International Center for
NaturoBioHolistic Health and Medicine
ICNHM was founded to educate professionals in a comprehensive new healing system. We need to broaden the approach to disease resistance and healing beyond the current modern medical approach. Modern medicine is excellent in emergency treatment and acute care. Modern medicine is also expert at diagnosis with laboratory testing and imaging. ICNHM was founded to provide expanded care that includes primary prevention and gentler treatment options.
ICNHM doctors are trained to utilize medical doctors and hospitals when acute and life-threatening situations arise. While modern medicine may treat diseases after symptoms appear, this may be decades after the causes of the diseases are set into motion. Modern medical education does not emphasize disease risk-prevention training.
ICNHM doctors teach how to avoid diseases before they develop. Many common diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease, have roots in nutritional deficiencies and low levels of fitness. Nutritional excesses may also play a role in the early development of these and other diseases. ICNHM doctors are trained with hundreds of classroom hours in nutrition and hundreds of classroom hours in exercise and fitness.
ICNHM doctors are trained in lifestyle diagnosis. This includes diagnosis and correction of diet, fitness levels, stress, and exposure to environmental pollutants. ICNHM nutritional training goes beyond the normal training of a registered dietitian. While dietitians look principally at nutrient deficiencies, ICNHM doctors are trained to also look for excesses of certain nutrients and to evaluate contamination of food. This is accomplished with a diet record. Diet records are analyzed for nutrients, and food substitutions are suggested for correction of both deficiencies and excesses. Fitness is another necessary component of disease risk reduction. Exercise records are monitored to ensure that many different types of fitness are achieved. ICNHM doctors are trained in strengthening, aerobics, flexibility, and enhanced blood flow techniques.
Stress can have significant effects on the immune, digestive, nervous, and muscular systems. ICNHM doctors are taught how to identify sources of stress and taught effective stress relief and relaxation procedures. Stress records identify sources of stress so that a program can be designed to reduce stressors, change reactions to stressors, and develop relaxation techniques. ICNHM doctors are needed because modern medicine may not incorporate techniques to raise optimum health and improve disease resistance.
ICNHM doctors abide by the Hippocratic oath to “first of all, do no harm.” Unfortunately, treatment-caused illness from the techniques of modern medicine is one of the top causes of death in the United States. ICNHM doctors do not use potentially dangerous techniques, such as drugs, radiation, and surgery. They are taught to support the healing power of nature, rather than to overpower the natural balances in the body. Instead of using powerful, but potentially dangerous therapies, gentler approaches, such as hydrotherapy, botanical therapy, and neuromuscular therapy are part of the treatment plan. Diet therapies are implemented for both risk reduction and to resolve health problems. Because of the powerful influence of the mind on physical health, many different approaches to the interaction of mind and body are considered. Expanding on Western medical science, techniques and perspectives from the Ayurvedic, Chinese, and other systems are part of the ICNHM training.
ICNHM doctors are trained in botanical medicine. Plants have been used as medicine in many parts of the world and throughout history. Plant medicines, although not used in modern American medicine, can be effective and are often gentler than drugs when used with chronic health problems. Memorization of hundreds of botanical names of medical plants is an integral part of medical plant science at ICNHM. ICNHM doctors are trained in the use of hundreds of botanical therapies. They are trained that sometimes a gentle herb tea, such as chamomile, might be a healthier alternative to harsher drugs, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for nervous problems. The fast action of drugs is often needed in a hospital setting, however, the gentler herbs may be better suited for long-term use, such as during convalescence. ICNHM doctors are introduced to the systems of diagnosis used in different cultures.
ICNHM doctors receive advanced training in neuromuscular therapy. They are also trained in structural therapies designed to relieve postural stress and to enhance movement. The effects of posture, ergodynamics, and movement on musculoskeletal problems are part of the curriculum. ICNHM doctors are trained in the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Touch therapies are excellent for understanding the physical state of a person, for relaxation, and to relieve pain from injuries. Hydrotherapies are often used in conjunction with manipulation therapies. ICNHM doctors are trained in the many uses of water, from cold water to steam, to treat health conditions. Modern medicine does use ice packs for inflammatory conditions. However, there are many other hydrotherapies that have powerful effects. For example, a hot bath may be more effective in inducing sleep than drugs, and without the undesirable side effects.
Modern medicine may give the same drugs to people regardless of their individual differences. ICNHM doctors are taught how to tailor treatment programs to the individual based upon differences in metabolism, vascular structure, digestive structure and function, nervous tension, and other individual characteristics. ICNHM doctors are taught listening skills because each individual needs to discuss their own health history in detail. ICNHM doctors are taught techniques to help people achieve optimal weight including overcoming habit patterns, understanding addictions, and keeping agreements with oneself.
