This course is for anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis of any type, is supporting a loved one throughout their cancer treatment, or is interested in learning more about integrative cancer care options. It’s designed for holistically minded, inquisitive folks who are seeking trusted resources so they can work with a medical team to make informed, empowered decisions based on the patient's own unique circumstances. It’s for information seekers of all skill levels and backgrounds – you do not need to have a background in herbalism or clinical experience to gain insights from the concepts, recipes, and tips shared throughout.

Please review the course outline below to help in making your decision to enroll:

THE HOLISTIC CANCER CARE COURSE OUTLINE

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION AND THE USE OF HERBS
Explore a little bit of biochemistry and what’s going on with the physiology of cancer—what’s it really doing in the body, and why? And, importantly, what might this have to do with treatment options?
Lesson 1: Introduction to the course material and mission.
Lesson 2: What is cancer? A plain language introduction to the physiology of cancer, along with some myths and truths about cancer.
Lesson 3: An introduction to herbs, how they work, and how to use them, along with important sourcing information

UNIT 2: FOUNDATIONAL SUPPORT
Discover foundational, holistic techniques that you or your loved one can use to support someone with cancer. Our goal in this unit is to help you uncover simple, effective, and time-tested tools that you can put into practice immediately.
Lesson 1: Mindfulness techniques and research related to stress-reduction – and why they matter.
Lesson 2: Foundational nutrition with tips and recipes to help you nourish your body from the inside out (with video).
Lesson 3: Herbal support for all skill levels, including mini plant profiles, herbal recipes, the research behind herbal use for stress management and full-body nourishment, and the health benefits of mushrooms.

UNIT 3: SUPPORT DURING AND AFTER CANCER TREATMENT
In video-packed Unit 3, you’ll learn numerous options for holistic supportive care before, during, and after cancer treatment, and explore how to naturally soothe uncomfortable side effects of cancer and cancer treatment, including fatigue, nausea, mucositis, digestive issues, radiation burns, anxiety, and insomnia.
Lesson 1: Nutrition during and after cancer treatment (with video).
Lesson 2: Herbal support during cancer treatment (with video).
Lesson 3: Clinical strategies in cancer care (with video).
Lesson 4: Managing the journey through cancer treatment (with video).

UNIT 4: RESOURCES AND CONCLUSION
Gain our heavily researched extensive library of resources and holistic cancer centers that you can look into for additional information. These resources have been vetted by our experts, and will help you cut through the clutter to find more trusted voices.
Lesson 1: A list of integrative cancer centers across North America with a helpful comparative chart.
Lesson 2: Our top recommendations and reviews of cancer-focused books.
Lesson 3: An extensive list of trusted websites, books, and research centers that cover lifestyle practice, nutrition, and other facets of holistic cancer care.
Lesson 4: Bringing it all together, the course conclusion provides ideas on how to integrate the information in the course and move forward in your treatment plan.