Holistic and Integrative Health Care

The Four Major Trends Driving Healthcare Job Growth

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The Four Major Trends Driving Healthcare Job Growth and Holistic Nursing Certification

Whether the role calls for a physician or medical assistant, the need for qualified healthcare workers shows no signs of slowing down. Experts from a variety of medical fields agree that the decades ahead will show a robust growth in healthcare jobs working with patients, information technology, and medical records. This future job growth will be driven by four major trends.

Obesity

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), predicts that 42% of Americans will suffer from obesity by 2030. Health conditions, sometimes terminal, linked to obesity include heart disease, diabetes, and cancer among others. Those patients will require treatments in cardiology and oncology.

Despite continued warnings from the healthcare community, public, and the media, obesity continues to prevail. In the Unites States alone, obesity has more than doubled over the past four decades. It is a simple fact that Americans live in a society that encourages food consumption—until this changes, the obesity epidemic will create a demand for more healthcare experts.

An Aging Population

Millions of baby boomers have reached retirement age. These individuals are living longer due to advancements in healthcare. Many have chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and high blood pressure that require ongoing medical attention, testing, and preventive care. As a result, the need for qualified healthcare professionals will increase. The retirement of healthcare professional will also open the door to additional career opportunities.

Information Technology Growth

Healthcare technology always seeks to improve through the reduction of errors, streamlined procedures, and the improvement of care that patients receive. These impending changes always require professionals who are adept at working with new technology. Healthcare workers with training from online radiology schools and those with information technology expertise will likely find their skills in demand as the role of technology in healthcare expands. Healthcare providers are increasingly required to play a role in helping educate and treat their patients. Healthcare equipment, ever-advancing, also requires an army of well-trained personnel.

Interest in Holistic Treatments

As interest in holistic healing strategies, alternative medicine and other non-traditional treatments increases, so does the demand for healthcare practitioners skilled in the administration of alternative therapies. Certified Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) practitioners are already finding the number of patients seeking them out increasing. Certain aspects of the Information Age, especially the widespread availability of information and educational materials becoming accessible to those who would not have otherwise known of alternative treatment options.

Healthcare practitioners skilled in the areas of massage therapy, chiropractic healing, aromatherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and other holistic therapies will find that patient trends demonstrate increased interest in holistic medicine. Mainstream practitioners, for this reason, will benefit from receiving education in CAM methods and possibly integrating alternative therapies into their patient treatments.

Conclusion

Diversity and culture are additional factors that will help drive the growth of healthcare jobs. Today, healthcare services in the Unites States are administered by multilingual healthcare specialists. The need for these specialists will only increase. Government mandates also affect the regulatory and legal aspects of healthcare initiatives. Staffing ratio laws are being lobbied by healthcare professionals that will increase the number of available healthcare professionals.

Those choosing to work in the healthcare field are aware that it will be around for years to come. It is a field that can offer competitive wages and the ability to work with a diverse group of people. Many industry professionals also take pride in helping others work through and cope with their illnesses.

About the Author: Marlena Stoddard is a freelance writer who received her BA from the University of Georgia.

 

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Holistic Nursing Help To Make Eating Healthy Easier.

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11 Holistic Nursing Ways to Make Dieting A Lot Easier.

Lets face it, dieting is not an enjoyable past time.  Holistic Nursing might not even be in your vocabulary.   If you are anything like me, you love bacon, cheese, desserts, and a few adult beverages.   Of course these foods are not diet friendly.   So how can you stay on your diet and still love the food you eat?  Hint, it is not as hard as it seem.   Luckily for us there are holistic healthcare tips to make dieting a lot easier and a lot more tasty!   An article from Active Times has 11 sure fire ways to keep you on your diet and loving it.

By Katie Rosenbrock
From Active Times

“Long commutes, long work days, busy schedules, kids, spouses, and other activities are all common challenges,” says Lisa Hugh, a Registered Dietitian and creator of “Single Ingredient Groceries”. “Shopping and cooking are chores that can be pushed aside by eating out, eating on the run, skipping meals, eating fast food, and drinking too much caffeine.”

Maybe you can’t find a way around your long work day or an extra busy schedule, but that doesn’t mean you have to forgo healthy eating entirely.

Fruits on grass in the shape of a heart.
Holistic Nursing diet tips do not have to be bad tasting. Follow these 11 ways and put a little bit of flavor back in your diet.

