Integrative Medicine Council

The Five Elements of Acupuncture Medical Ethics
2021-12-05 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online Webinar
This course will look at basic medical ethics and how they apply to Acupuncture and Oriental Medical practices. It will cover the five basic principles/areas every practitioner should know.

Chinese Herbal First Aid Kit
2021-12-12 13:00 - 15:00
We should be empowering our patients to help themselves. In this course, we will look at relatively easy to find prepared herbal medicines everyone should have in their medical cabinet.

Sperb's Herbs - Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb)
2021-12-18 13:00 - 14:00
This episode covers the Chinese herb Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb). Besides covering the basics of Chinese herbology, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions.

Protecting Yourself Through Proper Charting
2021-12-19 13:00 - 15:00
This course looks at how to do a proper chart and examines some of the common mistakes made when charting. This course is a must take for anyone who wishes to protect themselves legally as well give the best care to their patients.

Supercharging your Practice Marketing!
2022-06-12 13:00 - 16:00
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Most of us are trying to increase our practice. And most of us have had courses in school and looked at various marketing information from many sources. This isn’t a course that will give you a bunch of tips and “tricks” to increase your practice. This course will look at a holistic way to market your practice and how to set up systems to make it easy and effective. We will start with pre-marketing questions and how to look at your unique selling proposition (USP) and target market. After that, we look at pre-clinical marketing and how to get patients in the door, how to use the internet, and how to get our new patients excited about coming. Once they are in the clinic, marketing doesn’t stop and we will set up in-clinic marketing to keep your new patient and market other products and services. Finally, we will look at post-clinic marketing and how to make sure our patients keep coming back to us and refer others, not to mention help us get great reviews to boost our internet marketing efforts. By pursuing these marketing efforts in a planned and systematic way, your practice can’t help but grow!

Sperb's Herbs - Bai He Gu Jin Tang (Lily Bulb Decoction to Preserve the Metal)
2022-06-18 13:00 - 14:00
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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, 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 Bai He Gu Jin Tang (Lily Bulb Decoction to Preserve the Metal).

Treating Knee, Elbow, and Shoulder Pain with Chinese Medicine
2022-06-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-16 13:00 - 16:00
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The majority of most acupuncturists’ practices are orthopedic and neurological. Knee, elbow, and shoulder pains are incredibly common. And the shoulder is probably the most complex joint in the body. This course takes an integrative approach to treating these conditions and will expand our diagnostic and treatment acumen. It will look at how to ask questions to solicit diagnostic details, conduct a thorough acupuncture-centric exam, develop appropriate and effective treatment protocols, and properly document all of it. No matter if you are new to treating these conditions or an expert at it, you will learn something new and interesting.

Treating Eczema and Psoriasis with Chinese Medicine
2022-06-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-23 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!

Sperb's Herbs – Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia)
2022-07-02 13:00 - 14:00
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This is an exciting episode of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. This episode covers the Chinese herb Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia). 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, 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 Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia).

Sperb’s Herbs – Calamus
2022-07-16 13:00 - 14:00
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This is an exciting episode of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. This episode covers the herb Calamus. Each episode covers another traditional herb from somewhere in the world and will go into great depth about it. Besides covering the basics of the herb including its traditional use 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 episode’s herb.

The Five Elements of Acupuncture Medical Ethics
2022-07-17 13:00 - 16:00
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This course will look at basic medical ethics and how they apply to Acupuncture and Oriental Medical practices. It will cover the five basic principles/areas every practitioner should know. It then goes on to explore fundamental medical ethics including looking at the works of Hippocrates and Sun Si Miao and discussing the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment as well as NCCAOM’s Code of Ethics. And finally, there will be a discussion of real world ethical issues that practitioners need to deal with in their everyday interactions with patients. The goal of this course is to give a basic theoretical background to medical ethics and then make them relevant to one’s practices.

Seven Steps to Avoiding Drug-Herb Interactions
2022-07-24 13:00 - 14:00
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We may not be able to predict all drug-herb interactions, but we can determine potentials for interactions. This seminar examines an easy way to approach these potential drug-herb interactions using seven straight-forward steps. A discussion of protein binding, cytochrome P450, and the therapeutic index, form the foundation of this understanding. This is a must take seminar to protect your patients and yourself.

Protecting Your Patients: Mandatory Reporting
2022-07-24 14:30 - 15:30
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There is an ethical and legal responsibility for healthcare practitioners to report certain things. While each state may mandate different things, especially for acupuncturists, there are several areas covered by mandatory reporting laws including diseases, child and elder abuse, and suicide and harm to others. This course looks at the roles and responsibilities of acupuncturists and how to proceed with a report. It will also answer questions such as: Are there any risks to reporting? Can my patients sue me? What if I am wrong? If you are in practice and see any children, elderly, or potentially mentally ill, this course is incredibly important, not only to protect yourself, but to protect your patients.

