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Sperb’s Herbs – Bai He Gu Jin Tang (Lily Bulb Decoction to Preserve the Metal) Live 7-17-21
This is an exciting episode of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. This episode covers the Chinese formula Bai He Gu Jin Tang (Lily Bulb Decoction to Preserve the Metal). Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb or formula. Besides covering the basics of Chinese herbology including category, and functions, …
Treating Eczema and Psoriasis with Chinese Medicine
Eczema and psoriasis, though both quite common, can be very difficult to treat from both a biomedical and Chinese medical perspective. This course takes a deep dive into these two conditions from both points of view. First, we will explore the biomedical side of these conditions: what are they, how are they diagnosed and monitored, …
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Respiratory Drugs and Chinese Medicine
Asthma is one of he most common conditions in the population. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Add in allergies and the common cold and flu, and it is practically impossible to avoid patients who are or will be on drugs to treat these conditions. …
Drugs of Abuse and Chinese Medicine Live 6-26-21 1pm
Many drugs have addictive qualities. And illicit drugs can still be described with much of the same language and parameters as pharmaceutical agents. As Chinese medical practitioners, we see our patients taking and potentially abusing opioids, benzodiazepines, anorexiants, and cannabis as well as drugs of abuse. We will look at the nature of addiction as …
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Treating High Cholesterol with Chinese Medicine
Treating High Cholesterol with Chinese Medicine High cholesterol and triglycerides (hyperlipidemias) have been shown to contribute to heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Drugs used to treat these conditions are consistently in the top ten drugs sold in the US. Chinese medicine can help these patients in natural and effective …
Hops Live 6-19-21 1pm
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Miscellaneous Drugs and Chinese Medicine Live 6-12-21 1pm
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Hong Qu (Red Yeast Rice) Live 5-8-21 1pm
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Protecting Yourself Through Proper Charting Live 3-28-21 1pm
This course looks at how to do a proper chart and examines some of the common mistakes made when charting. Based on the instructors experience with medical charting and over 12 years of clinical supervising, seeing all the mistakes and studying what makes a great chart. In addition, this course will discuss medicolegal aspects of …
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