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What Will I Learn? Understand the basics of Pinterest Setup your eCommerce Store for making the most of Pinterest Requirements If promoting an eCommerce store, you will need a store already setup Pinterest Account Description How To Use Pinterest To Promote Your eCommerce Store is a comprehensive guide to using Pinterest for E-commerce marketing. Nowadays, almost every social networking website provides businesses with an opportunity to get closer to the customers, boost engagement and increase sales. However, particularly for e-commerce businesses and websites, Pinterest is the most effective social network found so far. In this course, you'll go through the process which helps to promote E-commerce shops using Pinterest. Pinterest allows you to consistently send new traffic to your shop and convert users into more sales. From building a Pinterest profile to attract and engage your followers to organize your boards and pins, this step-by-step arranged and well-structured course covers everything you need to know about marketing E-commerce shops using Pinterest. In this course you will learn: How to get started with your Pinterest Business account Pinning basics Advanced tactics such as using group boards Adding social sharing and widgets to your store Using Analytics to track your progress Tools I use to automate Pinterest tasks How to hire a virtual assistant for helping you with Pinterest Using advertising through Promoted pins Some additional tips on how I use the Amazon Affiliate program with Pinterest. Check out these awesome testimonials! 'Thank you, John Shea! For a five dollar course that I learned more from than any marketing technique I have ever tried or paid for! I have now had 5.4k followers on the Pinterest account I created with your course. I have also started two other accounts over the last month or two and each of those has 1.5k+ and growing. Do all that John's says and it's not so hard to build I all up. Do all that John says and you can't miss out. I just logged back in today seeing this bookmarked in my book marks and thought, 'Hey, Let me go see if there's any more gold here that I didn't get,' and then I saw the reviews section and thought I am living proof that this works. I do make sales, mostly t-shirts I'm not making full-time income - YET - but I am still learning and growing. So five stars and thanks for everything!' - Tina 'Good information and tactics to get you moving faster with Pinterest for your business if it is online or a shop front. Need to watch things twice sometimes to absorb the information properly so that I can use the tactics more effectively. Well worth taking this course as a stepping stone for creating more business online for myself.' - Karla 'I really enjoyed this course very much. I liked how the instructor was able to give live real life examples on his own website. Before I took this course on Udemy I took one where the instructor made claims about how he used his methods to make $33,000 in one year but he gave no proof of his course and his course was terrible. It was really bad. John Shea delivers the goods with solid proof. I even went to his sites and saw it live for myself. There is no denying it. John's methods work. He was also fun to watch and listen to. I don't share his taste in clothing but that's okay. I wish I was good at writing reviews so I could say something really great. I just wanted to let everyone know that this is a good course that actually teaches you real stuff that you can see works with your own eyes and it was fun to watch. John is a very likeable guy and this is a very good course.' - Allen Who is the target audience? People who are interested in promoting photos or products If you are not interested in promoting content through the use of photos this course won't be for you Introduction To The Course What to expect from this course FREE 00:01:00 Getting started with Pinterest What is Pinterest and why Is It beneficial for your eCommerce store? FREE 00:02:00 Staying consistent with Pinterest 00:01:00 Creating Your Pinterest Business Account 00:01:00 Basics of Pinning - What You Should Know Using hashtags, adding descriptions and basic pinning FREE 00:03:00 Engaging with existing pins and users. 00:03:00 Using Group Boards 00:02:00 What are Pinterest Rich Pins? 00:04:00 Pinning With Your Cell Phone Using your Cell Phone when you have free time to Pin 00:01:00 Creating Pinterest Badges & Widgets Adding Pinterest buttons and widgets to your eCommerce Store 00:03:00 Viewing Analytics on Pinterest & Rich Pins How To Use Analytics To Your Advantage 00:02:00 Google Analytics Tracking 00:02:00 Tools & Automation Pinbot 2.0 - Pinterest Automation 00:07:00 Pinbot 2.0 Tutorial - Intro 00:02:00 Pinbot 2.0 Tutorial - Repin Feature 00:05:00 Pinbot 2.0 Tutorial - Pin Feature 00:01:00 Pinbot 2.0 Tutorial - Follow Feature 00:02:00 Pinbot 2.0 Tutorial - Unfollow Feature 00:01:00 Pinbot 2.0 Tutorial - Like Feature 00:01:00 Pinbot 2.0 Tutorial - Comment Feature 00:01:00 Pinbot 2.0 Tutorial - Invite Feature 00:02:00 Pinbot 2.0 Tutorial - Running Pinbot 00:02:00 Hiring a Virtual Assistant to help you with Pinterest marketing Need help managing your account? Hire a VA! 00:05:00 Paid Advertising with your Pins Using advertising with Pins on Pinterest 00:02:00 Bonus: Using BuySellAds 00:02:00 Conclusion Bonus: Using The Amazon Affiliate Program with Your eCommerce Store 00:04:00 Wrapping it up 00:02:00

