Integrative Medicine Council

Dr. Greg's Office Hours
2026-11-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-11-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online Webinar
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I have had at various times in my career a desire to just go to an old professor/mentor and discuss an issue, be it a patient’s problem, a business question, or just a philosophical conundrum. In other words, I would love an intellectual salon to discuss the issues of my practice. That is what I am trying to create here. This is a non-CEU and absolutely free (at least for 2026) discussion of whatever we want as practicing Chinese medical professionals, whether it is acupuncture, herbs, insurance, business, biomedicine, current events affecting our profession, or just a strange philosophical interchange. It is going to be a fun and fascinating time, so bring your lunch, or at least a nice beverage, and join us!
If you have anything you would like to discuss, please bring it to the webinar or, if you want me to prepare an even better conversation, give me a heads up by emailing me at DrGreg@integrativemedicinecouncil.org.

Jiang Huang (Tumeric), Run Chang Wan (Moisten the Intestines Pill from Master Shen's Book), and Dong Chang Xia Cao (Cordyceps)
2026-11-15 13:00 - 16:00
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We are going to be recording three episodes of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. The first covers another Chinese single herb, Jiang Huang (Tumeric), a useful Chinese herb in the invigorating blood subcategory that is also an important herb commonly used as an anti-inflammatory. Our second episode covers the Chinese formula Run Chang Wan (Moisten the Intestines Pill from Master Shen’s Book), from formulas that moisten the intestines and unblock the bowels subcategory. The third is one of the most expensive herbs used in Chinese medicine: Dong Chang Xia Cao (Cordyceps) from the tonify yang subcategory. Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb or formula. Besides covering the basics of herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb. And then there is always something a little quirky about an episode. Whether that is a unique story or an interesting perspective, there will always be something different to learn about these herbs and formula!

Treating Eczema and Psoriasis with Chinese Medicine
2026-11-22 13:00 - 16:00
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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, what are the current treatments (including drugs, light therapy, etc…) and how effective are they. Then we will look at potential Chinese medical diagnoses and how to treat them using acupuncture and herbs. Are we able to plot a course that combines the two perspectives to make a more effective treatment? Or is Chinese medicine alone enough? Let’s find out!

Treating Hypertension with Chinese Medicine
2026-11-29 13:00 - 15:00
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Hypertension is called the silent killer. While there are lots of approaches from lifestyle to lifelong drugs, Chinese medicine can offer a lot to treating and controlling hypertension without adverse effects. This course will look at the pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of hypertension from both a biomedical and Chinese medical point of view. We will discuss real world approaches to treating it as well as a discussion of the major modalities of our medicine including both acupuncture and herbal interventions. Whether you are an expert or a beginner at treating hypertension, there will be lots to learn (or relearn) from this course.

Treating Fibromyalgia with Chinese Medicine
2026-12-06 13:00 - 15:00
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Fibromyalgia is a complicated and debilitating condition. Western medicine does not have great treatment strategies. However, research shows that acupuncture can be helpful. Add herbs into the treatment strategy, and many patients are able to minimize their symptoms. It is still a difficult condition that changes with age and environmental factors, but Chinese medicine is probably the best approach to dealing with its vagaries. This course will look at fibromyalgia from both biomedical and Chinese points of view, and discuss Chinese medical diagnostics and therapeutics. Participants will finish this course with a real-world approach to treating this condition.

Chinese Herbal First Aid Kit (Expanded)
2026-12-13 13:00 - 16:00
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This is a new and extended version of this course! It adds another hour of useful remedies for our patients…
We should be empowering our patients to help themselves. What better way to do that than give them info for having Chinese herbal formulas in their medicine cabinet to help with minor medical conditions. In this course, we will look at relatively easy to find prepared herbal medicines everyone should have in their medical cabinet. We will discuss the conditions they treat, how to use them, and any cautions. Conditions covered include, but are not limited to, colds, bleeding, burns, digestive complaints, headaches, and sinusitis.
