Enzyme Supplements and Chinese Medicine
2025-03-30 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online Webinar
Click here to sign up for this webinar This is the 18th course (however, don’t worry, you can take them in any order) in a series called Integrative Nutrition and will cover biomedical and integrative science of nutrition and explore the complementary and alternative concepts that are part of the modern supplement industry. This series will be one live class per month covering a category of nutrition and will include some basic biochemistry, nutrition, and supplements available on the market. In other words, it is going to be the perfect combination of biochemical nutrition, supplements, Chinese medicine, and real-world use cases, If you are a practitioner of any stripe or just interested in nutrition, this is the series for you,
This class will examine enzyme supplements and the physiological biochemistry supporting their use. We will examine them from a modern nutritional and chemical perspective while always having an eye on how they may explain some of the actions of Chinese medical herbs and vice versa. And we will be looking at the science of those supplements, trying to answer the question: do they work? There will be a lot of information and it will be immediately useful for treating our patients.

Treating Arthritis with Chinese Medicine
2025-04-06 13:00 - 16:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar Approximately, one in four American adults are diagnosed with arthritis (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/arthritis.htm).. And, as Chinese medical practitioners, we often see it in the clinic. This course will look at various arthitides, especially osteo- and rheumatoid, from both a biomedical and Chinese medical point of view. We will discuss real world approaches to diagnosing and treating these painful conditions as well as educating our patients about them. If you haven’t treated a lot of arthritis patients, this course will give you the foundations for doing so effectively. If you are experienced at treating these conditions, this course will give you the current biomedical approaches as well as new perspectives on Chinese medical approaches. No matter what your experience, this is a vital course for treating your patients.

Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang (Nine-Herb Decoction with Notopterygium) and Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit)
2025-04-13 13:00 - 15:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar We are going to be recording two episodes of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. The first covers another Chinese formula, Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang (Nine-Herb Decoction with Notopterygium), a formula that releases exterior wind-cold. The second episode covers the Chinese herb Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit) from the herbs that drain fire category. 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!

Anticancer Drugs and Chinese Medicine
2025-04-27 13:00 - 16:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar Anticancer Drugs as a group of drugs are more commonly used than we would like. But cancer is not a singular disease and is actually thousands of very different diseases with only one thing in common: unregulated and malignant cell growth. Just as there are so many cancers, there are a lot of different agents to combat them. This seminar will look at classes of anticancer drugs: alkylating agents, antimetabolites, antibiotics, microtubule inhibitors, steroid hormones and their antagonists, monoclonal antibodies, tyrosine kinase inhibitors, and other anticancer agents. We will look at what they do and how they do it, as well as the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture. This is a must review seminar for anyone who has cancer patients in their practice.

Carbohydrates and Chinese Medicine
2025-05-04 13:00 - 16:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar This is the third course in a series called Integrative Nutrition & Chinese Medicine and will cover biomedical and Chinese concepts of nutrition and explore the complementary and alternative concepts that are part of the modern supplement industry This series will be one live class per month covering a category of nutrition and will include some basic biochemistry, nutrition, and supplements available on the market. In other words, it is going to be the perfect combination of biochemical nutrition, supplements, Chinese medicine, and real-world use cases, If you are a practitioner of any stripe or just interested in nutrition, this is the series for you,
This class will cover carbohydrates. We will examine their biochemistry, physiology, and their role in health and disease. After exploring this, we will look at supplements on the market, what they theoretically do and what the science says about their effectiveness. There will be a lot of information and it will be immediately useful for treating our patients.

Maca Root (Lepidium meyenii) and Bai Zhi (Angelica Root)
2025-05-11 13:00 - 15:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar We are going to be recording two episodes of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. The first covers another herb of the world, Maca Root (Lepidium meyenii), another interesting herb with purported libido, fertility, and possibly menopausal benefits. The second episode covers the Chinese herb Bai Zhi (Angelica Root) from warm, acrid herbs that release the exterior category. 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!

