Module 1 Course Descriptions
Modules 1 and 2 make up our Certification and Associates Degree program

MOD-1-1. Nutrition 101 – The very basics of good health begins and ends with proper nutrition. One cannot have optimum heath without the knowledge of how our body uses our food, breaks it down with the help of enzymes, and disperses the bits and pieces to our bones, nerves, muscles, organs and cells. Many of our chronic diseases can be prevented by consuming the right nutrients in their proper forms and amounts, however, too much of some may, in fact, be harmful.  However, there is a lot more we need to know. This course will provide a solid foundation in nutrition and educate on how to attain a well-tuned body and mind.​

MOD-1-2. Healing Plants of the Bible – This course will acquaint students with thirty-eight of the plants most often appearing in Scripture, the lore behind their medicinal properties, and meditations that focus on their ability to heal the spirit. An appendix offers scriptural and medicinal information on forty additional plants.

​MOD-1-3. Food Borne Illnesses – This course identifies the causes, types of illnesses, and preventative measures which will aid in protecting us from becoming sick from our food. Food handling, refrigeration, and proper storage of food items are also discussed. Students will be able to prevent many illnesses in themselves and others after completing this course.

​MOD-1-4. History of Naturopathy – This course will be of interest to all who wish to learn about the historical roots of naturopathy, the writings of its founders on a variety of natural therapies and modalities, as well as the modern applications and validations of naturopathic techniques.

​MOD-1-5. Biblical Counseling 1 – This course equips readers to change lives with Christ’s changeless truth. It builds on the foundation of the written Word and provides a gospel-centered resource for understanding people, diagnosing problems, and prescribing biblically based solutions.

MOD-1-6. Anatomy I – This course encompasses every aspect of the body, from the functions of the pancreas to the making of blood cells and provides concise descriptions for every system of the body accompanied by color paintings and photographs.

​MOD-1-7. Biblical Holistic Health – Are you looking for a health plan that is biblically based and scientifically proven? This course is just for you. Using a truly holistic approach to health, this course leads you on a journey that can make your health dreams become a reality. Discover how the author’s faith-based journey from near death to vital health led him to uncover the timeless principles of the world’s healthiest people.

​MOD-1-8. Introduction to Health Coaching – The occupation of “Health and Wellness Coach”, AKA “Health Educator” has a bright future, as populations are getting older, heavier, and more chemically imbalanced, often from FDA “approved” chemicals.  Health risks and Preventative Health information are being completely ignored. Behavior change, and goal setting strategies, in theory, are the key. However, the true goal of a Coach is to educate, empower, and motivate individuals to take back control of their health—and to stay healthy! This course will teach an understanding of Physical Activity (Exercise), Nutrition, Stress Management, Anatomy and Physiology, Tobacco Cessation (or other addictive substances), Herbology, Nutritional Supplementation, First Aid and CPR. ​

MOD-1-9. Healthy Weight Management – There are many theories about how and why humans gain weight. Nothing has changed drastically in thousands of years of human evolution. The key is in our food and our daily physical energy-expenditures, but there is a new twist on the “calories-in vs calories-out” formula because of bio-individuality. Plus, many are more complacent, and their activity levels have crashed to a stand-still. Compound this with our food and drinks undergoing massive transformations, leading to more toxic chemical preservatives, hazardous man-made fats, sugar-substitutes, and “flavor enhancers”, driving us to eat more. Today’s food choices are mere representations of “real” food. This course will help to identify the difference, providing up to date information on what to avoid and what healthy foods to get more of for reduced caloric intake.​

MOD-1-10. Legal Guidelines – This course outlines the legal responsibilities and restrictions the student must be aware of to protect himself/herself and act legally in the natural health field. The student will learn how to use proper terminology in communicating and interacting with others and how to educate others in the natural health field.

Module 2 Course Descriptions

MOD-2-1. Biblical Healing – A manual for building a prayer team capable of ministering effectively to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of others through prayer. An excellent guide to learn how to pray for healing. Learn how to build a healing ministry. 

