Are you interested in becoming a natural health practitioner? Maybe the field of Naturopathy would interest you.
SIHA offers a class in Traditional Naturopathy which can be a stand alone certification or can be combined with Herbalism.
and Iridology, leading toward a Natural Physician Diploma. A traditional, classical naturopath specializes in wellness. This practice is recognized by the World Health Organization as a credible field of health care and is legal in most states. A Naturopath teaches clients how applying natural lifestyle approaches can facilitate the body’s own natural healing and health- building potential. The traditional naturopath does not “diagnose” or “treat diseases,” but rather recognizes that the majority of sub-health conditions are cumulative lifestyle effects, and that the underlying cause of what we call “disease” (or, “dis-ease”) is improper diet, unhealthy habits, and environmental factors which cause imbalances which weaken the body’s natural defenses.
Traditional Naturopaths guide and teach their clients in natural health approaches such as fasting and detoxification, dietary improvements, the use of herbs, hot baths, aromatherapy, exercise, rest, sunshine, and many other natural health modalities. Their main tenants rely on the principles: “Do no Harm” and “Doctor as Teacher.” Naturopaths generally spend an hour or more with each client.
The practice of Traditional Naturopathy is not considered the practice of medicine and is currently legal in all 50 states, except South Carolina and Tennessee. In fact, unlike a medical naturopath who has been educated with a four year medical degree, a Traditional Naturopath does not compete with medical doctors but rather supports other modes of treatment, providing diet and lifestyle assistance, mostly unknown and unpracticed by MD’s or DO’s.
The practice of Traditional Naturopathy is recognized as a common occupation at the Federal level (U.S. Congress 1928, 1929, 1930 and 30 Federal Court rulings between 1958 and 1978) and as such it is a profession protected under the 14th and 9th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Several states have also made this stipulation either by statute or in the Courts. Traditional Naturopathy is legal in Europe and in most other countries.
If you would like more information on this field of study, visit the site listed here and stay tuned for announcements about a free SIHA webinar introducing this fascinating, up and coming field of traditional field of health care. WHO Naturopathy Document
Learn more about the natural health courses offered at SIHA by going to the Our Course Website