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The Healing Power of Food

By Kelly Richardson
Learning & Life Columnist

The link between healthy foods and healthy living has long been a common mantra. But did you know that there are certain types of naturopathic foods that have an incredible impact on your health? Here are some natural therapies in the form of wholesome foods.

Natural therapy foods have effects that rival their prescription counterparts. Consuming fish and walnuts can help with depression in the same way anti-depressants do. Green tea is a proven cancer fighter. And these are just two of the variety of naturopathic foods that provide front line assistance to your immune system, helping you live a healthier life. A Harvard University study made some direct connections between certain foods and the healthy benefits that they provide. Here are some of the impressive foods discussed in the study.

Great Naturopathic Foods:

• Blueberries. Blueberries provide an entire range of anti-oxidants that are excellent in combating the effects of aging.
• Apples. Apples are a natural therapy food that provides powerful protection against heart disease with regular consumption.
• Green Vegetables. The old standards of broccoli and spinach have consistently proven to give you a wealth of vitamins.

If you believe in the power of natural therapy and would be interested in a career helping others do the same, you should consider the naturopathic field. With the cost of traditional medical costs rising, there has never been a better time to be a naturopathic physician. Here's what the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians has to say about this exciting career.

The Naturopathic Degree up Close

• Environment. A natural therapy degree will have you working in a pleasant, smoke-free medical facility.
• Outlook. The demand for qualified naturopathic physicians will continue to grow as the current medical systems continues to frustrate.
• Education. A degree in natural therapy is typically four years with an additional year of residency.

Earn your naturopathic degree and you could be providing natural therapy foods for the health of your patients.

Sources

• Feel-Good Foods, MSNBC.com
• The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

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About the Author
Kelly Richardson covers the local education and technology scenes in major cities across the country. His articles appear in a variety of respected educational journals, periodicals, and e-zines.

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