Naturopathy Modules ::

NATUROPATHY DIPLOMA COURSE MODULES (ND)
(total 367 hours plus Self Healing Module, Home Study Module and Case Histories)

Following are the educational modules for the Naturopathy course.
All modules have assignments– reading, creative, writing and practical.

NATUROPATHY LEVEL I
(Total 30 hours)
Naturopathy classes include: naturopathy treatments, case histories, nutritional healing diets, living foods, philosophy of purification, regeneration and transformation, fasting, use of herbal formulae in healing programs, iris analysis and creation of students’ self-healing programmes and three days devoted to the 5 element systems, the foundation of all natural therapeutics.

Topics covered in Naturopathy Classes, in addition to core course subjects, include:

 Spinal health
 Death & dying support
 Elder health
 Chronic disease recovery
 Pre-operation preparation/post-operation healing
 Fertility and pregnancy
 Anorexia and bulimia
 Weight loss
 Menopause
 Women's illnesses
 Infancy, child and teenage health support
 Stress reduction
 Creating and promoting a practice, ethics, office management

SELF-HEALING MODULE
The highest level of training is the embodiment of the teachings in each student’s life. We wish our students to graduate as radiant living examples and authentic teachers and guides for those seeking health and healing.

An in-depth consultation with either Bonny White or Farida Sharan, includes iris photography, analysis, educational instruction, and a personal healing programme.

LEVEL ONE – FOUNDATION OF IRIDOLOGY AND NATURAL MEDICINE
See Iridology course modules for details. (total 36 hours)

LIVING FOODS TEACHER
See Living Foods Course Module (total 60 hours)

ESSENTIAL OILS THERAPIST
See Essential Oil Therapist Course Module (total 60 hours)

FLOWER ESSENCE PRACTITIONER
See Flower Essence Practitioner Module (total 36 hours)

MASTER TOUCH REFLEXOLOGIST
See Master Touch Reflexology Module (total 39 hours)

NATUROPATHY LEVEL II CLINICAL TRAINING
(total 96 hours as part of Naturopathy Residential Retreat)

A year or more after beginning the training modules, students attend Clinical Training during the Naturopathy Residential Retreat. Here students mix with fellow students from their classes as well as students from other years. During CT emphasis is placed on an integrated natural medicine system. Advanced information is offered in iridology, herbal medicine, naturopathy, medicinal oils, flower essences, living foods, iris photography and iris drawings, subtle energy bodywork, and reflexology in relation to clinical practice. During this time students experience directly the benefit of these modalities in an in-depth purification and regeneration immersion.

Whether enrolled in one or all of three courses, both training modules and CT provide the full foundation in natural medicine therapeutics.

The Naturopathy CT segment includes advanced experiential classes in:

1. Living Food diet
2. Reflexology, packs and poultices, subtle energy bodywork.
3. Educational and therapeutic counseling skills.
4. Medicinal therapeutic oils.
5. Therapeutic application of Flower Essences
6. Dietary and nutritional programmes and kitchen preparation
7. Elemental systems

Residential Retreat
Living Foods, naturopathic treatments, morning and evening yoga and movement, healing processes, exchange sessions, sharing, Naturopathy Clinical Training and case studies and much more.

MASTER NATUROPATHY HOME STUDY BY LESSON – all lesson assignments must be completed prior to graduation

Lesson One
History and Philosophy. What is health? What is disease? What is cure? After these prime questions are explored with respect to Natural Therapies, this chapter presents universal principles, laws of living and cure as well as all the aspects of life that contribute to an individual’s continuum of health or disease.

Lesson Two
Acute disease. After defining the symptoms of acute illness, and studying the functions of the immune system, this chapter delineates the different stages of inflammation, differentiates suppression vs. elimination and teaches naturopathic treatment of acute illnesses, accidents and conditions.

Lesson Three
Chronic disease. This chapter shows how chronic disease gains ascendancy and how treatment restores normal functions and relieves the distress of chronic conditions. Different systems of chronic care are explored and approaches to treatment defined.