As you can see, by keeping track of what you eat, making a plan, sticking to it, and giving yourself enough move to “Cheat” you can apply these holistic nursing tips to your diet.   Soon you will find out that you do not miss those bad for you foods when you keep healthier options on hand and at the ready.   If you are interested in learning more about becoming a holistic healthcare professional, you might want to check out our online certificate in holistic nursing.

 

Alternative Medicine: Reiki – What is It?

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 What is Reiki and How does it apply to Alternative Medicine?

Complementary and alternative medicine is becoming popular by day. This is because of the high costs and adverse side effects associated with conventional medicine. One of the best conventional treatments available today is Reiki. Reiki is cost effective, requires little technology, can blend easily with all other therapies and has very few side effects. So, what is Reiki?

Reiki is considered a form of spiritual healing where the Reiki Master or practitioner lays hands on the patient. The laying of hands purportedly promotes and stimulate the body to heal itself of malady through the process of detoxing the body and breaking down energy blocks. The energy used is not a person’s own but is in fact a universal energy which surrounds all living things and objects.

A picture of a gem stone. How does this apply to alternative medicine?
Alternative Medicine and Holistic Nursing Health Care often look towards Reiki and other forms of healing.

Basically, the healing energy is channeled through the practitioner’s hands and into the recipient during a non-intrusive hands on healing session. In order to channel this energy, you need to be attuned to it, which can only be done by a Reiki master. Once attuned to this energy, a person can channel Reiki at will, to heal mental, emotional and physical ailments. A Reiki practitioner can also send energy through time and space to heal others, or even to a past incidence which is causing ill effect in the present time. Reiki can be used together with other alternative forms of healing.

History of Reiki

Reiki, pronounced Ray-key, is a Japanese work which means universal life force energy. Reiki was discovered in the middle of 19th century by Dr. Mikao Usui. Dr. Usui was the head of a Christian university in Kyoto, Japan. His students explained to him one day that they never heard of the healing ways used by Jesus Christ. The students asked him to perform this type of healing for them. Unfortunately, Dr. Usui did not have any answers. With that he resigned as the head of the university and went on a journey to look for answers.

He travelled to America to further his studies in Theology. He then travelled to Japan to train in healings of Chinese Sutra and Buddha and then to Tibet where he studied the ancient language of India (Sanskrit) and the Tibetan Lotus Sutra. It was here that he found the answers he was looking for. He went back to Japan and climbed the Holy Mountain of Kuri Yama, where he fasted and meditated for 21 days.

Dr. Usui returned to his abbey in Kyoto to treat people and teach others. Usui relied on his intuition to know where and when to place his hands and how to conduct healings. One of his students, Dr, Hayashi, is credited for adding the specific hand positions that have become standard Reiki procedures. Reiki techniques and principles have been handed down from teacher to student for about 100 years. During this time, many styles, theories and techniques have evolved.

How it Works

A reiki treatment is given to a fully-clothed patient, on a plinth or seated on a chair. The practitioner places his hands on or above the patient. The hands are placed either lightly on or above the patient so there is no pressure on the body.

A practitioner acts as a conduit for the energy. Universal energy is classified as an intelligent energy, and simply knows where it needs to go during the healing session. The practitioner simply places his hands and allows the energy to flow through the hands to where it needs to be.

Each session can last between 20-60 minutes. A full healing session can take about 50-60 minutes and covers all areas of the body. This takes the practitioner through a number of different positions. Every hand position lasts about 3-5 minutes.

Each person’s experience with reiki can be varied, although the feeling of deep relaxation is felt by all. In many cases, patients feel a warm or cold sensation during the healing session. In some cases, they may see colors and feel extremely relaxed. Some experience a glowing radiance that flows through them and around them. Others drift off to sleep, get visions and others mystical experience. It’s also common to see some people shed tears during a healing session. This is because the energy can heal emotional issues which in turn can bring these emotions to the surface in order for them to be released. At the end of the session a person will not only be relaxed but will also have a positive and balanced outlook.

Many ailments can be treated through Reiki, such as panic attacks, pains, aches, migraines and other serious ailments.