Overview The cleaning industry in the UK is a thriving sector, with a growing demand for skilled professionals who can ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Whether you're an aspiring cleaner, an entrepreneur seeking to establish a cleaning business, or a seasoned professional looking to advance your career, the "Cleaning Supervisor" course offers a comprehensive pathway to success. With a focus on practical skills, industry knowledge, and effective management techniques, this Cleaning Supervisor course empowers you to navigate the diverse cleaning challenges faced in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. From mastering the art of house cleaning to maintaining pristine office spaces, and from managing staff to delivering exceptional customer service, this Cleaning Supervisor course equips you with the tools to thrive in a competitive market. Join us and unlock a world of opportunities in the dynamic cleaning industry, where attention to detail and a commitment to excellence are the keys to success. In This Mental Health Course, You Will: Learn strategies to boost your workplace efficiency. Hone your Cleaning Supervisor skills to help you advance your career. Acquire a comprehensive understanding of various Cleaning Supervisor topics and tips from industry experts. Learn in-demand Cleaning Supervisor skills that are in high demand among UK employers, which will help you to kickstart your career. This Cleaning Supervisor course covers everything you must know to stand against the tough competition in the Cleaning Supervisor field.  The future is truly yours to seize with this Cleaning Supervisor. Enrol today and complete the course to achieve a Cleaning Supervisor certificate that can change your professional career forever. Additional Perks of Buying a Course From Institute of Mental Health Study online - whenever and wherever you want. One-to-one support from a dedicated tutor throughout your course. Certificate immediately upon course completion 100% Money back guarantee Exclusive discounts on your next course purchase from Institute of Mental Health Enrolling in the Cleaning Supervisor course can assist you in getting into your desired career quicker than you ever imagined. So without further ado, start now. Process of Evaluation After studying the Cleaning Supervisor course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with a MCQ exam or assignment. You must get a score of 60% to pass the test and get your certificate.  Certificate of Achievement Upon successfully completing the Cleaning Supervisor course, you will get your CPD accredited digital certificate immediately. And you can also claim the hardcopy certificate completely free of charge. All you have to do is pay a shipping charge of just £3.99. Who Is This Course for? This Cleaning Supervisor is suitable for anyone aspiring to start a career in Cleaning Supervisor; even if you are new to this and have no prior knowledge on Cleaning Supervisor, this course is going to be very easy for you to understand.  And if you are already working in the Cleaning Supervisor field, this course will be a great source of knowledge for you to improve your existing skills and take them to the next level.  Taking this Cleaning Supervisor course is a win-win for you in all aspects.  This course has been developed with maximum flexibility and accessibility, making it ideal for people who don't have the time to devote to traditional education. Requirements This Cleaning Supervisor course has no prerequisite.  You don't need any educational qualification or experience to enrol in the Cleaning Supervisor course. Do note: you must be at least 16 years old to enrol. Any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone, can access this online Cleaning Supervisor course. Moreover, this course allows you to learn at your own pace while developing transferable and marketable skills. Course Curriculum Cleaning Supervisor Module 1 The Diversity of Cleaning Jobs 00:26:00 Module 2 Cleaning Equipment, Products and Clothing 00:24:00 Module 3 House Cleaning 00:22:00 Module 4 Food Kitchen and Commercial Kitchen Cleaning 00:23:00 Module 5 Bathrooms and Toilets 00:22:00 Module 6 Office Cleaning 00:19:00 Module 7 Cleaning External Surfaces and Areas 00:18:00 Module 8 Dealing with Non-Routine Waste 00:21:00 Module 9 Chemical Safety, Keyholding and Alarm Codes for Cleaners 00:21:00 Module 10 Starting a Cleaning Business and Planning for it 00:14:00 Module 11 Running the Business with Quality Service 00:22:00 Module 12 Customer Satisfaction 00:23:00 Module 13 Management of Staff 00:22:00 Module 14 Marketing, Advertising and Sales 00:24:00 Module 15 Expansion Management 00:17:00 Module 16 Skills of an Effective Administrator 00:17:00 Module 17 Representing Your Boss and Company 00:36:00 Module 18 Organisational Skills 00:27:00 Module 19 Communication Skills 00:27:00

Duration 3.5 Days 21 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for AWS Cloud Architects with expertise in designing and implementing solutions running on AWS who now want to design for Microsoft Azure. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: Secure identities with Azure Active Directory and users and groups. Implement identity solutions spanning on-premises and cloud-based capabilities Apply monitoring solutions for collecting, combining, and analyzing data from different sources. Manage subscriptions, accounts, Azure policies, and Role-Based Access Control. Administer Azure using the Resource Manager, Azure portal, Cloud Shell, and CLI. Configure intersite connectivity solutions like VNet Peering, and virtual network gateways. Administer Azure App Service, Azure Container Instances, and Kubernetes. This course teaches Solutions Architects who have previously designed for Amazon Web Services how to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable solutions for Azure. Introduction to Azure Subscriptions and accounts Resource groups and templates in Azure Resource Manager Azure global infrastructure Azure regions Azure Availability Zones Comparison with AWS Implement Azure Active Directory Introduction to Azure Active Directory Domains and custom domains Safety features Guest users in Azure Active Directory Manage multiple directories Comparison with AWS Implement and manage hybrid identities Introduction to Azure AD Connect Comparison with AWS Implement virtual networking Azure Virtual Network and VNet peering VPN and ExpressRoute connections Comparison with AWS Implement VMs for Windows and Linux Configure high availability Comparison with AWS Implement load balancing and network security