The Institute
of
Holistic Nutrition
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- 1-800-939-9776
The Institute
of
Holistic Nutrition
This course is designed to help practitioners effectively address mental health issues from a holistic perspective. Participants will examine the roles of diet, nutrients, environment and lifestyle as they relate to mental wellness, as well as the 20 key contributors to mental health issues that can be addressed holistically. Mental health issues that will be explored include anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia. Participants will leave this course with comprehensive and usable course notes, evaluation tools and protocols and resources for professional practitioner collaboration to offer profound client outcomes.
Recommended text: Optimum Nutrition for the Mind by Patrick Holford
Paul is a holistic nutrition educator and practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience helping individuals take a conscious, whole-body approach to health. A graduate of The Institute of Holistic Nutrition, he taught in the core diploma program for 17 years and now serves as Program Facilitator at the International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine while running a private clinical practice. Passionate about critical thinking, research, and the role of nutrients in mental wellness, Paul teaches Nutrition & Mental Health and Clinical Detoxification in IHN’s Continuing Education Department.
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Key concepts of brain health and mental health; Overview of brain structure and function; Key neurotransmitters – roles, promoters and modulators; The binary brain concept and relevance to mental health
Core concepts include:
This session establishes fertility literacy as an essential extension of holistic nutrition practice, especially for women’s health.
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Key brain nutrients and their roles in brain health including vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, cholesterol, amino acids; Fatty acid and eicosanoid metabolism and relevance to brain health; Basic brain health protocol
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Brain toxins: Digestive health in the context of brain health and function; Dysbiosis, leaky gut, food sensitivities, brain toxins, food-derived opiates; Actions for addressing digestive tract issues
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Substances, contexts and conditions that have roles in the causation or promotion of brain and mental health issues including: environmental factors such as heavy metals and food additives; and metabolic factors such as inflammation, blood-sugar management, homocysteine, immune function, HPA axis, and thyroid function
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Mental health conditions: Key brain nutrients, substances, and other factors that promote brain health and function; Common mental health conditions including: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and schizophrenia
If your schedule doesn’t allow you to attend classes in real time, join us through recordings. Many of our Continuing Education students are busy practitioners and professionals, balancing work, family and other commitments so we understand that flexibility is necessary. Replay access and completion options are arranged on a case-by-case basis to ensure you still receive the full educational value of the course and have engagement with the faculty member and other registrants. You also have the option to earn the Certificate of Completion if you’re able to complete the required test or assignment by the due dates.
If you’re interested in accessing replays or exploring flexible participation options with your schedule, please contact Julia Briski at julia@instituteofholisticnutrition.com for more information.
Please review IHN’s Online & In-Class Continuing Education Course/School Policies
THE DAY BEFORE the course starts registered students will receive an email with LINKS to:
Explore short, focused courses designed to help you build practical skills, deepen your understanding, and grow at your own pace.