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Wave goodbye to stress and say hello to a healthy body, mind and soul with the Complete Online Pilates Mat Course. This pilates training course is the ultimate instructor-led program for mastering the practice of pilates online. In this course, you will be taught a wide range of pilates mat exercises, with instruction on how to position your body to achieve the correct form and improve your flexibility. This course is for learners of all levels and includes practical video tutorials to guide you every step of the way.  Whether you're a beginner with no experience, want to improve your technique, or wish to become a certified Pilates instructor, our comprehensive course is your stepping stone to a healthier, stronger you. Your Learning Goals: Improve your posture, flexibility and balance with our step-by-step training guide Strengthen your core and tone up in no time with effective pilate workout techniques Learn a wide range of beginner to advanced pilates exercises for learners of all levels Get step-by-step guidance on how to perform pilates poses correctly for maximum effect Elevate your mind body and soul through calming breathing exercises Take steps to become a fully certified Pilates instructor Understand the mental and physical health benefits of Pilates exercises Modify each pose to tailor each routine to your physical capabilities Improve your overall wellbeing and start your fitness journey today! Who is this Course for? Complete Online Pilates Mat Course is perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. CPD Certificate from Course Gate  At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22. Career path This course opens a new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also gives you the opportunity to acquire extensive knowledge along with required skills to become successful. You will be able to add our qualification to your CV/resume which will help you to stand out in the competitive job industry. Course Curriculum Introduction Introduction 00:03:00 The history of Pilates 00:04:00 The principles of Pilates 00:04:00 Before Starting to your course Safety Guidelines 00:02:00 Body Positions in Pilates 00:08:00 Pelvic Stability Exercises 00:12:00 Neutral Position 00:02:00 Alignment 00:03:00 Breathing 00:03:00 Pre-Pilates exercises 00:19:00 Beginner Level Course Beginner Lesson 1 - Hundred, Roll up, Rolling like a ball 00:19:00 Beginner Lesson 2 - Spine stretch forward, Spine stretch side, Saw 00:12:00 Beginner Lesson 3 - Spine stretch forward, Spine stretch side, Saw 00:11:00 Beginner Lesson 4 - Swan, Single leg kick, Side leg lift, Side leg circle 00:12:00 Beginner Lesson 5 - Push ups 00:08:00 Release work and stretching 00:09:00 Beginner Level - complete workout 00:40:00 Intermediate Level Course Intermediate Lesson 1 - Double leg stretch, Single/Double straight leg stretch 00:25:00 Intermediate Lesson 2 - Criss cross, Open leg rocker, Spine twist 00:13:00 Intermediate Lesson 3 - Swimming, Double leg kick 00:11:00 Intermediate Lesson 4 - Side leg kick, Banana, Teaser(preparation) 00:11:00 Intermediate Lesson 5 - Corkscrew(modified), Leg pull down, Shoulder bridge 00:10:00 Intermediate level - complete workout 00:42:00 Advanced Level Course Advanced Level Lesson 1 - Teaser1, Teaser2, Teaser3 00:13:00 Advanced Level Lesson 2 - Hip circles, Roll over, Corkscrew 00:16:00 Advanced Level Lesson 3 - Leg pull up, Jackknife, Kneeling side kicks 00:15:00 Advanced Level Lesson 4 - Seated twist, Side bend twist, Side bend mermaid 00:12:00 Advanced Level Lesson 5 - Scissors, Bicycle, Boomerang 00:14:00 Advanced Level - complete workout 00:39:00 How to create your own work out? Self practice guide 00:02:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates or Transcripts 00:00:00

Course Description Do you have a passion for a healthy lifestyle, incorporating diet and exercise into your daily routine that you now want to share with others? This diploma will teach you everything you need to know about being an effective fitness instructor/personal trainer and helping your clients achieve their fitness goals on a daily basis. 32 comprehensive modules The Fitness Diploma is broken into comprehensive modules which will teach you everything you need to know to become a successful fitness instructor or personal trainer. The course is set in manageable modules which you can study at your own pace and in your own time while still having the benefit of a full-time position. End of course certification On completion of the course, you will be required to pass a test, which is made up of multiple choice questions based on the modules you have studied. Once you pass, you will be able to download and print your certificate and start using your new diploma to enjoy a successful career within the fitness industry. You also have the option of having your diploma posted to you at an additional cost. Please Note: This course is not recognised by CIMSPA (formerly REPs).   What You Will Learn This course is designed to provide you with a complete overview of what you need to become a successful fitness instructor or personal trainer. During the course you can expect to learn the following: Learn what you will need to begin your career in fitness, from the skills you will need to the role you will be expected to perform on a daily basis. Understand the human anatomy of the bones, their function and how exercise can impact the bones. You will also learn about how bones are affected as part of the ageing process. Learn more about the cardiovascular system from the heart's function to respiratory function and how these are impacted by exercise, along with the benefits. Get an understanding of muscles and how they work and the different muscle types. Understand joints and nervous system, as well as injury prevention. Learn more about obesity and diabetes and how the two are linked. Obesity has become a serious issue in the United Kingdom with more people being diagnosed with diabetes on a daily basis. Get a good understanding of a healthy and well-balanced diet and why this is so important in conjunction with exercise. Learn the five main food groups, types of food and how to set nutritional goals. Learn how to encourage your clients to embrace an active lifestyle and how it can benefit them in the long run. Identify how exercise impacts the body as a whole. Learn how to safely monitor your clients' exercise intensity. Learn how to set fitness plans in place, how to plan, difficulties you may face and standards you must adhere to. Get a good understanding of the importance of stretching, working with disabled customers and outdoor exercise routines. Learn how to work with children, from exercise to diet. Identify if yoga or pilates may be something you will want to specialize in. Know how to deal with emergencies in the fitness industry. Advantages of taking the Fitness Diploma The fitness diploma will provide you with a wide number of benefits to help you enjoy a successful career as a fitness instructor or personal trainer. Fast track your career. Improve your career prospects. Improve your knowledge and skill when it comes to the human anatomy. Understand the link between exercise and diet. Know how to work with your client, encourage them and support them to achieve their goals. Use any device to access the modules online, enabling you to study from anywhere at any time. Study at your own pace with no schedules or deadlines to adhere to. Be rewarded with an industry recognised certification on successful completion (this is not recognised by REPs). Take advantage of online support during your studies. Be confident in your abilities and knowledge as a fitness instructor or personal trainer.   Course Modules Module 1 : Beginning a Career in the Fitness Industry Module 2 : Anatomy - The Skeleton Module 3 : Anatomy - Cardiovascular System Module 4 : Anatomy - Muscles and Somatotypes Module 5 : Anatomy - The Nervous System Module 6 : Anatomy - The Joints Module 7 : Obesity & Diabetes Module 8 : Diet and Fitness Module 9 : Collecting & Analysing Nutritional Information & Nutritional Goal Setting Module 10 : Encouraging Clients to Incorporate Activity into their Lifestyle & Understanding of Health Benefits Module 11 : The Effects of Exercise on the Body Module 12 : How to Safely Monitor Exercise Intensity Module 13 : GP and Exercise Referral Module 14 : Preparing Fitness Plans for Clients Module 15: Stretching Fitness Module 16: Fitness Training for Disabled People Module 17: Group Personal Training Module 18: Gym Exercising - Planning and Instructing Module 19: An In Depth Look at Personal Training Module 20: Outdoor Fitness Module 21: Children - Fitness and Diet Module 22: Yoga Instructing Module 23: Pilates Instructor Module 24: Understanding Emergency Procedures in a Fitness Environment Module 25: Understanding & Controlling Risks in a Fitness Environment Module 26: Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Module 27: Setting up your own Fitness or Personal Training business Module 29: Finance Module 30: Insurance and Tax Module 31: Marketing Yourself as a Personal Trainer Module 32: Health and Safety   Course Duration: 16hours

Quality Guarantee: Promising training excellence, satisfaction gurantee Accredited by: CPD UK & Quality License Scheme Tutor Support: Unlimited support via email, till you complete the course Recognised Certification: Accepted by thousands of professional bodies Start Anytime: With 1 year access to the course materials Online Learning Learn from anywhere, whenever you want This course will help you learn how to take care of your body and mind and have more reflective, enlightening, liberating, and connecting moments throughout the day. You will also gain knowledge about various types of yoga such as Thai yoga massage, acro yoga, and pranayama. This course at a glance Eligible to apply for the insurance Accredited by International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) Accredited by CPD UK Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme Learn about the benefits of yoga and mindfulness for your body and mind Gain knowledge about the philosophy behind pranashama yoga Acquire knowledge