Penn Foster Announces Several NEW CERTIFICATES

Penn Foster is pleased to announce new certificate programs that will teach how to improve one’s personal and family health. Today, many Americans and people throughout the world are currently using some form of alternative health therapies, and that number is growing annually. People want to manage stress, increase energy, live naturally, and be healthier. More than ever before, health-care consumers and professionals alike are now embracing more holistic approaches to wellness.

These short certificate programs are a great opportunity to learn about your own health and wellness or maybe understand the products and services being offered from many health care providers. Visit one of the links below to learn more.

Aromatherapy — teaches how to use essential oils to improve your health. Topics include the aesthetic and healing aspects, as well as choosing, blending, and administering oils.

Herbal Studies — teaches how to use herbs to improve personal and family health. Topics include a discussion of the principles of herbalism, therapeutic actions of herbs, preparing basic herbal recipes, and using herbs for disease prevention and longevity.

Holistic Nutrition — teaches how to make healthy food and supplement choices and to avoid the chemicals and empty calories found in mass-produced foods. Topics include the basic science of nutrition, nutrition deficiencies, toxicities, antioxidants, free radicals, and the effects of food on aging and specific disorders.

Homeopathy — teaches how to use natural homeopathic methods to treat common ailments in adults and children. Topics include a discussion of the nature and principles of homeopathy; using natural treatments for common ailments; determining when to use home remedies and when to seek professional medical care; and preventing disease using homeopathy.

Wellness — teaches how to use holistic approaches to achieve optimum physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental health. Topics include making health-enhancing life choices, identifying the health impacts of spirituality, choosing specific nutrients and foods to improve health, managing weight without dieting, maintaining homeostasis, using sustainable living practices, and avoiding environmental allergens and pollutants.