
We look forward to see you there!

Pharma Nord Nutritional Management of Endometriosis & 4 Clinical Pillars of PCOS - Sligo
2019-09-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Sligo Park Hotel, Pearse Road, Sligo, Sligo, F91Y762, Ireland
Pharma Nord Invites you to a Complimentary Educational Day with Fertility Consultation Brendan O’Brien.
Fertility Consultant Brendan O’Brien NT continues his Fertility Masterclass series for Pharma Nord offering new locations to learn about his experience dealing with the complex topic of Endometrosis for practitioners. He will also explain PCOS and share successful as well as failed case studies and clinical protocols that have helped women tackle both conditions.
Date: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo.
CPD Points: 5
Complimentary Lunch included.
To secure your place, please contact Sinead Mitchell at smitchell@pharmanord.com or call Pharma Nord Ireland on 01 8991 650
We look forward to seeing you there!

BioCare Webinar - Five Elements of Health
2019-09-24 18:00 - 19:30
Five Element of Health – A Biocare Webinar with Alessandro Ferretti

Our health is highly dependent on 5 basic processes ..
…chronobiology, diet, sleep, physical activity, and environment. How these link together forms a powerful influence on the balance of our health.
Alex Ferretti Dip ION mBANT, details each area in turn and what we can do to influence them using the very latest concepts and ideas from his own and others’ research and lending his own unique perspective in this online webinar.

Venue: Online
Date: Wed 24th September 2019
Time: 6-7.30pm
CPD Points: 1.5h.
Cost: Free
To Sign Up: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8014092166511240203

‘Rooted’ – Exploring Our ‘Ecological Interface’ Dublin Practitioner Event

With the BioCare Clinical Nutrition Team (Chris Newbold, Marta Anhelush & Emily Blake)
We are integrated into a complex ecosystem and have evolved to survive within it – ‘rooted’ into our biological environment, like a plant thriving within the earth. Our adaptation to bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi and other potential biological antigens is mediated by our complex, highly developed immune system and barrier interfaces including the gut and lungs. However, this complex relationship is fragile and susceptible to dysfunction. In this seminar we take a comprehensive overview of how we maintain immune harmony, and what happens when it goes wrong. We begin by examining immune surveillance, tolerance, the process of inflammation, regulation, autoimmunity and allergy. Then we zoom in on our key mediating ‘biological interface’, the gut, particularly the microbiome, essential to many aspects of health. This comprehensive overview incorporates a range of key nutritional and lifestyle protocols you can use in clinical practice, based around the ‘Adaptive Health’ approach and using real case study examples. Case studies include inflammation and allergic response and gut dysfunction/SIBO.
THIS IS A PRACTITIONER ONLY EVENT.
Venue: Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W
Date:Friday 15th November 2019
Time: 10 am -3 pm.
CPD Points: 4 hours .
Cost: €20 (Includes Lunch)
To Book : https://biocare-rooted-ecological-interface-dublin.eventbrite.ie

Nutri Advanced - Interpreting bloods Marie Reilly
2019-09-25 10:00 - 17:30 | Radison Blu Hotel & Spa, Ennis Road, Limerick, Ireland
This seminar will cover the most commonly used tests to determine pathological abnormalities in the following areas: Haematology, Metabolism.

Date: Wednesday 25th September 2019.
Time: 10 am – 5.30 pm
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick.
Cost: €53.06.
To Book, click on following Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/interpreting-bloods-with-marie-reilly-tickets-63102692853

About this Event

This is a practitioner only event (Naturopaths, nutritionists, herbalists, osteopaths, acupuncturist, personal trainers). Please note those that book and are not a practitioner will not able allowed into the event.
On successful completion of this seminar, practitioners will be able to:
• Critically analyze and interpret a variety of clinical laboratory test results for their patients.
• Critically evaluate abnormal, borderline and inconsistent test results in order to identify abnormalities.
• Combine the results from orthodox laboratory tests and clinical evaluation to form an integrated and holistic approach to analysis and interpretation.
• Integrate laboratory test results with history taking and clinical examinations, in order to formulate a diagnosis and determine the most appropriate approach to treatment.
The Speaker:
Marie Reilly is an experienced Medical Herbalist and teacher. She qualified from the College of Phytotherapy in 2004 and subsequently completed the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine Masters Degree Programme, having conducted her research dissertation on the treatment of female functional infertility with herbal medicine. She has also studied Endobiogenic Medicine with Dr. Jean Claude Lapraz, and Ayurveda with Dr. Vasant Lad. She currently runs a busy multidisciplinary clinic in Lismore, Ireland. Marie has taught on both the BSc Herbal Sciences course at Cork Institute of Technology and the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Herbal Medicine at the Irish College of Phytotherapy. She has lectured at the Cork Institute of Technology Herbal Science Symposium; at Botanica 2014; and at the National Institute of Medical Herbalists Annual Conference. She has also provided numerous CPD seminars on various subjects for practitioners of herbal medicine and nutrition. Marie is also a qualified Emergency First Responder, and works in conjunction with a Medical Doctor and Paramedic, to provide emergency first aid in the local community as part of the Lismore Community First Response Team, a voluntary service.

