Online Holistic Nutrition Courses Might Suit Your Learning Style and Interests If you were to ask an adequate sampling of adults if they would ever consider going back to school, it may quickly become apparent that this can be a rather polarizing topic. For many, the word school will kindle thoughts of a physical location with
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Consider a Career as a Certified Holistic Nutritionist Are you at that stage in your life when it is time to make a career decision? Perhaps you are looking to set out on your initial career path or maybe you just want to pursue a new or different profession to rekindle your motivation or take
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There are statistics available to unequivocally support that people are living longer today than those from past generations, but there is also considerable data demonstrating that today’s society is experiencing a much higher incidence of chronic illness; in short, even though we are able to prolong our lifespans, our quality of life in those additional
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Do you find it a daunting task to research all the supplements out there? Are you confused? Overwhelmed? How do you decide what to use? If you’re like me, when I started in my nutrition career, I worked with mostly one supplement product line. When I visit other clinics, I see dispensaries with products from
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Lymphatic drainage is an important tool to keep the lymphatic system in good condition for optimum health. The main task of the lymphatic system is to keep the immune system operating well while cleaning and nourishing all the cells in the body, no matter what their function. A poorly functioning lymphatic system can affect every
Read More ...Just as we know that diet can affect our health in many ways, we now know that the way we eat can affect how we age. This is really good news, because it gives people some control over their own aging process. It is clear that what many suspected all along is actually true –
Read More ...For people who are interested in beginning a career in alternative medicine, there is a growing interest in homeopathic medicine. Through its affiliate programs, the Edison Institute of Nutrition offers students the opportunity to study homeopathic medicine while earning their diploma in holistic nutrition. What is Homeopathic Medicine? Homeopathic medicine or homeopathy is based on
Read More ...Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in Canadian women (with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer) and the second leading death from cancer in the nation, according to the Canadian Cancer Society. By the end of 2015, it is estimated that 25,000 women will have been diagnosed with the disease. Fortunately, there
Read More ...A Metabolic Approach to Holistic Nutrition Holistic nutritionists can add another dimension to their practice by incorporating a metabolic approach to holistic nutrition. The Metabolic Balance program was developed in Germany in 2002, and it is designed to help clients reach their desired weight and health goals. Holistic nutritionists can learn about metabolic balance as part of their continuing education at the Edison Institute of Nutrition. The Importance of Metabolism The metabolism has been described, as the body’s powerhouse that provides needed energy that sustains life. The body uses the metabolic process to break down food and transform it into substances that provide and transport energy needed for activities and bodily functions. Metabolism can differ from person to person, which ...
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We now know that nutrition and other factors can have a profound effect on cancer, and people who are diagnosed with the disease often turn to holistic nutritional therapies in conjunction with their traditional medical treatments. Certified Holistic Cancer Practitioners can help cancer patients understand their options when it comes to choosing natural cancer therapies.
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