THE NATURAL PHYSICIAN DIPLOMA COURSE contains all three diploma courses offered by the School of Natural Medicine. The home study materials that come with each of these courses contain the following lessons. All lessons have assignments - writing, reading, creative and practical - that must be completed to a satisfactory level prior to graduation.

MASTER IRIDOLOGY HOME STUDY MODULE
Holistic Relationships, a dynamic way of understanding inner ecology created by Farida Sharan, is included in each body system chapter.
Lesson One
Philosophy of Natural Medicine: Philosophical principles of holistic medicine. History and chronology.

Lesson Two
Symbolic Language of the Interior World: Iridology equipment. How to read and draw the irises of the eyes for accurate case taking. Case sheets, maps, charts, Iridology dictionary.

Lesson Three
Iris texture, density, constitution and structure: American, Australian, German & Faridian iris constitution models. Iris colors, abnormal iris colors, psora or pigmentation, topostabile & topolabile pigments, sodium ring, heterochromia, sclera markings. Extensive charts and drawings. The language of Iridology.

Lesson Four
Iris Signs: Theoretically and visual iris signs vocabulary. Lacunae, reflexive fibers, radials, relationships, healing signs. Iris 15 color slide set with worksheets and case histories.

Lesson Five
The eliminative system: Main and auxiliary eliminative channels, iris evaluation, natural therapies to cleanse and activate. Foundation of purification, rejuvenation and transformation.

Lesson Six
The nervous system: Uniquely original chapter. Dr. Sharan¹s unique chart displays the many ways the nervous system is revealed in the iris. Autonomic nervous system, pupil dynamics and reactions, pupillary ruff or edge, brain areas and nerve rings. Treatment, charts, drawings.

Lesson Seven
The digestive system: Iris evaluation and natural medicine treatment. Holistic relationships of anatomy and physiology. Iris drawings and charts.

Lesson Eight
The circulatory and lymphatic systems: Iris evaluation, treatment, holistic relationships. Original Iris drawings and charts show fine detail.

Lesson Nine
The endocrine and reproductive systems: Iris evaluation, treatment and holistic relationships. Original drawings and charts. Rejuvenate glands and hormones.

Lesson Ten
The respiratory and urinary systems: Iris evaluation, treatment and holistic relationships, Iris drawings and charts.

Lesson Eleven
The skeletal and muscular systems: Iris evaluation, treatment and holistic relationships, Iris drawings and charts. *Quality, flexibility and strength of tissue integrity are the result of a balanced and purified inner ecology.

Lesson Twelve
Iridian Psychology: History of psychological iridology. Mind/body/spirit was observed by pioneers from all ages and countries, correspondences to astrology, chakras, elements and emotions, kinesiology and organ and body systems, body/mind/spirit dynamics, therapies and higher values.

Lesson Thirteen
The Rayid Model: Overview: structural types, mental/emotional/physical bodies, iris rings, introversion/extroversion, hemispheric dominance, ascending and descending energies, universal rhythm and spirit, personalities, left/right brain, iris position, sclera markings, relationship dynamics, therapies and higher virtues.

Lesson Fourteen
Bach Flower Remedies. This presentation of the Bach flower remedies in relationship to iridology is a useful reference as well as a learning experience.

MASTER HERBALIST HOMESTUDY MODULE
Lesson One
History and Philosophy: Atlantean, Ayurvedic, Chinese, Buddhist, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, European, North American Indian, physiomedical and present day discoveries such as herbal crystals.

Lesson Two
Chemistry. Ideology, religion, mythological fertility, and nature's pharmacy, scientific chemistry, growth, natural selection, climate, soil, senses, cycles, active principles, collecting, harvesting, storage, astrology, plant use, extraction, drugs, organic, inorganic.

Lesson Three
Nutrition: "Food as Medicine", optimum foods, healing diets, fasting, longevity. "Food as Poison", poor eating habits, food combining, effects of emotions, constipation, hot and cold, acid/alkaline, liquids, social habits, traveling, additives, pollution, alcohol, utensils, caffeine, chocolate, eggs, meat, fish, flour, irradiated food, oils, pesticides, pollution, salt, sugar, canned foods, tobacco. Addictions and cure.

Lesson Four
Herbal formulas: Creating formulas, prescription symbols, abbreviations and measuring terminology. Organization of formulas according to different criteria. Herbal therapies. Herbs to avoid in pregnancy.

Lesson Five, Six, Seven
Materia Medica: Cosmic holotrophic herbalism. 100 herbs: action, active ingredients, activity, applications, aromatherapy, astrology, Ayurveda, cautions, contraindications, chakras, elements and emotions, Chinese medicine, combinations, cultivation, dosage, energetics, flower essences, formulas, habitat, history, homeopathy, meridians, organs, names, nutrients, part used, personality, plant description, research, spiritual properties, substitutions, systems, taste, tissues, wildcrafting and preparation.

Lesson Eight
Body systems: Development of holistic and holotropic perceptions, exploration of body/mind/spirit influences, acupuncture, polarity therapy, zone therapy, astrology; herbs, treatment, formulas, vitamins and minerals for body systems, organs and glands.

Lesson Nine
Botany: systems for the naming and identifying plants, collecting and preparing herbarium specimens. Plant classification appendix. Illustrated.

Lesson Ten
Herbal pharmacy and dispensary I: How to set up and administrate a pharmacy. Dosage. Methods of herbal application.

Lesson Eleven
Herbal pharmacy and dispensary II: First aid treatment. Acute conditions, bites, wounds, accidents. Applications include fomentations, infusions, ointments, ovules, pill making, poultices, plasters, powders, smoking herbs, snuff and nasal herbs, suppositories, syrups, tinctures. Drug substitution. Iatrogenic drug induced disease. Travel. Products.

Lesson Twelve
Herbs and healing: Bach Flower Remedies, aromatherapy, homeopathy, hand and foot baths, pendulums, pulsors, psychological information on the effect of emotions on health, herbs to use for healing body/mind/spirit. Effects of meditation and affirmations for health and healing.

NATUROPATHY HOME STUDY MODULE
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 programmess.