This advanced nutrition workshop takes a more focused and scientific look at the potential for nutrition to enhance and replenish a weakened immune system. Topics of discussion include, amongst others; (1) the interrelationships between the immune system and individual organ systems; (2) age-related changes to the immune system; (3) alkalinizing and detoxification protocols; (4) the principles of psychoneuroimmunology; and (5) dietary protocols used to help control inflammation, build the immune system and help prevent disease. The workshop concludes with an explanation of the specialized cancer treatment program, Gerson Therapy.

Credits: 4.5 | CEUs: 4.5

Upgrade Hours: CAHN-Pro: 20 | CANNP: 20

This workshop focuses on the intricate connection between nutritional deficiencies and mood disorders. It discusses the link between mood and such things as amino acids, endorphins, neurotransmitters, hypoglycemia, allergies, thyroid function, adrenal function, and genetics. It explains how to differentiate between false moods and true emotions and explores the types of disorders for which “The Mood Cure” is and is not appropriate. The information provided will help students better determine suitable nutritional approaches to take with clients suffering illnesses such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.

Credits: 3.5 | CEUs: 3.5

Upgrade Hours: CAHN-Pro: 13 | CANNP: 13

Mental Health and Nutrition (Part 2) is designed to deepen the student’s knowledge and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease. It explores the symptoms, phases, possible causes and treatments (both conventional and nutritional) of Alzheimer’s. It also examines the behaviours of the affected person and ways to cope effectively with the demands of caring for someone suffering from this disease.

Credits: 3.0 | CEUs: 3.0

Upgrade Hours: CAHN-Pro: 10 | CANNP: 10

This workshop describes the etiology, pathogenesis, morphologic changes, and functional consequences of diseases of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems. The pathobiology of each disease is presented through a series of lectures and small-group case study preceptorials. This will provide students with the opportunity to develop the ability to distinguish systemic pathologies from healthy states and make appropriate nutritional recommendations.

Credits: 6.5 | CEUs: 6.5

Upgrade Hours: CAHN-Pro: 21 | CANNP: 21

Advanced Pathology (Part 2) is a continuation of Advanced Pathology (Part 1) and covers the diseases of the renal, genitourinary, skeletal, endocrine, integumentary, and nervous systems.

AHN WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
If you are a holistic nutrition professional or other health care practitioner seeking to sharpen your holistic nutrition knowledge and skills, and/or fulfill upgrade requirements, choose the workshops that best complement the needs of your practice, your interests, your strengths, and your goals. These multifaceted workshops are available via classroom and distance education studies, or a combination of both flexible formats.

Please note that the AHN workshops may count as upgrade hours for associations such as the Canadian Association of Holistic Nutrition Professionals (CAHN-Pro) and the Canadian Association of Natural Nutritional Practitioners (CANNP). As well, AN106 and AN109, along with CSNN’s Natural Nutrition Program, qualify for membership to the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP).

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AN101A Immunology | 15 hours
AN102 Nutrition & Mental Health (Part 1) – Mood Disorders | 12 hours
AN103 Nutrition & Mental Health (Part 2) Alzheimer’s Disease | 9 hours
AN104 Advanced Pathology & Nutrition (Part 1) | 21 hours
AN105 Advanced Pathology & Nutrition (Part 2) | 27 hours
Advanced Pathology (Part 2) is a continuation of Advanced Pathology (Part 1) and covers the diseases of the renal, genitourinary, skeletal, endocrine, integumentary, and nervous systems.

Credits: 8.5 | CEUs: 8.5

Upgrade Hours: CAHN-Pro: 27 | CANNP: 27

There is a fine line between using plants as foods and applying plants as medicine.

Just as holistic nutrition professionals learn skills to use food and nutrition to promote good health, so can the specific use of herbal medicines promote healing and wellbeing. Learn skills in the art of introductory herbal medicine application. Familiarize yourself with the medicinal actions and use of 30 common herbs, kitchen spices and local growing plants. Expand your skills with knowledge of using medicinal teas, vinegars, honeys and topical application.

Where a reductionist approach looks at 1 specific chemical to affect change in the body; herbal medicine is the use of whole herbs, as nature intended, offering an array of plant chemicals to enhance our health and well-being, often without the side effects of allopathic drugs. This workshop will provide you with an introduction to the philosophy and use of various herbal medicines and medicine making to complement your skills as a holistic nutrition professional.

Credits: 9.0 | CEUs: 9.0

Upgrade Hours: CAHN-Pro: 30 | CANNP: 30

This workshop introduces the student to the Ayurvedic principles of health and nutrition. It explains Ayurvedic anatomy and explores how the attributes of foods, daily rituals and seasonal eating can be used to maintain and restore balance to particular body types or Dhatus. Extensive menu preparations and traditional Ayurvedic recipes are included to facilitate the development of meal plans specific to the individual body types.

Credits: 3.5 | CEUs: 3.5

Upgrade Hours: CAHN-Pro: 12 | CANNP: 12

This workshop first reviews how energy metabolism, nutrition, hydration and ergogenics affect athletic performance. To enhance understanding of these fundamental topics, pertinent research articles, case studies and/or practical exercises are included. It then goes on to discuss the athletic nutritional consultation and specific needs of athletes involved in endurance and strength/power sports.

Credits: 5.5 | CEUs: 5.5

Upgrade Hours: CAHN-Pro: 17 | CANNP: 17

This workshop provides a comprehensive reference that offers easy access to the latest information about clinically relevant laboratory and diagnostic procedures. It explains each laboratory and diagnostic test with related information, test descriptions, illustrations and examples. Understanding the purpose of specific diagnostics, and how to interpret their results can validate symptomatology findings and help students to make more informed recommendations to clients.

