Master of Holistic Science

Welcome to NHC’s Holistic Health Science Program!
This course will teach you the principles of applying Holistic
Health Science in today’s health world.

You will also experience practical applications of medicinal herbs for disease prevention, disease therapies along with natural alternatives to
over-the-counter and Offerd drugs.

The Holistic Health Science course will also provide you applied
knowledge on how to properly & safely recommend vitamin or herb
therapies for various diseases and disorders from Holistic perspectives.

The material in the course will give you a foundation that will support
your personal growth and enable you to educate others in these life
supporting principles.

This distant learning class and succeeding clinical internships will
prepare you for serving your community as an Holistic Health Consultant.

Master of Holistic Science – Course Syllabus - 128 credit hours

Estimated time to complete - The Master of Science course will take approximately 3-6 months or less to complete, but you have up to two years to complete the course. The time required to complete the course is up to you! Start your new career today!

Prerequisite -Prerequisite - High School Diploma, GED or pass a Basic Entrance Exam

Each Module / Topic will consist of reading assignments, one quiz, one review and one final test. The final modules will consist of research projects or term papers with the final exam being a comprehensive test. All quizzes and tests will be open book and taken online in our student learning center. You will have the ability to take the quizzes and tests over again, if needed, to acquire enough points to graduate.

Master of Holistic Science
Module 1: Anatomy & Physiology
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AP02 – Skeletal System
Learn the inter workings of the living skeleton and framework. Learn how the skeleton also integrates functionally with the cardiovascular system and how to reduce the risk of certain bone disorders.

AP03 – Muscular System
Learn the endless variety of actions which muscles use as a coordinated team. Learn how the muscles control various aspects of the human body which include, the nervous system, the heart, the cardiovascular system, eye focusing, the digestive system and much more. Learn how to prevent certain muscle disorders such as wasting.

AP04 – Nervous System
Learn the complex chemical and electric processes of the nervous system and the nerve network. Learn how these functions affect development, learning, self- awareness, emotion, and creativity. This topic also covers nerve degeneration, and repair and much more.

AP05 – Endocrine System
Learn how hormones carry their messages and their effects on the human body. Learn about the body’s rate of growth and development. Learn about artificial hormone replacement therapies for under-hyper glands and what is available.

AP06 – Cardiovascular System
Learn the impact the cardiovascular system makes on the body as a whole, the value of steady life-giving blood and how the mistreatment of can lead to disorders or the heart and other cardiovascular functions.

AP07 – Reproduction and Life Cycle
Learn about the primary function of the Human body to replicate itself along with basic sexual and parenting instincts. Learn the cultural contrasts between societies and how these can affect our ethics. Discover the reproductive organs and the roles they take, and the realities of sexually transmitted diseases and malignancies of the reproductive organs.

AP08 – Respiratory System
Learn how the respiratory system carries oxygen from air to the blood so that the cardiovascular system and distribute it, while the muscular and skeletal systems drive the movement. Learn how environmental particles and chemicals can drastically affect, cause cancer, and other damage to the delicate respiratory system.

AP09 – Skin, Hair and Nails
Learn how rapidly the skin regenerates, the time frame for the epidermis be completely replaced, how the hair and nails regenerates, how environmental and chemical exposure can lead to major skin disorders, and cancer triggers.

AP010 – Lymph and Immunity
Learn how the skin, lymph and immune systems are under constant attack. How the body defends against lingering germs and physical harm. How germs gain entry into the human body and how the red and white blood cells functions to fight our daily battles of invasion.

AP11 – Digestive System
Learn how the digestive system is the bedrock of good health. How the messages of thirst, hunger, appetite, and gas are affected or controlled by the digestive system, the affects of proper nutrition on the digestive system and how all parts of the body are affected by the digestive system particularly the heart, blood, vessels, bones and the digestive system on itself.

AP012 – Urinary System
Learn how the metabolic processes in myriad body cells produce hundreds or waste products, how the human body filters, processes, and removes these wastes. Learn the relational values of volume, salinity, concentration and chemical composition of blood, lymph and other body fluids. Learn how the kidneys continually monitor and what they release into the urine to produce a healthy chemical balance.

Master of Holistic Science
Module 5:  Chinese Health & Healing
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CHAH01- One Source
Learn the definition of Tao and the original source of knowledge. Understand the Taoist way to restore balance.

