Herbal Alternatives to Drugs: Gastrointestinal Disorders

Internal medicine is an integral part of both western and traditional Chinese medicine. Both medicines have advantages and disadvantages in regards to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Dr. John Chen is a recognized authority in both western pharmacology and Chinese Herbal Medicine, author, and faculty of the USC School of Pharmacology and many TCM colleges.

In order to learn how to achieve optimal treatment results with minimal side effects and adverse reactions, it is imperative that healthcare practitioners understand both western and traditional Chinese medicine systems so they can help the patients make clear and informed decisions. In this course, Dr. Chen focuses on herbal alternatives to drugs for treating gastrointestinal disorders such as gastric acid, peptic ulcer, and inflammatory bowel.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Know from western medicine perspective the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the following disorders: gastric acid, peptic ulcer, and inflammatory bowel.
• Know from traditional Chinese medicine perspective the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the following disorders: gastric acid, peptic ulcer, and inflammatory bowel.
• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of western and traditional Chinese medicine to help design the best treatment plans for patients’ current conditions and future prevention.

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