All our webinars are from 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. in the time zone where the live seminar is held. Please note the time difference when you attend the webinar. Each class is approved for 8 CEUs/PDAs by California Acupuncture Board, Illinois Acupuncture Board, Texas Acupuncture Board, Florida Acupuncture Board, and NCCAOM unless otherwise noted below.

Acupuncture from the Neijing for Fantastic Clinic Results by Donald Kendall

The Huang Di Nei Jing Zhen Jing (later changed to Ling Shu) is the worlds first book on the needling therapy we in the West call acupuncture. It provides the scope of how needling works along with a description of nine different needles and probes, and their uses. The Zhen Jing provides an understanding of the cause of disease; and insights into the longitudinal body organization essential to needling.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Know the original details of needling therapy contained in the Huang Di Nei Jing Zhen Jing
• Understand the nine different types of needles and their clinical usage
• Understand the original scope of needling and how it dissipates pathogenic factors
• Know how to avoid the four primary mistakes of clinical practice

Treasures from the Zhen Jing have been virtually ignored; few have actually studied this incredible text. Donald Kendall brings his experience and studies to bear on these topics, as well as integrating our understanding of blood vessels, lymphatics, hormones, nutrients, and immune substances, and of the role of acupuncture in restoring physiological balance.

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Allergy Elimination: Introduction to NAET by Devi Nambudripad

Devi Nambudripad presents an introduction to her Nambudripads Allergy Elimination Technique. NAET is a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) that integrates principles from Western medicine, Oriental medicine, chiropractic, applied kinesiology, and nutritional sciences to offer patients a non-invasive, drug-free way to eliminate the allergies and hypersensitivities that are causing their discomfort.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will be able to:

• Describe NAETs development and techniques
• Employ NAET testing and desensitization procedures
• Identify causative agents in allergy and hypersensitivity
• Understand working within a multi-disciplinary care team for each patients optimum progress
• Integrate the understanding of NAET with TCM theories and principles

Devi Nambudripad discusses the nature of allergies as well as common categories and grouping of allergies and the most commonly-seen allergic conditions. She shares the discovery and development of NAET, as well as NAET diagnostics and treatments. Demonstration of the technique and review of related research precede discussion of views of allergy mechanisms and care from allopathic and complementary perspectives, with a closing question and answer session.

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Auricular Acupuncture by Li-Chun Huang

With over 30 years of practice and experience, such as treating the presidents of Cuba and Italy, Li-Chun Huang brings to you her irreplaceable expertise in using the ear to diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders. She will discuss treatment of pain, anti-aging and weight loss therapy, smoking cessation and drug addiction treatment. Closing the day, Dr. Huang demonstrates the effectiveness of her auricular techniques with volunteers from the class.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will be able to:

• Incorporate auricular diagnosis and treatment as a new method in their practice
• Perform a comprehensive clinical examination using auricular diagnosis
• Apply auricular acupuncture to treat most commonly seen disorders

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Autoimmune Disorders, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities and Chinese Medicine
by Matt Van Benschoten

Autoimmune disorders and multiple chemical sensitivities are common clinical disorders that are often inadequately diagnosed and treated by conventional pharmaceuticals. Drug toxicity and long-term side effects of anti-inflammatory medications can limit positive responses in many cases. The use of Chinese herbal medicine for these diseases is supported by the pharmacological research literature that demonstrates regulatory effects on immune functions, including such therapeutic targets as interferons, interleukins, and tumor necrosis factor.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Learn the major categories of autoimmune disorders and their immunological mechanisms
• Know the immuno-pharmacology of specific Chinese herbs that can assist recovery and alleviate symptoms
• Understand the major classes of environmental toxins that can lead to multiple chemical sensitivities
• Learn a database of specific pathogenic factors with herbal relationships and be able to demonstrate the knowledge of using acupuncture points for diagnostic purposes

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Case Studies: Live Discussion on Pulse Diagnosis and Herbal Prescriptions
by Jimmy Chang

Patients are not cookie cut to perfectly fit one particular formula per disease pattern. Based on individual differences of medical history, personal constitution, and mix of signs and symptoms, the diagnosis and treatment for each patient is specific.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Have thorough details on 10-15 cases of precise pulse diagnoses
• Be able to correlate interpretations of each pulse with symptomology
• Know exactly what herbs and formulas address each case most specifically
• Have a deepening awareness of making similar diagnoses and applications in their own clinical practice