Fermentation Workshop by Helen Cassidy
2019-09-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Foodhugs Kitchen, Glenageary, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Fermentation is on the tip of everyone’s tongue. It’s talked about in whispers, with knowing nods and affirmative winks. We hear all about the benefits of eating fermented foods; healthy digestion, better mood, stronger immunity, and pay lots of money for small jars of goodness.
But the true secret of fermentation is that it’s really simple to do at home. With a few techniques and a couple of new habits, you could be gaining all that benefit for very little money. Fancy learning how? If so, come along to my fermentation workshop and hear all about it.
You will:
– Learn how to make sauerkraut. Bring home a jar with you
– Learn how to make kombucha, and take a scoby with you to get started straight away
– Learn how to make and use kefir and how to order your grains
– Try all of the above at a special tasting
You’ll definitely learn something new and will get to try some new flavours.
The next scheduled date is Thursday, 26th September 2019.
Time: 8.00pm to 10.00pm
Location: foodhugs kitchen, Glenageary, Co. Dublin
To book, please log onto Eventbrite.
If you’d like to treat the one you love to a voucher for a Fermentation Workshop, please click on the Webstore

Metabolics - Understanding The Immune System
2019-09-28 08:30 - 17:30 | Clayton Hotel, Stockhole lane, Swords, Dublin, Co, Ireland
Understanding The immune System – Covering; Balancing the Immune System – Biofilms – Cytokines – Addressing Autoimmunity – Allergies – Inflammation – Cancer.
Date: Saturday 28th September 2019,
Time: 8.30 am (registration) to 5.30 pm.
Venue: The Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport, Stockhole Lane, Swords, Co Dublin
Cost: £100, Includes lunch and refreshments.
CPD Points: 7
To book: Phone: UK No: 01380 814781 or email philly@metabolics.co.uk
What Topics Will Be Covered?

The organs of the immune system.
The innate and adaptive immune system.
Balancing the immune system; Th1, Th2, Th17.
Inflammation and its association with lectins, blood type and obesity.
Cytokines, interleukins, prostaglandins and leukotrienes addressing imbalance.
The effect of biofilms, bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites including Lyme disease.
Mitochondrial function, the cell danger response and the immune system
Allergies, hypersensitivities and mast cell activation syndrome.
Nutrients supporting the immune system
Immune system and cancer
Addressing autoimmunity.
Inducing autophagy

The Details
Join us for the latest seminar hosted by Alison Astill-Smith, Director and Founder of Metabolics Ltd. Alison has delivered seminars and advice across the country as well as internationally. Sign up to this latest seminar on immunity and further your understanding on a range of immunity related subjects and conditions that affect large numbers of patients here in the UK. The seminar will cover a range of subjects in great detail. By taking part in this seminar you will also earn CPD hours towards your portfolio. Refreshments and lunch are included during the day. This seminar costs just £100.00.

Nutri Advanced - Interpreting bloods part 2
2019-10-02 10:00 - 17:30 | Radison Blu Hotel & Spa, Ennis Road, Limerick, Ireland
This is a follow up from Part 1 – Interpreting Bloods and will focus on therapeutics, i.e. using blood test results to inform the approach.
Date:Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Time: 10am – 5.30 pm
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick
Cost: €53.06
CPD Points: 6
To book, click on following Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/interpreting-bloods-with-marie-reilly-part-2-tickets-63102941597

About this Event

This is a practitioner only event (Naturopaths, nutritionists, herbalists, osteopaths, acupuncturist, personal trainers). Please note those that book and are not a practitioner will not able allowed into the event.
This CPD seminar will focus on diagnosing and treating some of the most common pathologies encountered in clinical practice, with the help of standard blood test results. Common pathologies in the areas of Haematology, Metabolism, Immunology, and Endocrinology will be discussed with reference to clinical evaluation, to form an integrated and holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment. Detailed lecture notes will be provided to refer to during the seminar and to use for reference afterwards.
On successful completion of this seminar, practitioners will be able to:
• Critically analyze and interpret a variety of clinical laboratory test results for their patients.
• Critically evaluate abnormal, borderline and inconsistent test results in order to identify abnormalities.
• Combine the results from orthodox laboratory tests and clinical evaluation to form an integrated and holistic approach to analysis and interpretation.
• Integrate laboratory test results with history taking and clinical examinations, in order to formulate a diagnosis and determine the most appropriate approach to treatment.
The Speaker:
Marie Reilly is an experienced Medical Herbalist and teacher. She qualified from the College of Phytotherapy in 2004 and subsequently completed the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine Masters Degree Programme, having conducted her research dissertation on the treatment of female functional infertility with herbal medicine. She has also studied Endobiogenic Medicine with Dr. Jean Claude Lapraz, and Ayurveda with Dr. Vasant Lad. She currently runs a busy multidisciplinary clinic in Lismore, Ireland. Marie has taught on both the BSc Herbal Sciences course at Cork Institute of Technology and the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Herbal Medicine at the Irish College of Phytotherapy. She has lectured at the Cork Institute of Technology Herbal Science Symposium; at Botanica 2014; and at the National Institute of Medical Herbalists Annual Conference. She has also provided numerous CPD seminars on various subjects for practitioners of herbal medicine and nutrition. Marie is also a qualified Emergency First Responder, and works in conjunction with a Medical Doctor and Paramedic, to provide emergency first aid in the local community as part of the Lismore Community First Response Team, a voluntary service.

HOW TO START A BLOG FOR YOUR NUTRITION BUSINESS - WEBINAR
2019-10-08 19:00 - 21:00
HOW TO START A BLOG FOR YOUR NUTRITION BUSINESS.
In this power-packed 2 hour online workshop, you’ll learn everything you need to start a blog for your wellness business that will truly serve your brand and help you reach your ideal clients.
Date: Tuesday 8th October 2019.
Time: 7pm – 9pm.
Where: Online.
Cost: €35.00
CPD points: 2
This webinar is for you if:
You want to start a blog for your nutrition business but you don’t know where to start
You have loads of ideas for content to help others but you haven’t got an online space to share it
You know a blog would support your business idea but the technical aspects are holding you back
You have the beginnings of a blog but you think it looks rubbish and you’re scared to get it out into the world
You have a blog but no-one is visiting it and you don’t know how to find your audience
In this seminar you’ll learn:
How to identify your niche and the exact audience you’re speaking to (talking directly to your ideal client to start building trust)
The basics of branding your blog (using simple, free online tools to choose colours, fonts and images to create a brand)
How to market your blog (using social media and other simple and effective ways to get your message out into the world)
Why it’s essential to start a mailing list (and how to do this quickly and easily with automations that do the work for you)
How to overcome negative thought patterns that have been holding you back from starting and growing your blog already (building confidence, kicking aside imposter complex and rising above perfectionism)

https://vickyshilling.com/how-to-start-a-wellness-blog-masterclass
€35

Pharma Nord Nutritional Management of Endometriosis & 4 Clinical Pillars of PCOS - Ennis
2019-10-10 10:00 - 16:00
Pharma Nord Invites you to a Complimentary Educational Day with Fertility Consultation Brendan O’Brien.
Fertility Consultant Brendan O’Brien NT continues his Fertility Masterclass series for Pharma Nord offering new locations to learn about his experience dealing with the complex topic of Endometrosis for practitioners. He will also explain PCOS and share successful as well as failed case studies and clinical protocols that have helped women tackle both conditions.
Date: Thursday 10th October 2019
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Traceys Hotel Ennis, Co. Clare
CPD Points: 5
Complimentary Lunch included.
To secure your place, please contact Sinead Mitchell at smitchell@pharmanord.com or call Pharma Nord Ireland on 01 8991 650
We look forward to seeing you there!
