
People from all walks of life, usually with an entrepreneurial spirit, are turning to the natural healthcare industry as a challenging and rewarding business opportunity.
That which is natural, is recognised by the human body and does not have side effects that can harm the body.
The Foundation was established in 2002 with the mission to develop and provide practical skills programmes
in natural healthcare based on the latest research, cutting edge technology and holistic care. The purpose
being to enable new individuals and existing healthcare workers to become more skilled in the process of
growth towards total wellbeing.
Therefore we can not train you to be a medical doctor, but we sure can teach you to take care of yourself, your family
and your friend's health by improving your diet and telling you which herbs are good for you.
What is natural medicine? Simply put, it is a process aimed at the enhancement of health. It involves life
style and diet and non-invasive procedures that will strengthen the body to fight disease. Let us take a
common ailment such as heartburn to demonstrate natural medicine at work.
Every second person in takes antacids for heartburn. That is the wrong way to treat the condition according to natural healers. "One of the worst things you can do for your health is to take an antacid," says Pamela Sky Jeanne, N.D.. a naturopathic doctor (Alternative cures by Bill Gotttlieb). "That's because, in order to break down proteins into amino acids that are usable by the body, you must have sufficient hydrochloric acid in your stomach. If you take antacids, you interfere with the natural digestive processes. You also interfere with digestion in the small intestine and the entire length of the digestive tract…In short an antacid destroys your ability to absorb nutrients, And that can destroy your health."
The natural healer will work with the patient to understand the underlying causes of the symptom - having a burning
sensation on the pit of the stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux, as it is medically known, could occur when the valve at
the bottom of the esophagus weakens. Whereas most people think that heartburn is due to excess acid, there may often
be a deficiency of acid. This could also lead to discomfort such as bloatedness, nausea, belching and other symptoms
of heartburn.
The natural healer will recommend natural antacids as well as strengthening of the mucous membranes of the stomach lining. Life style changes such as weight loss, avoiding of certain foods, and smaller meals will also be part of the treatment. The natural healer will of course also be aware that if the symptoms does not disappear within a week, that it could be an indication of a condition that calls for medical attention. Most of the time, however, a natural approach may clear up the symptoms.
What a natural approach can do for heartburn, it can also do for myriads of other conditions.
Natural Healing is a study of the holistic functioning of the human body expressed as wellbeing or wellness. In today's idiom health is no longer regarded as the absence of disease. It is rather the state of total integration between all aspects of existence that leads to a fulfilled life. It is equal to wholeness and has a quality of being balanced and in harmony. The focus in natural health care is thus not on disease and pathology, but on the improvement of health with the objective of leading a quality life.
The courses and training provided here does not entitle you to promote yourself as a medical doctor or medical practitioner.
Individuals who are not registered as medical practitioners may not perform diagnosis or prescribe medicines.
The information we provide should be regarded as health support or complimentary methods and any kind of treatment should be approved by a medical professional first.
You and your family deserve a healthy life. Learning about healthcare and natural medicine and how to apply it correctly can definitely improve your wellbeing and can assist you in controlling certain health conditions and the prevention of minor sickness and illnesses.
In this century, more and more natural healers are needed. In the U.S. healthcare is already a billion dollar industry. A new revolution is taking place were entrepreneurs who invest in other people's health and wellness, will become the doctors of the future. You can become a leader in this new industry and take a step into the advancement and wellness of humankind.
Natural Healthcare is becomming very popular:
Professional Accreditation:
The American Association of Drugless Practitioners Certification & Accreditation Board has granted the Natural Healing Foundation full board professional accreditation and certification. Candidates who have completed our courses may also become members at the AADP.
Easy Study:
To make studying easier, we provide several self study courses. To complete a short course, the student need to pass a series of electronic multiple choice exams based on each of the study guides provided with the course. These exams are installed and done from your home computer. A minimum mark of 50% is required to pass a subject. After successful completion of each short course, a certificate is issued.
The courses are affordable enough for persons who simply want to do them as self-study courses. Registration is open anytime of the year. Read more about these courses in the Student Area.