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Professional Certificate
Health and Wellness: A Manual
This course focuses on Ayurveda, teaching participants about different body types and how to make lifestyle choices based on their body type. The course is self-paced, lasts 14 hours, and is designed for beginners to intermediates.
PKR 9,599
About this course
Our ancestors existed on the verge of hunger, whereas we live in an age where plentiful and processed calories make it hard for us to have a healthy metabolism. Western medicine has been very successful in combating infectious diseases however Ayurveda, which is a system of medicine local to the subcontinent, may be better in helping us overcome diseases of lifestyles. Ayurveda recognizes that people are different and based on these differences human bodies can be divided into 7 different body types.
This Ayurveda course will compel you to make lifestyle choices in line with the particular needs of your body type.
Is this course for you?
Who doesn’t want to know how to be fitter, healthier and happier. This online health and wellness course takes you through a journey of your lifestyle and will enable you to become a healthier you. If you want to understand your own body and how to better take care of it, then this online course on ayurveda is perfect for you.
What will you learn?
This health and wellness course comprises of 6 modules and throughout this course you will learn about:
- Ayurvedic tradition of medicine and its basis in science.
- Various body types that humans have and best practices for each body type.
- Identifying your own body type and developing a care plan for it.
- How sleep, exercise and stress-management are pillars of health.
- Different diseases of lifestyle such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and anxiety.
- How you can use lifestyle measures for optimal health.
- Time Duration 14 hours
- Difficulty level Beginner to Intermediary
- No classes required 100% Online
- Prerequisites None
- Language English
- Self-Paced
- Full Lifetime Access
Offered By
Instructors
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Dr. Basmaa Ali
Faculty, Harvard Medical School,
Resident Scientist, School of Science and Engineering, LUMS
Outline
Module 0
This module is an introduction to the course instructor and what you can expect from this course in terms of course components and grading policy. Welcome to Health and Wellness: A Manual!
- Units 7
- 0.5 hours
Module 1
In this module we learn that we are different from each other, and our lifestyle has a deep impact on our health. We cannot choose our body types, but we can choose our lifestyles. A lifestyle that complements our natural body type leads to optimal energy and wellness, whereas a lifestyle that reinforces the not so healthy aspects of our body type opens the door to lethargy and illness. In this module we explore Ayurvedic practices and the scientific foundations behind it.
- Units 26
- 3 hours
Module 2
We are what we eat and assimilate. Our gut is not a passive organ into which we can just put in whatever we like and expect good health. A focus on maintaining a healthy gut and choosing foods that balance your body type are the highway to health and wellness. In this module, you will learn how your body type is impacted by what you eat and how to maintain the wellbeing of your gut.
- Units 21
- 2.5 hours
Module 3
Sleep, stress management and exercise are therapeutic tools that can pave the road to a healthy, happy and energetic you, if you choose their times, types and quantities wisely. Not paying attention to these pillars of health leads to lack of energy and illness. This module emphasizes the importance of sleep, exercise and stress management and delves deeper into how each of these plays out in your daily life.
- Units 25
- 3 hours
Module 4
Our age is a time of metabolic diseases which spring from unhealthy eating and exercise habits. High blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol are the primary killers of our time and the first line treatment for these conditions is good management of our lifestyles. This module will allow you to gain an understanding of these diseases and how you can change your lifestyle to manage and/or prevent them.
- Units 16
- 2 hours
Module 5
We live in times of high anxiety and rising depression. Humans are social by instinct and evolution. The 21st century has many tools for communication, however there is more isolation than ever before in human history. This module talks about anxiety and depression and how to use your connection to other people in treating these conditions.
- Units 12
- 2 hours
Module 6
You do not have infinite time or energy at your disposal. Choosing how to spend your resilience is the most important choice you will make in your life. Fortunately, it is a choice you are free to make every morning. Choosing to spend your wellness reserve on the right things is the beginning of a life well lived. This module delves into the wellness reserve, which is the reserve of energy one has, and how to maintain it while understanding what depletes your energy and what adds to it.
- Units 12
- 3 hours
Shareable Certificate
Upon completion of the health & fitness course, you receive a signed certificate from the institute. You can share this certificate in the certifications section of your LinkedIn profile, on printed resumes, CVs, or other documents.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I apply for Financial Assistance?
Instalments
You can purchase this course by paying the amount in two instalments.
- Sign up on the ilmX platform from this link.
- Next, send an email to support@ilmx.org with the subject "Applying for Instalments". Please mention the course name you are interested in purchasing and your email id that you used to register on the platform.
- Our team will get back to you in 48hrs. They will share bank account details and the first instalment amount.
- Make the payment and share the bank receipt screenshot in the same email thread.
- If the course has a free track then you will be enrolled in that track and given full access to the course once you make the second payment within 30 days.
