Holistic Nutrition

The Holistic Nutrition course of study includes classes focusing on nutritional problems and Eastern and Western methods of treatment. This path will prepare holistic health practitioner to be able to make suggestions in a clinical setting with techniques specific for treatment of diet, chronic pain, indigestion, and other types of nutritional problems that might not be remedied by allopathic medicine.

Students will acquire a foundational knowledge of Western and Eastern nutrition and herbs and learn basic methods to support common ailments. These courses provide students with fundamental information required for understanding and evaluating foods, diet and herbs in both Eastern and Western methods of treatment. The Western scientific approach to the essential biochemistry of foods is examined using three established primary categories of foods. In addition, Asian approaches to food, diet and nutrition are introduced. This approach requires the student to have a firm understanding of the traditional Oriental Medical paradigm which clearly recognizes the role that food and nutrition play in the practice of Asian healing arts.

Major areas of consideration include: pre- and post-natal issues, childhood and adolescent needs, fasting and rejuvenation utilizing foods. Nutrition evaluation and how to work with the individuals to enhance understanding and client compliance will also be examined. The main categories of herbs will be taught and the primary herbs in each category will be studied. Students will learn how herbal preparations are made and which remedies are appropriate for some common human maladies.

Therapists will have an understanding of nutritional terminology that enhances their ability to interact with other professionals and discuss the contraindications of specific nutritional approaches and any legal issues surrounding this field of specialization. On satisfactory completion of this certificate training, practitioners will find their holistic health care skills enhanced for job opportunities in Nursing facilities, Medical offices, Holistic Health Centers, Health Clubs, or Acupuncturist Offices.

Certificate Course Requirements
150 Clock Hours

Prerequisite:		Students must meet all general admission requirements. Courses must be taken in the order indicated. Each course taken will count toward only one Specialization.
Required Courses		Course Title		Credit Units		Credit Hours
EL204G		Herbology – Western		1.25		15
EL204U		Herbal Applications – Eastern		1.25		15
LSN505		Nutrition – Western		2.50		30
LSN504		Nutrition – Eastern		2.50		30
LSN503		Nutrition – Integrated Diet & Herbs		2.50		30
LSN507		Nutritional Support for Common Ailments		2.50		30
		Total Units / Hours		12.50		150