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Fundamentals of
Traditional Chinese Medicine and
the Use of Medicinal Foods
Introductory Course (suitable
for beginners)
Taught by Eva Zhang.
Click here for Eva's profile.
In this day and age, when lifestyles
are becoming more and more stressful, it sometimes seems impossible to
live a healthy life. The Chinese have a saying, "When you are
young, you can trade your health for wealth, but when you are old, all
your wealth won't buy back your health." More and more people are
realizing the importance of taking care of their bodies, and in China,
what better way than to learn Traditional Chinese Medicine? TCM
emphasizes the importance of prevention over cure. In this course,
you will learn the basic theories of TCM and how to put them into
practice using everyday foods. The course has two parts: Part one
deals with the basic theory of TCM, and covers:
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The fundamental characteristics of TCM The Origination,
Formation and Development of the Theoretical System of TCM Holism
Concept based on Center of Five Zang-organs Treatment Mainly
Based Upon Syndrome identification Correlation between Man and
Nature -
The theory of yin and yang Inter-opposition and restriction
between Yin-Yang Inter-dependence and interaction between
Yin-Yang Wane and wax between Yin-Yang Inter-transformation
between Yin-Yang -
The theory of the five elements Inter-promotion and
inhibition of the five elements Over-restraint and
counter-restraint among five elements Interaction of mother and
child -
Qi, blood and body fluid (1) Concept of Qi Formation of
Qi Movements and transformation of Qi Functions of Qi
Classification of Qi
Qi, blood and body fluid (2) Concept of blood and body
fluid Formation of blood and body fluid The circulation and
metabolism of blood and body fluid Functions of blood and body
fluid Classification of body fluid -
The five zang-organs, six fu-organs, and their physiological
functions and interrelations (1) Characteristics of
internal organs The Functions of the Heart and Lung Their
relationship with Tissues, Sense Organs (orifices), Emotions,
Liquids.
The five zang-organs, six fu-organs, and their physiological
functions and interrelations (2) The Functions of the
Spleen, Liver and Kidney. Their relationship with Tissues, Sense
Organs (orifices), Emotions, Liquids. The six fu-organs, the
function of Gallbladder, Stomach, Intestines, Bladder and Triple
Jiao. The interrelations between five zang and six fu organs. -
The causes of disease; The six climatic factors Concept
and Common pathogenic features of the six climatic factors The
nature and pathogenic features of each climatic factor
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Internal impairment due to seven emotions and improper diet
Concept of seven emotions The relationship of the seven emotions
to the viscera, essence and qi The Pathogenic Features of Seven
Pathogenic Emotions Improper diet, dirty diet, diet preference -
Principles for prevention and healthcare Prevention before
disease onset, preventing disease from exacerbating Support
health Qi and avoid pathologic factors
Part two covers medicinal foods:
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Introduction to the use of
medicinal foods:
• The nature of medicinal
foods: five flavors, four qi
• Uses of medicinal foods:
to prevent disease, to nourish, to slow aging,
to treat disease. -
Uses of a wide variety of
medicinal foods, including those commonly used in Western cuisine
(so that you will be able to put your new knowledge to use straight
away) and also a range of more exotic foods, to add variety to your
cooking.
Every week we will cover an area of basic TCM theory
and also introduce a range of ingredients, their nature and function,
and various recipes for their therapeutic use, from health promoting
soups to herbal teas. For example, in the first week we will
cover, among other things, the nature and function of Job's tears, a
commonly used grain, and learn how to make "Pearl Jade Double Treasure
Porridge", which is used to treat a deficiency of lung and spleen yin.
You will discover which remedies are appropriate for your particular
physiological makeup. By the end of the course, participants will
be able to use their everyday meals to restore the balance of yin and
yang, qi and blood to the body.
Course Title: TCM
Tuition Fee: RMB 3200
Spring Session 2010:
March 10th to May 15th
Section A:
Wednesday mornings (10:00 AM -
12:30 PM)
10 weeks from March 10th to May 12th (Course Code: CM103)
Location: ELC Learning Annex
Section B:
Wednesday afternoons (1:00 PM -
3:30 PM)
Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 10th to May 12th (Course Code: CM104)
Location: ELC Learning Annex
Section C:
Saturday mornings (10:00 AM -
12:30 PM)
10 weeks from March 13th to May 15th (Course Code: CM105)
Location: Dr. Zhang's Clinic (Wujin Road, Hongkou District)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE
Registration Procedure:
Please register
online first to reserve your place.
You will then receive a confirmation email with further details.
Next, payment must be made on site at the ELC Learning Annex during the
payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).
Tuition payment for the Spring Session 2010 will take place on
Friday, Saturday, Sunday,
and Monday, February 26th, 27th, 28th, and March 1st,
2010, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m..
Payments will be received in Ground-Floor Classroom at our ELC Learning Annex.
Click here for map.
Please note: classes
are kept small for the students' benefit (generally between 6 and 12
people). Register early to reserve your place. Payment must
be received on time to complete your enrollment and maintain your
reservation in the class(es) for which you have registered.
(Any course that does not meet sufficient enrollment may be cancelled
and a full refund provided upon presentation of your original receipt.)
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