MASTER NATUROPATHY HOME STUDY

The Naturopathy Homestudy course is part of the Master Naturopathy Diploma course. All lessons have assignments - reading, writing, creative and practical - and all assignments must be completed to a satisfactory level 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.