MOD-2-2. Enzymes for Digestive Health – This course shows how enzyme therapy can make significant improvements in health, immune function, pain reduction, even moods, mental clarity, food and chemical tolerances, and gastrointestinal issues as proven in long-standing scientific research and studies.​

MOD-2-3. Conquering Cancer – Learn the nutritional rebuilding process that can help you win the war against cancer, how specific preventive measures can neutralize cancer and other degenerative diseases, how to find a team of doctors and professionals that will help battle cancer most successfully, how to encourage and help someone fight cancer, and how to keep a fighting spirit and maintain morale.

MOD-2-4. Homeopathy 1 – The history (and successes) of homeopathy go back hundreds of years. Since the 1940’s, there has been an increase in interest in Homeopathy in the US. In other parts of the world, homeopathy is the primary mode for treatments and cures. This brief course will give you a good foundation, with information on building your own treatment kits, enabling you to treat yourself for minor injuries and everyday ailments.

MOD-2-5. Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis – Learn about a non-invasive screening test that can predict and help prevent common health conditions, provide pertinent information about one’s metabolic rate, energy levels, the adequacy of one’s diet, and stage of stress. It takes the guesswork out of recommending foods and nutritional supplements.

MOD-2-6. Kinesiology – Kinesiology (pronounced Kin-easy-ology) means manually testing the muscles to see how they move, or if they don’t. It uses these muscles as monitors of stress and imbalances in the body. Kinesiology integrates western techniques and eastern medical systems to promote physical, mental and emotional health.

MOD-2-7. Detoxification – outlines the steps you need to take to thoroughly detoxify and cleanse your body from disease-causing toxins. You will also learn how to reduce your toxic exposure and how to strengthen your immune system. Through detoxification you will free yourself from the chains of pain, reverse degenerative conditions, gain more energy, feel and look younger, improve your memory, and be happier.  

MOD-2-8. Emotionally Free – Learn how to screen for emotional and behavioral symptoms. Recognize the mental and physical clues that indicate biochemical imbalances, particularly in the brain. This course teaches natural ways of dealing with physiological causes of depression, anxiety, paranoia, anger, emotional instability, and addictions to prescription and non-prescription drugs.

​MOD-2-9. Introduction to Parasitology – gives the information you need to know to ward off unwelcome parasites, explains what parasites are, why they are harmful, how they are spread and how to create a parasite-proof diet and lifestyle. It teaches what are the latest anti parasitic drugs, treatment, and herbal cures.

​MOD-2-10. Herbal Ways – Discover the three functions of herbs, eight traditional methods of herbal therapy, the benefits of a balanced diet, herbal treatments for (cancer, herpes, acne, arthritis, back pain, weight problems, colds, and flu), detailed descriptions, use, and dosages for herbs, and how to purchase, grow, and store herbs.

Module 3 Course Descriptions
Modules 3 and 4 make up our Bachelor’s Degree program

MOD-3-2: Herbalism and Emotional Healing  – This course ties together herbal medicine and emotional and mental health. This course will feed the reader powerful wisdom regarding the support of herbal medicine to manage emotional well-being. Your heart and mind will be at ease knowing this course will provide a basic essential guide of herbal remedies that support depression, anxiety, stress, etc…

MOD-3-3: Herbal Medicines Interactions – This course contains information on herb-drug, herb-supplement, herb -food and herb-laboratory test interactions all of which is data referenced. Commercial herbal medicinal products are increasingly consumed on a regular basis by people in the developed world. Often such products are taken concurrently with conventional medicines, frequently without the knowledge of health care professionals. As more evidence has become available, there has been an increasing awareness of the potential and actual problems of interactions, often dangerous, between conventional medicines and herbal medicines. This module brings together available data on approximately 200 of the most commonly used herbal medicines in highly structured, rigorously scientific results.