Interpreting Bloodwork for Acupuncturists
2025-05-18 13:00 - 16:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar As acupuncturists and herbalists, our patients often get their blood analyzed. There is a lot of useful information in those results! They can help us determine what is going on with our patients, how they are progressing, and how we may need to change our treatments. This course will go into the basics of interpreting blood results, emphasizing common test panels like the CBC, lipid panel, and common tests including vitamin and mineral assays. And the overarching question we will attempt to answer is how can looking at bloodwork help us do acupuncture and prescribe herbs more effectively. We will give a brief overview of important tests, followed by a group interpretation of actual results. Please join us for this important and interesting course.

Glandular Extracts and Chinese Medicine
2025-05-25 13:00 - 15:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar This is the 19th course (however, don’t worry, you can take them in any order) in a series called Integrative Nutrition and will cover biomedical and integrative science of nutrition and explore the complementary and alternative concepts that are part of the modern supplement industry. This series will be one live class per month covering a category of nutrition and will include some basic biochemistry, nutrition, and supplements available on the market. In other words, it is going to be the perfect combination of biochemical nutrition, supplements, Chinese medicine, and real-world use cases, If you are a practitioner of any stripe or just interested in nutrition, this is the series for you,
This class will examine glandular extracts and the physiological biochemistry supporting their use. We will examine them from a modern nutritional and chemical perspective while always having an eye on how they may explain some of the actions of Chinese medical herbs and vice versa. And we will be looking at the science of those supplements, trying to answer the question: do they work? There will be a lot of information and it will be immediately useful for treating our patients.

Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Chinese Medicine
2025-06-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-26 13:00 - 15:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease can be devastating diseases. Often biomedical treatment involves strong pharmaceuticals with lots of adverse drug reactions. Chinese medicine can help treat and support patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This course will look at IBD from both biomedical and Chinese points of view, and discuss Chinese medical diagnostics and therapeutics. Participants will leave with a real-world approach to treating these conditions.

GLP-1 Agonists and Chinese Medicine
2025-06-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-31 13:00 - 15:00
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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and others, are really popular right now. Like really popular. And several experts say they will fundamentally change our society in our eating habits and in secondary uses such as aiding addictions and sex. This course will look at the science and pharmacology of these drugs as well as how they may work from a Chinses medical view. We will also explore herbs, Chinese and otherwise, and supplements that may help support users of GLP-1 agonists or have similar effects and can be used instead of these pharmaceuticals. And, as usual in our courses, we will determine the risks of drug-herb interactions. This is a must take course for any modern Chinese medical practitioner and/or herbalist!

Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six-Gentlemen Decoction) and Shan Zha (Hawthorn Fruit)
2025-06-15 13:00 - 15:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar We are going to be recording two episodes of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. The first covers another Chinese formula, Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six-Gentlemen Decoction), a formula that releases exterior wind-cold. The second episode covers the Chinese herb Shan Zha (Hawthorn Fruit) from the herbs that relieve food stagnation category. 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!

Nine Drugs and Ten Herbs to Worry About
2025-06-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-12 13:00 - 16:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar 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.

Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Chinese Medicine
2025-06-29 13:00 - 15:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar Anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly prescribed to our patients. And there is probably no drug more widely used among our patient population, when you consider over-the-counter use. This seminar explores this class of drugs including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other analgesics, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), migraine drugs, and drugs to treat gout and ulcerative colitis. Join us as we look at the uses, mechanisms of action, cautions, and potential interactions of these agents.

Treating Alzheimer’s and other Dementias with Chinese Medicine
2025-07-06 13:00 - 15:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar 5.5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, considered the 6th most common cause of death in the United States, but according to the National Institute of Health, it should be ranked third (https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet). While the most common form of dementia, there are lots of different types other than Alzheimer’s. This course will examine these dementias from both biomedical and Chinese points of view, and discuss Chinese medical diagnostics and therapeutics. Often biomedical treatment involves pharmaceuticals with adverse drug reactions. Chinese medicine can help treat and support patients with dementia. Participants will leave with a real-world approach to treating these conditions.

