Rude Health News & Events

The latest news, research and events from the world of natural health

Post-Christmas cleanse

Elle Fox, Naturopath, CNM Graduate (College of Naturopathic Medicine)

Once the festivities are over, a gentle cleanse gives us something to aim for and can brighten up the still grey, chilly season.

What’s the fuss about cleansing? Isn’t the body perfectly capable doing its own detox? This could be true if all our elimination pathways worked properly, removing all metabolic wastes from eating, drinking, breathing, exercising – and if we lived a ‘cleaner’ life. But most of us lead lives far from perfect, so, like regularly doing dusting and laundry, it makes sense to give our bodies a helping hand.

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Interactive Autumn competition winners announced

In the September-October 2020 issue of Rude Health Magazine we ran a fantastic promotion. By voting for featured products Rude Health readers could enter a draw to win:

A fabulous stay for two in Farnham Estate in Cavan
A six week online weight-loss course with Rude Health fitness expert Alan Williams
A hypnotherapy and mind coaching course from Awakenings coach Deirdre O'Rourke

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CNM Pioneers Online Natural Health Diploma Courses

Responding to the current worldwide health challenges, the College of Naturopathic Medicine is now offering online its internationally recognised diploma and short courses to overwhelming positive response from the public. CNM graduates and students know:

that a healthy and robust body can resist infections better and return to health faster
that a strong immune system is important
how to boost the immune system naturally

At CNM we believe that good health comes from education and practice. The CNM Diploma courses, based on time-proven natural medicine principles and cutting-edge scientific evidence, include, in addition to the informative lectures, many clinical practice sessions. Students apply their knowledge in real-world clinic scenarios throughout their studies. Combined with thorough business marketing training, this offers CNM graduates all of the skills, knowledge and tools required to start a thriving business upon graduation.

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The Pat Curran Award for Excellence in Customer Service

Many Rude Health readers recently took the opportunity to recommend their Favourite Health Store Staff Member for the Pat Curran Award for Excellence in Customer Service for 2020. The overall winner Marion Moffatt who works at health store Nuts & Grains in Mullingar, Co Westmeath won a €500 cash prize and the store received €500 to give to a charity of their choice.

“I am beyond chuffed,” says Marion, “I’m glad we’ve managed to keep our customers happy and keep up good levels of customer service during a challenging year. I’m delighted they are happy with what we are doing here.”

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Health Stores Ireland Product Awards Winners 2020

Despite not being able to meet as a sector at the annual Vitality show this year, Health Stores Ireland has awarded Best in Category and Highly Commended awards to a range of favourite natural health products. Nominees were short-listed from Tried and Tested articles in Rude Health magazine over the last 12 months and winners were voted for by secret ballot by Health Stores Ireland members.

Health Stores Ireland Chairperson, Martha Brennan, commented that it was heartening to see so many Irish-based brands feature strongly in the awards. She hopes the announcements will bring some cheer and encouragement to the hardworking people behind the brands.

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January

Get Up, Get Out and Get Active
www.getirelandactive.ie/

Operation Transformation, RTE
January - Operation Transformation National Walks
www.rte.ie/ot

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