Introduction to Natural Therapies

This course will teach you about a range of natural therapies which you can use to improve you and your family's health and well-being. The emphasis here is on prevention and promoting healthier living practices that could prevent drug usage, surgery and prolonged medical treatment.

The course has been written by a qualified nurse and is a well-rounded introduction to the most common natural therapies.

Order of Studies

SUBJECTS:

1. Popularity of Natural Therapies: History
2. Medical or Natural Therapies: Is there a conflict?
3. Protecting Your Health
4. Nutritional Supplementation: Vitamins, minerals, amino acids
5. Stress Management
6. Hydrotherapy: The healing power of water
7. Massage and Reflexology
8. Kinesiology: The mechanics of body movement
9. Herbs and Herbalism: Natural herbal remedies
10. Biochemics and Celloid Minerals
11. Homoeopathy
12. Flower Essences & Chiropractic and Osteopathy
13. Probiotics: Allergies, Hypoglycaemia and Chronic Fatigue
14. Naturopathy: Assisting natural recovery
15. Iridology: Reading health through the eyes
16. Electromagnetic and Geopathic Stress: The effects of magnetic forces
17. Acupuncture, Acupressure and Shiatsu
18. Natural Treatments of Minor and Major Ailments and Injuries

Requirements

Course Number:	582
Prerequisites:	Open entry
Assessments:	18 lessons / 18 assignments
Duration:	This course must be completed within 24 months.
Level:	Level 3
	Stotts Cengage Education is registered as a private training establishment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under the provisions of the Education Act 1989 and its subsequent amendments. This course has no National Qualifications Framework accreditation and no credits will be reported to NZQA upon completion.

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