AFPA Graduate of the Month: Charlotte Faith, 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. Meet our graduate for the month of July, Charlotte Faith, an AFPA certified holistic nutritionist.
Simplifying the Complexity of the Effects of Exercise on Immune System Function
When experts talk about immune health, they are referring to the ability of your immune system to recognize a pathogen, like a bacteria or virus that attacks different cells and systems; build the antibodies; and effectively kill or neutralize the bacteria or virus.
A Day in the Life of a Holistic Nutritionist
Ever wonder what the day-to-day looks like for a holistic nutritionist? You may have a passion for clean eating, cooking healthy recipes, dialing in your diet to improve your health, and helping other people. But is a holistic nutritionist certification right for you? It’s not always going to be a regular 9 to 5, but […]
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25 Reasons Now is the Time To Get Started in the Health & Fitness Industry
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a health or fitness professional, you’re not alone – the U.S. health coaching industry was worth $6.14 billion in 2017, up 15% from 2014. That staggering growth shows no signs of stopping with experts estimating the market to be worth $7.85 billion by 2022, with 121,000 coaches practicing.
Careers in Nutrition: How to Become a Senior Nutrition Specialist
Being a senior no longer means spending your golden years in a rocking chair. Kathrine Switzer recently finished the Boston Marathon at age 70. Frederick Winter won a gold medal at the National Senior Games at age 100. And Sam “Sonny” Bryant Jr. is a serious 74-year-old bodybuilder.
Supplements to Support Clients with Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable and often disabling disease. No one is sure of what causes it, so there is no known cure.
5 Ways to Help Clients Cope with COVID-19 Related Anxiety
Mental health is a cornerstone of overall health. Since the coronavirus started sweeping across the world, fear, worry, and uncertainty have dominated the emotions of people of all ages and backgrounds.
How to Make It as a Holistic Health Coach: 13 Business Tips to Follow
With an expected job growth rate of 16% through 2024, and a growing client base of consumers who believe food and nutrition play a significant role in maintaining and improving overall health, the need for holistic health coaches won’t be declining any time soon. As more holistic health coaches start their own businesses, the competition […]
7 Pinterest Accounts to Motivate Your Nutrition Consulting Clients
Ask any recipe-hunting person in the kitchen trying to make a healthy meal, and they’re not going to be sifting through old-school cookbooks. These days people take selfies with their food, post pics of every meal, and even share videos with cooking tips, recipes, and how-to demonstrations. It’s exciting and engaging. And that’s what you […]
Complimentary/Alternative Medicine Resources
Many Americans, nearly 40 percent, use health care approaches developed outside of mainstream Western, or conventional, medicine for specific conditions or overall well-being. When describing health approaches with non-mainstream roots, people often use the words “alternative” and “complementary” interchangeably, but the two terms refer to different concepts: