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Nutrition for Life

distance-learning course

What we eat and drink has a direct effect on our health and the state of our body, mind and emotions.  Yet many of us don't give any consideration to what we eat, nor a thought to where the food goes when it leaves the mouth, or what it does to the body. 

These days not many of us die of old age.  We tend to get ill and die of a specific health disorder long before our biological life span has been reached. 

Dr. Carl Pfeiffer MD PhD (20th century), a pioneer in nutritional medicine, said ‘With an adequate intake of micronutrients, most chronic diseases would not exist’.   He also said ‘For every drug that benefits a patient, there is a natural substance that can produce the same effect”

In the 20th century, disease was controlled, and often eradicated, by sanitation, antibiotics and vaccination. Nowadays, the biggest health threats in developed countries come from illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and mental disorders.  These pose the biggest challenge to modern medicine, as the development of such chronic diseases is due to factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, poor diet, inadequate physical and mental activity.  Also, we don't really know what nasty substances we are eating, drinking or breathing these days, but there seem to be plenty of them.  

Further, superbugs are now spreading.  These are bacteria which resist the effects of the most powerful antibiotics and which could be heralding the end of the age of antibiotics.

On the positive side, there is increasing scientific evidence of a strong link between diet, micro-nutrients (vitamins and minerals), stress and disease.  Optimum nutrition must therefore become the fundamental method of treating and eradicating mild to chronic illnesses and prolonged stress. 

Nature is abundant with the type of nourishment that can give us optimum health, high energy and vitality, and help to reduce our stress levels.  It is packed with nutrients that are essential to the effective functioning of the body. 

It is never too late for some self-help in reducing or eliminating the causes and symptoms of stress and ill health.  Medication doesn't always have all the solutions, and no medication comes without side effects, some of which create added health problems.

All we need to know is which nutrients the body needs, in what balance and how they work for us.  We can then learn how to use them effectively and how to get the most from our food.  Then at least we can give our ourselves a kick-start towards improved health and energy.  It is never too late to do this, and sometimes just a small change in the diet can bring amazing results.

This course provides an insight into the many different nutrients in food which form the foundation of good health, energy and vitality.  It guides in getting the best from our food, not only in our personal food choices, but in the way we eat and treat our food.  It delves into health issues which are diet-related, and others which could be prevented or the symptoms greatly relieved by a change in diet and lifestyle.  It emphasises the healing properties of foods and the right sort of diet for specific ailments. 

For anyone and everyone, this course provides all you need to know to start on your path towards healthy eating, improved health and less stress.  It also provides positive ideas for some healthy lifestyle changes to support a healthy diet in improving health, well-being and overall quality of life.  

For therapists, guiding your clients towards a healthier diet will help them to overcome their issues, whether physical, mental or emotional.  It will support every therapy. Good nutrition is the foundation of body balance.  When the body is back in balance, optimum conditions are created for holistic healing to begin.  The course provides 35 hours of CPD.

♣ course content: 

 Module 1
♦ dietary healing
♦ 21st century malnutrition
♦ 21st century nutrition
♦ diet-related diseases
♦ the digestive system
♦ digestion, absorption, circulation, elimination
♦ the body cell

Module 2
♦ our senses start the digestive process
♦ the importance of chewing
♦ from mouth to stomach
♦ the stomach
♦ hydrochloric acid
♦ stomach to intestines
♦ enzymes - the key to life
♦ essential nutrients
♦ carbohydrates

Module 3
♦ fats
♦ essential fatty acids
♦ proteins
♦ fruit & vegetables
♦ organic food

Module 4
♦ vitamins A, D, E, K
♦ vitamin C
♦ vitamin B-complex
♦ macrominerals
♦ microminerals

Module 5
♦ water
♦ fibre
♦ phytonutrients
♦ antioxidants
♦ to supplement or not
♦ probiotics & prebiotics

Module 6
♦ the healthy liver
♦ your health is in your hands
♦ informed food choices
♦ food abuse
♦ detoxification
♦ preventing food poisoning

Module 7
♦ stress
♦ cortisol - our stress hormone
♦ long-term stress relief
♦ balancing blood sugar
♦ hypoglycaemia
♦ food cravings

Module 8
♦ weight control
♦ foods to reduce or avoid
♦ stimulants: caffeine, sugar, alcohol, smoking
♦ sodium/potassium balance
♦ food intolerances

Module 9
♦ milk
♦ wheat
♦ constipation
♦ indigestion
♦ immune defence system
♦ inflammatory conditions
♦ candidiasis
♦ high cholesterol

Module 10
♦ atherosclerosis
♦ cancer
♦ good food habits in
♦ bad food habits out
♦ healing power of colours in food
♦ getting the most from food
♦ benefits of healthy eating

♣ qualification

Diploma in Nutrition on successful completion of the course and a final examination.

♣ course help

The course has been designed to build up your knowledge surely and confidently.  Ask your Tutor as many questions as you like because we want you to understand, enjoy and benefit from the course.  Email Brenda Martin if you have any questions about this course. 

♣ prices

Course by Email: £220
Course by Post: £245
Course by Instalments:
By email: First payment £60
By post: First payment £85
then 5 payments of £32 during the course.

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