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Introduction to Chinese medicine

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Basic concepts: YING-YANG

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Eight principles for diagnosis and treatment

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JING

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QI

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Blood-XUE

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SHEN

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Body fluids- JIN YE

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Five elements – a model for diagnosis and treatment

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Six external pathogens – wind, cold, heat, dryness, moisture, fire

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ZANG FU organs, Chinese physiology of the internal organs: heart, lungs, liver, spleen, kidneys, pericardium, stomach, gall bladder, large intestine, small intestine, triple heater, bladder

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Internal pathology factors – emotions that affect the internal organs

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Syndromes of the internal organs: conditions of disharmony of the internal organs and their etiology

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12 main meridians – the important points on each meridian, location and function, practice locating points

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Eight special meridians – starting points, roles

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Examination – collection of medical history (survey), tongue examination, introduction to pulse diagnosis

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Acupuncture techniques, types of needles, acupuncture practice

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Moxa, cupping

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Differential diagnosis and treatment of common problems

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Chinese gynecology- irregular menstruation, late/early menstruation, difficulty conceiving and recurrent miscarriages

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Main points in the ear to stop smoking and reduce eating

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Clinical discussion of cases

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Practical work – diagnosis and treatment