about various guided meditation Discover the various prasha method system of healing, which includes yoga inversion, eye closed vinyasa, mantra vinyasa, and more. Gain knowledge about recipes for different smoothies and juices that will help you maintain a healthy yoga diet Understand the process of detox yoga, Thai yoga massage and acro yoga Know how to transform your life with yoga and mindfulness Discover how yoga may be used to treat a variety of pains in different parts of the body Gain knowledge about short yoga tutorials and specific yoga poses Learn about the anatomy and alignment behind yoga and mindfulness Why Yoga and Mindfulness Course right for you? This yoga and mindfulness course is ideal for yoga instructors as well as experienced meditators who wish to gain extensive knowledge regarding a contemporary technique of meditation. This course is also open to anyone who wants to develop their own mindfulness practice. This comprehensive course will deepen your understanding of yoga and mindfulness, and equip you with essential knowledge regarding various guided meditation. You will learn about different prasha method system of healing that includes yoga inversion, eye closed vinyasa, mantra vinyasa and much more. This course also covers the recipes of a number of smoothies and juices that will help you maintain a healthy yoga diet. Finally, you will learn how yoga can be used to get rid of various aches in different parts of the body, as well as the anatomy and alignment behind yoga and mindfulness. Upon successful completion of this yoga and mindfulness course, you will be able to use yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to live a much more balanced and stress-free life. Yoga and Mindfulness Course Details Accredited by CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.   The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Course Curriculum Pranashama Philosophy Pranashama Philosophy Guided Meditations Meditation for Beginners Chakra Balancing Meditation Guided Mediation Love and Yoga Nidra Empowering Relaxation Guided Meditation The Prasha Method System of Healing Yoga to Get Grounded Grounding Yoga Qi Yoga Flow to Balance Emotions Fire Practice to Transform & Tone Journey Into the Heart - Upper Back & Shoulders Yoga Inversions Series Yoga Inversion Series 2 Yoga Inversion Headstands Mantra Vinyasa Yoga Mantra Vinyasa Florida Eyes Closed Vinyasa 6th Chakra Practice Mantra Vinyasa Workshop: Part 1 Mantra Vinyasa Workshop: Part 2 Mantra Vinyasa: Part 3 Heart Chakra Practice: Part 1 Heart Chakra Practice: Part 2 Heart Chakra Practice: Part 3 Heart Chakra Practice: Part 4 Heart Chakra Practice: Part 5 Heart Chakra Practice: Part 6 Detox Yoga Yoga Detox Diet, Juicing & Smoothie Recipe Videos Energy Diet Seminar Red Smoothie Recipe Detox Green Juice Chocolate Chai Spice Smoothie Recipe Cabbage Wraps Recipe Partner / Acro Yoga Workshops Thai Yoga Massage - Partner Healing & Love Acro Yoga Double Wheel Pose Acro Partner Yoga Triple Plank Pranashama Yoga Full Classes Transform Your Life With Yoga Dvd - Full Length Pranashama Yoga Flow - All Levels 30 Minute Core Strengthening and Spinal Balancing Sequence Adjustments, Anatomy and Alignment Workshops Anatomy & Alignment Staff Pose Yoga for Back Pain Special Needs Yoga Workshop Anatomy & Alignment Workshop Fish Anatomy and Alignment Poses for Very Tight Hips Adjustments Workshop: Tight or Injured Shoulders Adjustments Workshop: Sun Salutation Series Adjustments Workshop: Knee Injury or Pain Adjustments Workshop: Back Pain or Injury Adjustments Workshop: Shoulder Pain or Injury Adjustments Workshop: Legs Adjustments Workshop: Lower Back 45 Minute Workshop Yoga for Lower Back and Sciatica Pain Relief Short Yoga Tutorials and Specifics Poses Running Man Yoga Tutorial Donkey Kicks Yoga Tutorial Wild Thing - How to Yoga Abs Mermaid Pose Yoga Tutorial Vibrator Technique - How to Who should take this course? This yoga and mindfulness course is primarily aimed at: Therapist Caretakers Yoga Instructors Yoga Enthusiast Yoga Practitioners Mental health professionals, Mindfulness Facilitators Professional and Aspiring Meditators However, this course is not restricted to any single profession or field of work. Everyone who wishes to learn more about yoga and mindfulness in order to establish their own mindfulness practice would also benefit greatly from taking this course. Entry Requirements There are no academic entry requirements for this yoga and mindfulness course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection. Assessment Method This yoga and mindfulness course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%. Do not forget to check our Yoga Training Courses Online - Mega Bundle to get extensive knowledge of yoga and its benefits. The bundle includes a variety of courses that cater to different levels and interests, making it a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of yoga. Certification Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65. Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35. FAQs What Does Yoga Do For Your Body And Mind? Regular practice creates mental clarity and calmness; increases body awareness; relieves chronic stress patterns; relaxes the mind; centres attention; and sharpens concentration How Asan Affects The Mind And Body? Improves a person's mental well-being. Regular yogism practice creates mental clarity and calmness; increases body awareness; relieves chronic stress patterns; relaxes the mind; centres attention; and sharpens concentration How Much Is An Asana Instructor Course? The cost of an instructor can range anywhere from a few hundred pounds to several thousand pounds. The average cost of 200-500 hour teacher training for a reputable provider can be anywhere between £1100 - £2100. What Is The Best Pilates Instructor Course? Determining the best instructor course can be subjective and dependent on individual preferences, goals, and needs. There are numerous reputable and well-regarded teacher training programs available worldwide. Among them following lists are considered to be the most reputable and popular among people: Best Overall: YogaWorks Best for Beginners: Kripalu Best for Vinyasa: Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School Best for Ashtanga Yoga: One Breath of Yoga Best for Hot Yoga: Y7 Studio Best for In-Depth Study: Himalayan Institute What Is A Yoga and Mindfulness Course? An organised programme that teaches people how to practise mindfulness. It is a condition of nonjudgmental awareness of the current moment in which one's attention is actively directed to the present experience without getting involved with thoughts or judgements about it.

Welcome to the beginner's yoga course where you will be guided by me, Dani Jackson, a certified vinyasa and yin yoga teacher, meditation and breath work teacher, also holistic nutritionist / gut health coach and women’s health specialist. With my expertise and passion for wellness, I will support you in learning the foundations of basic yoga poses to help you feel confident in your vinyasa yoga journey. As the author of "Beauty and the Gut" and "Health Empowerment," I bring a wealth of knowledge to the practice, ensuring not only physical growth but also spiritual and mental well-being. Get ready to embark on a transformative yoga experience with my friendly and supportive guidance, as you explore the beautiful world of yoga and embrace the powerful benefits it offers for your mind, body, and soul.

This International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine accredited qualification teaches the skills, knowledge and competence required of an individual in order to work with clients on specific breathing techniques in both 1:1 or group sessions. Learners will cover: The anatomy of the lungs; gaseous exchange; the breath-brain connection and the physical and mental benefits of breathwork. How to hold space for breathwork; creating a trauma-informed space and basic facilitation skills. How the breath impacts the vagus nerve and its connection to the parasympathetic nervous system. The structure of a breathwork session and how to build momentum with music and motivational cueing (i.e.what to say and what to play). The content of a breathwork session with an in-depth study of 6 unique breathwork exercises. Advanced Facilitation skills – How to plan for emotional and physical reactions; how to modify for different audiences/special populations.

BECOME A NUTRITIONAL CONSULTANT AND LEARN HOW TO STEER YOUR CLIENTS TOWARDS BETTER HEALTH A MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHOR This course is a must for anyone who is passionate about health & well-being and would like to fast-track to a practitioner role whereby you can confidently advise your clients on the best route to achieving good health in a world where ill-health is prevalent. The hope is expressed that this course will lead you feeling well informed, on a deeper naturopathic level, and provide you with a range of measures that you can apply to practice as you steer your clients towards better health. DR. LAWRENCE PLASKETT Course Duration 12 months Study Hours 300 hours Course Content 27 sections Course Fee £595 Course Overview The Plaskett Diploma in Nutritional Consultancy is especially useful for those whereby holistic health is a feature of your line of work and you would like to enhance the service that you provide, or for those that wish to set up an independent practice as a Nutritional Consultant. In Part One you will: Be introduced to the concept of naturopathy Gain a general understanding of the subject of health and nutrition Grasp the fundamentals of the cell's need for nutrients Appreciate the role of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals and understand the basics of how these nutrients work in the body Be aware of the enormous health benefits that can come from favourable dietary change Appreciate the merits of particular foods and nutrients Ultimately gain the knowledge that will lead towards a better standard of well-being now, and a prolonging of good health in the future In Part Two you will:Gain a deeper understanding of naturopathy and its principles which you can