Credits: 4.5 | CEUs: 4.5

Upgrade Hours: CAHN-Pro: 17 | CANNP: 17

This workshop introduces students to the general principles of pharmacology. Its primary aim is to inform students of the mechanism(s) of action, biochemical and physiological effects, adverse reactions, and therapeutic uses of the most important drug(s) in each pharmacological class. The medications selected for study are those most relevant to the Natural Nutrition program nnsymbol – those that affect the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and endocrine systems.

Credits: 4.5 | CEUs: 4.5

Upgrade Hours: CAHN-Pro: 16 | CANNP: 16

This workshop concentrates on helping prevent cancer, specifically breast cancer. The participants will gain an understanding of the basic processes of breast cancer. In addition, there will be detailed information on the effects of foods on the body in order to alkalize the organs and tissues. Other information will include optimal supplementation, as well as the mind/body/spirit aspect of cancer, i.e., how our emotions, thoughts, actions and reactions affect the body on the molecular level. Approaching breast cancer from a position of knowledge, rather than fear, is the guiding principle for this workshop.

Credits: 3.5 | CEUs: 3.5

Upgrade Hours: CAHN-Pro: 12 | CANNP: 12

The first part of this workshop is an introduction to the history and philosophy of Bach flower remedies. It teaches students how to apply all 38 remedies in clinical practice. The second part introduces aromatherapy and the many beneficial uses of essential oils. Students will become familiar with how to help treat numerous health conditions, as well as fun and inexpensive ways to create personal body and hair care products.

Credits: 3.0 | CEUs: 3.0

Upgrade Hours: CAHN-Pro: 10 | CANNP: 10

Every day people are exposed to thousands of exogenous and endogenous toxins, from pesticides and power lines to the products of our own metabolisms, thoughts and emotions; all of these toxins place dangerous stress on the immune system. This workshop, therefore, helps us to gain a deep understanding of this topic by (1) defining toxicity, detoxification, drainage and the different types of toxins to which we are exposed; (2) reviewing the organs of detoxification; (3) discussing disorders that arise as a result of toxicity; and (4) describing methods that can be used to safely detoxify the body.

Credits: 3.0 | CEUs: 3.0

Upgrade Hours: CAHN-Pro: 12 | CANNP: 12

What makes a person a successful alternative health practitioner? Is it solely the development of a sound resume and/or business plan or is there more to it than that? This workshop addresses the “more to it than that” aspect of professional development. It addresses personal limitations, therapeutic communications and ethics – the relational aspects of a practice. In order to be successful practitioners, to find the place where our joy meets the world’s need, we have to continually work on ourselves – to become more aware – to develop a self that can be in right relationship with others. That is what this workshop is dedicated to doing – fostering self development and right relationship.

Credits: 2.0 | CEUs: 2.0

Upgrade Hours: CAHN-Pro: 6 | CANNP: 6

This workshop will provide holistic nutrition professionals and other health care practitioners with a basic knowledge of the history and complementary practice of homeopathy. Additionally, it will address homeopathy specific to nutritional ailments and provide students with an overview of a limited number of remedies, tissue salts and oligo-elements that can be safely used in their own practices. Most importantly, it will illustrate what homeopathy can treat and when it is prudent to refer to a homeopath.

Credits: 3.0 | CEUs: 3.0

Upgrade Hours: CAHN-Pro: 9 | CANNP: 9

With increased marketing, variety and availability of supplements, how can health care practitioners (let alone consumers) decide what is safe and effective? Furthermore, how can holistic nutrition professionals effectively counsel their clients about supplementation in a milieu of increasing public awareness? This workshop addresses these concerns by providing students with a sound foundation in the wise use of dietary supplements. It includes information on manufacturing practices, interactions, orthomolecular alternatives to drugs, labeling, governmental regulations, standardization, whole food supplements, etc. Furthermore, it discusses, in detail, some of the most commonly used nutritional supplements such as individual and multivitamins/minerals, fibre, sea algae, greens, digestive enzymes, probiotics, EFAs, etc.

Credits: 3.5 | CEUs: 3.5

Upgrade Hours:CAHN-Pro: 12 | CANNP: 12

Though there remains a lot that is not known about the regulation of food intake and the science of mindfulness, understanding some of what has been discovered can awaken us to ways we might modify unwanted eating and lifestyle behaviors. Accordingly, this workshop explores what research has revealed about (1) the neuropsychoendocrinology of regulating food intake to maintain optimal energy balance and body weight; (2) the science and effects of mindfulness; and (3) mindful eating practices that can help change unhealthy eating behaviours. To facilitate the embodiment of this information, mindful eating practices are incorporated throughout the workshop: during each lesson and as homework.

Credits: 5.0 | CEUs: 5.0

Upgrade Hours: CAHN-Pro: 16 | CANNP: 16

In this course, you will learn about the connections between physical disease and emotional, psychological and/or spiritual themes. Through the lens of quantum physics, and a re-interpretation of the leading methods of alternative medicine, we conclude that at the heart of all illness and recovery is consciousness. This integrative method offers healthcare practitioners a new way of applying their craft with a greater potential for healing, looking forward to a major paradigm shift in medicine. You will learn how to integrate these themes into your nutritional practice and how you can use tools to also evolve your own personal spiritual journey and help your clients with theirs. This course will help you understand how patterns in our life can affect us, not only on an emotional level, but also a physical one, and that recognizing and healing those patterns can lead to better health. 

Credits: 5.5 | CEUs: 5.5

Upgrade Hours: CAHN-Pro: 18 | CANNP: 18