What is the Irish Association of Health Stores?
The IAHS is a professional trade association, which represents over 80% of the health stores in the Republic of Ireland.
Health food is the fastest growing sector of food retailing in Ireland, and representing over 100 member stores, the IAHS exists to ensure that health food retailing is ethical, responsible, truthful and professional.
Founded in 1986, the Association operates under a written constitution and member stores are required to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics. > Read more about the IAHS.
How does this website benefit me?
This website is provided for those seeking information on natural health care, details of their nearest health store, information on our Association, and what we stand for.
- You are able to access > articles on natural healthcare, and > latest news, submitted by IAHS members (Ireland's experts in natural healthcare). This service is provided to you for FREE and is here to help you, your family and friends to enjoy a happy and healthy life!
- By consulting our > member list, you can simply click on your county in Ireland to find your nearest IAHS health store.
- The members of the IAHS represent Ireland's leading health stores and their > Code of Ethics ensures their staff are trained to offer professional guidance and advice.
24 Jun 2009 - Rude Health at the RDS is back this September ...
... with top class speakers on all aspects of health and wellbeing - and with a special emphasis on Mental Health issues to help us through these difficult times.
Ireland's largest and liveliest natural health and sustainable lifestyle show is more relevant than ever as it offers visitors to this close-packed two day weekend of products, free seminars & workshops, plus fun, and expert advice on being happy and healthy - in mind and body.
This exciting two day event on Saturday September 12th and Sunday 13th has something for everyone in a country that asks more questions about our health than any other nation in Europe!
On Saturday, the emphasis will be on looking after your mental health. Professor Jane Plant will be speaking on Beating Stress, Anxiety and Depression; the always popular Patrick Holford will be talking about Improving Memory, Mood and Motivation , and Cork psychotherapist Greg White discusses 'Coming off Psychiatric Drugs'.
Dr Marilyn Glenville is back to show us how to get rid of that belly fat for good. She will also be advising on 'Getting Pregnant faster' and giving visitors to Rude Health the best advice on enjoying a happy, safe and healthy pregnancy. And if you'd also like to hear her speak on ‘Natural Alternatives to HRT’ , come along on Saturday.
On Sunday, cancer survivors Professor Jane Plant and Dublin's Bernadette Bohan will be explaining how we can help ourselves avoid serious illness while Patrick Holford shares his 'Six Secrets of 100% Health', over two, one hour long lectures.
Dr. Donn Brennan , the Kildare born founder and President of the Ayurvedic Practitioners' Association in Britain will talk about Ayurveda, a system of health care that is supported by the World Health organisation (WHO) and focuses on the prevention of disease.
Leading naturopath and author Jan de Vries , Dublin based holistic practitioner Karen Ward, heart disease expert Professor Tom Saldeen and one of the world's top experts on children's learning development Dr. Alex Richardson , also join this superb line-up of health and mental well being professionals at Rude Health, brought to you as always by the Irish Association of Health Stores.
Dr. Glenville and Patrick Holford will speak on both Saturday and Sunday. You can keep track of talk times and speakers by logging in regularly to > RudeHealth.ie
The IAHS is the voice of the modern health store and our member stores are located nationwide and are considered to be among Ireland's experts in natural healthcare. The IAHS exists to ensure that health food retailing is ethical, responsible, truthful and professional.
Our 200+ exhibitors at Rude Health, coming from all over Ireland and the UK, promote an exciting range of products to enhance the health of you and your family.
As well as enjoying the expertise of our top speakers at Rude Health you can also visit our exhibitor stands and enjoy tastings, cookery demos, and get free advice from qualified therapists on herbs, homeopathy, skin care and vitamins.
Rude Health at the RDS 2009
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2009
Venue: RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin
Time: 11am - 6pm
Entrance fee 10 euro (Senior citizens and under 12s free)
