Treating Alzheimer’s and other Dementias with Chinese Medicine
This course will examine these dementias from both biomedical and Chinese points of view, and discuss Chinese medical diagnostics and therapeutics.
This course will examine these dementias from both biomedical and Chinese points of view, and discuss Chinese medical diagnostics and therapeutics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This course takes an integrative approach to treating neck and back pain and will expand our diagnostic and treatment acumen.
We will look at the nature of addiction as well as categories of illicit drugs, while diving into the details.
This course will look at the science and pharmacology of GLP-1 agonists as well as how they may work from a Chinses medical view.
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.