The Institute
of
Holistic Nutrition
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The Institute
of
Holistic Nutrition
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, kidney and digestion, thyroid and adrenal function, lipid disorders, diabetes, heavy metals and more. Students will gain the knowledge to confidently interpret laboratory results and incorporate them into a holistic plan to increase health outcomes.
Recommended text: Mosby’s Manual of Diagnostic Tests—Dr. David has the 4th Canadian edition in his practice (being that he’s in British Columbia) but any Canadian edition is OK if you are practicing in Canada. The third, published in 2023, is probably ideal. The American version is in its 8th or 9th edition. All of the information that you need will be on the PowerPoint slides but it’s nice to have the digital or hard copy version as a clinical reference. You can buy most versions on Amazon.
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.
DATE: Tuesday July 14
Introduction to laboratory medicine; Introduction to functional assessments; Introduction to the systems approach; Understanding the cardiovascular assessment – lipids, inflammation, glucose control, nutrient deficiencies; Conditions – high cholesterol, high blood pressure, stroke, and heart attack risk reduction
Core concepts include:
This session establishes fertility literacy as an essential extension of holistic nutrition practice, especially for women’s health.
DATE: Tuesday July 21
Glucose, insulin, and continuous glucose monitoring; The complete thyroid panel, functional thyroid assessment
DATE: Tuesday July 28
Blood, urine, and saliva hormone assessments – timing and interpretation; Fertility and pregnancy testing; Conditions – weight gain, hypothyroidism, type 2 diabetes, PMS, low testosterone, menopause
DATE: August 4
Food allergy, intolerance, and sensitivity testing; Leaky gut testing, histamine, and diamine Candida Testing; Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis and GI Map; Ova and Parasites; Conditions – IBS, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac disease, GERD, allergies, eczema, psoriasis
DATE: August 11
Liver function testing; Gastric and pancreatic function testing; Conditions: non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatitis, gallstones, chronic pancreatitis, functional elevated liver enzymes
DATE: August 18
Urinalysis, urine toxicology screen and basic renal functioning; Renal disease and renal function testing; Serum Chemistry – Electrolytes; Adrenal panels – timing, medium and optimization; Conditions: adrenal insufficiency, kidney infections, nephritis, polycystic kidney disease, bladder infections, anxiety
DATE: August 25
Introduction to hematology; CBC, iron, B12, homocysteine; Vitamin and Mineral Testing; Heavy Metal Testing – Hair Mineral Analysis; Mold Toxicity Testing; Conditions: osteoporosis, muscle and ligament injuries, fatigue, depression, insomnia
DATE: September 1
Neurotransmitter testing; Tumor marker assessments; Screening exams; Metabolism markers; Conditions: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, series of different types of cancers, MS, GB, MG
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:
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