Lincoln College of Postprofessional, Graduate and Continuing Education
Phone: 630-889-6622
Email: postgrad@nuhs.edu
Please note the following fees and their deadlines:
PRACTITIONERS
$300 with registration before September 5th
$325 with registration after September 5th
$350 at the door
STUDENTS
$225 before September 5th
$250 after September 5th
$275 at the door
CE hours approved in IL, MI, IN, & IA. Please inquire about additional states / provinces.
Dates: September 13 - 14, 2014
Times: Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Location: NUHS Campus / Lombard, IL
Instructor: Frank Yurasek, MSOM, PhD, LAc
Hours: 14.0
Program Description
Over 50% of Japanese M.D.’s practice Kampo Herbal Medicine. In this course you will find out why, how, and when.
Why? Learn why Kampo outperforms Western Pharmaceutical Medicine in 7 major health issue categories.
How? Learn hands-on how Hara Palpation simplifies formula selection for fast, accurate pattern identification. “The waist is bigger than the wrist."
When? Discover which formulas work best for 12 common conditions, including Insomnia, Emotional Distress, Chronic Headaches, Urinary disorders, and Body Aches and Pain, Osteoporosis, and Artherosclerosis.
24 popular Kampo formulas contained in a handout reference manual will also be discussed in detail, including ingredients, indications, and applications, along with Abdominal Findings. This course is designed to enable attendees to immediately begin to utilize effective, affordable Kampo Granule Formulas, widely used and researched in Japan, Korea and Taiwan, and relatively unknown in the U.S.
Format
The program content will be presented in lecture format.
Outline
Day One - Definitions & Diagnostics
Hours 1: Definition of Kamp; History; Practice in Japan
Hours 2: Lock & Key (Sho/To) Theory; Oby/Gyn Conditions treated
Hours 3: Phyto-medicine vs. Bio-Medicine; OM Pattern Discrimination; Usage
Hours 4: Formula dynamics
Hours 5: Hara Diagnosis
Hours 6: Six Stages Symptoms
Hours 7: Japanese Style Pulses
Day Two - Formulas: Ingredients; Indications & Applications
(Japanese, Chinese & English Names)
Hours 8: Shakuakukanzoto; Shigyakusan; Keishininjinto
Hours 9: Keishikaryryukosuboreito; Saikokeishito; Orengedokuto
Hours 10: Hochuekkito; Keishibukuryogan; Hachimijiogan
Hours 11: Goshuyuto; Ryutanshakanto; Ninjinto;
Hours 12: Daisaikoto; Tokakujokito; Hangeshashinto
Hours 13: Kakkonto; Rikkunshito; Kihito
Hours 14: Kamishoyosan; Shinbuto; Sokeikakketsut
LODGING, DINING & TRANSPORTATION
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CAMPUS
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This Course is NCCAM Approved. Please contact our offices for more information.