Implement Azure Load Balancer Implement an Azure Application Gateway Implement Azure Firewall Implement network security groups and application security groups Comparison with AWS Implement container-based applications Configure Azure Kubernetes Service Publish a solution on an Azure Container Instance Comparison with AWS Implement an application infrastructure Create an App Service plan Create and configure Azure App Service Configure networking for an App Service Introduction to Logic Apps and Azure Functions Comparison with AWS Implement storage accounts Azure Storage core concepts Managing the Azure Blob storage lifecycle Working with Azure Blob storage Comparison with AWS Implement NoSQL databases Introduction to Azure Cosmos DB Consistency Select appropriate CosmosDB APIs Set up replicas in CosmosDB Comparison with AWS DynamoDB Implement Azure SQL databases Configure Azure SQL database settings Implement Azure SQL Database managed instances Configure high availability for an Azure SQL database Comparison with AWS Implement cloud infrastructure monitoring Monitor security Monitor cost Configure a Log Analytics workspace Comparison with AWS Implement and manage Azure governance solutions Assign RBAC roles Configure management access to Azure Implement and configure an Azure Policy Comparison with AWS Manage security for applications Implement Azure Key Vault Implement and configure Azure AD Managed Identities Register and manage applications in Azure AD Comparison with AWS Migration, backup, and disaster recovery management Migrate workloads Implement Azure Backup for VMs Implement disaster recovery Comparison with AWS

Kitchen management - help yourself to a warm meal every day Cooking can represent one's soul when they put enough love into it, many even believe that it is the pathway to the soul. But who has time to go through the effort of preparing a good meal every day? Today's busy lifestyle barely lets you have the time to defrost those cold peas before shoving them down your throat and running out the door. Well not to worry though, because this Kitchen Management Certificate Course will help you manage all your cooking related problems by helping you keep a well organized kitchen. Kitchen Management Certificate Course will help you find ways to save money by teaching you how to purchase your kitchen utilities smartly. It will also make you realize the difference between wanting something as opposed to really needing it. This course will help you understand how to complement different dishes. You will learn the cooking style for different occasions and from different locations. So if you want the perfect work-life balance, get this course immediately. Course Highlights Kitchen Management Certificate Course is an award winning and the best selling course that has been given the CPD Certification & IAO accreditation. It is the most suitable course anyone looking to work in this or relevant sector. It is considered one of the perfect courses in the UK that can help students/learners to get familiar with the topic and gain necessary skills to perform well in this field. We have packed Kitchen Management Certificate Course into 38 modules for teaching you everything you need to become successful in this profession. To provide you ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 1 day, 5 hours and it is also possible to study at your own pace. We have experienced tutors who will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email. For further clarification, you will be able to recognize your qualification by checking the validity from our dedicated website. Why You Should Choose Kitchen Management Certificate Course Lifetime access to the course No hidden fees or exam charges CPD Accredited certification on successful completion Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results Download Printable PDF certificate immediately after completion Obtain the original print copy of your certificate, dispatch the next working day for as little as £9. Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential. Who is this Course for? Kitchen Management Certificate Course is CPD certified and IAO accredited. This makes it 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 backgrounds. Requirements Our Kitchen Management Certificate Course is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path You will be ready to enter the relevant job market after completing this course. You will be able to gain necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in this sector. All our Diplomas' are CPD and IAO accredited so you will be able to stand out in the crowd by adding our qualifications to your CV and Resume. Module 01 Buying Kitchen Equipment: Tips And Tricks To Save Money FREE 01:00:00 The Well Equipped Kitchen FREE 00:15:00 Take Inventory 01:00:00 Be Wary Of The Latest Trends 01:00:00 Inexpensive Vs. Cheap 00:15:00 Needing Vs. Wanting 01:00:00 Module 02 Comparison Shopping 01:00:00 How To Find The Best Deals 01:00:00 Secrets Of Outdoor Cooking Recipes 01:00:00 Once A Month Cooking Recipes 00:15:00 Mother's Day Cooking Made Easy 01:00:00 Mardi Gras Cooking Cajun Style 00:30:00 Learn To Cook Italian Food On Vacation 01:00:00 Cooking With A Dutch Oven 01:00:00 Module 03 Recipes Of Italian Vegetarian Cooking 01:00:00 Home Cooking Network: An Array Of Recipes 00:30:00 America's Home Cooking: The Television Program 01:00:00 A Wonderful Experience With Outdoor Cooking Burners 00:30:00 Cooking For Sunday Dinner 01:00:00 Healthy Cooking Oils 01:00:00 Cooking Cajun Food 01:00:00 Paula's Home Cooking Recipes 00:30:00 Module 04 The Importance Of Eating A Healthful Vegetarian Diet 01:00:00 Italian Food On A Date 00:30:00 The History Of Pasta In Italian Food 01:00:00 Review Of Different Vegetarian Cooking Shows 00:30:00 Italian Cooking Brochutto 01:00:00 Cooking Christmas Cookies 01:00:00 Back To Beginning For President's Day Cooking 00:30:00 Microwave Bacon Cooking Equipment 00:30:00 Module 05 Cheap Italian Food In Milan 01:00:00 Chinese Cooking Wok 01:00:00 7 Useful Cooking Tips And Hints 01:00:00 Down Home Cooking 00:30:00 Italian Cooking School 00:30:00 Cooking Games 00:30:00 Italian Cooking Recipes 00:30:00 French Cooking Holidays 00:30:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Kitchen Management Certificate Course 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Kitchen Management Certificate Course 00:20:00

