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Wild Fermentation & Gut Health for Professionals
2019-07-20 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Dublin) | 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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.*

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

BioCare Webinar - The Chemical Cascade
2019-05-02 18:00 - 19:30 | 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

IHS: Introduction to Health and Wellness Coaching: Become More Coach-Like
2019-05-01 08:00 - 2019-05-31 20:00 | instituteofhealthsciences.com, online, Ireland
IHS: Introduction to Health and Wellness Coaching: Become More Coach-Like
Discover why health and wellness coaching has become such a powerful tool for helping individuals make long-term lifestyle changes that can profoundly improve their health, vitality and well-being
Next start date: May 2019Length of Course: 1 MonthStudy format: Online with 2 optional webinarsCost: €250
40% NTOI discount on this course.To avail NTOI members should log into the members site and check the discount code on the Special Offers tab and apply at check out.
Pre-requisites: None.
To Book: https://instituteofhealthsciences.com/cpd/
Suitable for anyone interested in learning more about health and wellness coaching, and becoming more coach-like in their personal and professional communications. Registered as 15 CPD points for NTOI members.
You will learn:

The key factors that determine health and wellness
How coaches move away from a “prescribe & treat” and “educate & implore” way of working to becoming an ‘ally’ to those they work with
The underpinning theories behind health and wellness coaching, including behavioural change theories, positive psychology, motivational interviewing, Readiness For Change theory and NLP
The core competencies of health and wellness coaching, including creating the coaching alliance, listening skills, powerful questions, developing accountability and goal setting
How health and wellness coaching skills can successfully be applied in different professional settings

Become a certified 'Eating Freely' Nutritional Therapist
2019-04-06 09:30 - 2019-04-07 04:30 | The Beacon Hotel, Sandyford Business Centre, Dublin, Co. Dublin, 18, Ireland
Date: Sat & Sun 6th & 7th April Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Location: The Beacon Hotel, Sandyford Business Centre, Dublin 18
Cost: €245 (early bird – 6th March) €295 full price
Who can attend: NTOI and BANT registered members with an interest in joining the Eating Freely network.
Places limited to 12 delegates only Become a certified Eating Freely Nutritional Therapist this Spring and join our nationwide network which is now rolling out across Ireland.
Would you like to work with clients with disordered eating – binge eating, emotional eating, or ‘serial dieting / restricting’?
Would you like to support clients working with a Psychotherapist in a successful programme to help these clients to find true freedom around food?
Eating Freely is an 8-12 week combined psychotherapy and nutritional therapy program supporting women and men who binge eat, and/or identify as a ‘Serial Dieter’, in and out of diet programs for years, with no success. The problem is not their weight, it is their MINDSET.
What We Will Cover:

Typical client presentations
The importance of ‘Not Dieting’ – no calorie restriction!
Common Food phobias and Barriers in clients
Typical protocols: Gut rehabilitation Hormonal and mental health
Co-Morbid Health Issues
Sleep issues
Relevant tests and supplements
Understanding Common Medications clients might be taking
How to support clients without restricting / eliminating foods
Case studies

Certified Nutritional Therapists can accept referrals for both online and in person clients who are working through the Eating Freely Program.
Referral Partners receive fair fees, prompt payment and ongoing support.
TO BOOK: Contact: oonagh@lifechangingnutrition.ie
To learn more about the Eating Freely Program please visit www.eating-freely.com

BioCare: The Methylation Connection - Methylation Explained
2019-04-03 18:00 - 19:30 | BioCare Online, United Kingdom
The Methylation Connection
Methylation Explained… Free BioCareWebinar
Date: Weds 3rd April 2019.
Time: 6-7.30pm BST (GMT+1)
Methylation is the body’s ‘biochemical’ language, underpinning multiple functions.
Just how important is it, and when is it essential to consider in relation to other systems such as gut health, immunity and the nervous system?
Find out why MTHFR polymorphisms are just one aspect to be concerned about.
We look at specific clinical examples of support using our Adaptive Health approach.
1.5 Hour CPD Pending (BANT, NNA, NTOI).
Click to Book and Register now