CHAH014- Guarding Your Essence
You will learn about bowel and tissue cleansing, exercise, skin brushing, sexual cultivation and more.

CHAH02- Energy- Human and Artificial
You will learn the Taoist view of human energy- Chi. In this chapter, pathways to Chi is covered as well as artificial energy.

CHAH015- The Two Poles
This chapter explains the history and principles of yin and yang.

CHAH03- The Three Powers
Learn the three powers of Chinese healing; understand the philosophy and spiritual realms.

CHAH016- Chi-Gung: The Skill of Energy Control
You will learn the science of working with your body’s energy field, the art of Chi Gung, biofeedback, and the benefits of Chi Gung. Chi Gung exercises for certain disorders will be covered in depth.

CHAH04- The Four Foundations
Learn the four foundations of Chinese healing: blood, energy, nourishment, and resistance. This chapter contains an in depth look at the four foundations, their functions and pole.

CHAH017- Energy Medicine
You will learn the difference between internal and external energy, electrotherapy and the philosophy of wind and water.

CHAH05- The Five Energies
The five elemental energies represent the tangible activities of yin and yang as manifested in seasonal changes in nature. Learn about the assigned five energies of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water.

CHAH018- Spirit
In traditional Chinese medicine the spirit is the master of the human body. You’ll learn the nature of the spirit, different mind sets of fire and water, and spirituality and sexuality

CHAH06- The Six Evils
Learn about the six evils of Chinese medicine and health: Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire. This chapter will explain how these evils can manifest into disease and illness.

CHAH019- Sitting Still: Meditation
You will learn the benefits of meditation, Taoist theories on meditation, relaxation exercises, and the purpose of meditation. You will learn how your mind will control everything.

CHAH07- The Seven Emotions
In traditional Chinese healthcare, extreme emotional responses are called the “Seven Injurious Emotions.” Learn why these are regarded as primary internal causes of disease.

CHAH020- Immunity & the Fruits, Health, and Longevity
You will learn the basics of the immune system and how to support a healthy immune system with herbs, meditation, and supplements.

CHAH08- The Eight Indicators
Learn about the four Chinese medical diagnostic tools and the eight indicators that will form the differential diagnosis.

CHAH021- Vitality
You will learn the definition of vitality, how it is psychological as well as physical and facets of vitality.

CHAH09- Essence- Food- The Branches- Essence, Energy, and Spirit
You have heard the phrase “we are what we eat.” In this chapter you will learn about healing foods, profiles of all types of foods and how they can help or harm us.

CHAH022- Clarity
You will learn the definition of clarity and how to create clarity in your own life.

CHAH010- Diets and Supplements
You will learn about American eating habits and proper nutrition. Discover nutrients, food enzymes, and supplements.

CHAH023- Equanimity
You will learn the definition of equanimity. This chapter also covers homeostasis- the balancing of the human body

CHAH011- The New Medicine - The New Hybrids: Grafting East and West
You will learn the benefits of combining traditional medicine with modern medical technology. This chapter also covers cures that kill, herbalism, acupuncture, heliotherapy, and astrology.

CHAH012- The New Alchemy
You will learn the about the harmful effects of free radicals and how antioxidants can help reduce these effects. You will also learn different types of free radicals and the types of antioxidants that can cure them or reduce the damage done.

CHAH024- Longevity
You will learn how to live longer and enjoy the fruits of health, vitality, clarity, and equanimity. This chapter covers the pitfalls of Western medicine and shows statistics of average American illnesses- physical and emotional.

CHAH025- Remarkable Remedies
This final chapter is a comprehensive guide to herbal recipes, along with their respective Chinese symbols.

CHAH013- Prescriptions, Tonic Herbs, and Formulas
This chapter covers tonics for energy, blood, Yin, and Yang. You will learn methods of preparing tonics- from powders, pastes, decoctions,
and spirits. You will learn recipes for herbal medications and formulas.

NACT01- Introduction to Herbal Remedies
Learn basic herbal alternatives to prescription drugs.

NACT02- Treatments and Cures - Part 1
Learn treatment options for acne, altitude sickness, angina, anxiety, arthritis, asthma, bladder infections, blisters, body odor, cystic breasts, breast pain, and breastfeeding problems.

