Doctor of Philosophy in Orthomolecular Medicine (Ph.D.)
Courses marked with and asterisk ( * ) may be substituted for courses related to your chosen concentration. If you would like assistance in subject selection, or have questions concerning course substitution, please feel free to contact us. * Course may be substituted for an elective. Credit Course Title Hours Principles in Orthomolecular Medicine 3 The Molecule in Medicine 4 Orthomolecular Science 4 Orthomolecular Methodology 3 Orthomolecular Nutrition 4 *Elective 3 The Application of Nutritional Sciences 4 Principles of Vitamin Therapy 3 Micro and Macro Mineral Therapy 4 Orthomolecular Approach to Disease 4 *Elective 3 Mental Health and Nutrition 3 Schizophrenia—The Orthomolecular Approach 3 Learning Disabilities—The Orthomolecular Approach 3 Psychology in Orthomolecular Science 3 The Orthomolecular Diet 3 The Prevention of Disease 3 Cancer—The Orthomolecular Approach 3 Orthomolecular Medicine in Practice 3 The Application of Orthomolecular Medicine 3 Orthomolecular Medicine in Public Health 3 The pH Balance 2 Dissertation—(Thesis) Three (3) theses of 5,000 words each – total 15,000 3 words. Total Credit Hours 70
1 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ORTHOMOLECULAR MEDICINE COURSES & DESCRIPTIONS
Principles in Orthomolecular Medicine This course outlays the basic and fundamental concepts of Orthomolecular medicine and gives an ini al overview of the applica on and comprehensive uses encompassing various the many and varied modali es that fall within the purview of Orthomolecular medicine.
The Molecule in Medicine This course is designed to understand the melding of Orthomolecular knowledge in rela on to standardized complementary and alterna ve medicine. It is based on a collec on of papers presented at a symposium to honor Linus Pauling, plus addi onal manuscripts. The course is divided into three sec ons: Biochemistry of Disease, Nutri on and Health, and The Scien st as Ci zen.
Orthomolecular Science This course consists of a dynamic collec on of published professional ar cles consis ng of original and innova ve methods and offers an inspira onal perspec ve on past, present, and future direc ons in Orthomolecular Medicine.
Orthomolecular Methodology This course discusses Orthomolecular medicine and treatment with case histories. It explains the func ons of major nutrients, summarizes new research and lays out a comprehensive an -stress supplement program - to show the way to a longer, healthier life.
Orthomolecular Nutri on This course material was wri en by two leading experts with over 80 years of experience between them, explains the basics of Orthomolecular nutri on: simple rules for ea ng a healthier diet and effec ve nutri onal supplementa on. Vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients are explored in detail, including informa on on the clinical research as well as safe supplement doses.
Elec ve — Student’s Choice
The Applica on of Nutri onal Sciences This comprehensive course consists of four parts. Part 1 gives a detailed analysis of The Building Blocks of nutri on: water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats and oils, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Part 2 evaluates Foods and Diets, discussing every food group and most diets around the world. Part 3 brings all of this nutri onal informa on together, showing how to make wise and commonsense choices while building a healthy diet. Part 4 contains specific nutri onal and lifestyle therapies for enhancing all stages of life and suggests treatments for common condi ons and diseases such as aging, menopause, bone loss, weight loss, and cancer by focusing on nutri onal applica ons.
Principles of Vitamin Therapy This course pertains to megavitamin therapy, which the use of large doses of vitamins, o en many mes greater than the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) in the a empt to prevent or treat diseases. Megavitamin therapy is typically used in Orthomolecular medicine, but also used in mainstream medicine for exceedingly rare gene c condi ons that respond to megadoses of vitamins. This course furthers your understanding of various condi ons and gives you a more detailed view of Orthomolecular medicine in the emerging field of nutrigenomics.2
Micro and Macro Mineral Therapy This course consists of major collec on of ar cles, Dr. Chris Reading confirms his pre-eminence in the field of Orthomolecular medicine. Ranging from topics such as the biochemistry of mental illness, to cancer, to ways to protect against Alzheimer s Disease, these wri ngs are not only the presenta on of brilliant and original research, but encourage us to understand illness in a broader and more hu- manis c way. This is a remarkable course by one of the most original voices in Orthomolecular medi- cine today.