ICNHM doctors are taught many techniques to extend healthy
lifespan including avoiding pollutants in food, optimum nutrition, continuing
fitness, and a positive mental attitude. Medical doctors are trained to take charge of the
patient and tell them what to do. The original meaning of the word “doctor” means teacher. ICNHM doctors teach people how to care
for themselves. Each
person is taught the road to better health and encouraged to begin the changes
needed to achieve disease resistance and recovery from illness. It is up to the
person and their family to implement these changes to the extent that they are
willing and able.
The International Center for NaturoBioHolistic Health and Medicine
(ICNHM) taught European naturopathy in America. With challenging admission
requirements, enrollment into this exclusive school was limited. Extensive
educational programs resulted in the granting of degrees in
naturopathic medicine and doctorates in holistic health. The college was
situated in Minnesota.
Before the first-year, in-residence classes started, new students
were required to read dozens of books to introduce them to the vast subject
area about to be covered. Upon arrival, students were taught speed reading and
learning techniques to assist with the extensive curriculum.
The ICNHM campus was situated lakeside on an extensive estate.
Students and faculty stayed in the many dorms and buildings. Amenities included
a sauna, canoes, a large fitness center, health clinic, and meal hall. The
college office building included the bookstore and a collection of research
studies.
The library building housed an impressive collection of books,
including many rare and first edition books. A large part of the library was
bequeathed from Benedict Lust, the father of John Lust. He was often called the
Father of Naturopathy in
America. The International Center for Naturobioholistic Health and
Medicine taught European naturopathy where nature does the healing—injections
and surgery were not part of the curriculum.
Class information was organized into a set of custom binders by
each student.
Students were in class from eight in the morning until six in the
evening, with at least one evening class. Students were allowed up to an hour a
day to use the fully-equipped gymnasium that was part of the training.
Visiting faculty supplemented the resident faculty. Medical
doctors came to ICNHM to lecture on childbirth and pathology. Experts in
anatomy and physiology came to teach understanding of the structure and
function of the mechanical aspects of the human body.
ICNHM presented a fitness program for those who sought exceptional fitness.
Fitness is an important factor in achieving optimum health. Part of the
training was to teach physical fitness. Fitness training was also designed to
assist with the mental gymnastics of accelerated and intensive learning.
Fitness courses taught a balanced perspective on the various types of fitness
activities. Strengthening regimes inspired by Olympic athletes were presented. Dr.
Martin, the inventor of gravity boots and inversion machines, came and lectured on
gravity guidance. Rebounding was introduced as a natural remedy for blood
stagnation and the circulation of lymph fluid. Various aerobic fitness regimes
were detailed. Exercise physiology was presented.
Students were served gourmet vegetarian meals. Extensive classes
were held on nutritional basics, micronutrition, natural diet, superfoods, and
supplementation. Over 390 classroom hours of nutrition were required at ICNHM.
Dietary analysis was taught.
ICNHM had a large curriculum on rejuvenation. This included hands-on
trials of techniques, such as facial packs with clay or herbs. Students were
introduced to many of the therapies and techniques used in health clinics around the
world.
The courses on the causes of stress and how to deal with it were
extensive. Some of the course material at ICNHM was based upon the
techniques of busy executives on how to reduce stress and relax. Autogenic
training and progressive relaxation were taught by masters in the field.
The four-year in-residence education at ICNHM was set up to allow
some continuation of life outside of school. The fall semester consisted of 15
weeks of intensive education. There was a break to allow students to attend to
their families and businesses in the winter. During this time, students had
extensive reading lists and multiple assignments. The reading load was three
books a week with reports and tests on this work when spring semester started. Spring
semester at ICNHM consisted of intensive seminars for 15 weeks. Summer break
also had extensive reading assignments. The classroom hours consisted of 945
hours per year in regular sessions plus 150 hours of night classes. 4380 total
classroom hours were required to qualify for the doctor of naturopathy degree.
Independent study contributed a total of 254 of these hours over the four
years.
At the end of the first year, students took examinations to
qualify as Certified Natural Health Practitioners. By the second year students
had completed the 1800-hour course in massage and hydrotherapy conducted by the
Florida School of Massage and Hydrotherapy onsite. Neuromuscular therapy was an
important part of the body therapies taught. By year four, students were
recipients of the one of the most comprehensive educations in natural medicine offered in the
world.
Board examinations for the naturopathic doctor degree at ICNHM
lasted for eight hours on each of three successive days. Students also had to
pass another set of tests on their physical condition. Passing students were
granted a degree in naturopathic medicine. Dedicated students went on to
prepare a doctoral thesis. Doctor of Science (ScD) degrees were awarded upon
successful completion of a thesis.
