The Importance of Continuing Education and Professional Development
All health, wellness, and nutrition coaches know the feeling. After months of studying hard to earn your coach’s certification, you finally did it! A big part of you wants to forget the books and the courses for a while and focus on doing what you love—working with clients and growing your business.
A Guide to Food and Nutrition Security in the US for Health and Wellness Professionals
Every year, over 10 million people die of hunger and diseases related to hunger worldwide.
An Introduction to the 7 Dimensions of Wellness
Wellness approaches have been elevated across professional health and related fields due to their potential to support people on their pathway to holistic, optimal living.
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How Childhood Adversity Affects Our Bodies & Why It’s Important for Health & Wellness Professionals
Most people experience stress regularly. Stress, when managed adequately, can help people feel motivated, achieve goals, and adapt to changing conditions. However, in contrast to moderate, short-term stress that most people experience regularly, some people are subject to a type of stress called toxic stress, which can result from traumatic events in childhood.
9 Accounting and Finance Management Tools to Help Your Health and Wellness Business Prepare for Tax Season
It’s that time of year again! Tax season. And just like every year, we need to do our due diligence and report our earnings to the IRS.
AFPA Graduate of the Month: Nathalie Teboul, Holistic Nutritionist
During the last 30+ years, we’ve certified over 130,000 health, nutrition, and fitness professionals. Each month, we recognize one of our distinguished graduates who use what they have learned to inspire others and make a difference.
The Science of Nature Exposure: How Being Outdoors Can Promote Health & Affect Our Biology
“At some point in life, the world’s beauty becomes enough.” – Toni Morrison
A Complete Guide to Celiac Disease for the Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach
Celiac disease affects 1 in 100 people worldwide. It is also commonly misdiagnosed or undiagnosed, with an estimated 2 million Americans living with celiac disease who don’t know they have it.
8 Steps to Creating a Referral Program for Your Health and Wellness Business
Perhaps one of the most underutilized tools to help grow your business, referral programs capitalize on the fantastic job you’ve done with current and past clients to bring in new ones.
How to Understand The Nutrition Facts Label
Many health and nutrition coaches have strong opinions about the nutrition facts label on foods; some coaches find them to be great tools for consumers, while others feel that they are confusing for the general population.