The prevalence of ill health is real. Become an expert practitioner in treating individuals using a truly holistic approach. A MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHOR The great need for practitioners is emphasised today, not only by the prevalence of well-established diseases, but also by the appearance of quite new conditions which are not necessarily regarded as being nutritional illnesses. In fact many students come to Nutritional Therapy after experiencing and their own health problems and seek to help others with similar difficulties. We know that nutrition lies at the very heart of these problems and it is our absolute intention to share that knowledge with you. Every person's nutritional needs differ and our courses teach students to recognise this at the outset - there is no haphazard approach. We are absolutely certain that you will find this a fascinating course as you train to become a practitioner of the highest degree. DR. LAWRENCE PLASKETT Course Duration 3 years Study Hours 3,000 hours Course Content 14 folders Course Fee £1,995 Course Overview The Plaskett Professional Diploma in Nutritional Therapy is the most scientific and advanced practitioner level course that we offer. Nutritional Therapy is a form of therapy that uses food, supplementary nutrients and cleansing procedures to alleviate or prevent chronic health problems and this course will train you to practise as a Nutritional Therapist of the highest degree. You will: Receive a training which is truly holistic in nature Be presented with the unique teachings of Dr. Lawrence Plaskett whose long experience working in the borderlands between nutrition and medicine enables him to offer a synthesis between many fields that are not often brought together: nutrition, pathology, biochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, cell biology, naturopathy and homoeopathy Develop the professional skills and specific diagnostic insight to be able to apply nutrition to health effectively, a training for successful practice that should be applicable anywhere in the world Be trained to offer help with a wide range of conditions, the majority of which are not necessarily regarded in conventional medicine as being nutritional illnesses. These encompass an extremely wide range of chronic conditions, including most diseases and a vast array of symptoms - physical, emotional, mental - which can frequently be experienced outside the range of conventional medical diagnostic 'labels'. Develop the necessary expertise in nutrition which is often lacking in other fields of complementary or alternative medicine. Any programme of nutritional supplements and diet needs to be matched exactly to individual needs by a well-trained practitioner BREAKDOWN OF THE COURSE SECTIONS The Nutritional Therapy Diploma includes the following 14 folders: FOLDER 1 THE HOLISTIC MODEL OF HEALTH CARE This Folder starts with a suggested programme of study and some simple hints on how to make best use of your study time. It then teaches an understanding of basic principles that underpin your entire grasp of nutrition as a biological process. The naturopathic emphasis is upon freeing the body tissues of toxins and the damaged cell components that drag them down to the chronic level.  The Folder looks closely at the nature of toxins and their sources. It looks at their behaviour and effects when they enter the body, the character and mechanisms of the damage they do and, above all, the mechanisms by which they can be removed and the damage repaired.  These are no flights of fancy, as orthodoxy would often have us believe. Rather they are strongly supported by medical science, as the course material will demonstrate. In order to develop a grasp of these processes they have to be visualized as they really happen, on the cellular level.  A Side Book is included covering the structure and life of the cell. Areas Covered Study skills Looking after the body The Life Force Stopping the rot and starting to recover Movements of toxins within and around the body Our relationship to medical orthodoxy The nature of natural and unnatural chemical toxins The concept of toxin-free food Organic growing and water purification Free radicals and anti-oxidants Routes of toxin entry and elimination Damage caused by toxins lying in the tissues Detoxification The relationship between toxic burden and toxic damage The energy reserve role of fat The lipoproteins of the blood FOLDER 2 MINERALS AT WORK IN NUTRITION - PART 1 The minerals come forward as the strongest contenders for pride of place among the nutrient classes because they are so critically vulnerable to deficiency and imbalance in today’s western world.  “Get the minerals right before anything else” is a penetrating summary of their necessary priority. You will learn how the bulk minerals (those we need in greatest amount) depend upon each other and how the micro minerals cannot fulfil their function correctly without a correct balance of the bulk ones.  This Folder takes “first things first” by laying the soundest possible foundation for the study and management of the bulk metals – sodium, potassium, calcium, with magnesium to follow in Folder 5.  