Cardiovascular Nutritional Support (Accredited)

Diet, supplements, herbs and lifestyle interventions to promote cardiovascular health

What you'll learn

Explain the key functions of the cardiovascular system and common risk factors for heart disease.

Identify heart-healthy nutrients, dietary patterns, and their role in cardiovascular support.

Evaluate the benefits of herbal remedies and supplements for heart health based on scientific evidence.

Analyse the impact of exercise, sleep, and stress management on cardiovascular function.

Design a personalized strategy incorporating diet, lifestyle, and natural interventions for 9. Recommended Books heart health.

Requirements

No prior experience needed beyond high school science knowledge.

To cook the recipes you need access to a kitchen and ingredients.

Description

This short course introduces evidence-informed approaches to nutrition, herbs, supplements and lifestyle methods in the holistic support of cardiovascular conditions.The course does not confer any license to practice nutrition but it is accredited as a 2:45-hour CPD training by the IPHM (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine) if you email the Hippocratic Institute upon completion. All participants receive a Udemy attendance certificate. The course is therefore suitable for self-help and as a CPD for practitioners.Topics covered include:Cardiovascular Health Overview Risk Factors for Heart Disease Impact of Lifestyle on Heart HealthHeart-Healthy Diets: Omega-3s, fibre, antioxidantsMediterranean and DASH Diets Nutrient mechanisms in heart healthHerbal Support: Garlic, hawthorn, turmericAdaptogens: Ashwagandha, rhodiola clinical evidence for herbal supportThe Sinatra Protocol for Heart Health Exercise and Heart HealthSleep’s Impact on cardiovascular functionStress management for heart health Effects of Smoking and AlcoholScientific Mechanisms: Hypertension, atherosclerosisOmega-3s and cholesterol Polyphenols and antioxidantsClinical studies on herbal remediesconstruct a personalised cardiovascular support protocolIn parts 1-4 we cover cardiovascular pathology from a biomedical perspective, and couple this with the evidence-based effects of diet, herbs, supplements and lifestyle treatments & exercises. Because of this you will learn why these therapies work, and how to construct a protocol for yourself and your clients rather than painting by numbers. This offers an opportunity for an assignment in part 5 which allows you to make a bespoke method to manage acne based on your individual needs.

Overview

Section 1: Cardiovascular Support Part 1

Lecture 1 Cardiovascular Support Part 1

Section 2: Cardiovascular Support Part 2

Lecture 2 Cardiovascular Support Part 2

Section 3: Cardiovascular Support Part 3

Lecture 3 Cardiovascular Support Part 3

Section 4: Cardiovascular Support Part 4

Lecture 4 Cardiovascular Support Part 4

Section 5: Cardiovascular Support Protocol Preparation

Lecture 5 Cardiovascular Support Protocol Preparation

Section 6: Cardiovascular Support Protocol Assignment

This is a practitioner level course, but it can also be used for general self-help.