then apply to practise in nutritional therapies.Obtain the skills to understand the depth of disease in your patients to then find a route back from chronic disease and enable you to advise the best treatment plan.Develop an understanding of the role of the practitioner from the initial consultation, the taking of a case history, the interpretation and the subsequent advising of a treatment plan.Learn the ‘tools of the trade’ in using diets, supplements, herbs, phytonutrients in treatment, with flexibility and insight. BREAKDOWN OF THE COURSE SECTIONS PART ONE includes the following 12 sections: SECTION 1 THE PRINCIPLE BULK NUTRIENTS & ASSOCIATED FOODS In Section 1, we begin the study of nutrients and foods by looking at the main bulk nutrients that our diets contain: protein, carbohydrate and fat. Before one can consider individual vitamins and minerals, one has to know about the nutrients that make up most of our diets, namely the bulk nutrients. These are the suppliers of food energy, essential amino acids and fatty acids. You will need to understand these so as to manipulate them with skill. Areas Covered Proteins The carbohydrates Fibre Fats Classes of foods based upon composition SECTION 2 THE CELL & CELL ENERGY This section will illuminate the nature of the cell and explain how the energy of the cell is generated and what functions the cell must perform using that energy. It explains calories as units of energy measurement and the dynamic role of the enzymes in the cells. Areas Covered The cell Cell energy The energy content of food What else does the body have to do with its energy? How does the body release energy from food? Enzymes The overwhelming importance of cell energy The vitality of cells and tissues The key role of blood glucose What key factors are most likely to erode good vitality? Go-factors for enzymes Internal cell environment Enzyme poisons SECTION 3 THE ENVIRONMENT INSIDE THE CELL This section explains the importance of the controlled environment inside the cell. It particularly stresses how important it is to maintain the balance between sodium and potassium and between calcium and magnesium. Areas covered Out of balance intakes of sodium and potassium Calcium and magnesium balance Calcium mishandling SECTION 4 THE NEED FOR THE CELL TO SELF CLEANSE This section shows you how the cell needs to remain vital and active and to maintain the integrity of its energy systems and enzymes. It stresses the cell's need to excrete waste and toxic materials and to actively cleanse. This approach is both naturopathic and science-based. Areas covered Naturopathic elimination The concept of self-cleansing Naturopathy Vitality Chronic and acute Suppression SECTION 5 THE MICRO-MINERALS & THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CELL This section emphasises and explains the importance of micro-minerals. It shows them in their role as enzyme activators and how they contribute in this way to cell energy and to maintaining the cell's integrity and function. It explains the key roles and characteristics of individual micro-minerals. Areas covered How metals act as enzyme activators Iron Zinc Manganese Copper Chromium Selenium Molybdenum General supplementation policy on trace metals Non-metallic micro-minerals Toxic metals Notes on metallic macro-minerals SECTION 6 THE VITAMINS This section covers the entire group of vitamins. It shows how they activate enzymes, contribute to cell energy and increase vitality. It explains their differing functions and characteristics. Areas covered Vitamins defined Intakes and rnis for vitamins How vitamins work The vitamins Non-vitamin nutrients How vitamins contribute to cell energy and increase the life force Food sources of the vitamins SECTION 7 BOWEL FLORA – HOW IT AIDS CLEANSING & MAINTENANCE OF A GOOD BODY ENVIRONMENT This section explains how the complex population of bacteria in the intestines contribute to maintaining vitality and health. In particular, it will become clear how these bacteria aid cleansing and the maintenance of a good environment within the body, which is so essential to good health. It includes how to nurture your own bowel flora organisms. Areas covered The bacteria of the large intestine (the bowel) The alternative view of desirable and undesirable bowel flora The benefits from an acidic lower bowel The effect of bowel flora upon cleansing Association of lactobacillus with milk Synthesis and absorption of b vitamins The reciprocal effects of bowel flora The bowel flora from infancy to adulthood Candida albicans How to maintain the bowel flora The use of bowel flora products SECTION 8 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAIN FOODS. SUPPRESSIVE VERSUS ELIMINATIVE FOODS This section identifies the 'suppressive' foods - those which block the body's elimination of toxins. It separates them from the 'eliminative' foods - those which enable or enhance the voiding of toxins. It gives the characteristics (in this respect) of the main food groups. It will tell you what problem foods to avoid and identify the acid-producing foods. Areas Covered Milk as a problem