NACT03- Treatments and Cures - Part 2
 Treatment options for bronchitis, bruises, burns, bursitis and tendentious, canker sores, cardiac arrhythmia's, carpal tunnel syndrome,  cataracts,  cervical dysphasia, chronic fatigue syndrome,  cold sores, colds and flu, constipation, cuts and scrapes, dandruff, depression, and diarrhea.

NACT04- Treatments and Cures - Part 3
Learn treatment options for diverticulitis, ear infections, eczema, endometriosis, eyestrain, fatigue, fibroids, fibromyalgia, flatulence, fungal infections, gallstones, genital warts, glaucoma, gout, gum disease, hangovers, hay fever, headaches, heart disease, heartburn, hemorrhoids, and herpes.

NACT06- Treatments and Cures - Part 5
Learn treatments for menstrual symptoms, morning sickness, motion sickness, multiple sclerosis, nausea, nerve pain, OCD, osteoporosis, obesity, Parkinson’s disease, conjunctivitis, pneumonia, poison ivy, oak, and sumac.

NACT07- Treatments and Cures - Part 6
Learn alternative treatments options for enlarged prostate, Reynaud’s Phenomenon, scabies, shingles, sinus infections, smoking cessation, sore throats, sports injuries, stress, sunburn, toothaches, ulcers, vaginal infections varicose veins, and warts.

NACT03- Different Herbal Profiles - Part 1
Learn about aloe Vera, arnica, astragalus, bearberry, bilberry, black cohash, calendula, cascara sagrada, cat’s claw, cayenne, chamomile, cranberry, dandelion, dang gui, Echinacea, elderberry, elecampane, and ephedrine.

The Human Body - by Steve Parker -This amazing book shows the detailed structure inside the human body as never seen before. It is only possible to produce these images because of modern technology. The images reveal what lies under the human skin.  The book describes the structures and processes of the human body at all levels. It covers the entire human body from the integrated body to the reproduction and life cycles and all that is in between.

The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing - by Daniel Reid - The traditional Taoist approach to medical self-care, including basic principles of physical and emotional health preventative measures, nutrition, and diet, herbal remedies,  yoga, meditation, breathing exercises and techniques of energy control. Western science and philosophy adapt a dualistic view of such apparent contradictions as body and mind, heaven and earth sacred and profane, and scientific and spiritual and thus divide them into mutually exclusive realms.

Total Nutrition - The Mount Sinai School of Medicine- by Victor Herbert M.D. and Genell J. Subak-Sharpe M.S - This book has been complied by a team of distinguished physicians, dietitians, researchers and other health professionals working with Dr Victor Herbert, one of the nation's most distinguished nutrition scientists.  It is intended to give you authoritative and up-to-date nutrition information as well as practical guidelines to achieve a healthful and pleasurable diet.

Prescription for Nutritional Healing - by Phillis A. Balch CNC - A practical A-to-Z reference to drug free remedies using vitamins, minerals, herbs and food supplements. This is a comprehensive guide that will teach you to achieve and maintain the highest level of health and fitness through careful dietary planning and nutritional supplementation.

The Herbal Drugstore - by Linda White M.D. And Steven Foster - This book demonstrates the best natural alternatives to over the counter and prescription medicines. The Herbal Drugstore allows you to explore your treatment options and learn what herbs to use for any health problem.

Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine - by Michael Murray N.D. And Joseph Pizzorno N.D. - This is a comprehensive user friendly A-to-Z guide to treating more than 70 medical conditions from arthritis to varicose veins, from cancer to heart disease. This book was written in an effort to update the knowledge on the use of “natural” medicines in the maintenance of health and treatment of disease.

Medicinal Supplement Kit - by NHC – This Medicinal Supplements Kit will contain various medicinal herbs or supplements that you will need to create your initial medicinal herbs as part of the Master of Holistic Science program.

Anatomy and Physiology DVD – The Human Body – This DVD will allow you to explore the human body with 3d imaging. This DVD will contain answers to various learning exercises in the Master Herbalist course.

Online Student Resources – NHC Student Learning Center – Inside the learning center you will find valuable learning recourses that are geared to take your learning experience to the next level.

Inside the NCH Student Services back office you will have access to a vast amount of information that you can use for research references and study materials. The NHC Student learning Center will also be the place where you’ll obtain your assignments, take your quizzes, and tests, “real-Time” teacher interactions, and topic discussions.