- If the course does not have a free track then you will be given access to the course once you make the second payment within 30 days.
Note: Please make sure to pay the second instalment no later than 30 days.
Student Discount
If you are a student then you can avail 15% discount on this course. if a discount is already running on the course then this discount will be applied on the discounted course price.
- Sign up on the ilmX platform from this link.
- Next, send an email to support@ilmx.org with the subject "Student Discount". Please mention the course name you are interested in purchasing, your email id that you used to register on the platform, your CNIC, your most recent semester challan fee, and your university/school ID.
- Our team will get back to you in 48hrs after confirming your details. They will share bank account details and the discounted amount that you have to pay for the course.
- Make the payment and share the bank receipt screenshot in the same email thread.
- Within 24hrs of confirmation, our team will enroll you in the course and you will receive an enrollment email.
Note: You can avail this discount even if you have opted for instalment payment method. This discount is not offered during Pre-launch Sale.
LUMS Staff Discount
If you are a member of the LUMS staff you can avail 10% discount on this course. if a discount is already running on the course then this discount will be applied on the discounted course price.
- Sign up on the ilmX platform from this link.
- Next, send an email to support@ilmx.org with the subject "LUMS Staff Discount". Please mention the course name you are interested in purchasing, your email id that you used to register on the platform, and a picture of your LUMS employee ID card.
- Our team will get back to you in 48hrs after confirming your details. They will share bank account details and the discounted amount that you have to pay for the course.
- Make the payment and share the bank receipt screenshot in the same email thread.
- Within 24hrs of confirmation, our team will enroll you in the course and you will receive an enrolment email.
Note: You can avail this discount even if you have opted for instalment payment method. This discount is offered during Pre-launch Sale.
Who is this course designed for?
This course is designed for anyone who is interested in taking better care of themselves and understanding their body and its needs. It is for people who are looking to make lifestyle changes for better health.
Do I need to have any prior knowledge?
Apart from a basic understanding of biology, this course does not have any prerequisites. It caters to learners with varying levels of expertise, from beginners to experienced people. The course will provide you with the necessary foundational knowledge and practical techniques to make significant improvement in your life.
Is this course offered by LUMS?
This course is a collaboration between ilmX and LUMSx. LUMSx is the center for online learning and professional development at LUMS. You can check out their website from here.
What is the duration of this course?
This is a self-paced course. The recommended duration to complete the course is between 4-5 weeks. The course consists of engaging learning materials and interactive activities that will guide you through the course journey.
How does peer-grading work?
For peer-graded assessments, you will be required to grade 2 of your peers’ work.
Similarly, you will receive a grade based on your peers’ assessment of your work. The peer review activity will appear once in the course.
The course includes a video explaining how to use the peer assessment tool in the beginning of the course.
Similarly, you will receive a grade based on your peers’ assessment of your work. The peer review activity will appear once in the course.
The course includes a video explaining how to use the peer assessment tool in the beginning of the course.
Can I collaborate with other learners in this course?
Absolutely! Collaboration is encouraged throughout the course. You will have the opportunity to engage in peer discussions, provide feedback on each other's work, and learn from the diverse perspectives and experiences of your fellow learners.
Apart from the peer-graded assessment at the end of the course, you can engage with you peers through the discussion forums in each module.
Apart from the peer-graded assessment at the end of the course, you can engage with you peers through the discussion forums in each module.
What is the Wellness Plan and can I make changes to it?
The Wellness Plan is a tool that will help you build a personalized care plan in several different stages. Since it is an iterative process, you will be able to access your Wellness Plan and make changes to it at any given time during the course. You will submit a final version of this plan for peer grading in the last module of this course.
Is this course self-paced or instructor led?
This course is self-paced, allowing you to learn at your own convenience. However, you will have access to an online discussion forum where you can interact with fellow learners and share insights.
What should I do if I am away for a few days?
Your progress for the course is always saved in your ilmX account. Whenever you log in again, you will be able to proceed from where you left off.
What resources and materials will be provided in the course?
The course will provide you with a variety of resources, including instructional videos, additional readings, templates, and tools. These resources will support your learning journey and help you apply the concepts and principles to your own life.
Will I have access to the course materials after completing the course?
Yes, you will have continued access to the course materials and resources even after completing the course. This allows you to revisit the content whenever needed and reinforce your understanding of health and wellbeing.
Do I have to watch all the videos to complete the course?
Yes, you have to watch all the videos to complete this course.
What is the passing grade to get the certificate?
You will need to go through all the units and attain a 60% grade in assessments to pass the course and get a certificate.
Who should I contact if I have additional questions?
Please forward any queries to our team on the chat widget or email your query to us at support@ilmx.org. We will only be responding to technical support queries. Content related queries cannot be entertained at the moment.