food Wheat and rye as problem foods Vegetables Relation of elimination to acidity The two-step process of elimination The neutral grains Salt Sugar SECTION 9 THE COMPOSITION OF FOODS This section provides a great deal of data on the composition of foods, their content and the main differences between them. This is a working mass of data to enable your own design of health-giving diets. Areas Covered Commentary on food tables The spread of bulk nutrients The spread of mineral nutrients SECTION 10 ALLERGIES, INTOLERANCE & SENSITIVITY. MICRO-MINERALS & THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CELL This section is an introduction to allergies or intolerances - what they are; physical signs and symptoms, the most frequent; masked/hidden and/or addictive allergies; causes of allergy - food, chemical, emotional and mental; stages of allergy; different types of allergy - fixed, variable, cyclic; managing allergies and sensitivities - how to handle them; rotation diets (including the rotation chart); allergy testing and its limitations; food additives and chemicals; the role of nutrition in all this. Areas Covered Allergic reactions defined The nature of allergies and the effect they have Obvious reactions The four main classes of allergy The possible underlying causes of allergy Viewing allergy tests and their limitations What help is available to deal with allergies The key role of nutrition in the underlying case and treatment of allergy How allergies interfere with treatment The concept of neutralisation The allopathic or orthodox drug approach SECTION 11 DESIGNING DIETS This section provides clear guidance on designing maintenance nutritional diets that, compared to most ordinary diets, should improve health. Areas Covered Dietary paragraphs Using the dietary paragraphs to make up diets SECTION 12 THE USE OF SUPPLEMENTS This section explains and demystifies the subject of vitamin and mineral supplements and their use. It enables you to design simple maintenance and health-giving programmes of supplementation. Areas Covered General guidelines in the use of supplements Always attend to the diet first Preparing for mineral and vitamin supplementation Steps in supplement intake Simple and effective combinations The eliminative qualities of magnesium and calcium Less frequently used combinations Use of multiple formulations Adding in the trace elements as a further stimulant of toxin elimination & for correction of deficiencies On to the next stage – zinc and manganese Conditions where practitioners of nutritional medicine might use such formulae Vitamins a & d Vitamins c & e Choline & inositol Calcium pantothenate The role of the practitioner of nutritional medicine PART TWO includes the following 15 sections: SECTION 1  NATUROPATHY, ITS NATURE AND ITS HISTORY In this section we introduce the medical system known as “naturopathy”. We do so because this system provides the basis for understanding and using naturopathic nutritional therapies. Throughout this Course we shall refer to naturopathy and naturopathic principles and in learning and using these principles, you will hopefully discover a dynamic view of health and illness that will excite you and will inform and motivate your future practice. Areas Covered The Basic Principles of Naturopathy The Early Days: Hydrotherapy as the Core Therapy Progress of Naturopathy in the United States The Halycon Years of Naturopathy in Britain The Suppression of Naturopathy and its Rebirth The Details of Hydrotherapy Techniques The Range of Today’s Naturopathic Techniques Published Research into Naturopathy and General Acceptance Today’s Activities at Health Spas Naturopathy in Relation to Scientific Medicine Naturopathy in Relation to Biochemistry: the Principles of “General Chronicity” Naturopathy as the Philosophical Base for other Therapies SECTION 2 PHILOSOPHY OF NATUROPATHIC NUTRITIONAL THERAPEUTICS In order to begin to understand Nutritional Therapeutics, we have to understand the philosophy that is at its very basis. One will be departing quite fundamentally from conventionality and as the truth about natural medicine and natural nutrition unfolds in this Course, the student will, in all probability, come to realise that holism is a higher form of knowledge; one that transcends the materialistic and the mechanistic and will lead you on the first steps of this most exciting of all journeys. Areas Covered The status of knowledge about diet in relation to health The pressure of conventional opinion The limitations of the conventional approach What goes in must affect health in the long run The body's resistance to deterioration Profound effects from treatment The life force in relation to scientific concepts The nature of toxins Starting to look at the route for recovery Acute conditions, inflammation and hyperactivity Routes by which toxins enter the body Routes of exit of toxins Movement of toxins within the body: toxic locations Iridology Knife edge between healing and non-healing The effects to be expected from toxins residing in tissues SECTION 3 SYNTHESIS OF NATUROPATHY & SCIENCE What is to