MOD-3-4: Herbal Preparation – This course emphasizes the point that herbal medicine-making is fundamental to every culture on the planet and is accessible to everyone. It covers herbal preparation for numerous ailments and disorders.

MOD-3-5: Herbology and Botany – This course expands on culture bacteria, isolate micro-organisms, Microscopic examination, Plant Pathology and more

MOD-3-6: Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine – Traditional Chinese medicine under the influence and direction of classic Chinese philosophies, has undergone long-term medical practice gradually evolving into a unique medical theoretical system that contributed significantly to the health care of the Chinese people and the prosperity of the Chinese nation. This module comprehensively covers the main components of TCM, such as Basic Theory, Diagnosis, Prescription, Chinese Materia Medica, Tui Na, Acupuncture and Moxibustion.

MOD-3-7: PEMF Therapy – In this course you will learn how the technology works, including an overview of common terminology, what it does in the body, from circulation to stem cell stimulation and everything in between and what it can do to treat more than 50 specific health problems, each with clinical study results.

Research shows PEMFs accelerate the healing of almost any cell, tissue, organ, or condition. PEMF therapy improves your body’s basic functions, allowing it to both prevent and treat a wide range of health problems. It is the next major leap forward in improving health to help you live long and live well plus it is the most comprehensive, objective, and authoritative look at PEMF therapy.

MOD-3-8: Iridology 2 – This course is a comprehensive study of Iridology, with over 200 color slides plus diagrams and case studies. Includes: Genetic Iris Constitutions, Eye colors and what they mean, iris maps, pupil and sclera signs, iridology and all the major body systems, how to find the root of disease, psychological signs found in the iris and more.

MOD-3-9: Prevention and Management of Allergies – An allergy occurs when our immune system becomes hypersensitive to substances such as food, medications (drugs), bee venom, home furnishings, pets, dust, etc. Most allergies are harmless and may cause mild discomfort. However, some reactions to allergens can be deadly when our immune system over-reacts to it. Over 50 million people experience allergic reactions every year and some require emergency treatment. The cost of going to an Allergist is very expensive, and the information in this course may save students a great deal of money and even their very lives.

MOD-3-10: Insomnia Management – Many adults are not getting enough sleep. If one has more than occasional trouble getting proper sleep, they may develop serious health conditions, such as high stress levels which may affect their home life, work, and financial management. With chronic insomnia, one may develop depression, diabetes, memory problems, chronic pain issues, and even serious neurological issues. This course will outline numerous natural ways to solve the problem.

Module 4 Course Descriptions

MOD-4-1. Healing Herbs – Practical advice for the newcomer and pearls of wisdom for the herbal practitioner. This course delivers the lowdown on virtually every healing herb available in today’s marketplace. A complete guide to 180 healing herbs with description and history, therapeutic uses, medicinal properties, prescription counterparts, dosage options, safety and effectiveness rating, and precautions.

MOD-4-2. Iridology 1 – Learn the links between health and the patterns, colors, and textures of the iris. This course describes the basics of iris analysis in easy-to-understand language with dozens of illustrations, color photos, and charts. After recognizing weaknesses in the iris, you will be able to suggest lifestyle changes to achieve optimum health.   

MOD-4-3. Biblical Healthy Living – This course explores what the Bible says about healthy diet and compares it with modern science. The research upholds the wisdom of biblical advice. Anyone who is sick and tired of feeling sick and tired will find in this course the secrets to more abundant energy, freedom from illness, and more vibrant health. 

MOD-4-4. COVID 19 Truths – Through vigorous research, over 500 references to peer-reviewed scientific journal articles, official government statistics, and public health research findings from around the world, this course teaches the urgent need for a global awakening. It is time to come together, demand the truth, and take control of our health. This course is your invitation to join us as we educate and organize for a healthy, equitable, democratic, and regenerative future.

