Course Type: Video
Units: 8 CEUs/PDAs
Approved by: CA (Category 1), NCCAOM (AOM-BIO), FL (General), IL, TX (4 Herbology, 4 Biomedicine), AHPRA, AFPA, BAcC, CCHPBC, NZASA, NZRA
Run Time: 7 hrs 23 mins
Integrate the treatment of internal disorders with the knowledge and understanding of both TCM and western pharmacological perspectives with Dr. John Chen, a doctor in both Western pharmacology and Chinese Medicine. Join Dr. Chen as he discusses herbal alternatives to drugs for the following internal conditions: pain, psychological/emotional disorders, asthma, thyroid disorders, men's health and women's health.
CA (Category 1), NCCAOM (AOM-BIO), FL (General), IL, TX (Herbology), TX (Biomedicine), AHPRA, AFPA, BAcC, CCHPBC, NZASA, NZRA
Internal medicine is an integral part of both western and traditional Chinese medicine. Both medicines have advantages and disadvantages in regards to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Join Dr. John Chen, recognized authority in both western pharmacology and Chinese herbal medicine, author, and faculty of the USC School of Pharmacology and many TCM colleges, as he continues to elaborate internal medicine disorders in part II of this two part lecture.
In order to learn how to achieve optimal treatment results with minimal side effects or adverse reactions, it is imperative that healthcare practitioners understand both western and traditional Chinese medicine systems so they can help their patients make clear and informed decisions.
Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:
- Be able to analyze and distinguish from western medicine perspective the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the following disorders: musculoskeletal, psychological, emotional, men’s health issues, women’s health issues, and others
- Be able to analyze and distinguish from traditional Chinese medicine perspective the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the following disorders: musculoskeletal, psychological, emotional, men’s health issues, women’s health issues, and others
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of western and traditional Chinese medicine so they can help their patients design optimal treatment plans for their current conditions and future prevention
Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Gout
- Pain management
Psychological / Emotional Disorders
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- ADD / ADHD
Men’s & Women’s Health Issues
- Male sexual dysfunction: impotence, erectile disorders
- Male reproductive dysfunction: low sperm count, poor sperm motility, BPH
- Female: menstruation, fertility, menopause, disorders affecting the reproductive organs
Others
- Hyperthyroidism / Hypothyroidism
- Gallstones and kidney stones
- Hepatitis
- Current events
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