Naturopathy
Level: Professional Development/Personal Achievement
By successfully completing this course, you will:
- Gain skills and knowledge to expand your existing practice or for personal interest
- Be awarded the BSY Professional Certificate of Merit
- Receive the Certificate of Achievement at QLS Level 3*
You can study this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors.
Course overview
The goal of naturopathic medicine is to develop optimal wellness, identifying and removing obstacles to health and recovery. This course enables you to assess risk factors in order to seek appropriate interventions, building health rather than fighting disease. You will learn how to use a range of therapies as a catalyst for healthful change, whilst encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their own health.
Syllabus
- Lesson One
- Introduction / Anatomy and Physiology
- Assessment
- The Heart
- Arteries
- The Lungs
- Introduction / Anatomy and Physiology
- Lesson Two
- Anatomy and Physiology (Continued)
- The Brain
- Neurons
- Brain Disorders
- Hormones
- Hormone Supplementation
- The Immune System
- Anatomy and Physiology (Continued)
- Lesson Three
- Anatomy and Physiology (Continued)/ Food Allergies and Sensitivities
- The Lymphatic System
- The Digestive System
- Anaphylaxis
- Elimination Diet
- Glycaemic Index
- Glycaemic Load
- Toxic Pesticides
- Anatomy and Physiology (Continued)/ Food Allergies and Sensitivities
- Lesson Four
- Herbal Medicine
- The Safe Use of Herbal Preparations
- Active Constituents
- Herbal Medicine
- Lesson Five
- Nutritional Therapy
- Acidophilus
- Amino Acids
- Antioxidants
- Coenzyme Q10
- Enzymes
- Fibre
- Juicing
- L-Carnitine
- Phytonutrients
- Water
- Nutritional Therapy
- Lesson Six
- Homoeopathy
- The Law of Proving
- The Law of Potentisation
- Accidental Proving
- The Pros and Cons of Homoeopathy
- Administering Homoeopathic Medicine
- Remedies for the Constitution
- The Twelve Cell Salts
- Bach Flower Remedies
- Homoeopathy
- Lesson Seven
- Massage and Acupressure/ Inner Smile
- Meridians
- Hand Massage
- Head Massage
- Face Massage
- Neck Massage
- Thymus Massage
- Intestinal Massage
- Kidney Massage
- Knee Massage
- Foot Massage
- Warnings and Contraindications to Massage and Acupressure
- Massage and Acupressure/ Inner Smile
- Lesson Eight
- Reflexology/ Aromatherapy
- Introduction
- What is Reflexology?
- Zones
- Zones and Meridians
- Mapping the Feet
- Preparing the Foot for Reflexology
- Treatment Techniques
- Reactions to Reflexology
- Essential Oils
- Methods of Extraction
- Using Essential Oils
- Aromatherapy Massage
- Reflexology/ Aromatherapy
- Lesson Nine
- The Nervous System and Stress/ Presentation
- The Nervous System
- Personality Types A and B
- Life Events
- Stress Response
- The Stress Iceberg
- Reviewing Stress – Points to Consider
- Professionalism
- Clothing
- Treatment Room
- Communication Skills
- Body Language
- Modesty
- Closing the Session
- The Nervous System and Stress/ Presentation
- Lesson Ten
- Treatments for Common Conditions/ Additional Information
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Anxiety Disorder
- Arteriosclerosis
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Back Pain
- Basal Metabolic Rate
- Treatments for Common Conditions/ Additional Information
- Lesson Eleven
- Treatments for Common Conditions (Continued)/ Additional Information
- Candidiasis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Cystitis
- Diabetes
- Eczema
- Headache
- Body Mass Index
- Treatments for Common Conditions (Continued)/ Additional Information
- Lesson Twelve
- Treatments for Common Conditions (Continued)/ Additional Information
- Haemorrhoids
- Herpes
- Hypothyroidism
- Insomnia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Kidney Stones
- Biorhythms
- Treatments for Common Conditions (Continued)/ Additional Information
- Lesson Thirteen
- Treatments for Common Conditions (Continued)/ Additional Information
- Menopause
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Osteoporosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Psoriasis
- Vitamin and Mineral Requirements
- Treatments for Common Conditions (Continued)/ Additional Information
- Lesson Fourteen
- Treatments for Common Conditions (Continued)/ Additional Information
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Sinusitis
- Stroke
- Ulcers (Stomach)
- Varicose Veins
- Warts
- Herbs for Children
- Treatments for Common Conditions (Continued)/ Additional Information
Practical training
No practical training is required to complete this course.
*Registration fee included.
Freephone 0800 731 9271
or 01409 220 400
