This week, the national news reported that many of our nation's schools are changing their school lunch menus to offer a more nutrition based, health-oriented meal plan. This major change in direction is based on the unprecedented incidents of childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes. Considering the overwhelming evidence supporting the links between nutrition and health, it's amazing that it has taken this long for action to take place in this area. The long-term effect of junk food served both at home and in our nation's schools has been devastating.
Insulin resistance is on the rise and is being seen in younger and younger victims. Cancer rates have skyrocketed and incidents of morbid obesity have soared. Heart attacks are now claiming our youth. Poor food choices ( or lack of good choices as has been the case with school lunches) and lack of exercise due to diminished physical education programs does not allow our children to thrive.
Americans are among the fattest and most unhealthy population on the planet. We are literally eating ourselves to death! Basic naturopathic medicine principles re-enforce the concept of you are what you eat. It's no wonder kids have so many problems with A.D.D., A.D.H.D., allergies and asthma when they only eat hamburgers, french fries, sloppy joes, and soft drinks! When I was growing up, there were generally only one or two overweight kids in the class. Now, it seems that being overweight is the norm.
I applaud the education system for finally recognizing this link and moving to include healthy food choices in its lunch menus and vending machines. By teaching children healthy eating habits, we can solve this nutritional crisis. Hopefully, the next target will be requiring daily exercise by bringing back PE!
Certified Natural Health Professionals nationally offers natural health education on advanced nutrition and have a capstone training seminar entitled "Childrens Nutrition & Vaccinations". To find out more about CNHP and their course offerings and local chapters, click this link:
Certified Natural Health Professionals of South Carolina
To find out more about naturopathic medicine and the impact of nutrition and healthy living, check out
Naturopathic-Medicine.net
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Thursday, April 26, 2007
Thursday, April 19, 2007
REVIEW: Certified Natural Health Professionals
Certified Natural Health Professionals is a national seminar program where anyone interested in gaining knowledge about natural health and healing can receive guided instruction and attain certification in alternative medicine. A successful candidate must attend and complete 5 institute seminars based on actual theory and techniques used by natural health practitioners. The seminars are taught by competent, "active in their fields" faculty who are both dedicated and experienced. Classes are offered throughout the United States.
I have attained my CNHP status and greatly appreciate the professionalism and care in which the instructors guide you in learning. The course material and supplemental information provided by the instructors is always fresh and relevant. The opportunities for hands-on learning provide a very rewarding and unique experience in natural health education.
CNHP Required Seminars for Certification:
In addition to the basic seminars, the National Association of Certified Natural Health Professionals offers advanced capstone courses for continuing education. In order to retain one's certification, you must enroll in at least one capstone per year or re-take a basic seminar. Again, as the material is always evolving, this gives you an opportunity to stay abreast of recent developments in holistic medicine.
Each seminar and capstone involves a minimum of thirteen hours of study, classroom participation and/or practical demonstration.
Advanced capstones include traditional naturopathic medicine specialties such as homeopathy, herbology or herbal medicine, dried blood cell analysis, clinical aromatherapy, bach flower remedies, advanced nutrition, enzymes, reflexology, etc.
If you are interested in CNHP courses or attaining your certification, you can check out their website at this address:
In recent years, CNHP has started to organize itself into state chapters. You can check out the South Carolina chapter to find out more about state and regional chapters.
I have attained my CNHP status and greatly appreciate the professionalism and care in which the instructors guide you in learning. The course material and supplemental information provided by the instructors is always fresh and relevant. The opportunities for hands-on learning provide a very rewarding and unique experience in natural health education.
CNHP Required Seminars for Certification:
- Nutrition
- Body Systems
- Iridology
- Body Work
- Practicum
In addition to the basic seminars, the National Association of Certified Natural Health Professionals offers advanced capstone courses for continuing education. In order to retain one's certification, you must enroll in at least one capstone per year or re-take a basic seminar. Again, as the material is always evolving, this gives you an opportunity to stay abreast of recent developments in holistic medicine.
Each seminar and capstone involves a minimum of thirteen hours of study, classroom participation and/or practical demonstration.
Advanced capstones include traditional naturopathic medicine specialties such as homeopathy, herbology or herbal medicine, dried blood cell analysis, clinical aromatherapy, bach flower remedies, advanced nutrition, enzymes, reflexology, etc.
If you are interested in CNHP courses or attaining your certification, you can check out their website at this address:
In recent years, CNHP has started to organize itself into state chapters. You can check out the South Carolina chapter to find out more about state and regional chapters.
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