Orthomolecular Approach to Disease The goal of this course is to build upon your founda onal understanding in the applica on of Orthomolecular medicine in regards to both clinical prac ce and scien fic research. The general and broad scope of all holis c modali es favor the basic tenants of the primary concepts of Orthomolecu- lar medicine, and this course aids you in the collec ve thinking of such.
Elec ve — Student’ s Choice
Mental Health and Nutri on This course concentrates on many psychological problems that can be traced to biochemical imbalances in the body. You will learn how to achieved success in targe ng a wide range of mental problems by adjus ng diet and providing specific nutri onal supplements for those condi ons where deficiencies exist.
Schizophrenia - The Orthomolecular Approach This course teaches how Orthomolecular medicine can be effec ve in the treatment of schizophrenia, a mental disorder o en treated with drugs. Deficiency o en plays a major role in the onset of this condi on. This course covers how nutri onal supplementa on is integral to the approach to schizo- phrenia. This concise course teaches how the disorder is ini ally discovered, what causes it, and how to effec vely ameliorate it without drugs.
Learning Disabili es - The Orthomolecular Approach This course consists of works originally published by the University of Virginia. You will be exposed to the ini al concept of learning disabili es as approached by a Orthomolecular viewpoint. You will re- view the genesis of such disabili es at the molecular level.
Psychology in Orthomolecular Science This course teaches the use of orthomolecular medicine for mental illness. The approach uses unor- thodox forms of individualized tes ng and diagnosis to a empt to establish an e ology for each per- son's specific symptoms, and os designed to tailor the protocol accordingly, using a combina on of nutrients, dietary changes and holis c modali es that are designed to enhance quality of life and func onality, as well as to reduce or eliminate symptoms and the use of xenobio c drugs.
3 The Orthomolecular Diet This course inves gates the data and suppor ng documenta on that states that we cannot ignore the ge- ne c makeup and the present nega ve consequences of our hormonal makeup. You will review Harvard University's thirty-year study of 130,000 nurses. This course is designed for the student to understand foods and the human hormonal systems so as to define precisely the dietary pa erns of macro nutrients and vita- mins to help create a specific Orthomolecular diet in rela on to par cular health challenges.
The Preven on of Disease This course will comprehensively bring disease and its rela on to the Orthomolecular medicine model to the forefront of understanding, as it will also delineate and document the some mes overlooked and o en ignored causes of several major life-threatening chronic diseases, as well as provide a therapeu c basis for their overall preven on.
Cancer - The Orthomolecular Approach The course deals with Orthomolecular medicine and mineral supplementa on for the ameliora on of can- cer. You will review the concept of megavitamin therapy that is believed to be the most exci ng discovery of the century. You will also discuss the healing power of integrated foods, eleva ng body alkalinity, and soma c oxygena on for defea ng malignant tumors.
Orthomolecular Medicine in Prac ce This course is a collec on of unpublished ar cles, reports, published and private le ers, nutri onal charts and diagrams, and selected treatment protocols circumscribing Orthomolecular medicine in prac ce. This course also further reviews vitamin and mineral deficiencies, metabolic disorders, food aller- gies and clinical immunology/ecology, and gene cs as it applies to physical and neuropsychiatric disorders.
The Applica on of Orthomolecular Medicine This module puts everything together that has been studied in the degree course so far in a manner that is specific to the applica on and prac ce of Orthomolecular medicine encompassing both clinical and re- search aspects of the science. This course melds together each avenue of approach for a prac cal overview and should successfully prepare the student for the prac ce of such.
Orthomolecular Medicine in Public Health This course covers the Epidemiological and Public Health aspects of Orthomolecular medicine. It also re- views how hospital care got on the wrong track, from historical and economic perspec ves, offering sug- ges ons for minimizing the risks of a hospital stay and ways to boost your immune system, speed recovery from illness, and reduce your need for pharmaceu cals.
The pH Balance Your body’s pH balance is the key to optimal health, weight, mental clarity, and overall vigor. It is im- portant to strike the right balance by nourishing your body with certain foods to create an alkaline environ- ment. This innovation program, proven effective over decades, works with the body chemistry to revitalize and maintain health.
Dissertation —(Thesis) Three [3] theses of 5,000 words each - total of 15,000 words.
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