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) and Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum Flower)
2025-07-13 13:00 - 15:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar We are going to be recording two episodes of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. The first covers another herb of the world, Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana), known for its sweetness, but are there other medicinal properties? The second episode covers the Chinese herb Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum Flower) from cool, acrid herbs that release the exterior category. 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 Colds and Flus with Chinese Medicine
2025-07-20 13:00 - 16:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar Every year we go through the cold and flu season, not to mention seasonal colds and the random annoying viral infection. They can cause temporary misery, but also seriously affect our most vulnerable populations. Chinese medicine can offer a lot to treating and supporting patients suffering these conditions without adverse effects. This course will look at the pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of cold and flu conditions from both a biomedical and Chinese medical point of view. We will discuss real world approaches to treating them as well as a discussion of the major modalities of our medicine including acupuncture, cupping, and herbal interventions. Whether you are an expert or a beginner at treating viral cold and flu conditions, there will be lots to learn (or relearn) from this course.

Miscellaneous Drugs and Chinese Medicine
2025-07-27 13:00 - 16:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar An eclectic group of drugs await us as we explore miscellaneous drugs and how they interact with Chinese medicine. We will look at erectile dysfunction, osteoporosis, immunosuppressive, obesity, and acne drugs, skeletal muscle relaxants, and aids for smoking cessation. Join us as we look at the uses, mechanisms of action, cautions, and potential interactions of these agents.

Chinese Herbal First Aid Kit
2025-08-03 13:00 - 15:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar 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.

Xiao Qing Long Tang (Minor Bluegreen Dragon Decoction) and Xin Yi (Magnolia Flower)
2025-08-10 13:00 - 15:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar We are going to be recording two episodes of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. The first covers another Chinese formula, Xiao Qing Long Tang (Minor Bluegreen Dragon Decoction), a formula that releases exterior wind-cold. The second episode covers the Chinese herb Xin Yi (Magnolia Flower) from the warm, acrid herbs that release the exterior category. 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 Neck and Back Pain with Chinese Medicine
2025-08-17 13:00 - 16:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar 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.

Drugs of Abuse and Chinese Medicine
2025-08-24 13:00 - 15:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar 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 other drugs of abuse. We will look at the nature of addiction as well as categories of illicit drugs, while diving into the details.

Desert Quandong (Santalum acuminatum) and Fan Xie Ye (Senna Leaf)
2025-09-07 13:00 - 15:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar We are going to be recording two episodes of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. The first covers another herb of the world, Desert Quandong (Santalum acuminatum), useful for pain relief. The second episode covers the Chinese herb Fan Xie Ye (Senna Leaf) from purgatives category. 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 Knee, Elbow, and Shoulder Pain with Chinese Medicine
2025-09-14 13:00 - 16:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar 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 Thyroid Conditions with Chinese Medicine
2025-09-21 13:00 - 15:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar More than 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime and an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease.* That is a lot of people who need our help. Chinese medicine can offer a lot to treating and supporting thyroid conditions without adverse effects. This course will look at the pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of thyroid conditions 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 thyroid conditions, there will be lots to learn (or relearn) from this course.
*https://www.thyroid.org/media-main/press-room/#:~:text=Prevalence%20and%20Impact%20of%20Thyroid,are%20unaware%20of%20their%20condition.

Treating High Cholesterol with Chinese Medicine
2025-09-28 13:00 - 15:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar 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.

Jia Wei Xiang Su San (Augmented Cyperus and Perilla Leaf Powder) and Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root)
2025-10-05 13:00 - 15:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar We are going to be recording two episodes of the Sperb’s Herbs podcast. The first covers another Chinese formula, Jia Wei Xiang Su San (Augmented Cyperus and Perilla Leaf Powder), a formula that releases exterior wind-cold. The second episode covers the Chinese herb Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root) from the cool, acrid herbs that release the exterior category. 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 Diabetes with Chinese Medicine
2025-10-19 13:00 - 16:00
Click here to sign up for this webinar According to the America Diabetes Association, “In 2021, 38.4 million Americans, or 11.6% of the population, had diabetes.” And about one quarter of those are undiagnosed. As Chinese medical practitioners, we often see these patients in our clinics. This course will look at diabetes, both type 1 and 2, from both a biomedical and Chinese medical point of view. We will discuss real world approaches to diagnosing and treating, or even if we should treat, these conditions as well as educating our patients about them. Please join us as this is a vital course for any modern practice.