We believe that few course providers deal as thoroughly with this absolute cornerstone of nutrition as we do. The effects of these mineral balances permeate the entire subject of nutrition. You will look at many aspects of the subject that affect health. Areas Covered Composition of the human body Overview of macro minerals Sources of nutritional minerals Biological concentration of minerals Micro minerals as catalysts Toxic minerals Digestion, absorption and storage Mineral/mineral antagonisms Sodium and potassium balance Symptoms of sodium and potassium excess or deficiency The sodium pump Sodium and potassium in foods Potassium administration in therapy Calcium in the human skeleton and teeth Calcium in body fluids Hormonal control of calcium Osteoporosis and disputes over calcium requirements Calcium in foods Calcium “mishandling” Calcium in supplement Side Book: The Chemistry of Nutrition Whilst it is possible to teach nutrition to some degree without studying the chemical nature of the nutrients, it is much better that you have at least a superficial understanding. Folder Two therefore includes a side book on Chemistry for those who are new to the subject. However, no one expects you to become highly informed on chemical structures. Access to the facts and to an explanation is what is important. This side-book will free you, as a future practitioner, from the need to manipulate the nutrients without understanding them as many others try to do. Elements, compounds and molecules Valency Ions, acids and salts Combining proportions and moles Carbon compounds and functional groups Oxidation and reduction Calculating the vitamin or mineral content of supplements FOLDER 3 THE BULK NUTRIENTS – PROTEIN, CARBOHYDRATE, LIPIDS AND ENERGY These nutrients provide both the fuel and the building materials for the body. Orthodox nutrition teaches these topics very thoroughly. As to the structures of the compounds, we teach the same things they do.  However, all three main classes of bulk nutrients have their distinctive “wrinkles” when examined from an alternative viewpoint.  With the proteins this has to do with avoiding excesses and, to some degree eschewing animal sources for naturopathic and other reasons.  With the carbohydrates it involves recognizing at a sensitive level the long-term harm that can be done by free sugars and the crucial importance of blood sugar maintenance and control. Orthodox treatments may claim to do these things but there is a vast difference of emphasis and effect.  Among the lipids the “wrinkles” have to do with intricate management of the balance among the essential fatty acids and the importance of the phospholipids in the diet.  You will also learn about the propensity of fats to form toxins and the need to moderate fat intake. All of these so-called alternative “wrinkles” have weighty scientific support, which you will have explained for you.  The chemical nature of these bulk nutrients is fully presented for those who wish it, with a “faster track” through for those who do not. Areas covered Different kinds of proteins The amino acids in proteins The structure of proteins Proteins in foods The essential amino acids and protein quality Nitrogen balance and protein metabolism Proteins in therapeutic policy The simple sugars and sugar derivatives Di, tri and polysaccharides Transformations of carbohydrate Sugars and starch in diets Blood sugar control Metabolic energy The make-up of fats Different kinds of fatty acids Essentiality of omega 6 and omega 3 Lipids and coronary thrombosis Cholesterol, Inc. blood cholesterol levels Fats in western diets Toxins from fats by chemical damage Lecithin and other phospholipids Quantifying energy – units of measurement Energy content of foods and fuels Human expenditures of energy Basal metabolic rate FOLDER 4 FOODS AND FOOD CLASSES Properties, Composition and Naturopathic Effects The merits and disadvantages of wheat, milk and meat are carefully analysed and exposed from the standpoint of both scientific and also naturopathic considerations.  There will be much here to ponder, whilst the scientific evidence leaves little to doubt. You will look rather exhaustively at the merits, nature and composition of vegetables and fruits, not only as groups but also as sub-groups and down to the individual plants.  You will find yourself in a position, when it comes to prescribing, to be directive when necessary about which individual fruits and vegetables it will be best to use.  The groups of pulses, nuts, seeds, fish, shellfish and other seafood’s, as well as beverages, will be closely examined for their composition and suitability for prescription in treatment diets.  Acidity and alkalinity in foods is carefully examined. This Folder is “all about food” but it is also food for thought from beginning to end. Areas covered The wheat grain and its milled fractions Types of bread Nutritional problems of wheat and wheat allergy Sprouted wheat and wheat grass Barley, oats and rye The composition of milks Milk as infant feed The variety of dairy products Nutritional and health problems associated with milk Milk allergy and intolerance Hidden milk in foods Vegetable mineral content and vitality Eliminatory effect of vegetables Composition of 49 different vegetables Potential hazards of plant foods Composition and nature of pulses, nuts and seeds The composition of different meats Naturopathic negatives associated with meat The composition of different fish types Fish as an omega 3 source Shell fish and crustacea Nutritional problems of tea and coffee The composition of fruits Strongly eliminative properties in fruits Acid and alkali-forming foods Using the food composition tables FOLDER 5 MINERALS AT WORK IN NUTRITION - PART 2 Each and every member of the micro minerals group will prove a fascinating area of study and will face you at times almost with disbelief that such minute amounts of substance can exert such extraordinarily powerful effects upon the way the body works and therefore upon health.  Each micro mineral displays its own particular pattern of effects arising from either deficiency or excess. This is almost like a personal signature of the mineral. These will be learnt now but employed later in diagnosis to help determine the likely patterns of micro mineral imbalances in your patients. The role of all-important magnesium is examined together with the principles of using magnesium in therapy. This element plays a key macro mineral role and exerts decisive control over naturopathic elimination.  