Reiki Healing and Holistic Nursing

Reiki energy healing can be introduced to the patient by the nursing staff on all levels if they have received the special Reiki attunement by a Master Reiki Practitioner. Most frequently we see Certified Holistic and Integrative Health Care Nurses providing Reiki treatments. There are no adverse side effects from this treatment, and it can be implemented at any time or stage of an illness.

‘Dis-ease’ is an important messager, indicating the body’s homeostasis needs to be restored. Reiki fuels the homeostatic mechanisms and assist in restoration of physical, mental and emotional balance. Reiki works to enhance and accelerate the normal healing process of the body and mind. By inducing the relaxation response, Reiki encourages integration functioning of the body’s healing system. This deep relaxation acts through autonomic nervous system to lower heart rate and blood pressure. This treatment also augments the ability of the immune system and stimulates the production of endorphins, decreasing pain and creating a state of well-being.

A study by Sanoma State University, focusing on nurses trained in Reiki 1, concluded that that reiki is a natural adjunct to nursing, and can be incorporated in all areas of nursing care. Basically, reiki flows whenever a patient is touched by his/her caregiver.

Reiki can be used in all hospital environments and requires no specific setting or preparations. It can be incorporated unobtrusively into patient treatment to help relieve stress, pain, agitation as well as aiding sleep. It also promotes release of anger, anxiety, and grief. No adjustment to clothing is necessary, reiki healing even flows through casts. This treatment is not dependent upon the consciousness of the patient. Nurses who use reiki treatment report the following benefits.

Benefits of Reiki Treatment

1. Patients sleep calmly, and for longer time periods.

2. Patients have a better attitude, and are more cooperative.

3. Patients report decreased pain. They require less pain medication and leave the hospital sooner.

4. Reiki can reduce the dosage and frequency of pharmacological intervention.

5. Reiki can be used to balance patient’s energy during operations, including heart transplants and surgeries. Nurses’ report decreased post-op depression, leg weaknesses, and pain and reduced rejection rates.

6. Reiki helps in improving circulation and eliminating nerve blockages.

7. For cancer patients, reiki treatments may reduce side effects, like nausea and fatigue caused by radiation and chemotherapy.

8. Reiki treatments offer a gentle way for people traumatized by crime, rape or war to heal.

Certification in Holistic Nursing

Are you interested in learning more about Integrative and Complimentary therapies and how they can be applied in health care delivery today? If you are a Registered Nurse, you can become certified in Holistic and Integrative Nursing Practice. The AIHCP offers a full program of continuing education and national certification specifically for Registered Nurses. You can preview the program by Clicking Here

 

Holistic Nursing Training: Recovering from Heart Surgery

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Holistic Nursing Training and Heart Surgery Recovery

6 Steps to Take When Recovering from Heart Surgery

Whether you’ve have an angioplasty, stent placement, a bypass or another cardiac surgery, you may be wondering what you should do now. This can be an especially confusing time if your surgery was emergent and left you with little or no time beforehand to prepare. Here are five issues you need to focus on immediately following your heart surgery.

Arrange for Your Basic Needs

If you haven’t already done so, make sure that you have the ability to feed yourself, bathe and use the restroom. Some people can rely on close friends or family members to assist them, while others may be more comfortable arranging for a traveling nurse or caregiver to come in.

Schedule Your Post-Operative Appointment

Most surgeons want to see you back in the office within four to six weeks after surgery to make sure everything is going well. Of course, don’t be afraid to call your surgeon’s office before then if you don’t feel well or something seems wrong with your incisions. Arrange a ride to the appointment well in advance, unless your surgery was so minor that you are permitted to drive yourself. Whether you went to ICE, Institute of Cardiovascular Excellence or another health care provider, get directions to the follow-up office before your appointment.

Get Up and Get Moving

When you were discharged from the hospital, you were likely given a series of exercises to do to keep yourself moving. This helps avoid deadly blood clots in your limbs and will also help you to heal faster. Your instructions will vary, depending on what procedure you had and whether or not you had open-heart surgery. Follow all the instructions, but don’t overdo it!

Keep an Eye on Your Nutrition

After surgery, the temptation to live on a steady diet of soup and jello can be overwhelming. This is especially true if you feel worn out and tired much of the time. It’s important to get back into a healthy and balanced diet. Follow any instructions the hospital sent home with you, of course, and get back into good habits as soon as possible. The fiber in fruits and vegetables will also help your bowels regulate, as anesthesia is notorious for causing constipation.

