Welcome to our 2022 Continuing Education Certificate Courses
They are a wonderful way to upgrade your skills and keep abreast of current trends, research and applications in Holistic Nutrition. These courses qualify in meeting all upgrading requirements for both the IONC and CANNP. IHN’s virtual doors are warmly open to all Holistic Nutritionists as well as other professional practitioners working in the diverse and exciting field of alternative and traditional medicine. We look forward to sharing an enlightening and enriching on campus experience. General participants with a strong interest in these advanced Holistic Nutrition topics are also welcome to enroll.
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Nutritional Therapy & Chronic Pain CENTCF
Instructor: Vanessa Peacock, BA, BSc (Nutritional Medicine), RNCP/ROHP
This course is designed for Nutritional Practitioners, other allied healthcare professionals who work with clients with persistent pain, and individuals looking to increase their knowledge base of complex pain. The role of supplements and specific therapeutic diets in its treatment will be thoroughly explored. This 4 session long course will teach critical thinking skills for the care and identification of chronic pain, and explain the roles of other healthcare professionals in its multidisciplinary care.
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Anti-Aging & Supplementation In Practice
Nutritional & Supplementation Interventions in Anti-Aging
An advanced online learning CE credit course enabling you to earn a designation in Nutritional Supplementation for Anti-Aging, Disease Management and Prevention. Participants who successfully complete the program will be awarded Fellowship Status with a designation certificate in “Nutritional Supplementation and Anti-Aging” from The Global Integrative Medicine Academy.
Intensive research investigation and clinical trials conducted over the past 25 years have revealed the specific dosages (and standardized grades) of various nutritional supplements that have shown a high degree of efficacy in the prevention and management of degenerative diseases and anti-aging applications.
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Holistic Food Preparation—Around The World CEHFP | Spring
Instructor: Eva Cabaca M.Ed., CNP
In this post grad six session course, we will embark on an exploration of the possibilities to present world famous cuisines in a holistic way. All dishes will be fully vegan and completely free of processed ingredients. We will immerse in creative processes, concepts and ideas, and craft truly unique delicacies that will adhere to both holistic principles and world traditions. We will pay attention to detail,
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Holistic Food Preparation—Around The World CEHFP | Fall
Instructor: Eva Cabaca M.Ed., CNP
In this post grad three session course, we will embark on an exploration of the possibilities to present world famous cuisines in a holistic way. All dishes will be fully vegan and completely free of processed ingredients. We will immerse in creative processes, concepts and ideas, and craft truly unique delicacies that will adhere to both holistic principles and world traditions. We will pay attention to detail,
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Fermentation Foundations—Traditions & Trends CEFFT | Spring
Instructor: Kathrin Brunner, CNP
This comprehensive four session course will teach you how to ferment a wide variety of foods including fermented drinks, vegetables, hot sauces, vinegars and condiments. Each week you’ll ferment along with us step-by-step. Each session will explore different kinds of fermented foods and their health benefits. You’ll learn how to create flavours you love and how to best integrate these foods into your diet for optimal health.
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Applied Iridology in Professional Practice CECIP
Instructor: Robert Tomilson R.BIE, RNCP
Iridology is an accurate, non-invasive method of health analysis through the examination of the iris. The iris consists of tiny nerve fibres known as trabecula that reveal the body’s constitution, inherent weakness, level of health and the transitions that take place in a person’s body according to the way he or she lives. This Dynamic, Comprehensive Certification course offers an in-depth array of iris analysis techniques such as German Constitutional iris analysis,
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Homeopathy for Beginners CEHFB
Instructor: Edith Kunszt CNP, RNCP, ROHP, DiHom
This course offers abundant information about the practical applications of homeopathic principles and the utilization of the Twelve Cell Salts of Dr. W. Schussler. Students will study 50 commonly used homeopathic remedies to address imbalances of digestion, headaches, colds, coughs, allergies, female issues and first aid situations. The history and method of preparation and the utilization of Schussler cell salts will be covered in detail.
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Nutrition & Mental Health CENMH
Instructor: Paul Demeda CNP
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,
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Naturally Designed Pregnancy & Early Childhood CEPEC
Instructor: Alexandra Hurtado BA, CNP, ND
This eight-session course focuses on our body’s natural ability to design and nurture a growing baby. We examine a number of key reasons the body deals with infertility, how to track fertility and enhance it. We look at supplementation, what is safe and what is not. We examine each trimester; look at labour and delivery of a healthy newborn and finally, the stages of feeding.
