Integrative Internal Medicine: An Overview - Immune 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. 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.

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 this recording, Dr. Chen shares with us an overview to the integrative internal medicine topic of immune disorders. Dr. Chen will discuss the causes, treatment – both Western and traditional Chinese medicine, and the appropriate herbal medicine of immune disorders such as immunodeficiency, allergy and hypersensitivity, and autoimmune disorders.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Know from western medicine perspective the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the following disorders: immunodeficiency, allergy and hypersensitivity, and autoimmune disorders.
• Know from traditional Chinese medicine perspective the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the following disorders: immunodeficiency, allergy and hypersensitivity, and autoimmune disorders.
• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of western and traditional Chinese medicine so they can help their patients design the best treatment plans for their current conditions and future prevention.

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