 

Holistic and Alternative Methods

Recovering from heart surgery is not an easy task. Just having the surgery can be very traumatic and frightening to most people. Therefore in your recovery don’t just focus on the physical side. Focus on your mental and spiritual health as well as it will help your overall recovery process. With that said, you will want to consider some alternative methods of recovery. These methods should include treating the causes of your heart issues in the first place. For example, if stress is causing you to have heart issues consider using treatments like some light meditation. Other alternative methods of healing can include acupuncture, psychotherapy, relationship and spiritual counseling, and massage therapy. The bottom line is focus on healing your whole self physically, mentally, and spiritually after going through the traumatic experience of open heart surgery.

Keep Your Mind Active

Laying in bed after your post-op exercise routine can be maddeningly boring. Do some crossword puzzles, download games for your smartphone or write your memoirs. Do something to keep your mind busy. This will also help keep your mind off any discomfort you’re having.

Recovering from heart surgery can be difficult, especially if you didn’t have adequate time to prepare. By keeping these tips in mind, you’ll be up and back to your regular routines in no time.

 

About the Author

My name is Lizzie Weakley and I am a freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. I went to college at The Ohio State University where I studied communications. I enjoy the outdoors and long walks in the park with my 3-year-old husky Snowball.

 

Heart surgery is an intense recovery and fortunately there are in addition to conventional methods, also alternative treatments for recovery.  That is why in this article, we listed an alternative section to remind patients of these options.  Holistic Nursing Training incorporates both East and West into full treatment of the patient.  If you are a nurse and are considering becoming a Holistic Nurse, then please review our program

 

Holistic Nursing Certification Program: Music Therapy

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Music Therapy: An Alternative Treatment for Stress and Substance Abuse

Music therapy is emerging as a popular and effective supplemental treatment for mental health issues like stress, and addictive disorders such as substance abuse. Music performance and vocalization is as old as civilization, with each culture developing a unique style. Today, people around the world enjoy a variety of genres, including pop, rock, classical, folk, and country, among others.

Learning to tune in meaningfully to a favorite type of music can help to improve health in a number of important ways. This can be accomplished through the guidance of a specially-trained music therapist who has completed a certification program.

Mood Disorders

Those struggling with depression or stress may find it difficult to relate to people in their lives. They feel isolated and alone. Listening to certain types of music with lyrics that express similar emotions can help them to understand they are not alone, that what they are feeling is fairly universal. Some forms of music can also lift the spirits by encouraging serotonin release. While certain songs relax a person emotionally, others energize them.

Substance Abuse

A recovering addict often experiences extreme mood swings and psychological discomfort. Classical music, which is very regulated and precise, can literally evoke a more balanced mindset by settling brainwaves into even patterns. A music therapist with a Kent State University Master’s degree in Music Education says upbeat music can elevate the mood of someone who is emotionally drained or discouraged. A relaxing song, on the other hand, soothes sensitive nerves to encourage a peaceful, more orderly mindset.

Therapeutic Applications

Music therapists use many different techniques to treat patients by using music. While listening to, writing, or performing music is not a cure for disease or disorder, it can be used as a supplemental treatment to enhance a sense of wellbeing. Patients may be advised to listen to a favorite type of music, for example, country songs. Afterward, they can write about their feelings in response to the song, indicating whether they feel better, worse, or the same afterward. They may also be directed to write about their feelings evoked by the song, and then reflect on those feelings and what to do about them.

Conclusion

According to some experts, music has the power to help us meet important health and life goals. Learning to listen for more than basic pleasure is a useful coping strategy and life-long skill, one which can benefit both those in recovery and individuals suffering from mood imbalances. Music, as a positive and motivating force, has long-term therapeutic applications, unlike many drug-based treatments for stress and substance abuse.

About the Author: Marlena Stoddard is a freelance writer who received her BA from the University of Georgia.

 

There are many alternative therapies that Holistic Nursing incorporates into its complimentary program with conventional medicine.  Music Therapy is definitely something to review.  Also please review our Holistic Nursing Certification Program

 

 

 

 

 

Become A Holistic Nurse

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Become A Holistic Nurse

The approach to healthcare in a holistic manner has been developed on the belief that treating medical conditions of patients not only depends on the physical diagnosis, but also their psychological, emotional, social and spiritual factors that may affect their health. The traditional practice of nursing and patient care is intended to be implemented with a holistic approach. In the fast paced world of care delivery today, often the holistic approach to care is over looked. Since the inception of holistic nurses into the practice environments, much is now being done with this needed holistic view of the patient and the healing plan and environment. The AHNA (American Holistic Nurses Association) regards the role of a holistic nurse as providing nursing care to the whole patient with an emphasis on mind, body and spirit.