Areas covered Iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, chromium, molybdenum, iodine, silicon, fluorine, vanadium For each of the microminerals where appropriate: Body content; physiology functions; effects of deficiency or excess; toxicity; factors promoting retention or loss; occurrence in foods; different chemical forms; associated diseases; the use of the appropriate supplements Roles of magnesium in the body Magnesium in foods Effects, diseases and symptoms of magnesium deficiency Naturopathic expectations from magnesium therapy FOLDER 6 THE VITAMINS AT WORK IN NUTRITION The vitamins are mostly micro catalysts just as the micro minerals are. Sixteen of them are the subjects of this Folder.  We first explain their known effects in the body and then go on to set out the ways that they may be used, either for direct therapeutic effect, or in support of other components of nutritional therapy.  As in the cases of all the other nutrients, there will be both scientific and naturopathic evidence presented. Good reference material will be provided. Areas covered For each of the vitamins and vitamin-like substances where appropriate: Body content; precursors; physiology functions; effects of deficiency or excess; toxicity; factors promoting retention or loss; occurrence in foods; different chemical forms; associated diseases; the use of the appropriate supplements. Vitamin A; beta-carotene; Vitamins B: thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, B12, folic acid, choline, inositol; Vitamin C, Vitamins D1 and D2; tocopherols (Vitamin E); Vitamin K. FOLDER 7 BOWEL FLORA AND THE MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH It is possible to manage and manipulate the bowel flora – the bacteria that inhabit the intestines – so as to produce optimal benefits to health.  Antibiotics and certain dietary errors appear to work in the opposite direction and encourage a flora that will generate more toxins. This Folder deals with both scientific and naturopathic facts and technique and explains how to harness the potential that resides here for bringing better health or maintaining health. It is a crucially important area of nutritional management. Every case you will treat will need the possible prescription of bowel flora products to be reviewed. The other part of this Folder is about the maintenance of health. We provide a general round-up of this pre-clinical part of the course with an overview of nutritional requirements and wise practice in the design of those diets that may be intended to be “healthy” but not necessarily therapeutic.  It includes examination of the special needs of vulnerable groups. You can expect, of course, to meet patients of all ages and conditions and, often enough, you will be asked merely to provide guidance upon what type of diet will best maintain their health.  It also reviews the production of toxin-free food and the hazards posed by the industrialization of food. Finally, there is an approach to the use of supplements for health maintenance and a discussion of strategies for on-going cleansing and toxin avoidance so as to assist in maintaining good health. Areas covered The naturopathic view of the benefits of bowel flora Effect of diet on the bowel flora The putrefactive bacteria Balancing lactose fermenters with other types Toxic amines Benefits of the acid producing species Negatives associated with antibiotics Breast feeding and the bowel bacteria Bowel flora products Overview of the British diet Nutrient requirements for the population Higher requirements for the health conscious Special needs of children and the elderly Special needs of vegetarians and vegans The requirements of pregnancy and lactation Organic growing Industrial food processing and food additives Maintenance supplements Maintenance cleansing FOLDER 8 DIAGNOSIS This Folder is divided into two parts. The first gives a detailed understanding of the basis of diagnosis, while the second gives direct instruction in performing diagnoses.  These two parts, taken together, comprise a major step in your induction as a naturopathic nutritionist. The induction into technique and approach is an essential step, but even more than that, the moulding of your thought process is so very important.  You have to move into the particular “observer” position, mentally, from which the diagnosis is best carried out. The first part of the Folder both provides the “nuts and bolts” of nutritional diagnosis but it also provides the mental positioning to enable you to carry it out with confidence and expertise.  The diagnosis requires understanding of the “constitution”, defined both naturopathically and genetically. An optional side book covers both the miasms and the Chinese 5 elements in respect of their bearing upon diagnosis within nutritional therapy. Fundamental to the practical aspect is the technique for taking case histories and then interpreting them along combined naturopathic and scientific lines.  This logically leads onto the next stage – treatment – in a rational sequence. This Folder contains five “demonstration” case histories. FOLDER 9 TREATMENT This is in many ways the crux of the whole course.  However, being released into nutritional treatments – with their full power – without having made the most thorough preparation, would be most unwise.  Absolutely every topic that has been covered before is required in one way or another at this point. It is here that the interpretation of the case history becomes translated into a prescription of diet and supplements that is honed in a sensitive way to the patient as an individual.  We outline a number of “levels” of the diagnosis that feed into the treatment decisions. There is a “whole person” level, a “weak organ” level, a “metabolic imbalances” level, a “nutritional deficiencies” level and, finally, the lowest in the hierarchy, a “named diseases” level. We also introduce here the profound concepts of intensity, direction and level as they apply to the very basis of Nutritional Therapy prescriptions. All these contributions must converge to provide the best overall treatment.  