Degrees
Offered:
Natural
Health
Programs
The
Natural
Health
programs
are
based
on
the
principle
that
healing
will
occur
naturally
in
the
human
body
if
it
is
given
what
it
truly
needs,
that
is
fresh
air,
sunlight,
proper
diet,
pure
water,
exercise
and
rest.
Programs
range
from
the
philosophy
to
the
practical
application
of
natural
health
modalities.
Several
degree
programs
are
tailored
to
provide
the
necessary
skills
and
knowledge
to
become
a
naturopath,
a
natural
health
consultant
or
to
integrate
natural
health
methods
into
an
existing
healthcare
practice.
Concentrations
in
herbology,
iridology,
or
nutrition
and
lifestyles
may
be
added
to
your
degree.
Students
who
enjoy
the
discovery,
interpretation,
and
publication
of
new
findings,
natural
health
trends,
and
other
related
topics
of
interest
will
find
this
program
a
perfect
match.
Holistic
Nutrition
Programs
The
Holistic
Nutrition
program
focuses
on
what,
when
and
why
we
choose
to
ingest
substances
into,
or
restrict
substances
from,
our
bodies;
from
vitamins
and
mineral
supplements
to
organic
foods
and
pure
water.
Electives
that
focus
on
practitioners'
skills
are
available
at
the
doctoral
level
for
those
who
wish
to
become
nutrition
consultants.
Concentrations
in
herbology,
nutrition
and
lifestyles
or
iridology
may
be
added
to
your
degree.
|
Natural Health Degrees
Many
people today are turning to those with an education
in natural health and holistic medicine as an
alternative to surgery, medication, and/or other
traditional health care options. Because of this
focus on natural health, the market for jobs in
the field is growing. Those interested in a career
in natural health can earn a natural health degree
from an accreditad college or university either
in the classroom or online. Classes typically
offered in a natural health degree program are
biology, general nutrition, the history of holistic
medicine, an introduction to herbal remedies,
dietary influences on disease, and the certain
lifestyles associated with holistic health, among
other subjects.
|