Holistic Nursing Practice

In the year 2006, the ANA (American Nurses Association) defined holistic nursing as a distinct specialty. The next year in 2007, the Holistic Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice was co-published by the AHNA and the American Nurses Association.  The second edition of the Holistic Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice was recently co-published by the AHNA and the ANA is the year 2013. Both the publications provide guidelines for becoming a holistic nurse by:

· Defining holistic nursing and the scope of the nursing specialty.

· Explaining the settings of practice.

· Defining the educational requirements for practicing holistic nursing.

· Explaining the evolution of holistic nursing.

· Explaining the philosophy, focus and the concerns of holistic nursing.

· Exploring the pertaining issues and trends in holistic nursing.

· Defining The Standards of Competencies of Holistic Nursing Practice at the basic and advanced levels.

· Discussing the Core Values of Holistic Nursing.

· Holistic philosophy, ethics and theories.

· Processes involved in holistic caring.

· Holistic cultural diversity, therapeutic environment and communication.

· Education and research in holistic nursing.

· Self-caring practices for holistic nurses.

 

Holistic nurses receive education in both complimentary as well as conventional practices of healing. The approach to healthcare in a holistic manner has been developed on the belief that treating medical conditions of patient not only depends on the physical diagnosis, but also their psychological, emotional, social and spiritual factors that affect the health of the patient. The AHNA (American Holistic Nurses Association) regards the role of a holistic nurse is to heal the patient in a whole way (mind and body).

Some of the practicing holistic nurses include specific complementary and alternative modalities of healing in their routine practices. Holistic nurses may choose to practice a few healing modalities such as:

· Practicing body-based manipulation such as acupressure therapy, massage therapy, movement therapy and acupuncture therapy.

 

· Medicine for the mind as well as body such as hypnotherapy, arts therapy and meditational therapy.

 

· Practices based on biology such as nutritional counseling and herbal therapy.

 

· Medicine based on spiritual energy such as prayers, Reiki and healing touch.

 

Practicing holistic nurses have been working with all populations and in all areas of healthcare including intensive care units, emergency rooms, private clinics and outpatient surgery centers. Many aspiring nurses who wish to become holistic nurses also pursue wellness coaching, which involves management of issues such as weight, stress, health risks and other life issues with a holistic approach.

Become A Holistic Nurse 

From entry-level RN (registered nurses) to advanced level NP (nurse practitioner), all are eligible to become a holistic nurse. To achieve certification in holistic nursing education and some practice experience are generally required. There are different organizations that offer a certification for nurses in holistic and integrative health care. There are many programs available to nurses to achieve education in holistic nursing. This includes continuing education programs, college level programs and certificate programs and masters of nursing degree programs with a specialty in holistic nursing practice.

The education programs   generally provide the study of both traditional as well as advanced practice nursing core competencies which include health assessment, advanced pathophysiology and pharmacology along with other complementary modalities of healing. All of these courses are taught with a holistic approach and philosophy. Apart from the complimentary modalities of healing, these holistic studies offer additional knowledge of the core holistic nursing concepts such as self-care, intention, presence, holistic healing, holistic ethics, mind-spirit-body perspective and other essential subjects.

Certification For Holistic Nursing

 

The American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc. offers a comprehensive program of continuing education that leads to eligibility for Certification as a Holistic-Integrative Health Care Specialist. The program consists of self-paced online courses with faculty mentoring as needed. One must be a registered nurse with an active license. A degree is not required at this time. Once certification is achieved, it is conferred for a four year period of time. There is also a program for Recertification. Recertification is achieved by achieving contact hours of nursing education and by meeting a criteria for the practice of holistic nursing during the four year period of certification. If you would like to become a Holistic Nurse, then contact us today

 

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A Definitive Guide for Main Causes of Lower Left Back Pain

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Holistic Nursing Certification: A Definitive Guide for Main Causes of Lower Left Back Pain

Lower back pain is generally categorized as the pain occurring in the lower back area, which could relate with the problems having in the lumbar region of the spine, the ligaments around the spine and discs, the discs between the vertebrae, the spinal cord and nerves, internal organs of the pelvis and abdomen, muscles of the lower back, or the skin covering the lumbar area. Majority of adults experience severe back pain at some point in their lifetime and generally they suffer from left-sided lower back pain rather than right-sided lower back pain.