The focus at this point is on defining the dietary guidelines and the careful orchestration of the essential minerals and vitamins that are to be used.  However, this is also the point at which various named treatments are considered, including bowel cleansing procedures, bowel flora treatment and some of the contributions towards Candida treatment.  These options are set out here and then developed more in the later Folders of Part Two. Special approaches such as the liver cleanse are also considered here along with amino acid therapy, antioxidant therapy and the anti-inflammatory prescription.  We also provide guidelines on how detailed analysis of the composition of diets, and the design of special diets based on such analysis, can contribute to treatment. This Folder provides the “core” of all this, with various modulations and variations being available from the subsequent Folders for “fine tuning”. FOLDER 10 STUDY OF CASE HISTORIES There is nothing quite like practice where case histories are concerned. To be able to study them with great facility and insight and then discern the routes by which they lead towards exact treatment – that is to be your aim here. The Folder provides the challenge of “interpreting” a number of case histories, with help and with feedback. This is an approach that can lead you towards confidence and competence in this task, which is at the centre of practitioners’ daily work. Approaches and solutions are presented. This Folder gives 11 abridged case histories and 20 fully detailed case histories for analysis by the student, 31 case histories in all. These are selected to provide a variety of different types of treatment situation including some that are special or unusual. FOLDER 11 ADDED OR SPECIAL NUTRIENTS AND HERBS In covering the prescribing of supplement programmes in Folder 9, you will have been focused primarily upon those that rank in orthodox nutrition as “essential nutrients”, particularly minerals and vitamins.  However, Nutritional Therapy is enormously enriched by a wide range of other biochemicals that cannot be classified as “essential”. Life does not stop without them, yet they can be extremely helpful, especially to individuals with compromised health.  These are more often metabolic intermediates than recognised nutrients, but they can be extraordinarily valuable for organ-directed therapy. Many of these involve up-to-the minute discoveries.  We teach about phytonutrients in foods (eg carotenoids, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, isothiocyanates, organic sulphides and curcuminoids) and about the possibilities, when necessary, to provide them in supplement form. Herbs are covered too in their special role of support-therapy to Nutritional Therapy, usually in an organ-directed or system-directed role. Echinacea, silymarin, aloe, ginkgo, bromelain and St John’s Wort are just examples of these herbs.  We also teach the use of herbal combinations for specific purposes. This wide choice of “extra” items is the subject of specific instruction in this Folder. FOLDER 12 TREATING NAMED MEDICAL CONDITIONS - PART 1 Folder 9 makes it plain that, because this is a holistic discipline, the named medical condition is generally low on the hierarchy of treatment criteria.  Although that is generally the case, the extent to which it holds good may depend upon how advanced is the particular disease condition. At all events, the practitioner does need a degree of disease-related training, which is provided in this Folder and the next.  Some 180 different medical conditions or classes of conditions, mostly chronic, are addressed. Special space is provided to cover fully selected topics that are of key importance in an alternative medicine practice, such as obesity, alcoholism, allergies and the menopause.  We also provide you with specific treatment guidance with the proviso that whole-person treatments and organ-system related treatments either take priority or are provided alongside.  Where appropriate some insights are given into the prior allopathic treatments and environmental and social conditions that may cause or exacerbate the listed conditions.  This provides for the patient’s circumstances and lifestyle to be adjusted in rather specifically apt directions. The main categories in this Folder are: circulatory, rheumatic and digestive diseases, along with obesity, alcoholism and immunity states including autoimmunity and allergies.  All the disease conditions addressed are closely studied from the standpoint of orthodox pathology as well as their Nutritional Therapy treatment.  Hence Folders 12 and 13 in their own right amount to a course in the medical science of pathology and this represents a substantial expansion over earlier versions of the course.  These Folders will constitute invaluable reference material for use when you have set up in practice. FOLDER 13 TREATING NAMED MEDICAL CONDITIONS - PART 2 This Folder continues the work started in Folder 12.  Here included are diseases of the nervous system and brain, skin, reproductive system, urinary system, endocrine system, liver/gallbladder, respiratory system, eye, ear, mouth, nose and bone. Also included are psychological and systemic diseases (including ME), infectious diseases and some directly nutritional diseases. The detailed attention to pathology is maintained throughout. During the course of Folders 10-14 inclusive, students undertake no less than 12 cases on their own, covering full data-collection, analysis and interpretation, with prescription of diet and supplements.  Together with the 36 case histories studied in earlier Folders this gives 48 case histories studied FOLDER 14 MONITORING TREATMENT, THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Having got the treatment going, there is a need for specific instruction in the on-going task of monitoring the patient’s condition and reacting accordingly with adjustments to the therapy.  