In this class, Master Wei-Yen Chang leads you to learn, from textbook to real world, the pulse diagnosis and herbal prescription with real clinical cases. 10 to 15 actual patients attend this class, and Master Chang starts the lecture by taking these patients pulses. He discusses in detail the pulses he feels on each patients cun, guan, and chi, explains the significance of each pulse, and elaborates on the herbal formulas he uses to treat the conditions discovered.

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Chinese Herbal Research: The Latest News and Applications by John Chen

Increasingly patients are seeking integration between Western and Oriental Medicine. In this class, Dr. John Chen provides the latest information on the most commonly seen herb-drug interactions as well as safety in the use of Chinese medicine. In addition, he discusses the latest information and research on modern applications of single herbs and herbal formulas, which can help you select the right herbal treatments to remedy any contemporary disease.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Understand fundamental concepts of herb-drug interactions
• Have access to the latest information and research on the modern applications of single herbs and herbal formulas
• Confidently know safe approaches in herbal prescription
• Be able to assist patients in making wise treatment choices for optimal benefits
• Provide patients with relevant expertise in both fields

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Chronic Stress, Depression, and Fatigue: How to Treat Them With Fabulous Results
by Robert Doane

Among the most common complaints patients bring to us are fatigue, stress (anxiety) and depression. In Chinese Medicine we can effectively treat these problems if we pay attention to three specific areas:

1) Body type
2) Pulse
3) Underlying causative pattern

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will be able to:

• Distinguish whether the tiredness, anxiety and depression emanates from the Heart, Liver, or Kidneys
• Understand the role of blood stasis in anxiety and depression patterns
• Recognize Heart qi deficiency patterns in fatigue, anxiety and depression cases
• Treat fatigue, anxiety and depression with immediate results

Learn from Robert Doane who has the largest clinic in the United States. See how you can bring pulse diagnosis, acupuncture, and herbal medicine to effectively treat these most common complaints!

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Chronic Fatigue and Chinese Herbal Medicine by Matt Van Benschoten

Over a long career of intensive patient care (for complex and intractable illness), extensive research, teaching and mentoring, Dr. Van Benschoten has amassed a wealth of understanding on complex contemporary disease and the ancient solutions already available. In this course, he sheds light on one of the most common reasons patients seek health care assistance: Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndromes (CFIDS).

The persistence of low grade infections, repeated exposures to environmental toxins, and dietary injury are hallmarks of this population, with autoimmune mechanisms at work as well as pathogenic factors. Dr. Van Benschoten leads course participants in identifying the source of the disorder through comprehensive history taking, and in addressing the multifactorial nature of fatigue through multiple therapies to prevent the recurrence of infection and exhaustion.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Be able to identify common syndromes related to CFIDS
• Know causative agents, including bacterial, viral, fungal infections, and environmental chemical exposures, of CFIDS
• Understand the relation of CFIDS to various pathogens and their effects on mitochondrial function, ATP production, and immunity
• Recognize and make clinical application of Chinese herbal medicines with antimicrobial, immune-regulating, and mitochondrial-protective actions

Among the areas Dr. Van Benschoten covers for participants are environmental toxins (petrochemicals, pesticides, heavy metals), autoimmunity, and mitochondrial functioning. Important lifestyle modifications are discussed, encompassing diet and nutrition, work and travel, and sleep and activity levels. Relevant case studies are included.

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Dermatological, Endocrine and Genito-Urinary Disorders: Pulse Dx & Herbal Tx
by Jimmy Chang

Master Chang shares with you his amazing ability to use pulse diagnosis to identify disorders of the dermatological, endocrine, and genito-urinary systems, and to successfully use herbs to deal with these problems.

