Internal Medicine: Herbal Alternatives to Drugs, Part II

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. Join Dr. John Chen, recognized authority in both western pharmacology and Chinese herbal medicine, author, and faculty of the USC School of Pharmacology and many TCM colleges, as he continues to elaborate internal medicine disorders in part II of this two part lecture.

In order to learn how to achieve optimal treatment results with minimal side effects or adverse reactions, it is imperative that healthcare practitioners understand both western and traditional Chinese medicine systems so they can help their patients make clear and informed decisions.

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Be able to analyze and distinguish from western medicine perspective the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the following disorders: musculoskeletal, psychological, emotional, men’s health issues, women’s health issues, and others
• Be able to analyze and distinguish from traditional Chinese medicine perspective the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the following disorders: musculoskeletal, psychological, emotional, men’s health issues, women’s health issues, and others
• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of western and traditional Chinese medicine so they can help their patients design optimal treatment plans for their current conditions and future prevention

Musculoskeletal Disorders

• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Gout
• Pain management

Psychological / Emotional Disorders

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Insomnia
• ADD / ADHD

Men’s & Women’s Health Issues

• Male sexual dysfunction: impotence, erectile disorders
• Male reproductive dysfunction: low sperm count, poor sperm motility, BPH
• Female: menstruation, fertility, menopause, disorders affecting the reproductive organs

Others

• Hyperthyroidism / Hypothyroidism
• Gallstones and kidney stones
• Hepatitis
• Current events

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