Sperb’s Herbs – Nourish the Blood and Qi Formulas
2022-07-30 13:00 - 14:00
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Every other week an exciting new episode of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast is recorded. This episode will cover one of the traditional categories of formulas, Nourish the Blood and Qi. Besides covering the basics of Chinese herbology including the formulas in the category, and common functions, we will explore the science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of the category of formulas. 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.

Treating Depression and Anxiety with Chinese Medicine
2022-08-07 13:00 - 16:00
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Depression and anxiety affects 40 million people in the United States (https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/facts-statistics). And Chinese medicine can help. A lot. 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, 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.

Sperb's Herbs – Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction)
2022-08-13 13:00 - 14:00
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This is an exciting episode of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. This episode covers the Chinese formula Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction). 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, 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 Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction).

Nine Drugs and Ten Herbs to Worry About
2022-08-14 13:00 - 16:00
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We may not be able to predict all drug-herb interactions, but we can determine potentials for interactions This seminar examines how to approach these potential drug-herb interactions. A discussion of basic pharmacology, including the ADME scheme (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination) and the therapeutic index, form the foundation of this understanding. The participant will leave with real skills to assess potential interactions and the ability to determine which are important, which aren’t, and which may be in the future. Both the nine drugs and ten herbs most prone to drug-herb interactions will be discussed. These drugs and herbs are based on an evidence based approach. and discusses the practical application of the ADME scheme and therapeutic index.

Chinese Herbal First Aid Kit
2022-08-21 13:00 - 15:00
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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 we 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.

Sperb's Herbs – Ren Shen (Ginseng)
2022-08-27 13:00 - 14:00
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This is an exciting episode of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. This episode covers the Chinese herb Ren Shen (Ginseng). 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, 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 Ren Shen (Ginseng).

Chinese Medicine and the Opioid Epidemic
2022-08-28 13:00 - 15:00
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The opioid epidemic is a crisis we haven’t seen before. The marketing of the pharmaceutical industry combined with overuse by medical doctors and patient abuse have resulted in rampant addictions, overdoses, and deaths. Chinese medicine can help play a role at many levels in helping this public health failure. This course will examine the epidemic, look at the drugs involved, addictions in general and specific to the epidemic. Most importantly, this course will discuss how to treat this epidemic in our clinics including discussing the interactions between acupuncture and opioid receptors, and helpful approaches, herbs, and acupuncture points.

Treating Neck and Back Pain with Chinese Medicine
2022-09-04 13:00 - 16:00
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By far the most common conditions most acupuncturists treat are neck and back pain. And most acupuncturists do a really good job at it. This course takes an integrative approach to treating these conditions and will expand our diagnostic and treatment acumen. It will look at how to ask questions to solicit diagnostic details, conduct a thorough acupuncture-centric exam, develop appropriate and effective treatment protocols, and properly document all of it. No matter if you are new to treating these conditions or an expert at it, you will learn something new and interesting.

Sperb's Herbs – Aloe Vera
2022-09-10 13:00 - 14:00
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This is an exciting episode of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. This episode covers the common herb Aloe Vera. 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 Aloe Vera.

Sperb's Herbs – Yi Yi Ren
2022-09-24 13:00 - 14:00
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This is an exciting episode of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. This episode covers the Chinese herb Yi Yi Ren (Chinese Pearl Barley). 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, 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 Yi Yi Ren (Chinese Pearl Barley).

Treating High Cholesterol with Chinese Medicine
2022-10-30 13:00 - 15:00
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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 ways. This course looks at the biomedical side of these conditions including the pathophysiology, common (and not so common) lab tests, and treatments, mostly pharmaceuticals. Then we will look at how Chinese medicine can help. We will discuss acupuncture, herbs, and lifestyle changes and the evidence to support their use. Practitioners will walk away with a clear understanding of these conditions and tools on how to help their patients.

Why (Not How) Do Herbs Work?
2022-11-06 13:00 - 15:00
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We generally know how herbs work either from Chinese or scientific theory or a combination of both. But why do they work? What in the history of plants, animals, and evolution created the benefits of these healthy little bundles? This lecture will examine these questions, in a mind-opening and scientific (but not overwhelming) approach, by exploring Gaia theory, hormesis and xenohormesis, planetary autopoiesis, DNA and epigenetics, and Plant–Human Coalitions. This will be a logical and philosophical exploration of herbs, why and how co-evolution has played a role in their effectiveness.

Five Elements of Acupuncture Medical Ethics
2022-11-13 13:00 - 16:00

Sperb's Herbs - Cang Er Zi San (Xanthium Powder)
2022-11-19 13:00 - 14:00
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This is an exciting episode of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. This episode covers the Chinese formula Cang Er Zi San (Xanthium Powder). 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, 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 Cang Er Zi San (Xanthium Powder).

Protecting Yourself Through Proper Charting
2022-11-20 13:00 - 15:00
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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 SOAP notes as well as the SOAPE note. This course is a must take for anyone who wishes to protect themselves legally as well give the best care to their patients.