TCM always evolves to adapt to new environmental factors and the unique difficulties of the day. With this in mind, Master Chang continually explores innovative treatment strategies. Everything discussed in Master Changs seminars relates to strategies and formulas that work not only in theory, but also, and especially, in the clinical setting. This invaluable information takes your practice one step higher and insures that you will approach your most difficult patients with revitalized vision. Bring your toughest cases and discover the answers here.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Understand dermatological, endocrine and genito-urinary disorders from TCM perspectives
• Know pulses commonly associated with these disorders and conditions
• Effectively treat these conditions with herbal formulas to yield maximum results

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Dr. Tan's Balance Method for Traumas and Sports Injuries by Richard Tan

In this exciting class, Dr. Richard Tan extends his teaching of Balance Method to include explanations and treatments for trauma and sports injuries. Dr. Tan explains how he uses his five systems of the Balance Method to uncover the magic healing power of acupuncture for any type of trauma and sports injury.

Dr. Tan examines concepts of distal needling and same-side vs. opposite-side needling methods. Finally, he gives precise instructions on how to diagnose trauma and sports injury pain, where to needle based on the diagnosis, and how to needle for greatest efficacy.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Understand the theory behind the Balance Method
• Understand the theory of Imaging and Mirror concepts
• Be able to apply the theory of the Balance Method to trauma and sports injuries

Closing the day, Dr. Tan demonstrates the overwhelming effectiveness of simple point combinations and facilitates hands-on understanding by treating several audience members.

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Effectively Tackling Allergy, Sinusitis and Other Respiratory Disorders with TCM
by Robert Wu

In this class, Robert Teng-Fang Wu discusses the most commonly seen respiratory disorders, including allergy and sinusitis. In particular, he focuses on various diagnostic techniques, including pulse diagnosis and inspection, used in differential diagnosis of respiratory conditions. He discusses specific acupuncture and herbal treatments to relieve allergy, sinusitis, and other respiratory conditions.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Understand TCM perspectives on respiratory disorders
• Incorporate different diagnostic techniques to identify various causes for allergy and sinusitis disorders
• Use acupuncture and herbal treatments to relieve allergy and sinusitis-related conditions

Using actual clinical case studies, Dr. Wu leads interactive discussion at the close of the seminar, including giving live acupuncture treatments in demonstration of the principles and skills presented through the day.

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Fang Jia Fang - The Art & Science of Herbal Combinations Part I by Jimmy Chang

Patients are not cookie cut to perfectly fit one specific formula per disease pattern. Each patient, with her/his own constitution, medical history, and mix of signs and symptoms, is complex, and requires her/his own customized herbal combinations to fit specific needs and conditions.

Attend this course to learn the concept of 'Fang Jia Fang' from the 'Master of Herbology', Dr. Jimmy Chang. As he shares with you the art and science of herbal combinations, you will be able to learn the most commonly used herbal formulas to yield maximum results. Shorten the trial and error period in your practice take advantage of Dr. Jimmy Chang's 20 years of clinical experience. This is an eye-opening experience with potential to change the way you practice herbology.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will know pulses related to, and indications for herbs and formulas from these categories:

• Water-Regulating and Damp-Dispelling
• Wind-Damp Dispelling
• Qi-Regulating
• Blood-Invigorating and Stasis-Removing
• Phlegm-Resolving and Cough-Arresting
• Tonics
• Digestives
• Astringents
• Harmonizing
• Treats Abscesses

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Fang Jia Fang - The Art & Science of Herbal Combinations Part II by Jimmy Chang

In part II of this module, Jimmy Chang continues to share his most effective combinations of single herbs and formulas used in his clinic.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will know pulses related to, and indications for herbs and formulas from these categories:

• Exterior-Releasing
• Heat-Clearing
• Stop-Bleeding
• Downward-Draining
• Wind-Expelling
• Liver-Calming and Wind-Extinguishing
• Interior-Warming
• Antiparasitic
• Shen-Calming
• Orifice-Opening

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Female and Male Infertility Part I by Ray Rubio

Today, there is tremendous demand for acupuncturists who can work competently and effectively with patients seeking treatment for reproductive disorders/infertility. Because a large percentage of patients who are seeking treatment for infertility with TCM are also utilizing western assisted reproductive techniques (ART), it is imperative that acupuncturists are able to quickly and confidently translate their patients western reproductive diagnosis and treatment into a safe and effective TCM pattern-based treatment using acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and lifestyle recommendations. This course is designed to offer treatment strategies and clinical pearls for TCM practitioners working with infertility patients.