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Applied Endocrinology CEHAE
Instructor: Linda Bazinet BSc, MSc
In this seven-session course, we will focus on hormones and their role in health and disease. Hormones are important in controlling all body activities including growth, metabolism, coping with stress, sleep cycles, digestion and reproduction. Some hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, melatonin and DHEA are commonly supplemented while others can be stimulated by appropriate nutrition. Many diseases are directly or indirectly affected by hormones including diabetes,
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Understanding Cannabis in Clinical Practice CEUCC
Instructor: Shawn Meirovici ND
Cannabis is now part of everyday conversation. Your friends, family and clients will be reading, talking and eventually asking you about it. This four week, four session course will equip you with the knowledge and critical reasoning skills to confidently respond to inquiries concerning cannabis and be able to point your cannabis curious clients in the right direction. You will leave this course with a solid understanding of cannabis the herb,
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Supplementation in Clinical Practice CESCP | Spring
Instructor: Baljinder Chhoker BSc, CST, BT
This course will focus on the supplements available on the market and how to determine what to use clinically. With so many supplement companies, similar looking products, what should be used when will be thoroughly covered. We will discuss appropriate products for common health conditions such as inflammation, cardiovascular disease and hormone imbalance, and decipher between the many similar formulations for each. Dosing based on maintenance and therapeutic values will be discussed,
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Supplementation in Clinical Practice CESCP | Fall
Instructor: Baljinder Chhoker BSc, CST, BT
This course will focus on the supplements available on the market and how to determine what to use clinically. With so many supplement companies, similar looking products, what should be used when will be thoroughly covered. We will discuss appropriate products for common health conditions such as inflammation, cardiovascular disease and hormone imbalance, and decipher between the many similar formulations for each. Dosing based on maintenance and therapeutic values will be discussed,
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Blood Sugar Management in Clinical Practice CEBSM
Instructor: Jill Hillhouse BPHE, CNP, RNT
This course will help both new and established practitioners understand the foundational importance of blood sugar management in their clients. This course will examine the entire spectrum of blood sugar imbalance from hypoglycaemia to insulin resistance and diabetes and how it impacts every organ system as well as its role in all the main chronic conditions including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and dementia.
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Clinical Detoxification CECDC
Instructor: Paul Demeda CNP
This course is designed to help practitioners effectively use detoxification to support health and wellbeing. Participants will learn the key mechanisms of detoxification by body organs and tissues, as well as body requirements for safe and effective detoxification. This course will include examination of sources of toxicity; foods, supplements and procedures that support detoxification; and detoxification protocols currently used by health professionals. Course content will be supported with clinical evidence and published research.
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Nutrition According to Traditional Chinese Medicine CENCM
Instructor: Olivier Barre PHD Biochemistry, TCM
This five session course provides students with a basic understanding of TCM principles and fundamental concepts. Students will learn to utilize the energetic properties of foods, by applying obtained insights into tastes, colours, herbs, and spices. By employing strategies involving concepts such as temperature properties, yin and yang constitutions, cooking methods (effects on food properties), pathologies and treatments, students will understand and be capable to personalized meal plan to restore/implement healthy energy within their client’s body.
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Understanding Lab Diagnostics in Clinical Practice CEULD
Instructor: Dr. David Duizer, ND
As a holistic nutritionist, you have the knowledge and skills to develop powerful protocols for your clients. However, to make your assessment truly holistic, you must have an understanding of diagnostic and laboratory tests. These tests provide valuable insight into the unique state of each client and offer an objective measure of client progress. This course covers the basics of blood, urine and saliva testing, including tests for liver,
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Therapeutic Nutrition & Supplementation in Practice CETNS
Instructor: Vanessa Peacock BSc (Nutritional Medicine), RNCP/ROHP
This course helps practitioners make sense of the vast amount of research and public dialogue on therapeutic nutrition and supplementation. It is designed for health care practitioners interested in increasing their knowledge of using foods and supplements therapeutically. We will discuss the scientifically supported healing properties of each supplement and therapeutic/super food, their basic mechanism of action, and highlight the best evidence-based interventions for common health conditions they can improve and/or heal.
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