The Longevity Centre

To study the five main descriptions of allergy sufferers and their treatment as "whole" persons
To study how the immune system, endocrine system, nervous system, digestive and absorptive systems, and the common degenerative diseases relate to allergies
To study a variety of testing methods for foods, chemicals and allergies
To study food allergies, chemical sensitivities, and inhalant allergies in detail

To study a variety of diets that can be beneficial for restoring and maintaining an optimal level of health
To study the principles found in the body ecology diet
To review dietary health hazards common in homes, restaurants, and institutions
To study the applications of whole-foods eating to the preparation of individual food plans

To study how supplements, a positive diet, stress, exercise, and sleep affect the aging process
To study the effects of aging on skin, and on the brain
To study the effects of aging on sexual function and interest
To study how the effects of aging on the immune system may be counteracted

To become familiar with the basic facts, concepts, and terminology of biochemistry
To be able to differentiate among carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
To be able to understand how enzymes function, and to recognize nucleic acids
To understand biologic oxidation, including glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain

To learn about the human cell, the basic unit of life
To learn about the structural and functional differences among the animal and bacterial cells
To study the five kingdoms of life and their similarities and differences
To study cell replication and cellular metabolism

To become familiar with the basic facts, concepts, and terminology of chemistry which are essential to an understanding of biological phenomena
To acquire an understanding of the chemical processes which underlie the critical biological functions
To study the five kingdoms of life and their similarities and differences
To study cell replication and cellular metabolism

To provide the student with deeper appreciation of the young and constantly evolving field of clinical nutritional research
To educate the student in the common terminology and methods used in scientific study
To teach the student to recognize the possible limitations of all clinical research; its results interpretation and applications
To increase the student's awareness of possible political bias
To exercise the student's power of deductive reasoning
To utilize clinical research data effectively providing counsel to clients and the general public

To study the impact of foods, water and infections on health
To study the sources and effects of chemicals, neotoxins, and stress on the human body
To acquaint the student with the causes, symptoms and treatments for various conditions in relation to environmental medicine
To examine the nature of addictions and their affect on body health

To provide the student with an opportunity to apply in real life situations the skills learned throughout this course
To provide the student with hands-on experience working with health and lifestyle questionnaires as part of the assessment process
To allow the student the opportunity to develop a nutritional work up on a client and practice the skills involved in being a nutritional counselor

To introduce terminology and the relationship of various dietary factors
To study function and processing of the macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
To study the characteristics, functions, deficiencies, requirements, sources and toxicity of minerals, and the fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins

To examine the relationship between nutrition and cancer. Which elements of our diet make us more susceptible to cancer? Which elements decrease the risk?

To study the structures of the digestive system in both healthy and unhealthy states
To study the various tests that can be used to determine function rather than disease
To gain an understanding of a digestive wellness program and its benefits
To explore natural therapies for diverse digestive problems

To study the role nutrition plays in the treatment of specific disease conditions.
To learn how people often eat out of habit and social custom, rather than out of consideration of what is best for them.

To address the reasons why it is important to take the extra time and care required to follow a nutritious diet.
To gain an understanding of what foods and supplements are required to establish a nutritious, balanced diet.

To introduce some of the anatomical terminology that will be used throughout the course
To study the exocrine glands, integument (skin) and its derivatives, skeleton, and the joints and articulations,
To overview the nervous system and the brain
To study a schematic of the circulatory system
To overview the anatomy of the endocrine glands, lymphatic system, digestive system, respiratory system, urinary system, and of the male and female reproductive systems
To study the immune process

To introduce and explain the process of homeostasis
To begin to learn some of the physiological terminology that will be used throughout the course
To study the nervous system, muscles, cardiovascular system, renal system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, and the endocrine system

To know the legal aspects of operating a nutritional consulting or mind/body therapy practice
To explore the details of starting and running a consulting business

This course will examine some of the major health issues faced by men and women
It will show how proper nutrition and the use of nutritional supplements can combat the onset and severity of various diseases

In this course, students will learn and apply the latest nutritional methods to retard the aging process and to enjoy a happy, healthy, active and joyous life

To become familiar with the Master Symptom Survey
To study nutritional supplements, digestion, the colon and bowel toxicity, the liver, hypoglycemia, adrenal glands, and candida
To study an integrated approach to therapy based on the ten common denominators of illness.

To recognize mental symptoms, and abnormal behaviors associated with nutritional deficiencies
To apply nutritional supplementation and diet plans to correct the imbalances in the recovery process of the afflicted individuals

The goal of this course is to equip the student with the tools necessary for counselling an athlete in the area of nutrition. Though this course has a sports emphasis, it is still very useful for those clients who never exercise to those who exercise frequently.