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Written by Elaine Newkirk
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As Wellness Consultants, Herb Specialists, Nutritionist, or whatever name you have chosen to call yourself, it is increasingly more important that we do NOT misrepresent ourselves. It is very important that we avoid medical terminology. I have therefore listed below a few terms to avoid as well as a list of possible substitutions.
| Instead of saying: |
Say this instead: |
| Prescribe |
Suggest or Recommend |
| Diagnose |
Interpret Signs of Imbalance |
| Patient |
Client |
| Doctor |
Natural Health Consultant |
| Doctor’s Appointment |
Wellness Evaluation |
| Cure |
Rebalance |
| Healthy |
State of Homeostasis |
| Allergy Test |
Recognize Stressors |
| Drugs, Pills or Medicines |
Food Supplements |
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