There are different types of problem that could result in lower back pain. So let us have a brief look on different causes of lower left back pain:

  • Pregnancy: Pregnancy is most common reason for those women who are suffering from lower left back pain that could occur for several reasons. Some of the reasons could be-
    • As the baby grows in size, the uterus can compress the pain sensitive structures while including nerves and urethras.
    • Due to the compression of the sciatic nerve the lower left back pain could occur while sitting, walking and doing other necessary stuffs.
    • Several hormonal changes could result in softening the ligaments that create additional strain on the pelvic and low back ligaments.
    • Additional weight of the growing baby could add up to the lower left back pain problem.
  • Herniated Disc and Sciatica: Discs are the structures that provide cushioning between bones of the spine. With the passage of time, this wears out, shrink, bulge or even get ruptured. When any of this happens, the disc material is being forced out of its normal position while resulting into the compression of an adjacent nerve. This causes herniated disc which further compressing the sciatica nerve results into the sciatica problem. This pain is generally one-sided and is felt down towards the buttock, hip while including all the way down towards the lower leg or foot.
  • Kidney infection: Kidney infections are also one of the causes of lower left back pain. It could even cause low back pain on one or both the sides. The infection generally starts in the bladder that travels up towards the kidneys while creating swelling, inflammation and pain. This pain is worse in the case of movement or palpation of the area. Fever and nausea could also go along with the kidney infection.
  • Kidney stones: Kidney stones are also one of the factors that cause rapid onset of excruciating the left or right-sided pain. This pain most often radiates down the flank towards the lower abdomen and down the groin. One, who is suffering from kidney stone, could always feel a sensation of urgency to urinate. In some severe cases, blood may come out with the urine as a consequence of the stone moving in the urinary tract passageways.
  • Spinal stenosis: This condition generally results in the case when spinal canal begins to narrow down and encroach on the spinal cord. This process occurs mostly in older individuals while causing arthritis, disc herniation as well as the bone spur formation. Several common symptoms could include- back pain, loss of strength in one or both legs, numbness or weakness.
  • Other major causes: There are several other medical conditions that are responsible for lower back pain, especially on the left side. Some of the causes are ovarian cysts and fibroid tumors or gastrointestinal problems that include irritable bowel, inflammation of the pancreas or the peptic ulcer disease.

Thus, these were some of the most common causes that could result in lower left back pain problem.

Author’s Bio:  Jenna is a medical expert and working in the medical field for several years, as well as a professional blogger too. She likes to share her recent researches on different medical conditions with her viewers. Here She is sharing the main causes of lower left back pain.

 

The purpose of Holistic Nursing is to find help for lower back pain but not from always a conventional source.  One good way is to find a good Chiropractor who can utilize alternative methods to help one with lower back or find a diagnosis.

If you are also interested in a Holistic Nursing Certification and are a Registered Nurse, then please review the program

 

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Health Care and Good Health and How to Become a Certified Holistic Nurse, Life Coach, Stress Manager or Meditation Instructor

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Health Care and Good Health and How to Become a Certified Holistic Nurse, Life Coach, Stress Manager or Meditation Instructor

Good health and exercise is the theme of the Twenty First Century.  People by the groves are seeking natural and holistic answers to health concerns and questions.  Exercise and fitness are also important elements to modern day life as people hope to cut off the fat and erase unhealthy eating and exercise habits.   With this need comes a demand for expert advice on all levels from nutrition and fitness professionals.

An array of professionals exist to meet these needs.  Licensed dieticians and other qualified professionals offer expert advice.  There are also an array of certified professionals in the health field that can help and promote health.  These professionals may be both licensed and certified or merely certified.  As a certified professional, one still meets a certain criteria of academic and professional excellence, but they are not considered licensed or regulated by the state.

