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For a course to commence, it is necessary to enrol a minimum number of participants. The disabled, registered unemployed and OAPs, may be entitled to a 25% reduction in tuition fees in certain viable courses if evidence to support...

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For a course to commence, it is necessary to enrol a minimum number of participants. The disabled, registered unemployed and OAPs, may be entitled to a 25% reduction in tuition fees in certain viable courses if evidence to support that claim is presented at time of enrolment. This documentation must show your current status, home address & PPS number. A social welfare card is not acceptable, as it does not indicate current status. Refunds will not be made on evidence produced post-enrolment. Please note that a maximum of four places will be offered at the reduced rate per viable course. Concessions are not available on all courses.

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Viable Course: For a course to commence, it is necessary to enrol a minimum number of participants. If this number is not reached, the course will be cancelled. If you have paid for a course which is subsequently cancelled, you wi...

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Viable Course: For a course to commence, it is necessary to enrol a minimum number of participants. If this number is not reached, the course will be cancelled. If you have paid for a course which is subsequently cancelled, you will be notified and a full fee refund will be processed automatically. All other courses must remain viable and be self-financing: therefore NO REFUNDS, under any circumstances, are available once a course has commenced. A participant will not be permitted to commence a course/module unless the course/module has been paid for in full by the learner prior to commencement.

Course Deferral: Once a course commences, participants may not defer their place on that course to another term.

Transfers Policy: If a participant wishes to transfer to a different course within the same term, a request should be sent in writing to Director of Adult Education, GTI, Fr. Griffin Road, Galway.

Assignments/Projects: Dates for submission of coursework will be provided by the tutor at the beginning of the course. Coursework will not be returned to the participant once submitted for assessment. Therefore, it is advised that a hard copy of all coursework submitted should be retained by the student.

Self-directed learning: It is the responsibility of the participants to inform themselves as to course content, duration, etc.

Change of Address: The college needs to be informed of any changes of address so as to ensure the prompt delivery of all correspondence.

Smoking: Smoking is strictly prohibited in any part of the premises.

Student Property: Responsibility cannot be accepted for loss or damage to the property of participants.

Disclaimer: The contents of this site are for information purposes only. No guarantee is given that the programmes, syllabi or fees may not be altered, cancelled or otherwise amended at any time.

Award: Certificate of Attendance (on request). Please email: gtiadulted@gretb.ie

Expand+Course Overview
Nutritional therapy is a way of using food, supplementary nutrients and cleansing procedures to alleviate or prevent chronic health problems by improving the body’s natural healing mechanisms. It emphasises the prevention and treatme...

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Nutritional therapy is a way of using food, supplementary nutrients and cleansing procedures to alleviate or prevent chronic health problems by improving the body’s natural healing mechanisms. It emphasises the prevention and treatment of disease, maintenance of optimum health, and promotion of the individual’s inherent self-healing process. It’s about treating the whole person (physical, mental, genetic, emotional and spiritual) as opposed to just the disease itself.

•To give an understanding of the key concepts of health and well-being and how to apply these using a whole food diet, supplements and a healthy lifestyle.

Benefits of a Healthy Diet
•Dietary related illnesses and how these can be prevented or alleviated
• Improve your energy
• Increase concentration
• Enhance mood/alleviate depression
• Reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as eczema, asthma, arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, and heart disease.

Expand+Course Outline:
• The key naturopathic principles
• Toxins in our environment
• Detoxification
• The digestive system
• Bowel health and gut flora
• The gut brain connection
• Candida
• Weight loss
• Acid/Alkaline balance - effects of acidic...

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• The key naturopathic principles
• Toxins in our environment
• Detoxification
• The digestive system
• Bowel health and gut flora
• The gut brain connection
• Candida
• Weight loss
• Acid/Alkaline balance - effects of acidic foods on the body and the benefits of a more alkaline diet
• Blood Sugar control
• Fats – the good, the bad and the ugly
• Dairy products
• High antioxidant foods
• Garlic and onions
• Pure drinking water
• Colds flus, swine flu and how to build a strong immune system
• Asthma / chest infections and the role of diet and supplements
• Depression and mental health
• Allergies/intolerances
• Cardiovascular health (Heart, Cholesterol, High blood pressure)
• Bone health

Skin complaints
• Autistic spectrum disorders and the role of diet
• Healthy diet and supplements for the menopause
• Food additives
• Today’s Diets – Atkins, low fat, Blood group, GI diet etc
• Obtaining quality – where to shop
• Putting the theory into practice
• Menu ideas – Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks
• Gluten free, wheat free, dairy free and sugar free recipes
• Supplement recommendations for every day health and specific conditions

Award: Certificate of Attendance (on request). Please email gtiadulted@gretb.ie