IHS Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching
2019-03-01 - 2019-04-30 | instituteofhealthsciences.com, online, Ireland
Empower your clients to take responsibility for their own health and adopt a long term healthier lifestyle using evidence based, highly effective techniques. Improve patient compliance, client base and job satisfaction.
Date: March 2019
Where: Online
Cost: €895
CPD Points: 20
To book & more details: https://instituteofhealthsciences.com/course/certificate-in-health-and-wellness-coaching/
This comprehensive 3 weekend / 4 day intensive in class, or 2 months online practitioner training certificate, written to UK level 4 (Irish level 6) is designed to offer healthcare professionals the skills to help patients make lasting lifestyle change in a way they have never been able to manage before.
Health and Wellness Coaching has developed as an exciting and incredibly successful healthcare profession over the past 30 years in the USA, melding together the best of behaviour change theories, humanistic psychology and life coaching. It recognises that most individuals know what they should be doing to ensure optimum health, have been told what to do by numerous healthcare professionals but still can’t change their habits. Health coaches use specific communication techniques to empower individuals to take responsibility for their own health and to adopt long term healthy lifestyle choices. This can dramatically improve patient compliance and practitioner success rates making this discipline an excellent add-on for any healthcare professional. Health and wellness coaching is still an emerging field in Europe but is well recognised internationally as a vital profession within the 21st century healthcare system. Studying health and wellness coaching can propel you into a rapidly growing and well accepted discipline in both orthodox and complementary healthcare due to the evidence that demonstrates it’s role in improved patient outcomes, medical compliance, employee health and productivity, and lower health care costs.
With 42 in-class or 32 online hours, this course ensures that students develop practical coaching skills in motivational interviewing, building an alliance with clients, understanding ‘readiness to change’, goal setting & planning and coaching in different healthcare settings. It is important to note that health coaching is not, however, just about building a rapport with clients and communicating effectively with them. Whilst these skills are hugely important, true health coaching requires the practitioner to step back from their usual role as educator and instead focus on becoming an ally to clients. This course will teach students how to do this effectively and to encourage individuals to take responsibility for their own health and develop personal strategies to change that work for them. This is a step-by-step process and may involve regular and numerous face to face, telephone and email consultations.
Real Balance Global Wellness Services, Inc., in association with the Institute of Health Sciences, is proud to introduce this course to Ireland and the UK. Real Balance Global Wellness Services, Inc. is approved by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as an ACSTH (a training organisation offering Approved Coach Specific Training Hours). This means that students taking this course through IHS can apply for 37 hours of ACSTH credit that can help them pursue an ICF professional credential in coaching, if they so choose.
Real Balance has trained thousands of wellness and health coaches worldwide and its training is recognised and approved by the American College of Sports Medicine, The American Holistic Nurses Association and The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. Real Balance founder and CEO, Michael Arloski, Ph.D., PCC, CWP, is a founding father of the wellness coaching field. A licensed psychologist and professional certified coach with over thirty years of professional contribution to the field of wellness, he serves as a member of the Board of Directors of The National Wellness Institute (www.nationalwellness.org), and is a founding member of the executive committee of the National Consortium For Credentialing Health and Wellness Coaches (www.ncchwc.org). Michael is the author of Wellness Coaching For Lasting Lifestyle Change – the seminal book of the wellness coaching field, used by many universities and coach training schools. He keynotes, consults and trains on lifestyle improvement and wellness coaching, taking his message of wellness around the globe. You can read an interview with Michael, in 2 parts, here and here.
“This course is the “missing link” in treatment plans – it is possible to have all the knowledge and skills in the world, but if you don’t know how to support your client to make the changes, it is difficult to achieve the results. I believe that the coaching skills will help to transform my practice as a herbalist. Thanks for an excellent training!”Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching Graduate, Naturopath and Herbalist
