Nature's Pharmacy - Exploring the Healing Power of Biodiversity

Learning Seaman
11 minutes
Avg. rating 4.2

Nature's Pharmacy - Exploring the Healing Power of Biodiversity

Learning Seaman
11 minutes
Avg. rating 4.2

This course explores the healing power of biodiversity and emphasizes the importance of preserving and harnessing Earth's rich variety of life. It highlights traditional medicine systems that have long recognized the therapeutic properties of plants, animals, and ecosystems, emphasizing the need to respect and preserve indigenous knowledge. Medicinal plants contain a vast array of therapeutic compounds, and sustainable management is crucial to ensure their availability.

Marine biodiversity and microbial diversity also hold promise for discovering new drugs and therapies. Conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable practices are essential for maintaining the functioning of ecosystems and avoiding the depletion of medicinal resources. Conservation efforts and ethical bioprospecting can contribute to the preservation of biodiversity while supporting local communities. Integrative medicine combines traditional and modern approaches to healthcare, promoting personalized and holistic care. Ethical considerations, sustainable use, education, and awareness are crucial for navigating the use of nature's pharmacy responsibly. By understanding and valuing the interconnectedness of life, we can protect and conserve the natural world that provides healing and nourishment for humanity.


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Fitness and Lifestyle Health and Wellbeing Medical

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Learning Seaman

Learning Seaman is the first worldwide lifelong e-learning platform dedicated to seafarers wellbeing, mental health and resilience onboard. Τhe aim is to offer seafarers an educational and entertaining tool which will help them develop emotional resilience and manage stress, especially that brought on by the unique working conditions, such as social isolation and blurry boundaries between living and working in order to complete their tasks on board more efficiently.

It's an all-in-one platform that consists of short and concise courses from a variety of sections such as wellness and development, nutrition and health, sports, travel, art, music and movie stars, biographies, business and finance, classical studies, history, board games, theater etc. The courses are constantly updating and are presented in text, podcasts and video formats.

 

Our qualified team comprises of human resources experts, academics, artists, clinical nutritionists, journalists as well as professionals with a deep and comprehensive understanding of the maritime and education industry.

 

Its multicultural approach is derived from Greece, Israel, Germany, Spain, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.

 

Our team is constantly growing to accommodate seafarers’ needs and wishes, regarding their well-being and continuous improvement while onboard.

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  1. Rating:
    Avg. rating 4.2
  2. Price:
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  3. Language: English
  4. Length: 11 minutes
  5. Intended for: Seafarers and Shoreside Personnel
  6. Reference: Not based on any reference
  7. Last Updated: August 01, 2023

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