International Academy of Natural Health :: Q & A

Questions & Answers

	Ref • Q1012 :: • Posted on 2010-07-29 15:09:10 by Hayley :: .Delete. ..
	QuestionI have a lifestyle coaching centre in Dbn, in which I do Life and Fitness coaching. I am going to be offering nutrition coaching and would like to know two things please; 1.Which of your courses is best suited to be able to write healthy eating plans and weight loss plans for clients? 2.Would this course be locally and internationally certified?
	Admin replyHi Hayley. A far as the course go, the NHN is the foundation and the theory and the NHC is the practical side, which helps you implement what you have learned in the NHN. Both programs are needed to work out clear lifestyle guidelines. We have been teaching these programs since 1992 and have in the region 3000 students that have enrolled. Many just for their own benefit and some who are natural health consultants of coaches. The courses come with comprehensive notes, books, CDs and DVDs. There is a reduced rate if both are purchased together. As things stand, there is no governing body that oversees natural nutrition on a local or world wide basis. There are various associations in fact dozens of them, but each one tends to promote their own agenda and or philosophy. Anyone telling you that their programs are recognized needs to be asked, "by whom?" , then you need to investigate the association further. Unless you do dietetics at a university, in which case you will learn what the food and pharmaceutical companies want you to. Our courses are based on solid nutritional research, which is based on the most comprehensive nutritional research ever done to date, The China Study/project. I am in contact with Dr Colin Campbell (professor Emeritus at Cornell University) , who headed the research and he has absolutely no commercial interests , which is essential for an objective approach to nutrition. He also works with the Physicians Committee for responsible Health and you can find more about this at http://www.tcolincampbell.org He also does on line programs for eCornell, but they are very specific and will not give you the tools to consult or work out programs. The website also has many interesting articles written by many highly educated people who have moved to a wholefood diet and healthy lifestyle and are seeing dramatic results in their patients. If you need any further information feel free to contact me again Kind regards Mary-Ann Shearer mas@naturalway.co.za

	Ref • Q1011 :: • Posted on 2010-07-29 14:21:40 by :: .Delete. ..
	QuestionWhile studying is there any support, firstly online and secondly telephonic or via email and is this formalized and given willingly?
	Admin replyEach student is allocated an e-learning advisor which assists the student in the following ways: •Responding quickly to student enquiries •Providing support and assistance as and when required

	Ref • Q1010 :: • Posted on 2010-07-29 14:21:26 by :: .Delete. ..
	QuestionWhat is Distance Learning?
	Admin replyDistance learning offers education to students who are not physically "on site". Students and teachers communicate through printed and electronic media. Courses are student orientated and allow students the flexibility of: •Studying at their own pace •Studying at their own location

	Ref • Q1009 :: • Posted on 2010-07-29 14:21:06 by :: .Delete. ..
	QuestionWhat can you do with these courses?
	Admin replyYou can just use it to take responsibility for your own health. You can work with and encourage other people to do the same. You can teach people how to prepare their food. You can open a whole food restaurant or food preparation business. You can write articles for magazines and journals. You can do talks to churches, schools and groups of people. You can change the world one person at a time. You can have an impact on people's lives in a very real and life changing way.

	Ref • Q1008 :: • Posted on 2010-07-29 14:20:50 by :: .Delete. ..
	QuestionDoes this course equip you to be a natural health consultant?
	Admin replyNo, there is no course that is Internationally recognised that equips you as such. Mary-ann Shearer has spent many years researching, compiling and updating her natural health course and it definitely provides the academic basis for starting you off on your pathway to better health. You would need to complete the consultants course in addition to the natural health course to start practicing as a natural health consultant. To be a successful consultant takes practise and dedication “You are only as good as your last consultation”.

	Ref • Q1007 :: • Posted on 2010-07-29 14:20:37 by :: .Delete. ..
	QuestionCan you work from home?
	Admin replyYou are free to practice where you choose although many consultants prefer to work from home and establish their base there.

	Ref • Q1006 :: • Posted on 2010-07-29 14:20:15 by :: .Delete. ..
	QuestionCan you earn enough as a natural health consultant to sustain yourself on completion?
	Admin replyThis is relative, some people need more than others to survive on a monthly basis. It takes time to build a successful business and you would need to supplement your income in different ways before your consulting practice has grown enough to sustain you on its own. We will offer assistance and guidance where possible.

	Ref • Q1005 :: • Posted on 2010-07-29 14:19:54 by :: .Delete. ..
	QuestionDo you get referrals from the Academy on completion?
	Admin replyThe academy regularly refers clients in your area, they do still have the choice to consult with someone else should they so choose. You will however need to consistently maintain certain standards and meet certain criteria to receive referrals from us.

	Ref • Q1004 :: • Posted on 2010-07-29 14:19:33 by :: .Delete. ..
	QuestionAre you bound to the “Natural Way” in any regard?
	Admin replyWhen you have completed the natural health course you are free to pursue any career you so choose. Should you complete the consultants course and wish to remain affiliated with the Natural way and receive referrals from us you would need to consistently maintain certain standards and meet certain requirements.

	Ref • Q1003 :: • Posted on 2010-07-29 14:19:02 by :: .Delete. ..
	QuestionHow long will it take to complete a course?
	Admin reply2 years is the recommended time although you can complete sooner, depending on the amount of time you have available to meet all the requirements.

	Ref • Q1002 :: • Posted on 2010-07-29 14:18:36 by :: .Delete. ..
	QuestionWhat is your accreditation?
	Admin replyThe course has been approved by three academic boards previously i.e. Wits, Unisa and Technikon. We are however in the process of applying for registration with the South African Qualifications Authority in order to be able to qualify students ourselves. This is not yet in place and we are no longer affiliated with the above institutions. We hope that this registration will become effective in the near future, the courses are currently not recognised by any professional body.

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