a. Understand the Law of Cure b. The relationship between the turning point and the healing crisis. c. Ego and resistance as the basis for the Law of Cure. d. Differentiating when a patient is having a Law of Cure reaction or getting worse. e. How to respond to a Law of Cure reaction. Keep Reading »

Here Lonny interviews Elisabeth Rochat De Le Valle. 1. Learn the importance of the Chinese language and historic texts for informing the contemporary practice of Chinese medicine. 2. What is the appropriate balance and relationship between scholarship and clinical experience? 3. What is the importance of the classical insight that all treatment must be "rooted … Keep Reading »

This lecture was given by Heiner Fruehauf at The National College of Natural Medicine in March 2009. Goals: a. The relationship between macrocosm and microcosm. b. The way of the superior physician. c. Understanding Chinese characters d. The illusion of separation as a cause of illness. e. How the Classical view can inform clinical practice … Keep Reading »

90 million Americans are reported to have either celiac disease or gluten intolerance. As Chinese Medicine practitioners these are two conditions that we will no doubt encounter. Successful treatment hinges not only on our understanding of TCM syndrome pattern identification but also on knowledge of western etiologies. Keep Reading »

In this course the student will gain an understanding of evolutionary theory as it forms the context for the development of integral medicine. This is an evolving class and is not provided for PDA credit. These links are provided to bring people up to speed on the theory, context, science, and values behind the teaching … Keep Reading »

Lonny Jarrett Interviews Z'ev Rosenberg, Dept. Head of Herbal Studies at the Pacific College of Oriental medicine. Keep Reading »

This course examines non linear indigenous approaches to plant human interactions. We will explore our relationship to plants and the subtleties that may be missed in our TCM, Naturopathic, or Western Herbal styles of medicine. To educate herbalists in the non-linear practices of gathering plant medicines. To engender respect for … Keep Reading »

The constitution, birth process, and developmental stages are used to form a concept of treatment using Chinese medicine. The eight extraordinary vessel pulse diagnostics of Wang Shu-he are addressed, along with conceptions of pre-natal and post-natal forms of self. The relationship of self as an eco-psycho-social field are discussed. Keep Reading »

Objectives: To teach acupuncturists the principles of conscious entrepreneurship and practice management To provide an overview of the most cost effective marketing strategies for acupuncturists To teach acupuncturists how to market their services with integrity and enjoyment To discuss how patient education is an essential component of practice building To help acupuncturists overcome limiting … Keep Reading »

Please read and understand these instruction before taking PDA classes at Nourishingdestiny.com. Thank you. Greetings. I have endeavored here to provide  a new paradigm in learning and online education. These classes are presented by some of the leading thinkers and practitioners in Chinese medicine and related fields today. Each class consists of some … Keep Reading »