| "Herbal medicine courses at schools of | | | | art is a mind-body exercise that helps to improve |
| complementary medicine are often included in | | | | balance, flexibility, strength, and overall wellbeing. |
| naturopathic, homeopathic, and Oriental medicine | | | | Herbal medicine courses at schools of |
| curricula; however, in some cases, students can..." | | | | complementary medicine are often included in |
| A number of natural health and healing | | | | naturopathic, homeopathic, and Oriental medicine |
| arts programs are offered at schools of | | | | curricula; however, in some cases, students can |
| complementary medicine. Common studies | | | | pursue degrees in herbal sciences. In addition, |
| involve holistic health, kinesiology, art therapy, | | | | there are herbal medicine seminars and |
| massage therapy, acupressure, Tai Chi, flower | | | | workshops that provide short training classes in |
| essences, botanical medicine, and holistic nutrition, | | | | home herbal remedies, organic gardening, and |
| among others. | | | | holistic nutrition. |
| For example, schools of complementary medicine | | | | If you (or someone you know) are interested |
| that offer holistic health practitioner programs | | | | in learning more about these or |
| cover diverse subject matter including mind, body, | | | | other complementary medicine programs, let |
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| aromatherapy, flower essences, and | | | | like massage therapy, cosmetology, acupuncture, |
| biofeedback. While some of these courses may | | | | oriental medicine, Reiki, and others get you |
| result in a diploma and/or certificate; there are | | | | started! Explore schools of complementary |
| some complementary medicine schools that | | | | medicine near you. |
| offer degree programs in holistic health and | | | | Schools of Complementary Medicine - Typical |
| nutrition. | | | | Studies |
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