Introduction

COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to Natural Health Care Protocols III NHC-680, a 5 semester-hour course. The human body consists of 10 body systems. This course will address the following systems: Gastro-Intestinal System; Muscular-Skeletal System; Cardiovascular And Respiratory Systems.

The Gastro-Intestinal System, also known as the Digestive System, involves the salivary glands, stomach, esophagus, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, enzymes, digestive juices and bile. The digestive system breaks down food into its nutrients and converts it into absorbable forms. Common disorders of the Digestive System include ulcers, acid reflux, constipation and gallstones.

The Muscular-Skeletal System involves the muscles, tendons, ligaments, connective tissue, bones and joints. This system is the basis for body structure and facilitates mobility. Common disorders of the Muscular-Skeletal System include arthritis, gout, osteoporosis, muscle cramps.

The Cardiovascular System involves the heart, blood vessels [veins and arteries] and blood circulation. The right side of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the tissues and pumps it to the lungs. The left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it to the tissues. Common disorders of the Cardiovascular System include heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and poor blood circulation.

The Respiratory System involves the organs affecting breathing, which include the lungs, bronchial passages, diaphragm, nasal cavity and trachea. It also involves the gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, which is essential to respiration. Common disorders of the Respiratory System include bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma and emphysema.

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 following body systems: Gastro-Intestinal System; Muscular-Skeletal System; Cardiovascular System and Respiratory System. You will have required reading assignments. The project assignment for each course will require each student 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 admassistant@breyerstate.com An administrative faculty member will respond to all questions.

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