MOD-4-5. Reflexology – This course covers the complete guide to the anatomy of the feet and the workings of Reflexology, the therapeutic foot massage for health and well-being. It explains the art and science of reflexology: how it works; the ailments it treats; how to locate and massage the various reflexology points.

MOD-4-6. Anatomy II – This course offers comprehensive coverage about the human body. Included are: 226 color illustrations, depicting all organs and systems of the human body, 29 chapters of descriptive text written by current and former faculty at one of the world’s foremost medical institutions, and an index of plates and descriptions for quick identification of any structure, organ, or system.

MOD-4-7. Aromatherapy I – You’ll learn ways to add fragrance to your life, about the plants and the history, what exactly are these things called essential oils and carrier oils, how to dilute and blend, what supplies to buy, the correct way to measure and blend. Plus, we will go into safety and storage issues and you’ll be given many recipes for beginning concoctions.

MOD-4-8. EMFs Hidden Hazards – Topics include, what EMFs (electromagnetic fields) actually are, where you find them in your daily life, and how they affect you. The toll that EMFs have been proven to take in conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and neuro-psychiatric illnesses. Why you’ve been largely kept in the dark about this threat to your health. How you can actually repair the damage done by EMFs at a cellular level. Practical strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones from

MOD-4-9. Introduction to Microbiology – This course will introduce the students to the microbial world. General properties of microorganisms including classification, morphologic and growth characteristics, metabolism and genetics will be discussed. Students will explore the role of microbes, especially microbial flora of our body including gut flora and its role in natural health.  Selected microorganisms that cause disease will be discussed. The course will consist of group discussion format. Students will be assessed on discussion posts, essay and midterm and final exams in multiple choice format.

MOD-4-10. Introduction to Immunology – This course will introduce the students to immunology. The organization, function and normal immune response will be studied in detail. An overview of disorders of immunity will be studied. Finally, application of immunology to diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases will be discussed. The course will consist of discussion format. Students will be assessed on discussion posts, essay and midterm and final exams in multiple choice format.

Module 5 Course Descriptions

MOD-5-1. Understanding Nutrition in Detail  – This module outlines the essentials of nutrition that is at the forefront of the latest advances in human nutrition-helping you understand what the scientific facts tell us about human nutrition and health.

MOD-5-2: Nutrition and Diet Therapy – This module provides core nutrition concepts and up-to-date clinical content at a level that is accessible to the range of health care team members who are responsible for a client’s nutrition needs. It also provides the basic facts and a wealth of practical information needed to assume their responsibility for nutrition care.

MOD-5-3: Nutrient Power – Recent advances in the molecular biology of the brain and epigenetics have illuminated a new plan. A research-based nutrient therapy system that can help people with a variety of mental disorders. The guide explains that nutrient imbalance can cause mental disorders by disrupting gene expression of proteins and enzymes, crippling the body’s protection against environmental toxins, and changing brain levels of key neurotransmitters. This course will show families, patients, and doctors how to change their behavior and improve their health through new skills that will last when psychiatric drugs are no longer used.

MOD-5-4: How Not To Die – reveals the groundbreaking scientific evidence behind the only diet that can help prevent and reverse many of the causes of disease-related death.  The fifteen leading causes of death claim the lives of 1.6 million Americans annually. In addition to showing what to eat to help treat the top fifteen causes of death, How Not to Die includes Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen -a checklist of the twelve foods we should consume every day. Full of practical, actionable advice and surprising, cutting-edge nutritional science, these doctor’s orders are just what we need to live longer, healthier lives.

MOD-5-5: The Future of Nutrition – Despite extensive research and overwhelming public information on nutrition and health science, we are more confused than ever—about the foods we eat, what good nutrition looks like, and what it can do for our health. This course cuts through the noise with an in-depth analysis of our historical relationship to the food we eat, the source of our present information over-load, and what our current path means for the future-both for individual health and society as a whole.