In Part I of this course, Ray Rubio focuses on the discussion of western disease diagnoses for reproductive disorders, and shares his knowledge of how to identify the major causes and types of reproductive disorders commonly seen in industrialized nations.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Know key western diagnoses for reproductive disorders, including pertinent anatomy, physiology, etiology, and pathophysiology
• Be familiar with the different Assisted Reproductive Techniques used in reproductive disorders
• Have learned advanced levels of TCM syndrome differentiation, and treatment of reproductive disorders with the modalities of TCM
• Know how to use current clinical concepts in the selection of interdisciplinary treatment strategies for reproductive disorders

Dr. Rubios expertise leads you from a thorough reproductive medicine workup, through specific differentiations of reproductive disorders of infertility, including valuable tools such as basal body temperature charting and its relevance to TCM patterns.

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Female and Male Infertility Part II by Ray Rubio

In Part II of this class, Ray Rubio focuses on the pulse diagnoses associated with specific patterns of female and male infertility. He covers detailed acupuncture and herbal treatments for both female and male infertility.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Know the pulse diagnoses associated with specific patterns in female infertility
• Know the pulse diagnoses associated with specific patterns in male infertility
• Be able to apply acupuncture and herbal formula treatments to treat different infertility disorders in men and women

Dr. Rubio guides practitioners to new understanding of how to stage treatments according to menstrual phases and patterns revealed by the basal body temperature. Detailed herbal treatments and case studies complete the seminar experience.

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Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disorders: Pulse Diagnosis and Herbal Treatment
by Jimmy Chang

An unhealthy digestive system is a significant root cause of various conditions and diseases. Join Jimmy Changs class and help your patients live cleaner, healthier lives. Learn to diagnose common gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders using specialized techniques Dr. Chang synthesized from the Huang Di Nei Jing. Not only revealing diagnostic strategies, Dr. Chang also shares how to successfully apply strategic herbal treatments for effective clinical results.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Make accurate diagnoses integrating Eight Principle Differentiation with blood pressure, heart rate, visual and cutaneous region diagnostics
• Understand TCM perspectives on gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders
• Know the pulses associated with gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders
• Know herbal treatments specific to each of the different gastrointestinal and hepatic disorder

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How to Effectively Treat Gynecological Disorders with TCM by Robert Wu

In this class, Robert Teng-Fang Wu discusses in detail the most commonly seen gynecological disorders. In particular, he shares the relevance of various diagnostic techniques, such as pulse diagnosis, patient medical history, and inspections used in the differential diagnosis of gynecological disorders. In addition, he discusses the specific acupuncture and herbal treatments used to relieve these conditions.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Understand the TCM perspectives on gynecological disorders
• Incorporate different diagnostic techniques to identify various gynecological problems
• Use acupuncture and herbal treatments to relieve commonly seen gynecological conditions

Dr. Wu brings his experience in resolving ovarian cysts, endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease and related conditions, and provides guidance for practitioners in restoring balance for those suffering from amenorrhea, dysmenorrheal, menopausal syndromes and more.

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Integrative Approach, Great Results: How to Build a Strong & Successful Practice
in Any Economy by Robert Doane

Acupuncturists are becoming increasingly discouraged doing the business of Chinese Medicine. Almost all clinics are reporting a reduction in income and patient visits. This does not have to be the case! What most acupuncturists lack is training in a business model capable of increasing patients no matter what the economic conditions.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Be able to immediately increase their patient visits and their income by 30%
• No longer have to talk patients into coming back for further treatments
• No longer feel frustrated and exhausted at the end of the day

Robert Doane decided to bring the resources of Chinese medicine to help as many people as possible. As he pursued this goal, he learned, developed and implemented strategies and policies that made it possible not only to help many people, but also to share with other practitioners a clear and effective business model. With the largest clinic in the United States, Doane speaks from experience, and with conviction, about how you can build a strong and effective practice, starting now.