be presented in this Section is pertinent to the whole question of the initiation of chronic diseases. If we look in the pathology texts and consult the sections on individual types of chronic disease, we usually find an explanation of the cause (aetiology) on a superficial level. However, when we begin to probe into the cause of the causes, we soon hit an impenetrable wall of “not knowing”. It is in this Section that we aim to open the door to this question and therefore give a route back from chronic disease. Areas covered Introduction: a specialized meaning of “Chronicity” The Nature of Toxic Damage – Non-Specific Cell Toxicity The Nature of Membranes Mechanisms of Protein Synthesis and their Vulnerability to Toxins Damage to Mitochondria and the Endoplasmic Reticulum Relationship of General Cellular Damage to Cancer The Nucleus, DNA and their Vulnerability to Toxins DNA Repair Mechanisms The Nature of Toxic Damage – Specific Cell Toxicity Cell Damage and the “General Chronicity” Theory SECTION 4 THE PRACTITIONER’S ROLE In this Section we wish to paint a picture that fairly fully describes this role. It is important to build a set of views about your future role that is fully compatible and interwoven with the naturopathic philosophy and data given in the previous Sections of the Course.  Areas covered Introduction to the Role of the practitioner The Wider Environment The Microcosm of the Consulting Room patient & treatment pimary components of the Practitioner’s role a working relationship & commitment to each patient physical examination communicating & recording the prescription providing nutritional products required for therapy communication with doctors spreading the word SECTION 5 UNDERSTANDING THE DEPTH OF DISEASE Here is where the clinical work begins. We begin by thinking about this one aspect – how sick is your patient? You need some idea as to how big the problem is that lies before you. Areas covered The Nature of Health and Disease and the Approach to Treatment Some of the Misconceptions Flexibility of Disease Definitions Arthritis as an Example Do You Need a Hospital Diagnosis When You Are Not Unwell? Homotoxicology and the Teachings of Reckeweg Reckeweg’s Six Levels of Deterioration Examples of Progressive Sequences of Medical Conditions The Miasmic Background: Important but Disputed territory The Three Basic Homeopathic Miasms The Tubercular Miasm The Carcinocin Miasm The Sub-divisions of the Tubercular Miasm Note on Iridology SECTION 6 THE CONCEPT OF ELIMINATORY PRESSURE & ITS MANAGEMENT Eliminatory pressure is the term we use to denote the combined effect of all the various naturopathic-type measures we apply to help the body biochemistry of a sick person to return to normal. According to the “Theory of General Chronicity”, the normality of the biochemistry of the body cells, and hence their degree of freedom from toxicity and damage, is our yardstick of general health and vitality. Areas covered The Nature of Eliminatory Pressure Differences of Response to Naturopathic Pressure The Interactions between Toxins and Toxic Damage Regulating Eliminative Pressure at Manageable Levels The Basics of Generating Eliminatory Pressure Fasting: Free Radicals and Antioxidants “Firing up” Eliminatory Pressure with Fruit The Stage I and Stage 2 Elimination Using Foods to Generate Controlled Levels of Eliminatory Pressure Using Supplements to Generate Controlled Levels of Eliminatory Pressure Contributions to Eliminatory Pressure from Herbs and Special Nutrients Levels of Eliminatory Pressure, Understanding and Managing Them The Effectiveness’, or Otherwise, of Eliminatory Reactions The Concept of the “Chronically Acute” The Approach to Overall Management of the Case SECTION 7 TAKING THE CASE HISTORY & UNDERSTANDING ORGANS AND ORGAN FUNCTIONS In this Section we concern ourselves with the actual technique for taking down the particulars of the case. Before we can carry out a full naturopathic diagnosis, we shall need to understand the principles of ‘Plotting the Course of Disease’. It is from this that we will gain a full appreciation of how the sick person came to be in their present condition and this will then lead us on to the question of what to do about it.  Areas covered The More Basic Facts The Aims and Objectives in Taking the Case The Organ States Assessing the Naturopathic State of Organs Hierarchy of Organs Organ-Specific Diagnosis Individually Important Organs and Systems Blood Sugar in Relation to Vitality: Hypoglycaemia The Adrenal Glands how should we recognise adrenal exhaustion clinically? The Liver The Kidneys The Immune System Location of Immune System Components. Functions of Immune System Components. Nutritional Therapy Interpretation of Immune System Signs The Skin SECTION 8 INTERPRETATION OF CASE HISTORY AND UNDERSTANDING INDIVIDUAL REACTIVITY In this Section, we would like you to consider the inevitability of the rules that apply to progression along the pathway to chronic disease, and to the possibility of return from any position that is well down that path. From understanding the case, you will be able to determine