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What is Distance Healing?

Dec 09, 2013

Do you have to see a healer in person to reap the benefits? With distance healing, it may be possible to receive healing from a practitioner without being in the same room. But what is distance healing, how does it work and how might it benefit you?

What Exactly is the Human Energy Field?

Nov 27, 2013

We're all made up of energy. And while we can't see it, we're surrounded by an invisible energy field. But what exactly is this energy field and how can it be read? Let's take a look. Human Energy Field: the Basics Science now backs up claims about the...

Thinking of Becoming a Nutritionist?

Nov 18, 2013

When I first started studying to be a nutritionist, some of the most frequent questions that were asked of me were  "what is a nutritionist" and "what kind of work would I do".  I still get asked those questions as well as "how does my nutrition...

Why Attend a Retreat?

Nov 01, 2013

Modern life can be tedious and trying at times. So if you’re running on empty but can’t afford a month-long holiday, why not escape to a health retreat? To help you get inspired, we’ve compiled 4 great reasons to attend a retreat. A History of...

Studying Natural Therapies at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies

Oct 29, 2013

Choosing the right institution to study at is a major decision no matter what career path you follow. Besides selecting a course that is going to give you the right skills for your future career, you need to determine if the college has the right facilities, quality...

What is Vastu?

Oct 23, 2013

Are you interested in how your home and environment might affect your life? Like feng shui, the ancient approach vastu shastra looks at how we’re connected to our dwellings. But what exactly is vastu and how can you apply it to your home? Let’s take...

Mind Body Medicine: The Future of Medicine

Oct 15, 2013

The greatest mistake in the treatment of disease is that there are physicians for the body and physicians for the soul, although the two cannot be separated.The amazing thing about this quote is that it is more than 2400 years old – it comes from Plato.  Yet...

Career Outcomes for Nutritionists

Jul 23, 2013

Nutrition is a vital component of good health and longevity. Despite knowing this for a fact, a lot of people have a hard time sticking to healthy food and eating habits. As a nutritionist, you can help others improve their relationship with food, and...

Fancy a Spot of Ecotherapy?: What You Need to Know

Jul 23, 2013

Do you feel energised when out and about in nature? It's no coincidence; in fact, numerous studies have found that "green exercise" – or ecotherapy – produces significant health and wellness benefits. Ecotherapy: an Introduction With many people...

Studying Integrative Medicine

Jun 21, 2013

Do you value complementary therapies and the critical role they play in enhancing the outcomes of medical treatments? If you see yourself combining their principles in the provision of primary health care and disease prevention, then studying integrative...

What is Shirodhara?

May 24, 2013

Picture yourself lying on a massage table in a warm, darkened room. You close your eyes and as your body relaxes, a tepid liquid drips onto your forehead and down your temples. As it slides down the side of your face, the sensation reminds you of a soft...

Know Your Dosha: Vata

May 13, 2013

According to Ayurveda, vata, pitta and kapha are the three main doshas (or vital energies) that make up a person’s constitution. The doshas - and the balance between them – dictate your health and how you relate to the world. What are the Doshas?

What is Integrative Medicine?

Apr 29, 2013

For generations, natural therapies were frowned upon by conventional medical practitioners. At best, herbal medicine, homoeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and other natural treatments were considered placebos at best, while practitioners were often...

What is Hydrotherapy?

Mar 15, 2013

Hydrotherapy is the use of water (hydro) for therapeutic purposes. While that may roughly define hydrotherapy, it raises more questions than it answers. How is water used in hydrotherapy? Why is hydrotherapy effective? Who can benefit from it? This brief...

Studying Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Mar 07, 2013

Are you thinking of becoming a Life Coach, Therapist or NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) practitioner? Would you like to increase your existing skill base? Sounds like you need to learn a little bit more about NLP before you decide which college...

Career Outcomes for Naturopaths

Feb 11, 2013

If you’ve been considering studying naturopathy, you may be wondering what career you could have once you graduate. It’s a good question to ask, so we’ve put together this short guide to help you weigh up the career outcomes should you become...

What's Your Dosha?

Jan 31, 2013

Have you ever noticed how certain foods make you feel light, while others weigh you down? According to Ayurveda, it all comes down to your dosha. What is a Dosha? Ayurvedic medicine assumes that we all have a mix of three mind and body constitutions, called...

Making Sense of Courses & Qualifications

Jan 23, 2013

If you've been thinking about studying natural therapy, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the number of courses and qualifications available to you. And with complementary medicine gaining popularity in Australia, many more courses are likely to launch...

Studying to be an Ayurveda Practitioner

Jan 18, 2013

Do you like the idea of helping people re-balance their body and experience optimum health and wellbeing? Working as an Ayurveda practitioner can be incredibly rewarding as it allows you to assist your clients in achieving a healthy life. What is Ayurveda?

So You Want to Study Pilates?

Dec 20, 2012

Are you looking to shift to a new career or boost your natural health business? Perhaps you should consider studying Pilates and reap its numerous benefits with respect to your health and professional goals. What is Pilates? Pilates is an all-in-one...

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