What You’ll Get

• 8.5 Hour Video Training
• 256-page PDF of Slide Presentation
• Learning Objectives, Bibliography and certificate per state CEU requirements
• 131-page Comprehensive Coursebook with clickable research and reference links, including deep-dive information, materia medica, and studies in addition to the videos
• Student Workbook packed with guidance, charts, recipes, and resources
• Herbs for the Brain Recipe E-Book with 24 recipes
• Bonus lessons filled with guidance for using herbs in the kitchen and supporting clients with dietary consistency
• Certificate: A Certificate of Completion is awarded to students completing the course and scoring 80% of higher on all module exams. 
• CEUs & CH: Available or approved for the following: California Acupuncture Board (13 CE); Washington (13, acupuncture); Massachusetts (13, nursing); Texas (6.5 acupuncture); Arizona (13 acupuncture); American Herbalist Guild (13 toward RH).

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• describe how nerve cells work in the brain and the processes that are critical to mental health--and what happens when they break down 
• discuss the processes behind major diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, as well as herbs and foods to support and/or prevent
• identify dozens of herbs that are traditionally used and/or studied clinically to address depression, dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, ALS, and disorders including OCD, ADHD and anxiety,
• guide patients on how to use herbal remedies and foods safely and reliably for long-term mental health
• describe how simple minerals such as sodium and potassium have a tremendous impact on nerve function, and how herbs and diet can support sodium-potassium balance 
• discuss the latest research into herbs that protect glial cells and the myelin sheath
• describe how blood sugar regulation can support of healthy brain function, especially in those at risk for Alzheimers or other dementias
• identify herbs and foods that support the gut-brain relationship
• address oxidation and neuro inflammation naturally
• recommend supportive diets, nutrients, and herbs for those with blood sugar imbalances, depression, anxiety and dementia
• support clients and family with herbal therapies and nutrition specifically geared toward those will mental health conditions, and share ways to daily improve their diet and take botanical remedies (either alone or in conjunction with modern drugs) to support long-term mental health