what the treatment should be. Areas Covered The Naturopathic Laws and Observational Skills The Progression of Disease More about the Acute and the Chronic The Nutritional Therapist’s View of Disease The Allopathic View of Disease More about “Charting the Naturopathic Ebb and Flow” The Multifactorial Diagnosis See What’s Moving, What’s Changing Assessing Individual Reactivity Let the Case Taking Stage Foreshadow the Interpretation just a Little Note on The Chinese Medicine Connections SECTION 9 THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE & USING DIETS AS TREATMENT Using the information presented to you in Part One of the course, you will be able to use those same dietary paragraphs and move towards a very flexible prescribing of individually designed diets. You will make up a diet for each patient that will embody a carefully thought out modulation of the elimination/suppression aspect of our approach to health.  Areas Covered What we have covered already Many people may seem not to need special diets Avoid becoming paranoid Choices in dietary design More about the food classes Facing realism in your range of non-therapeutic prescriptions Adaptation for vegetarians Elements of directional dietary prescribing The approach to actual therapeutic prescription SECTION 10 THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE & USING SUPPLEMENTS AS TREATMENT We provided advice in Part One of the Course on the use of supplements. We introduced the ratio between magnesium and calcium, the use of micro-minerals and the use of zinc and manganese to name but a few. Here we explain further the steps needed to apply these essential tools to ensure that your treatment advice is successful. Areas Covered The latest advice provided by the Introductory Nutritional Course supplementation Legal Restraint upon use of Supplements SECTION 11 THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE & USING HERBS AS TREATMENT In the course of our treatment we often need to deal with common herbs. This is to produce certain organ-specific or system-specific effects, not obtainable with other nutrients. The effect of this is not to make Herbalists of us, but to ensure that these remedies are very carefully selected for their compatibility with other nutrients.  Areas Covered Aloe vera Bromelain St john’s wort Gingko biloba Silymarin SECTION 12 ACTIONS OF GROUPS OF PHYTONUTRIENTS This Section begins to delve into what lies behind the known fact that fruit and vegetable consumption inhibits many diseases. What are the substances within them that are responsible for such an important protection of the human body? Each of the main groups is examined with the main purpose being to familiarize the Student with these substances and to offer scientific evidence that some of these really do protect against disease. Areas Covered The Position of Phytonutrients Among Other Factors What are Phytonutrients? The Place of Phytonutrients among Secondary Plant Metabolites The Different Groups of Beneficial Phytonutrients Evidence for anti-disease activity SECTION 13 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS & THE COMBINED PRESCRIPTION When we write about “special supplements”, we mean to refer to those substances that are used as nutritional supplements and which do not fit into any of the previous categories mentioned. Here we teach the Student that they may in fact include many substances from many groups, leading to a diversified classification that each has their own special effects, conferring unique advantages upon the taker of them. Areas Covered Special Supplements & combined prescription Conducting the Consultation SECTION 14 STEERING A COURSE THROUGH TREATMENT – FLEXIBILITY AND INSIGHT Having not specifically addressed the question of what happens after the initial consultation, it is here that we bring together all the information that has been presented to you in the pages of this Nutritional Therapeutics Course, therefore, making this Section a recapitulation of things we have covered already, but brought together in a cohesive treatment of the subject. Areas Covered Progressing the Case Things to do at the First Consultation to help towards the Second The Second Consultation the meaning of different outcomes Constipation and Diarrhoea as incidents in Treatment. Titration of Bowel Flora The Nutritional Therapy Intensive Cleanse Diet Enemas Supplements Juices Duration Supplement Sequences in Treatment From Calcium Formulations to Calcium-Free Formulations Other Progressions Allergies, Intolerances and Hypersensitivities SECTION 15 SNAGS, CLEANSES AND CASE HISTORIES TESTIMONIALS Here's what students have to say about the course Kate Woolger, pilates instructor UK I chose the Plaskett College as I wanted something which was flexible and could be done in my own time. The content of the course really appealed. The study experience has been enjoyable - sometimes hard if a subject wasn’t so interesting. In regards to changes I have already implemented, I’m more thoughtful of thinking things through from the inception rather than just looking at the problem"