Humans have always used foods as medicine - from ancient times, across many cultures right up until now. At a time when we are being bombarded by messages about the health properties of food, of miracle foods and special diets, what is fact and what is fiction? Can we really use food as medicine? The free online course "Food as Medicine" explores how food can be important … [Read more...]
Learn About Food as Medicine: Fertility and Pregnancy – Free Course
Understand the role of food and nutrition in fertility and pregnancy, and help your patients use foods and nutrition to assist in conceiving and achieving good pregnancy outcomes. In the free online course "Food as Medicine: Fertility and Pregnancy", you will explore the latest evidence surrounding the role of nutrition on fertility and pregnancy outcomes. You will focus on two … [Read more...]
Learn about Healthy Living: A Free Course
The Alison free online course "Healthy Living" is intended to make you more aware of what you eat and drink. This course will show you how to exercise and create a balanced diet that can help you to stay fit and healthy. It will help you to follow a healthy lifestyle by choosing foods that are appropriate for you and this will help you to plan your exercise regime. It will also … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways You Can Invest in Your Health
Investing in your health does not necessarily mean investing lots of money - but it does mean investing time and energy to improve your habits and lifestyle. Five areas in which everyone could make improvements include: Eating Habits – Most people do not consume the proper amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables. Nutrition – Many people need to supplement their eating … [Read more...]
Learn About Swallowing Difficulties and Medicines
This free online course "Dysphagia: Swallowing Difficulties and Medicines" will enhance the knowledge of any person involved in the administration of medicines to patients with dysphagia. It offers an opportunity to network with other learners and with the creators of the course through discussions, graphs, and social networking features and to share knowledge with other … [Read more...]