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 7 straight-forward steps.
There is an ethical and legal responsibility for healthcare practitioners to report certain things. This course looks at the roles and responsibilities of acupuncturists and how to proceed with a report.
This episode covers the herb Shilajit. 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.
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.
We are going to be recording two episodes of the Sperb's Herbs podcast. The first covers another herb of the world, Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica), another herb from the Ayurvedic traditions. The second episode covers the Chinese herb Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena Rhizome) from the herbs that drain fire category.
COVID has changed our lives. This course looks at how to treat this disease, through its various phases including preventing, treating the initial stages, and any long-haul signs and symptoms using both acupuncture and herbs, as well as other Chinese modalities.
This class will examine both pre-and pro-biotics and digestants and the physiological biochemistry supporting their use.
This course will look at various signs and symptoms of allergies from both a biomedical and Chinese medical point of view. We will discuss real world approaches to diagnosing and treating these conditions and will include a discussion of the major modalities of our medicine including both acupuncture and herbal interventions.
We are going to be recording two episodes of the Sperb's Herbs podcast. The first covers another Chinese formula, Ren Shen Bai Du San (Ginseng Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences), a formula that releases exterior disorders with interior deficiency. The second episode covers the Chinese herb Gao Ben (Chinese Lovage Root) from the warm, acrid herbs that release the exterior category.
The first class will cover amino acids and proteins and we will examine their biochemistry, physiology, and their role in health and disease.