Curriculum
International Center for NaturoBioHolistic
Health & Medicine
Four-Year Naturopathic College Curriculum
Doctor of naturopathy total hours = 4380
< > Program Description Year One< >
YEAR ONE
Total
number of year one units: 1095
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
NUMBER OF
UNITS
(1 Unit= 50 Min. Class)
History
of Natural Healing I
12 Units
Roots of Disease/Principles of Natural
Living
Natural
Healing and Optimum Health
8 Units
The Four Foundations of Optimum Health
Holistic
Wellness: A Full-Spectrum Approach
8 Units
Speed
Learning
8
Units
How to read research studies
Health
Sciences &
Terminology
20 Units
Common
Illnesses and Diseases
16 Units
Anatomy
& Physiology
112
Units
General
Evaluation
Procedures
12 Units
Bioindividuality
I
12 Units
Listening
Skills
6
Units
Neovitology
I
8 Units
Nutritional
Science I
16 Units
Exercise
Science I
16 Units
Biomechanics
of Structure, Posture, and Movement I
16 Units
Emergency
Life Support Skills I
12 Units
Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation Certification
16 Units
Natural
Diet and Nutrition I, II, III
96 Units
Trauma-Free
Exercise I, II
96 Units
Natural
Revitalization Processes I, II
12 Units
Stress
Control and Relaxation Methods I, II
48 Units
Medical
Plant Science I, II
22 Units
Weight
Control I, II
22 Units
Optimum
Patterns of Posture and Movement I, II
22 Units
Optimum
Sleep and Rest I, II
22 Units
Natural
Pressure Therapies
Introduction
8
Units
Hydrotherapies
and Heliotherapies
Introduction
8
Units
Living
Environments I
16 Units
Light and
Health I
8 Units
Colors
and Health I
4 Units
Sounds,
Music, and Health I
4 Units
Biopolarities
and Life Energy Considerations
I
8
Units
Mind/Body
Integration I, II
48 Units
Psychology
I
8 Units
Ecology
Factors I
12 Units
Spiritual
Health and Self-Realization I
24 Units
Optimum
Health Longevity I
20 Units
Life
Transitions I
8 Units
Health
Professions: Referral Considerations
12 Units
Professional
Communication Skills I,
II
24
Units
Holistic
Health Program Design & Personalization I
48 Units
Holistic
Health Education I, II
8 Units
Comparatives
in Natural Health Therapies
16 Units
Professional
Networking
6 Units
Professional
Ethics I, II
8 Units
Jurisprudence
I, II
8 Units
Business
and Office Procedures I
16 Units
The Successful
Professional I
16 Units
Full-Spectrum
Perspectives
6 Units
Independent
Study
113 Hours
Review
for First Year Comprehensive Exams
8 Units
982
classroom hours + 113 independent study hours = 1095 year one hours
MINIMUM
PASSING GRADE=85%
< > Program Description Year Two< >
YEAR TWO
Total
number of year two units: 1095
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
NUMBER OF
UNITS
(1 Unit= 50 Min. Class)
History
of Natural Healing II
12 Units
Anatomy:
Advanced
Correlative-Neuomusculoskeletal
16 Units
Cellular
Physiology II
4 Units
Physiology:
Correlative-
Neuromusculoskeletal
16
Units
Body
Systems and Immunology
16
Units
General
Evaluation Procedures III
16 Units
Neuromusculoskeletal
tests
8 Units
Self-care
and Wellness
4
Units
Bioindividuality
4 Units
Neovitology
II
4 Units
Nutritional
Science II
24 Units
Exercise
Science
12 Units
Emergency
Life Support Skills II
8 Units
Natural
First Aid I
8 Units
Natural
Diet and Nutrition IV, V
36 Units
Trauma-Free
Exercise III
48 Units
Natural
Revitalization Processes III
8 Units
Stress
Control and Relaxation Methods II
32 Units
Botany/Plant
Ecology I, II
12 Units
Medical
Plant Science III, IV
28 Units
Homeopathy
I: Introduction
8 Units
Weight
Control III
12 Units
Optimum
Patterns of Posture and Movement
III
16
Units
Optimum
Sleep and Rest III
8 Units
Natural
Pressure Therapies II
4 Units
Clinical
Massage Therapy I, II
228 Units
Clinical
Massage Therapy
Laws
8
Units
Neuromuscular
Therapy
92
Units
Acupressure
and Reflexology Therapies
24 Units
Natural
Pressure Therapies General Clinical
24 Units
Preparation
for Massage Therapy
Certification
24 Units
Clinical
Hydrotherapies
40
Units
Clinical
Heliotherapies
20 Units
Thermotherapies
16 Units
Living
Environments