These certifications are open to many health care professionals and health care degreed academics who have the skill sets and academic background to meet the needs of individuals.  Among many of these positions include certified Health Care Life Coaches, Holistic Nurses, Stress Management Consultants or Meditation Instructors.   These professionals are able to help people with a variety of issues surrounding everyday health concerns.  They can help people better cope with stress, reach goals, exercise better and eat better.   Since these issues deal with no specific or acute medical issue, certified professionals who are not licensed, but educated within the area can become sources of information.  

Qualified professionals can give their time and service on a personal level or at a corporate level.  In some cases, gyms and other health recreation centers will look for certified professionals in these areas.  Ultimately, the possibilities are endless.

The American Institute of Health Care Professionals offers a variety of certifications for health care givers who hope to enhance the health of their patients and customers.   These certifications can be found in health care life coaching, meditation instructor, stress management consultant, and our holistic nurse programs.   Those who qualify are either in the health care field or possess licensures in general health and physical instruction.   The certifications are useful in that they can enhance an already existing career in the health field and enable a professional to advertise his expertise in the certified area.

All of the programs are online and are divided into modules that consist of a text book and open book exam.   They are designed for working professionals with a desire for self-paced learning.  Of course, mentorship as needed is offered for all courses.  After completing each individual course, qualified professionals are eligible for three year certifications. 

Professionals seeking re-certification in any of the specialties must show clinical hours and academic hours in the field.   Usually clinical hours consist of five hundred hours and academic hours consist of 50 hours of continuing education.  After these prerequisites are completed, one can then re-apply for certification.

For each certification and individual continuing education course, one receives a certificate of completion with a stamped seal.  These are sent to those who complete the course. In addition to a certificate, one also receives a wallet size card with certification dates included.   This comes in  the mail in a certificate packet, usually ten days after certification.

If you are wondering how to become a certified Holistic Nurse, Health Care Life Coach, Stress Management Consultant or Meditation Instructor, then look no farther.  The online courses at the American Institute of Health Care Professionals offer the needed education for working professionals.

In the meantime consider how these certifications can impact your career.  They can increase your marketing diversity to other crowds of potential patients and amplify an already existing career.  Remember, a certification is not a licensure and is not under the direction of the state.  Hence it is designed to complement professional licensures or degrees.

Here is a short review of these exciting health related certifications.

Stress Management Certification:  This certification is designed for health care professionals who wish to help their clients manage stress.  It incorporates a variety of stress management strategies to help reduce stress and identify stressors.   Some of the strategies include hypnosis and meditation.  

Meditation Instructor Certification: This certification falls back upon a variety of meditative traditions to help health care professionals properly instruct the art of meditation.  Meditation and health are closely correlated realities and can be a great benefit to one’s patient.   The program teaches a variety of meditative practices and skills that an instructor can pass on to student.

Holistic Nursing Certification:  Unlike the first two certifications, this certification requires that one at least be a registered nurse.  Combining one’s previous nursing knowledge with new holistic and natural medication knowledge, one can then become certified as a Holistic Nurse.   A certified Holistic Nurse can take the best from both West and East and present a fully comprehensive nutritional supplemental plan for overall health.

Health Care Life Coaching Certification:  This program is designed for coaches, nutrition gurus and physical therapists.  As a certification it can supplement a licensed professional but if one is not a licensed dietician it does not give one the legal right to perform dietician duties.  It does permit one to recommend a variety of diets for overall health and also exercise regiments.   In addition to this, it helps one learn to encourage and propel others towards their life goals.   Half of this certification’s course work is taken with the CCMS while the other half is taken with AIHCP.

These certifications represent AIHCP’s ongoing patronage of mental and physical health and give qualified professionals the necessary academic skills to apply their talents and knowledge to those in need of a better life style.

If you are interested in learning how to become a certified  holistic nurse or any other health related specialist, then please review our program.   If you have any questions let us know .

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5 Holistic Herbs You Can Use Today!

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Holistic Herbs: Five Cures You Can Find in the Kitchen

By Brooke Chaplan

For thousands of years, there were no hospitals or emergency rooms, so people used natural herbs to heal and support their health. Herbs were the medicines that healed, treated, and kept them healthy everyday. Today many are finding that herbal remedies can be used effectively for ailments, allergies, diseases, and more. Natural herbs can be used safely with no chemicals added, which makes using natural herbs and spices preferred by many. Below are five common herbs and their benefits.