Lesson Four
Earth elemental energetics. The earth element and corresponding emotions of fear and insecurity, and their influence on health and disease are explored through astrology, body shapes, polarity and zone therapy, acupuncture, earth traumas, nutrition, minerals, tissue salts, homeopathy, organic gardening, vegetarianism, mineral waters, earth ceremonials and history, magnetism, gravity, electromagnetic fields, mud, dowsing, sand, climate, weather, geography, structure, crystals, gems, pyramids, pulsors, and feng shui. Earth element diseases of crystallization’s, hardening, blockages such as gall stones, kidney stones, constipation and bone disease are discussed along with treatment indications.

Lesson Five
Water elemental energetics. The water element and corresponding emotions of desire and attachment and their influence on health and disease are explored through astrology, acupuncture, color, water traumas, water for drinking and therapy, steams, mineral cold and hot springs, sea water, urine therapy, Kneipp water cure treatments and different ways water is used for purifying, strengthening, toning, stimulating and relaxing. Water illness involves urinary, reproductive, circulatory and lymphatic systems as well as skin and lung functions.

Lesson Six
Fire elemental energetics. The fire element and corresponding emotions of passion, will and anger and their influence on health and disease are explored through astrology, acupuncture, body shapes, polarity, zone therapy, Chinese medicine fire treatments, hot baths, massage, fire traumas, fire constitutional types, fire in nutrition, treatment of fire imbalances, climate, geology, weather, seasons, saunas, sweat lodges, sunbathing, cooking, light, body heat, fasting and diets. Fire illness involves the digestive and circulatory systems as well as body healing and cooling mechanisms.

Lesson Seven
Air elemental energetics. The air element and corresponding emotions of speed, greed and love and their influence on health and disease are explored through astrology, body shapes, polarity, zone therapy, air traumas, medulla, pranayam and breathing exercises, use of breath for singing and chanting, air baths, temperatures, climates, weather, seasons, air ionization, pollution, radiation, fragrance, the nose, plants and air purifiers and humidifiers, heating and ventilating systems. Air imbalances involve the respiratory system and its relationship to skin respiration.

Lesson Eight
Ether elemental energetics. The ether element and corresponding emotions of grief and longing and their influence on health and disease are explored through reflexology, polarity and zone therapy, Metamorphic technique, spiritual healing, Ayurveda, vibrational medicine, aesthetics, the etheric world of plants, grace, virtues, discrimination, morals, meditation, religion, philosophy, psychology, ceremonies, rituals, initiations, visions, positive thinking and affirmation, prayer, visualization, self realization, God realization, wisdom, gnosis, sound and music vibrational healing, light and color and etheric medicines. Ether imbalances involve the throat and lungs.

Lesson Nine
Heredity, sexuality, reproduction and regeneration. This chapter explores karma, heredity, constitution, inherent weaknesses, fertility, preparation for conception, natural birth control, the sacred womb, feminism, chastity, celibacy, Tantra, male and female energies, conception, abortion, pelvic ecology, pregnancy, midwifery, home births, active birth, water birth, post partum recovery, bonding, baby massage, nursing, feeding, infant care and childhood illnesses. This chapter gives the opportunity to reevaluate and upgrade spiritual, mental and emotional concepts about sexuality and reproduction and offers regenerative natural therapies to strengthen and improve our reproductive capabilities.

Lesson Ten
Life habits and personal hygiene. Know Thyself! The search for a healthy lifestyle in relationship to each unique individual is explored through daily habits, eating patterns, body care rituals and products, dentistry, bathing habits, eye care, nails, hair, women’s period cycles, sleeping, leisure, art, music, relationships, social responsibility, and inner and outer ecology. All of our life must become conscious! Learn to make choices to improve your life and heal yourself.

Lesson Eleven
Purification, regeneration and transformation. The above three principles of our naturopathic course are fully explored, with case histories and information on case taking, case sheets, consultations, examinations, observation, biotypes, different systems of analysis and observation such as crystals, face lines, hair, iridology, nails, posture, pulses, reflexology, sclera, skin color and texture, teeth, tongue, and urine.

Lesson Twelve
Naturopathic Sanitariums. Descriptions of sanitariums and their daily regimen are described together with information on nature cure, healing crisis, fasting, dietetics, exercise and guidelines for daily programmes.