II
4
Units
Mind/Body
Integration III
24 Units
Community
Health Systems I, II
12
Units
Spiritual
Health & Self-Realization II
12 Units
Optimum
Health Longevity II
8 Units
Life
Transitions II
8 Units
Professional
Communication Skills III
16 Units
Holistic
Health Program Design/Personalization II
36 Units
The
Successful Professional III
8
Units
Full-Spectrum
Perspectives
4 Units
Health
and Wellness in the Future
8 Units
Structural
Connective Tissue Anatomy & Physiology
8 Units
Neurophysiology
Introduction
8 Units
General
Evaluation Procedures IV
8 Units
Iridology
II: Research
Progress
12 Units
Postural
Analysis
8 Units
Independent
Study
53
Hours
1042
classroom hours + 53 independent study hours = 1095 year two hours
MINIMUM
PASSING GRADE=85%
< > Program Description Year Three< >
YEAR THREE
Total
number of year three units: 1095
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
NUMBER OF UNITS
(1 Unit= 50 Min. Class)
Self-Care
and Wellness II
18 Units
Bioindividuality
III
6 Units
Nutritional
Science III
20 Units
Exercise
Science III
16 Units
Natural
First Aid II
6 Units
Natural
Diet and Nutrition VI
24 Units
Trauma-Free
Exercise IV
36 Units
Natural
Revitalization Process IV
8 Units
Stress
Control and Relaxation Methods IV
36 Units
Botanical
Materia Medica
112 Units
Natural
Pressure Therapies III
32 Units
Structural
Therapies
22 Units
Postural/Structural
Integration I, II, III, IV
280 Units
Specific
Kinesiology I, II
40 Units
Gravitational
Exchange Therapies I, II
24 Units
Amphiarthrotic/Diarthrotic
Articulation Therapies
24 Units
Synarthrotic
Articulation Therapies
24 Units
Living
Environment Factors
III
16
Units
Acupuncture
& Moxibustion
Therapies
8
Units
Mind-Body
Integration IV
40 Units
Psychology
II
8 Units
Self-Actualization
8 Units
Psychosynthesis
8 Units
Transpersonal
Psychology
8 Units
Ecology
Factors II
14 Units
Community
Health Systems
III
48
Units
Spiritual
Health & Self-Realization/Actualization III
24 Units
Mental
Imagery and Visualization
Skills
12 Units
Life
Transitions III
24 Units
Holistic
Health Program Design & Personalization III
40 Units
Business
& Office Procedures II
6
Units
The
Successful Professional
III
6
Units
Independent
Study
81 Hours
Research
Techniques
8 Units
Thesis
Selection
8 Units
1014
classroom hours + 81 independent study hours = 1095 year three hours
MINIMUM
PASSING GRADE=85%
< > Program Description Year Four< >
YEAR FOUR
Total
number of year four units: 1095
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
NUMBER OF
UNITS
(1 Unit= 50 Min. Class)
Anatomy
& Physiology Correlatives
36 Units
Psychophysiology
16 Units
General
Evaluation Procedures IV
32 Units
Self-Care
and Wellness III
8 Units
Bioindividuality
IV
8 Units
Natural
Childbirth I, II
56 Units
Nutritional
Science IV
72 Units
Exercise
Science IV
8 Units
Emergency
Life Support Skills IV
8 Units
Natural
Diet & Nutrition VII
104 Units
Trauma-Free
Exercise V
48 Units
Natural
Revitalization Processes V
8 Units
Stress
Control & Relaxation Methods
V
36 Units
Clinical
Biofeedback
24 Units
Medical
Plant Science IV, V, VI
96
Units
Field
Botany
44 Units
Weight
Control V
12 Units
Optimum
Patterns of Posture & Movement V
32 Units
Optimum
Sleep & Rest IV
12 Units
Natural
Pressure Therapies: Advanced Correlatives
80 Units
Living
Environment Factors
IV
12
Units
Mind-Body
Integration V
16 Units
Ecology
Factors III
12 Units
Community
Health Systems
IV
16
Units
Spiritual
Health & Self-Realization IV
24 Units
The
Family Environment
12 Units
Optimum
Health Longevity
IV
12
Units
Life
Transitions IV
12 Units
Holistic
Health Program Design IV
24 Units
Natural
Therapeutics Comparatives
24 Units
Professional
Networking II
32 Units
Jurisprudence
III, IV
16 Units
Business
& Office Procedures III
12 Units
The
Successful Professional Practice
IV
12
Units
Full-Spectrum
Perspectives
32 Units
Independent
Study
7 Hours
Program
Review
64 Units
1088
classroom hours + 7 independent study hours = 1095 year four hours
MINIMUM
PASSING GRADE=85%
Doctor of naturopathy total hours = 4380