Introduction to Basic Medicinal Theories
theory of Yin-Yang ? law of unity of opposites
concept of wholism
human body
differentiation of syndromes
principles of prevention and treatment
Immunity in Traditional Chinese Medicine
brief historical review
theoretical aspect of immunity in TCM
medicinal herbs and immunity
examples of herbal treatment in diseases related to immune disorders
Herbs vs. Infections
differentiation of syndromes in acute infection
herbal therapies of acute infections
pharmacological studies of the herbal therapies
traditional treatment of chronic infections
examples of herbal treatment for infectious diseases
Use of Tonics in Traditional Chinese medicine
deficiency syndromes
classification of tonics
modern research on tonics
tonic treatment for common diseases
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Aging
basic features of aging
cause of senility
approaches to prevent senility and retard aging
Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Cancer
traditional concept of cancer
herbal medication of cancer
herbal medicines in prevention of cancer
Acupuncture and Moxibustion
meridians and acupuncture points
technique and methods
indications and contraindications
examples of acupuncture treatment of common diseases
therapeutic mechanism
acupuncture to combat pain
Qi (vital energy) and Qigong
concept of Qi
general methods of Qigong
physiological changes during Qigong
treatment of hypertension with Qigong
treatment of other diseases with Qigong
Qigong deviations
about out-going Qi (external Qi)
Dietotherapy in Traditiona Chinese Medicine
five tastes ? pungent, sweet, sour, bitter and salty
four properties ? hot, warm, cool and cold
diet to combat pathogenic factors
diet for strengthening body resistance
food taboos