Patient and practitioner alike have to be aware that the first prescription is likely to be just the start of a process. Reading the signs of change looms large in this instruction and familiarization. Responding to them is the second part. Here there is a need to understand the terms “intensity” and “direction” in therapy. “Intensity” refers to the degree of healing and naturopathic pressure being applied and “direction” refers to the aims of the particular choice of treatment being applied.  You will learn to distinguish between situations that call only for a change of “level” and those that call upon you to rethink and change “direction” when the patient’s progress levels off as this may then initiate a new burst of healing changes.  Another way to break out from the “plateau” situation is to assess the exact nutrient composition of the whole diet – an action that is too detailed and time-consuming to do with every patient and usually not needed.  A part of the Folder is about drugs, when and when not to encourage their use, and how to manage the drug-dependent patient. You need to acquire at least a passing familiarity with the main classes of prescription drugs, which are explained in this Folder. This Folder also provides information on Laboratory testing procedures that may be recommended to patients. Finally we offer subjects of crucial importance to working practitioners, namely a study of “The Therapeutic Relationship” and “Practice Management – Running The Practice as a Business”. TESTIMONIALS Here's what students have to say about the course Grace Kingswell, Nutritional Therapist UK "I was recommended Plaskett by my own functional medicine practitioner. I knew that if she was recommending it, it would be worthwhile. I wanted a full body overview and not a “match the supplement to the symptom” approach, and that is certainly what the Plaskett Dip;oma in Nutritional Medicine course delivered. I wanted to be qualified to run my own business as a practitioner afterwards, and it is the most complete and highest level course that the Plaskett College offer. My knowledge of naturopathy and nutritional medicine was pretty solid before I started due to personal experience, but I’ve really built on this now and feel confident that I know how to help others. I’ve also learnt a lot more of the biochemistry behind the science too. The study experience was really good, but it’s a lot of self-motivation, and if you don’t have that then it might be touch to finish it, as it’s completely self-driven". Ben C Alberts, Director South African Institute of Behavioural Nutrition South Africa The Plaskett Nutritional Therapy Diploma was one of the most rewarding programmes of my life. Apart from the media hype around healthy living it is only after the completion of a proper programme that one truly start to understand the intricacy of the human body and what healthy living really is. Within the Plaskett programme the combination of nutrition, pure science and a naturopathic view provided me with a completely new perspective on health management. Against a fairly orthodox background it took me some time within the programme to understand the true principles, and once realized fundamentally changed the way I view personal health management. Throughout the programme the support from my tutor was phenomenal with concise and very valued feedback, and certainly at exceptional detail. The course content was of a high standard and must not be underestimated in both volume and complexity. For me personally, the programme delivered immense value and I will recommend it to any of my peers and clients. Diane Brough, Nutritional Therapist Canada When I first started thinking about taking a course in nutrition, I was living in Botswana, in Africa. I was looking for a college that would offer me the support and guidance that is so important for long distance learning. I’m probably one of the college’s longest registered students because my family moved to five different countries during my studies! I am very thankful for the college’s patience and continued support. Plaskett College impressed me with their personal approach to the course and the fact that all modules were composed by Dr. Lawrence Plaskett, a medical research biochemist and the college’s Founder and Principal. I studied the Diploma in Nutritional Medicine because my plan was to have my own practice. I practised at a herbal clinic as a Nutritional Therapist and Iridologist after I completed my diploma, but then decided to study massage therapy, so put my practice aside while at school. I recently established Revitalife Therapeutics and offer massage therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, nutritional therapy and iridology. Vittoria Viglietti, Nutritional Therapist & Founder of Nutriwild Namibia I chose Plaskett College because I really wanted to make a difference where natural medicine was concerned. After losing my father to Cancer, and experiencing malpractice with all the orthodox medicine we followed, this pushed me even more to pursue an in-depth education in nutritional medicine. I chose Plaskett College’s, Nutritional Medicine Course, because I found this to be very informative for anyone interested in perusing a future in the field of Natural medicine and Nutritional Therapy. My studies have been such a memorable journey for me. I started studying just over 2 months, after losing my father. A very difficult time in my life. The course I chose to do with Plaskett would take me 4 years to complete. I am in my 5th year (nearly my 6th year), doing this particular course and I have only experienced encouragement, understanding of my situation and support from the college to continue to complete the course in my time. I could not show more gratitude towards them for this. I did not expect that after losing my father my life would hit lots unforeseen hurdles, causing my study time to suffer greatly. Yet, through all this, Plaskett College only showed me more support and encouragement to persist with my studies.

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