TRAINING

Membership of the Institute is by way of its:

Diploma in Allergy & Environmental Therapy - Dip.A.E.T.

The Course is written by practising therapists and is based on nearly 30 years of experience in the successful treatment of allergic conditions. It comprises 10 substantial distance-learning modules together with attendance on two occasions for practical instruction and lectures at the Institute's premises in Wales. All course materials are provided, together with text books.

Subjects covered are:

Introduction and historical
background in brief

• From then until now - How it all started

Allergy and the Immune System

• The Science made as simple as possible

The Patient Interview

• Setting the scene
• Taking the Case History
• The use and importance of Questionnaires
• Allergic Symptoms
• Increasing patient awareness and
      understanding of their condition
• Creating an Atmosphere for change

Testing for Allergens

• Orthodox and Alternative Methods

The Muscle Test

• Choosing a muscle to test
• Avoiding Pitfalls
• Setting up the Test and testing
• Discussion of results

Treatment of Allergies

• Orthodox and Alternative Methods

Isopathic (Homoeopathic)
Desensitisation

• Homoeopathy, Miasms & the Remedies
• Relating the treatment to the Test
• Preparing a treatment schedule
• Instructing the patient
• Follow-up retesting and treatment

The Candida Connection

• Why is Candida so important
• Leaky Gut Syndrome
• Assessing the Problem
• Choosing the treatment

Food Intolerance

• Masked Allergy
• Enzymes

Anatomy and Physiology

• The systems of the body in
      sickness and health
• The Thyroid Gland
• The Adrenal Glands
• The Pancreas
• The Liver & Metabolic Poisoning

The Psychological Connection

• Is it all in the mind ?
• Assessing the stress
• The patient's responsibility for change

Allergic Symptoms & Iatrogenic Illness

Allergic Conditions of the Respiratory Tract

• Sinusitis
• Perennial Rhinitis
• Hayfever
• Asthma

Allergic Conditions of the Alimentary Tract

• Oesophagitis
• Gastric & Duodenal Ulcer
• Coeliac Disease & Gluten Intolerance
• Crohn's Disease
• Mucous & Ulcerative Colitis
• Proctitis

Allergic Conditions of the Skin

• Eczema & Dermatitis
• Urticaria
• Fungal Infestations

Conditions of the Skeletal System

• Rheumatism & Arthritis

Conditions of the Nervous System

• Physical
• Emotional

Conditions of the Reproductive System

• Menstruation
• Endometriosis
• Problems of Conception

Dental Amalgam Problems

• Toxicity
• Electrical Disturbance

Hyperactivity - ADHD

• Is he really a Naughty Boy ?
• Dietary Considerations
• Developmental Considerations

Post Viral Syndrome - Myalgic Encephalmyelitis

• Identification & Treatment

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

• Atmospheric Pollution
• Work Related Pollution

The Role of Parasites, Bacteria and Viruses

For a copy of the full prospectus and application form, please contact the Course Co-ordinator