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Mix & Match 30 Formulas for Clinical Success by Alex Yuan Da Chen

Dui Yao, the art of combining single herbs, is widely recognized for providing exponential effects as each herb enhances the combined therapeutic benefit of the formula. This concept is used frequently today as a model for combining herbal formulas to achieve the most effective care. Since patients rarely present with just one simple textbook conditionwhy not modify your approach to meet their complex conditions with effective formulas? Join in on this fun and practical workshop: learn how to use and combine 30 primary herbal formulas for the best clinical results.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Know applications of the top 30 herbal formulas for everyday use
• Learn disorders that those 30 formulas treat singularly and in combination
• Learn the differential diagnosis of prescribing formulas

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Multiple Drug Resistance and Chinese Herbal Medicine by Matt Van Benschoten

Multiple drug resistance is a major issue in contemporary medicine. Many common bacteria have developed resistance to antibiotics, and practitioners of Chinese medicine often treat patients after an unsuccessful course of antimicrobial therapy where residual infection and symptoms persist. Dr. Van Benschoten covers the major species of multiple drug resistant bacteria, viruses, and fungi with a comprehensive review of herbal medicines that can treat these conditions effectively and with minimal toxicity. Clinical examples will illustrate the most important points regarding history taking and optimal prescribing strategies.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Be able to identify the most common multiple drug resistant infectious agents, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi
• Select herbal medicines that can effectively inhibit the growth of these pathogens when conventional pharmaceuticals have failed
• Understand mechanisms of multidrug resistance in cancer, hypertension, and depression, and correlate clinically useful materia medica for specific conditions

Matt Van Benschoten brings your clinical understanding up to date on:

Multiple drug resistant (MDR)

• Bacteria - MRSA, VRE, Pseudomonas, TB, Acinetobacter
• Viruses - Influenza, CMV, EBV, HHV6
• Fungi - Aspergillus, Candida

Multidrug resistance in cancer

Multidrug resistance in hypertension

Multidrug resistance in psychiatric disorders

• Depression
• Anxiety
• ADHD
• Seizures

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Pulsynergy Made Easy by Jimmy Chang

Pulse diagnosis traditionally has been revered as Chinese Medicine's cardinal diagnostic practice by many Chinese medical scholars. However, because of the difficulty in mastering pulse taking, pulse diagnosis has unfortunately been reduced to confirming a diagnosis arrived by other diagnostic techniques, rather than being a reliable diagnostic tool in itself.

In this Pulsynergy Made Easy series, you will learn how to effectively utilize pulse taking to its full diagnostic potential from Jimmy Wei-Yen Chang, one of the very few (if not the only one) who knows and is willing to teach you the invaluable knowledge of how to integrate TCM pulse taking into diagnosing western biomedical conditions. Furthermore, Master Chang shares with you his thinking behind how he prescribes herbal formulations based on both TCM and western perspectives.

In Pulsynergy Made Easy Part I, Master Chang explains the fundamentals of pulse taking, including the precise cun, guan, chi locations, finger positions, and organ correlations. In addition, Master Chang covers the Wu Zang Mai (Five Organ Pulses), the body's original 'normal' pulses, which represents the exemplary physiological functioning of the body's organs; the Liu Qi Mai (Six Qi Pulses), the pulses which identify distortions to the body's homeostasis due to exogenous factors, such as dryness, cold, dampness; and the Liu Bing Mai (Six Pathological Pulses), pathological pulses in accordance to a yin and yang framework.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Be familiar with Master Chang's pulse diagnosis and techniques
• Know the difference between jump and shape of pulses
• Know what are the Wu Zang Mai, Liu Qi Mai, and Liu Bing Mai

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In Pulsynergy Made Easy Part II, Master Chang reveals his Pulsynergy 'Special Pulses', which reflects today's most commonly seen conditions, such as angina pectoris, gallstones, high cholesterol, and more. He breaks down these pulses into their basic components - shape, jump, or level - and explains their significance and general indications. Beyond that, Master Chang teaches the pulses of the Eight Extra meridians and their significance. The information divulged in this class cannot be found in any classic or contemporary books.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Know the descriptions of each of the 'special pulses' and whether they are a shape, jump, or level
• Know the basic indications of the 'special pulses' and associate them with modern biomedical conditions
• Know the pulse locations and clinical significance of the Eight Extra meridians
• Be able to correlate general herbal formulas to each of the different pulses

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In Pulsynergy Made Easy Part III, Master Chang teaches pulses according to the pulse positions. He explains in great length the most commonly seen pulses in each of the cun, guan, and chi position on both hands and their indications in terms of modern biomedical conditions. In addition, Master Chang correlates herbal formulas to the different conditions revealed by the pulses found on each of the pulse positions.

