Nine Essential Needling Theories to Increase Clinical Efficacy
The objective of this course is to teach the theories behind the physical mechanics necessary to successfully use nine different needling guidelines in a clinical situation. Attendees will learn why it is best to integrate body mechanics, hand positioning, and posture to effect obvious changes in the qi while treating a patient. Each theory is explained individually […]
Personalizing Cannabis Medicine from a TCM Perspective
Course Description This workshop will cover the challenges of integrating Cannabis into the practice of TCM. It begins with a review of the TCM actions of cannabis flowers in the traditional materia medica literature. The physiological effects of cannabis will be discussed, with an emphasis on the importance of Cannabinoid ratios and Terpene profiles in personalized Cannabis medicine. […]
Introduction to Cannabis Medicine from a TCM Perspective
Course Description This lecture will introduce the history of Cannabis use in China. The major therapeutic directions of the plant correlated with TCM patterns will be discussed. The endocannabinoid system will be explained followed by a discussion of the biochemical constituents of the plant. A review of the known contraindications of Cannabis will be presented. […]