MOD-5-6: Clinical Nutrition and Aging – As the older adult population continues to grow, so will the prevalence and incidence of age-related disorders. In this module we will focus on perspectives and the latest scientific and clinical developments in age-associated disease.

MOD-5-7: Dirty Genes A Breakthrough Program – Dr. Ben Lynch discovered the root cause— “dirty” genes. Genes can be “born dirty” or merely “act dirty” in response to your environment, diet, or lifestyle—causing lifelong, life-threatening, and chronic health problems, including cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders, anxiety, depression, digestive issues, obesity, cancer, and diabetes. Dr. Lynch shows you how to identify and optimize both types of dirty genes by cleaning them up with targeted and personalized plans, including healthy eating, good sleep, stress relief, environmental detox, and other holistic and natural means. Many of us believe our genes doom us to the disorders that run in our families, but Dr. Lynch shows you how to ultimately rewrite your genetic destiny.

MOD-5-8: Food Politics – Learn precisely how food companies lobby officials, co-opt experts, and expand sales by marketing to children, members of minority groups, and people in developing countries. We learn that the food industry plays politics as well as or better than other industries. When it comes to the mass production and consumption of food, strategic decisions are driven by economics not science, not common sense, and certainly not health. Food Politicswill forever change the way we respond to food industry marketing practices. By explaining how much the food industry influences government nutrition policies and how this path-breaking book helps us understand more clearly than ever before, what we eat and why.

MOD-5-9: Nutrition for Sport and Exercise – This topic integrates nutrition and exercise physiology principles, emphasizing scientific reasoning and examining research studies to illuminate the evidence for current nutritional recommendations. In addition, it helps you translate these nutrition recommendations to specific plans for the appropriate amount and type of foods, beverages, and/or supplements to support training, performance, and recovery.

MOD-5-10: Nutritional Science – This topic helps develop the scientific understanding to support personal and professional decisions. Using a critical thinking approach, it brings nutrition out of the classroom and allows students to apply the logic of science to their own nutrition concerns both as consumers and as future scientists and health professionals.

Module 6 Course Descriptions

MOD-6-1. Be Happy! – Release the Power of Happiness introduces you to a set of proven techniques, principles, meditations, and insights that will help you be happy now! Key lessons include following your joy, stop chasing happiness and start enjoying your life as it happens, undo mental and emotional blocks to happiness and success, increase your natural capacity for happi-ness and abundance, give up all hopes for a better past and be happy now, and use the power of happiness to bless your life and benefit others. This happiness training not only changes the way you feel; it actually changes the way your brain functions.

MOD-6-2: Plague of Corruption: Restoring Faith in the Promise of Science: Like many women who have trespassed into the world of men, Dr. Judy Mikovits uncovered decades-old secrets that many would prefer to stay buried. From her doctoral thesis, which changed the treatment of HIV-AIDS, to her discovery of a new family of human retroviruses, Mikovits has seen the best and worst of science. When her investigations questioned whether the use of animal tissue in medical research was unleashing devastating plagues of chronic disease she saw science at its worst. If her suspicions are correct, we are looking at a complete realignment of scientific practices, including how we study and treat human disease.

MOD-6-3: Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, Sexy, and Smart Until You’re 80 and Beyond is an actionable guide to delaying the onset of 70 percent of normal aging signs until well into your final years. It focuses on seven rules for achieving a stronger, healthier, and younger body and mind. It provides credible scientific research and expert advice on how to improve our physical and mental health, leading to a more vibrant and youthful existence. Through its practical suggestions and actionable strategies, it empowers readers to make positive lifestyle changes and reverse the aging process. With its engaging tone and relatable stories, the book is informative without being dull, keeping readers hooked and motivated to embrace a healthier and more energetic future.