 

Basil

Basil originally comes from Southeast Asia, but now is easily grown and dried in window boxes. Basil is a good source of antioxidants as well as magnesium, which makes it a strong anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. It is a strong agent used to fight colds, flu, and germs and is sometimes used to treat diabetes, hypothyroidism, constipation and indigestion.

 

Ginger

Ginger is taken from the root of the herb, and used both as a spice and a medicine, which carries strong anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger is excellent for treating stomach problems, gas, and bloating and aids in digestion, colds and sore throats, as well as other problems of inflammation.

 

Oregano

Oregano is native to the Mediterranean region and is often reminiscent of Italian food, but Oregano is a super herb, and is very rich in phenolic acids and anti-oxidant phytochemical flavonoids. The activity is excellent for enhancing the immune system. Oregano has always been known as a disinfectant and healing infections, in the ears, nose, throat, respiratory system, Candida, and other viral conditions.

 

Garlic

Garlic is in the onion family, and is strong in anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, so it is used to treat stomach problems, lowers cholesterol, used to prevent blood clotting. It’s properties are also said to ward off cancer, and heart disease, and are effective for yeast and sinus infections. Fresh cloves of garlic can be eaten daily.

 

Vanilla

Vanilla is surprising because it’s so flavorful when added to foods, and most people don’t think it has positive effects. Easily found at Vanilla Mart, vanilla extract reduces stress and anxiety, helps with nausea and regulates menstruation, and the delicious scent of vanilla is known to help dieters lose weight.

 

Healing from these natural holistic herbs has been proven through the centuries, and today they can be found in several different forms, by adding to foods, capsules, pills or oils. These herbs provide a natural and positive effect on your health and are found in most grocery stores or online.

Holistic Healthcare and Hot Tub Industry

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Critical Analysis of the Hot Tub Industry

By Meggie Haneckow

Fashion and Leisure are two very dynamic industries. Complex consumer behavior, which is difficult to comprehend, makes things tougher for these industries to operate. Within the leisure industry, for example, the theatre was once a big hit. However, like that of any other industry/service/product, the life cycle of theatre too saw a dip. Revival happened only with the introduction of innovation.

Likewise, today Hot tub Industry is witnessing a spur in demand. The spa industry has been around since ages and has been amiable towards change. Hot Tub or spas are the current face of this industry, which are witnessing a growth in demand.

AN ANALYSIS OF THE HOT TUB AND SPA INDUSTRY

The one reason that makes hot tubs, like that from Master Spa in Appleton, a product here to stay is that it fits three entirely different industries at the same time: leisure, health and fitness. Secondly, the rising income of families further boosts demands of commodities like personal gyms, pools and even hot tubs. Hot tubs cash on the cumulative benefits of hot tubs and spas.

Since the hot tub market is in a favorable place on the BCG Matrix, any retailer operating in the industry can be sure of making profitable income.

China, for example, is one untapped market that has a great scope for the success of hot tubs and spa. Not only is the economy of China booming, but the humongous population of China is a fresh target market for this rapidly growing industry. Another such market is the Europe; still in a nascent stage and waiting for a push.

Alternative holistic healthcare has pushed a number of people to experiment with options like hydrotherapy and spa therapy. Hot tubs have become an equipment of importance in physiotherapy clinics. Home-care post the treatment of any injury makes use of hot tubs and spas. Since, hot tub therapy is effective in healing aches, pains and bone related issues, it is prescribed for athletes as well as aged people.

A SALES-DRIVEN TALK

Definitely, to understand the market behavior, one needs to analyze the demographics more closely. There needs to be a distinction between what is selling and what’s not selling. Then, there needs to be a clear comprehension about the various income groups and their spending habits. Of course, one can’t neglect the role of gender that comes into play within the industry. Age groups are another factor that decides the buying behavior; and so does the power influence within a family.

Research concludes that upper middle class families that are extremely health conscious, as well the affluent buyers are more likely to spend on hot tubs and spa. You will therefore see a Master Spa Appleton hot tub in a ‘must-buy’ list of someone who has an extremely good saving or income, and is looking to splurge on health, fitness and leisure.

SUMMARY

Sizzling with demand, the hot tub industry is witnessing a rapid rise in its revenue and market growth. However, it is at a stage that requires continuous innovation in order to remain in the ‘STAR’ bracket of the BCG matrix. Certain factors that influence the demand need to be understood thoroughly by players belonging to this industry.

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