Introduction

COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to Natural Health Care Protocols I NHC-630, a 5 semester-hour course. The human body consists of 10 body systems. This course will address the following systems: Immune System; Infections; Glandular System; Anti-Aging; Integumentary System [Skin, Hair, Teeth, Nails, Eyes, Ears].

The Immune System fights off disease-causing microorganisms and engineers the healing process. It the key to fighting everything from a minor cut, fatigue and allergies to cancer, AIDS, and every other disease process and infection. An infection results when the body is invaded by a pathogenic agent, also known as a microorganism. The origin of every infection is either viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitic. It multiplies and spreads and is usually accompanied by inflammation. Any infection that is untreated and left to breed eventually leads to blood poisoning, and ultimately death. Common disorders of the immune system include cancer, AIDS, allergies, colds and flu.

The Glandular System involves hundreds of hormones and glands throughout the body. Glands are organs that secrete mucous or serum, such as mammary, lymph, salivary, endocrine, pineal, pituitary, thyroid, pancreas, thymus and adrenal. Hormones are chemical substances produced by glands and are pertinent to the function of the gland. Common disorders of the glandular system include diabetes, thyroid disease, hormonal imbalance and adrenal exhaustion.

The aging process is closely linked to the health of the immune system. A weakened immune system results in premature aging symptoms, including gray hair, wrinkles, brown skin spots, stooped posture, tremors, shaky voice, slow mobility, poor memory, senility, poor nutrient absorption, joint disorders, hardening of the arteries, disease susceptibility and much more.

The Integumentary System involves the skin, hair, teeth, nails, eyes and ears. The body prioritizes this system as the least important of all body systems because these are not vital organs that are pertinent to life, such as are the cardiovascular, respiratory, brain and nervous systems. Therefore the skin, hair, teeth, nails, eyes and ears are the last organs to receive nourishment. However, the health of these external organs of the Integumentary System tends to reflect the overall health of the internal organs.

Common disorders of the integumentary system include hair thinning, poor vision, brittle nails and acne.

TIME FRAME: This is a 5 semester-hour course. Upon completion you will be awarded five semister hours worth of credit. You have ten weeks to complete this course.

TEXTBOOK: The following is the required textbook for this certificate course.

Book 1: Prescription For Nutritional Healing. Phyllis Balch, CNC And James Balch. MD third edition, ISBN # 1583332368.

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COURSE ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS: You will learn the naturopathic protocol for disorders involving the Immune System, Glandular System and Integumentary System. You will have required reading assignments. The project assignment for each course will require you to construct a naturopathic protocol for various hypothetical disorders.

Passing an open-book proficiency mid-term examination is required. The minimum passing score is 70%. It is due within 6 weeks after enrolment in the course. You will have up to 12 weeks to complete the course.

GRADING: The grading scale for this course is as follows:

91-100%    = A
81-90%      = B
71-80%      = C
Below 70% = Failed

HOW TO CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: I am very accessible by E-mail and will communicate with each student as deemed necessary throughout the course. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions, concerns, feedback, etc. I look forward to working with each student and I am always glad to help.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will have learned about constructing a naturopathic protocol for disorders of the following systems: Immune System; Infections; Glandular System; Anti-Aging; Integumentary System [Skin, Hair, Teeth, Nails, Eyes, Ears]. The naturopathic protocol involves using whole foods, vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, phytochemicals, medicinal herbs and other nutrients.

COURSE CONTENTS: You will learn the naturopathic protocol for disorders of the following systems: Immune System; Infections; Glandular System; Anti-Aging; Integumentary System [Skin, Hair, Teeth, Nails, Eyes, Ears]. The naturopathic protocol includes:

1). Whole foods.
2). Vitamins.
3). Antioxidants.
4). Minerals.
5). Enzymes.
6). Amino acids.
7). Phytochemicals.
8). Medicinal herbs.

INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this certificate program, you may address them to adm@breyerstate.com An administrative faculty member will respond to all questions.

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