College of Naturopathic Medicine UK and Ireland
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The College of Naturopathic Medicine is one of the UK and Ireland's most highly-respected and well-known complementary health care training providers, offering Diploma courses in Naturopathy and Naturopathic Nutrition, as well as Homeopathy, Acupuncture, and Herbalism specialist courses.
CNM UK offers courses at colleges in London, Bristol, Brighton, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Belfast. CNM Ireland offers courses at colleges in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick.
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[edit] CNM Mission Statement
To train Naturopaths with a strong foundation in naturopathy, nutrition, and detoxification, an array of diagnostic and therapeutic tools, and an in-depth knowledge of Acupuncture, Homeopathy, or Herbal Medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
To train Naturopathic Nutritionists with a focus on Food as Medicine, detoxification, cleansing, and in the energetic classification and application of foods.
[edit] What is Naturopathy?
The term 'Naturopath' describes a practitioner who applies natural therapy. Their spectrum comprises far more than fasting, nutrition, water, and exercise. It includes approved natural healing practices such as Homeopathy, Acupuncture, and Herbalism, as well as the use of modern methods like Bio-Resonance, Ozone-Therapy, and Colon hydrotherapy.
At a time when modern technology, environmental pollution, poor diet, and stress play an enormous role in the degradation of health, a Naturopath's ability to apply natural methods of healing is of considerable importance. By using natural therapies he or she is able to treat both acute and chronic ailments successfully. Frequently, a Naturopath is the last resort in a patient's long search for health. Providing personalised care to each patient, the practitioner sees man as a holistic unity of body, mind, and spirit.
Using a range of alternative methods of diagnosis, a practitioner can often successfully pin-point a predisposition in the body, before the onset of acute disease, and treat the patient with specific therapies and changes in the patient's living habits.
A Naturopath usually works in a freelance environment, with the option to work in hospitals, spas, research, health care, administration, management in the retail industry, or in the media. One can find a Naturopath in a nutritional and family consultancy, as well as in a Beauty Clinic. Specialisation in working with animals, sports, children, or geriatrics is possible.
[edit] The Origins of Naturopathy
The principles of Naturopathy were first used by the Hippocratic School of Medicine in about 400B.C. The Greek philosopher Hippocrates believed in viewing the whole person in regards to finding a cause of disease, and using the laws of nature to induce cure. It was from this original school of thought that Naturopathy takes its principles. These principles are:
- The healing power of nature- nature has the innate ability to heal
- Identify and treat the cause - there is always an underlying cause, be it physical, mental, or emotional
- Do no harm- a naturopath will never use treatments that may create other conditions
- Treat the whole person- when preparing a treatment plan, all aspects of a person’s being are taken into consideration
- The physician as teacher- a naturopath empowers the client to take responsibility for his/her own health by teaching self-care
- Prevention is better than cure - a naturopath may remove toxic substances and situations from a person’s lifestyle to prevent the onset of further disease.
[edit] What does a treatment consist of?
An initial consultation with a naturopath normally takes about an hour. During this time the naturopath will ask questions about the person’s condition, medical history, diet and lifestyle, and any conventional treatments that they may be taking. The consulting naturopath may then use Iridology (looking into the iris), or tongue and nail diagnosis to get a better picture of the complete health state of the client. If needed, pathology testing such as hair, stool, or blood analysis may be recommended.
Once all of the information is gathered, a treatment plan is formulated that addresses all areas of the person’s life, providing the body with the optimum chance to heal itself. The treatment plan may include advice on diet, lifestyle, exercise, herbal medicine, homeopathic treatments, or other suitable remedies. A naturopath may also refer the client to other practitioners as part of an integrated health care approach.
[edit] What is Naturopathic Nutrition?
Naturopathic Nutrition stresses the use of whole and organic foods as medicine - an integral concept of healing in many indigenous societies. Today, we see that a return to chemical-free foods, along with other dietary measures, is an effective answer to many health complaints and common conditions.
Thousands of years ago, master healers in China perceived a way to classify food and disease according to simple, easily observed patterns; one eats cooling foods for overheated conditions, and warming foods are best for people who feel too cold. Detoxifying foods are for those who carry an excess of toxins, and building foods are good for deficient persons, and so on.
The traditional Chinese and East Indian Ayurvedic systems have been used with pinpoint accuracy to diagnose disease conditions, and to categorise foods as medicine. Naturopathic Nutrition brings together authentic traditions of Oriental medicine with current, Western research-based nutrition.
[edit] Diploma Programme Overview
CNM offers four diploma courses. Full time courses are offered at the London and Dublin colleges only, with part time study available at all colleges. Post-graduate courses are designed for medical doctors, nurses, and qualified complementary medicine practitioners. Eligibility for enrolment is determined during the application process.
[edit] Diploma Courses
- Acupuncture Specialist Diploma
- Herbal Medicine Specialist Diploma
- Homeopathy Specialist Diploma
- Naturopathic Nutrition Specialist Diploma
[edit] Specialist Course Programme Overview
The specialist training courses are offered as a required component of the foundation Naturopathy Diploma course, comprised of Medicine Study, Naturopathy Study, and Naturopathic Practical. Qualified medical doctors, nurses, and qualified complementary medicine practitioners may be eligible to skip the Medicine course. Eligibility is determined during the application process. Currently, specialist training is available at the CNM London and Dublin Colleges only.
[edit] Location
CNM Head Office
Unit 1, Bulrushes Farm
Coombe Hill Road
East Grinstead
West Sussex RH19 4LZ
T: +44 (0)1342 410 505
F: +44 (0)1342 410 909
info@naturopathy-uk.com
