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Aromatherapy--The Healing Power of Scent

(2.5 Contact Hours)


Aromatherapy is a complementary and alternative, holistic, and integrative therapy that uses essential oils to promote both physical and psychological health. It is often used in conjunction with massage, meditation, and other therapies to achieve healing. Aromatherapy has gained in popularity in recent years, and clinical aromatherapy (the use of specific essential oils for the prevention and treatment of health conditions) is being incorporated into treatment plans by naturopathic physicians, medical doctors, registered nurses, licensed massage therapists, and licensed acupuncturists as well as other health care providers. This course provides an overview of aromatherapy, describe the historical use of fragrance and aromatherapy for healing, examine the methods of essential oil extraction, describe methods of application, describe the clinical effects of essential oils using a body systems approach, examine the research about using aromatherapy for specific conditions, discuss safety issues and contraindications regarding the use aromatherapy, and describe the key elements of some of the most common essential oil monographs.  Enroll now...

 

Yoga--An Integrative Practice for Life

(1.5 contact hours)

The practice of yoga is becoming increasingly popular as a way to relieve stress, live in harmony with nature, and enhance well-being of the mind and body. One reason for its growing popularity is that more many people are open to it and are using holistic approaches to manage their pressure-filled, fast-paced lives. Yoga provides an integrative, healthy way to connect mind, body, and spirit, resulting in improved physical, mental, and emotional health. This course describes the philosophical foundations of yoga, the eight-limb path of yoga, styles of yoga, Western yoga, benefits of yoga, contraindications and risks of yoga, factors to consider when choosing a yoga class, and the safe practice of yoga for children, adolescents, and seniors.  Enroll now...

 

Ethical and Legal Issues in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

(3 contact hours)

There has been a dramatic rise in the use and acceptance of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies in the United States. However, many legal and ethical issues remain unresolved including provider oversight, inconsistent legislative mandates regarding definitions about standards of care and scope of practice, liability issues for providers and organizations, and lack of knowledge about CAM therapies.The goal of this course is to provide an overview of the major issues facing biomedical providers and providers of CAM therapies. Biomedicine, the rise of CAM and integrative medicine, ethical issues, legal concerns, malpractice and liability issues, and third-party reimbursement factors that affect CAM providers are discussed. Enroll now...

 

Natural Sweeteners--Healthy Options for Your Sweet Tooth

(1 contact hour)

Most Americans consume far more sugar than they require and this contributes to obesity as well as many types of diseases. The role of sugar in the American diet is an important one. Understanding its effect on the body and its role in inflammation and disease can significantly impact one’s health. Alternatives to refined sugar are numerous but are they safe and effective? The goal of this course is to provide learners with a historical overview of the role of sugar in the American diet, describe the various definitions of sugar, briefly examine glucose metabolism and the health effects of too much dietary sugar, explain the glycemic index, identify both artificial and natural alternatives to sugar, and list methods of reducing dietary sugar intake.  Enroll now...

 

Chronic Pain: An Integrative Approach to Effective Pain Management (2.5 contact hours)

Pain interferes with the enjoyment of life. It makes it difficult to work, socialize with friends and family, sleep, and accomplish activities of daily living. It may reduce productivity and create financial hardships in terms of lost work and high medical bills. Chronic pain can lead to a loss of appetite, depression, and physical weakness as well as a loss of the joy of life.The goal of this course is to provide an overview of pain and pain management, including the scope of the issue, key historial events in pain management, the physiology of pain, types of pain, conventional treatments for pain, and integrative approaches to chronic pain management.  Enroll now... 


Probiotics: Miracles or Myths (2 contact hours)

Probiotics are live organisms believed to be healthy for the host organism. They are used globally to improve the health and well-being of animals and human beings. Sales on probiotic supplements have soared in recent years on the basis of intriguing research that demonstrates potential benefits for many chronic conditions, including cancer. With the rise in interest in integrative health as well as complementary and alternative therapies, this trend is likely to continue. This course examines what probiotics are (and are not), how they affect our health, the various categories of probiotics, the risks and benefits of their use, how to select a probiotic, pertinent regulatory considerations, and the current research on their use.  Enroll now...


HIV/AIDS Education for Health Care Professionals (2.3 contact hours)

Since they were first described in 1981, more than a quarter of a century ago, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) remain a persistent and widespread threat to the health, well-being, and human potential of individuals in the United States and across the globe. This course provides an overview of the incidence of HIV/AIDs, as well as describe symptoms, transmission methods, prevention strategies, testing, counseling, and treatment options available for individuals.  Enroll now...



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