Upon completion of this class, practitioners will be able to:

• Know the most commonly seen pulses and their clinical significance in the LU, SP, and KI (Urinary functions) positions
• Know the most commonly seen pulses and their clinical significance in the HT, LV, and KI (Reproductive functions) positions
• Be able to correlate herbal formulas to the different pulses felt on each of thecun, guan, and chi position

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In Pulsynergy Made Easy Part IV, Master Chang discusses his newest discoveries of uncommonly seen pulses. He begins by presenting a description and the general indications of each of these less commonly felt pulses. Master Chang then delves into the specifics by integrating each of these pulses with biomedical conditions depending on the location (cun, guan, chi) of the pulse. Lastly, Master Chang correlates the treatment principles and herbal formulas to the findings of each of these pulses on the cun, guan, chi.

Upon completion of this class, practitioners will be able to:

• Know the less commonly seen pulse and their clinical significance based on the cun, guan, chi of both hands
• Correlate different herbal formulas with the different pulses found on each position

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Recognition and Prevention of Herb-Drug Interactions /
Herbal Alternatives to Drugs: Pain Management by John Chen

Increasingly patients are seeking integration between Western and Oriental Medicine. This course enables you to recognize and prevent potential herb-drug interactions.

In this class, Dr. John Chen shares with you the most commonly seen herb-drug interactions and drug-herb interactions so that when you are prescribing herbal formulas to patients, you are aware of possible interactions with the medications they are taking. In addition, he also discusses the safe and defense practice guidelines to minimize side-effects, adverse reactions, and herb-drug interactions.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Understand the fundamental concepts of herb-drug interactions
• Recognize herbs with risks of herb-herb and herb-drug interactions
• Recognize drugs with risks of drug-herb interactions
• Recognize patients with risks of disease-herb interactions
• Safe and defense practice guidelines to minimize side-effects, adverse reactions and herb-drug interactions

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TCM Iridology Part I by Robert Wu

'The eyes are the gateway to the soul.' (Herman Melville)

In iridology, the study of the iris in diagnosing diseases, the eye is seen as the window to the body. The overall condition of the body is reflected by the condition of the eyes, while the markings, patterns, and coloring of the iris reflect the manifestations and functions of body organs and systems.

In this Part I class, Dr. Robert Teng-Fang Wu introduces this modality of diagnosing in Chinese Medicine - TCM Iridology. He explains the theory behind TCM Iridology and how the anatomy of the eye reveals the conditions of the patients. He further discusses the commonly seen rings and areas in iridology as well as six major markings of the iris. Acupuncture and herbal treatments are also discussed in the lecture.

Learn from Dr. Wu, one of the few TCM doctors in the world who is proficient in this diagnostic technique. Immediately incorporate this new diagnostic modality into your practice.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Understand the principles behind TCM Iridology
• Determine the conditions of the body by correlating it to the characteristics of the iris
• Incorporate TCM Iridology as a method of diagnosis in their practice

This course is not approved for CEUs by California Acupuncture Board.

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TCM Iridology Part II by Robert Wu

In this Part II class, Dr. Wu focuses on the seven rings of the iris that are found in patients. In addition, he discusses in details the twelve major syndromes. Acupuncture and herbal treatments are also discussed.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will know the following twelve major syndromes:

• Gastric Ring/Gastric Bleeding/Size of Gastric Ring in Relation to the Pupil
• Intestinal Ring and Diverticulum
• Transverse Coloptosis
• Autonomic Nerve Ring
• Nervous Tension Rings
• Degeneration Rings
• Drug Spots
• Radiant Lines/Cracks
• Lymphatic Ring (aka Rose Ring)
• Sodium Ring (aka Calcium Ring)
• Venous Congestive Ring
• Skin Ring

This course is not approved for CEUs by California Acupuncture Board.

