Our Holistic Nutrition Curriculum

The Institute’s holistic nutrition curriculum is a unique and fascinating blend of eating psychology, holistic nutrition, mind-body science, coaching skills, body centered practices, cultural studies, transformational disciplines, and practical techniques that provide a powerful foundation for life-long professional success in a nutrition career. For more information about this holistic nutrition training download our informative school catalog here.

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We believe in an approach that’s grounded in the real world, while rooted in the best insights that science and psychology has to offer.

Our Training Modules Include:

Over-Eating, Binge Eating, Compulsive Eating A truly holistic approach to overeating concerns based upon the core principles of Dynamic Eating Psychology and Mind Body Nutrition. Help others achieve breakthroughs with compulsive and binge eating using easy-to-practice tools and techniques that promote a positive and nourishing relationship with food. Some of the key highlights of this module include: The practical psycho-biology of appetite The cephalic phase digestive response and binge eating The psycho-dynamics of control and willpower Pleasure chemistry and overeating Breakthroughs using nutrition-dense food strategies The powerful and hidden gift of compulsive eating concerns Moving beyond cognitive behavioral therapy Practical short-cuts for transforming compulsive eating The impact of stress and relaxation chemistry on overeating Using bio-circadian nutrition techniques for fast results The hidden connection between body image and overeating The powerful effects of macro-nutrient balance on binge eating How work and corporate culture impact overeating concerns The spiritual psychology of nourishment and deeper hungers The influence of life transitions on compulsive eating

Chronic Dieting Chronic dieting is a hidden contributor not only to emotional pain, but also to many health symptoms that are wrongly diagnosed and treated. Learn how to indentify and work with this powerful nutritional/emotional/lifestyle challenge using the principles of Dynamic Eating Psychology and Mind Body Nutrition. Some key highlights of this module are: The potent effects of chronic dieting on nutritional status and health How chronic dieting impairs calorie burning capacity Chronic dieting as a hidden epidemic of the soul The special relationship between women and dieting The connection between chronic dieting and compulsive exercising Dieting, culture, and the media The secrets to creating a long term, sustainable diet strategy The influence of dieting on energy level and oxygen metabolism Confronting the false and outdated science of dieting The hidden effects of chronic dieting on digestive metabolism Working with complaints of “slow metabolism” Chronic dieting and the psychology of romantic relationships Using powerful languaging techniques to heal chronic dieting How to re-educate clients around caloric theory, dieting and weight Designing a diet approach that can truly transform your client

Energy and Fatigue Lack of energy, and the desire for more of it is a powerful concern that grips a fantastic number of people across the globe. Unfortunately, many of our strategies to battle fatigue leave us exhausted and without a true and lasting source of greater vitality. Our Training will provide you with an integrative mind/body/heart/soul approach to this important health challenge. Some key highlights include: Mind Body Nutrition approaches to working with energy and fatigue Nutritional and metabolic influences on fatigue The hidden effects of food allergies and sensitivities on energy level Core life issues and their effects on energy level and fatigue Somatic Psychology skills for enhancing energy The healing power of story in chronic fatigue Breathing, oxygen and energy How key soul lessons impact our energy level and metabolism The influence of thought and beliefs on fatigue and energy The bio-emotional impact of work, purpose and mission on energy The potent connection between digestion and energy Stress chemistry and adrenal fatigue Simple and effective nutritional strategies for more energy

Digestive Health Digestive health has become a rare and precious commodity. Complaints of digestive distress, heartburn, bloating, and ongoing discomfort are some of the most commonly seen nutrition issues. Learn simple and effective strategies from Dynamic Eating Psychology and Mind Body Nutrition for increasing digestive power and function. Key highlights from this module include: The impact of stress physiology on digestion and assimilation The enteric nervous system – the brain in the belly Digestive status as a barometer for personal empowerment The emotional psychology of the digestive system Simple and effective protocols for common digestive complaints The importance of the gastrointestinal immune system The influence of food allergies on digestive health Cultural speed and it’s impact on digestion Digestion of food as a metaphor for digestion of life experiences The hidden connection between sexual abuse and digestive health How fear, judgment and self criticism diminish digestive metabolism Breathing, oxygen, the relaxation response and digestion Quick and easy strategies for working with GERD (heartburn) Digestion, gut wisdom and body wisdom Important distinctions from Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine

Mood Concerns Working with mood and depression is an important part of every nutrition and health coaching practice. Fluctuations in mood teach us powerful life lessons, while calling our attention to key metabolic and lifestyle changes that are asking to be made. Our Training features Dynamic Eating Psychology and Mind Body Nutrition approaches that are practical, holistic and effective. Highlights include: The influence of stress physiology and stress psychology on mood Key nutritional deficiencies and excesses associated with mood Brain physiology basics for understanding mood fluctuations Impact of immunity on mood Insulin, blood sugar, food and mood How chronic dieting silently impacts mood Archetypal psychology approaches to mood and depression The spiritual psychology of mood – the language of the soul Powerful and simple strategies from Yoga and Buddhism The hidden psychology of depression Importance of macro-nutrient balance and mood Mood disorders and the psychology of perfectionism Feminine and masculine differences in mood Influence of genetics and family lineage on mood Understanding mood through the life cycles

Immune Health A strong immune system is both a gift and a rarity these days. When the immune system functions with efficiency, we can navigate a toxic and challenging world with greater ease. At IPE, we teach a fascinating and creative blend of Dynamic Eating Psychology and Mind Body Nutrition approaches to working with immune health. Some of the key highlights of this module are: Nutritional strategies for improving immune strength Psycho-emotional influences on immunity The impact of dietary beliefs on immune health The profound importance of the gastrointestinal immune system How gastrointestinal immunity is impacted by thought and emotion Cultural and social influences on immunity Immune strength as a metaphor for presence Psychoneuroimmunology meets Mind Body Nutrition Soul Psychology and immune health The hidden transformational messages in immune challenges Key strategies for working with highly sensitive clients Simple Mind Body Nutrition protocols for immune enhancement How environment impacts immunity Somatic and embodiment strategies for low immunity

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