MOD-6-4: Selling Sickness: author Ray Moynihan unravels the unsettling alliance between pharmaceutical giants and contemporary medical practices, exposing how ordinary human conditions are increasingly being pathologized to create a perpetual market for drugs. With meticulous research and compelling narratives, Moynihan delves into the heart of how the quest for profits can overshadow genuine healthcare needs, thrusting countless people into unnecessary treatments and lifelong dependencies. This eye-opening exploration not only challenges our trust in modern medicine but also compels us to rethink the very nature of wellness in a world where health can be branded and sold. Prepare to uncover the startling truths that lie beneath the surface of the healthcare industry.

MOD-6-5 Gut and Psychology Syndrome: Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD eloquently unravels the intricate connection between gut health and mental well-being, presenting a compelling argument that our digestive system holds the key to unlocking numerous psychological challenges. With a unique blend of scientific insight and a holistic approach, this course delves into the gut-brain axis, revealing how conditions like autism, ADHD, depression, and anxiety are intricately linked to the state of our gastrointestinal health. Dr. Campbell-McBride not only provides an eye-opening exploration of this relationship but also equips readers with practical dietary and lifestyle strategies to nurture their gut and, in turn, their minds. Discover how restoring balance to your gut could be the first step towards a healthier, happier you.

MOD-6-6: Why Our Health Matters: A vision of medicine that can transform our future. The health-care crisis is no longer just a public issue; for millions of Americans, it now looms on their own doorsteps. We have become unwilling participants in a completely dysfunctional situation that has increased “healthcare” beyond our reach and has done little to actually improve our health. We spend the most of any civilized country on healthcare and get the least in return. Our system is on the verge of collapse. The solution involves a complete transformation of medicine, and we need to learn how to take more control, starting today.

MOD-6-7: The Pleasure Trap: Mastering the Hidden Force that Undermines Health & Happiness. A wake-up call to even the most health-conscious Americans, this book challenges conventional wisdom about sickness and unhappiness in today’s contemporary culture and offers ground-breaking solutions for achieving change. Inspired by stunning original research, comprehensive clinical studies, and their successes with thousands of patients, the authors construct a new paradigm for the psychology of health that offers fresh hope for anyone stuck in a self-destructive cycle. Learn unique insights into the factors that make us susceptible to dietary and lifestyle excesses; then discover how to restore the biological processes designed by nature to keep us running at maximum efficiency and vitality.

MOD-6-8: The 24-Hour Pharmacist: Advice, Options, and Amazing Cures from America’s Most Trusted Pharmacist. With straightforward, unbiased solutions, this course advises readers how to handle their health concerns and conditions, aiming to make them feel and look better. As a pharmacist for 20 years, Pharmacist Suzy Cohen knows how important medication can be. However, she has learned to think “outside the pill” and recommend more natural options that are often just as good or better to promote health, without the risk of harmful side-effects of drugs. She offers numerous life and health-saving answers to many of our chronic health issues of today.

MOD-6-9: Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave: This course admonishes the reader to be sure to look for addictions in their own hearts and lives. Even though the focus will be primarily on drugs and alcohol—prototypic addictions—the basic ideas are relevant to all kinds of sins that are not easily cast off. The basic theology for addictions is that the root problem goes deeper than our genetic makeup. Addictions are ultimately a disorder of worship. Will we worship ourselves and our own desires or will we worship the true God? Can we not escape our addictions? If we’re willing to follow Jesus, the author says that we have “immense hope: hope in God’s forgiving grace, hope in God’s love that is faithful even when we are not, and hope that God can give power so that we are no longer mastered by the addiction.

MOD-6-10: How to Change Your Mind: A brilliant and brave investigation into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs–and the spellbinding story of his own life-changing psychedelic experiences. When Michael Pollan set out to research how LSD and psilocybin are being used to provide relief to people suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions such as depression, addiction and anxiety, he did not intend to write what is undoubtedly his most personal book. The true subject of Pollan’s “mental travelogue” is not just psychedelic drugs but also the eternal puzzle of human consciousness and how, in a world that offers us both suffering and joy, we can do our best to be fully present and find meaning in our lives.