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The Hepatitis C Help Program: East/West Approaches to HCV
and Prevention of Liver Cancer by Misha Cohen

All contemporary healthcare practitioners must understand the threat of hepatitis C. Misha Ruth Cohen outlines the Hepatitis C Help Program of Traditional Chinese Medicine and natural therapies, and reviews TCM diagnosis, acupuncture treatment, and East/West programs. Dr. Cohen provides an overview of the current state of HCV research, Western diagnostic and lab tests, and approaches to HCV treatment. She addresses key issues of virology, epidemiology, and prevention, and important aspects of prevention of liver cancer associated with chronic hepatitis C.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Identify Chinese traditional diagnostic patterns found in HCV
• Identify the most important Western diagnostic tests for HCV
• Name the current Western pharmaceutical treatments for HCV
• Name the most important individual herbs used in HCV treatment
• Use basic protocol acupuncture treatments for people with HCV
• Understand the risk factors in development of liver cancer in HCV

Dr. Cohen brings extensive experience and research to bear in introducing participants to virology and cancer, and TCMs approach to viral-related cancers, as well as her wealth of experience and insight in preventing and treating HCV and its complications, including the use of herbs, acupuncture and moxibustion.

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The HIV Wellness Program: Focus on Chinese Medicine by Misha Cohen

Has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) moved into the chronic, treatable category of disease, or is this formidable killer still on the rampage? Misha Ruth Cohen outlines the HIV Wellness Program, using primarily Traditional Chinese Medicine and natural therapies in conjunction with Western medicine for treatment of those with HIV. Dr. Cohen reviews the immune system in HIV from a Chinese medicine perspective, incorporating TCM diagnosis, acupuncture and moxibustion protocols used since the early 1980s for thousands of people.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Understand the immune system according to Chinese medicine in HIV
• Identify areas in which Chinese medicine is complementary and alternative in HIV
• Know how to assemble a comprehensive care team
• Identify interactions of herbs and supplements with HIV medications
• Use basic acupuncture and moxibustion protocols for people with HIV
• Identify the importance of herbal medicine research in HIV

Dr. Cohen leads participants in review of some of the herbal research that has been performed in people with HIV and discusses its significance to the Chinese medicine world. In closing there will be an interactive discussion of development of comprehensive treatment plans for people with HIV.

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Top 50 Drugs and Their Herbal Alternatives by John Chen

The practice of medicine is now at a crossroad: there are countless patients taking prescription drugs who wish to be treated with a more natural approach. In this class, Dr. John Chen discusses the 50 most commonly prescribed medications, their actions, side effects, and herbal alternatives. You will learn how to co-manage patients using herbs as an alternative to commonly prescribed drugs. You are also given proper protocols for the time frames and herbal dosages leading to the safe reduction of pharmaceutical usage.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Provide patients with relevant expertise in both fields
• Recognize herbs with functions similar to drugs according to their functions and clinical research
• Know situations when herbs can be used as an alternative to drugs for similar or better therapeutic effects, or with fewer side effects.
• Enable patients to make the wisest treatment choices and receive optimal benefits

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Understanding the Mechanisms of Acupuncture to Enhance Clinical Outcomes
by Donald Kendall

When a patient asks, How does acupuncture work? do you say to yourself, "I wish I knew!" or to the patient, "It moves qi." Or, do you have a clear understanding of how and why each needle and each technique moves your patients towards desired outcomes? Expert clinical skills depend on understanding the fundamental and complex responses of the human body to needling. Donald Kendalls seminar allows you to follow time-dependent reactions from the first initiation of tissue response by needle insertion to the final and complex restorative reactions that follow. Understanding these relationships is essential to achieving the desired clinical response. Selection of acupoints then assures directing the restorative response to address each specific condition.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will be able to:

• Understand the complex tissue reactions provoked by needle insertion
• Know how the Chinese view of bodily organization readily identifies specific acupoints to address presenting problems
• Be better equipped to address the full range of patients' problems by using sequential response time insights in treatment
• Have a stronger grasp of neurological pathways and responses

Kendall discusses stimulation of nociceptive fibers, activation of the immune complement system, and the full range of needling response throughout the nervous system; as well as assisting participants to reach rational treatment strategies for use of local and adjacent, proximal and distal points.

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