Description

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Our main objective is to gain a better understanding of “the hot-flash environment” from both a classical Chinese medicine perspective and from the western scientific perspective. We need to think and look beyond “yin deficiency” and “hormone imbalance.” 

Chinese medicine takes a holistic approach to understanding and treating the body with its nature-oriented physiological understandings of qi (energy), blood (nutrition), yin and yang, five-phase, zangfu (internal) organs, jing (essence), shen (spirit), and the channel (meridian) system, which connects every tissue in the body. One of these factors working independently or several working simultaneously may be and are often involved in the creation of what I call “the hot-flash environment.”

After all, the source and cause of a hot flash can often times be a complex cascade or series of events which can make it difficult to diagnose and treat.In the acupuncture clinic, it is far too easy to treat hot flashes by naively nourishing yin or trying to clear a pathogenic heat. To truly be able to help the difficult hot flash case, we must see and understand how the hot flash is presenting as a symptom by examining the internal yin yang environment.

What we will gain to learn from this lecture is how to more accurately hone in on the root mechanisms behind “the hot-flash environment,” thus, giving us a more defined path to follow towards a more accurate diagnosis that will allow us to treat hot flashes with better precision.

Dr. Briam Grosam is the best-selling author of “Understanding and Treating Hot Flashes in Menopause with Chinese Medicine“ and will take us through this incredible first ever course with Chinese Medicine Education on Navigating the Hot-Flash Environment with Chinese Medicine.

Course Outline

1. INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW OF BASIC THEORY:– Defining “the hot-flash environment”- What causes a hot flash?- Discuss, western and eastern medicine concepts,- Definitions- Perspectives- Medical treatments.
2. DEEPENING THE CHINESE MEDICINE THEORY: we will then leap into the vast ocean of Chinese medicine theory to discuss the possible core ideas surrounding what is “the hot-flash environment.”
3. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW: Our discussion will look at this symptom from many theoretical angles, including study of the classics:- Nei Jing- Nan Jing- Shang Han Lun- Pi Wei Lun- Fire-Spirit School- Fu Qing Zhu School of Gynecology.- LEARNING OUTCOME: By discussing and interpreting these various resources, we will gain a clearer understanding and start seeing many new and possible root causes and mechanisms, ultimately gaining an entire new understanding of the hot flash.
4. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION: Finally as our result:- How we can utilize this new knowledge to modify and finely tune our clinical treatments for each individual patient to obtain improved clinical success.

About the Presenter

Dr. Brian Grosam earned his PhD in Acupuncture in 2009 from the Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine where he fulfilled clinical studies in gynecology and neurology. Upon completion of his PhD, he became a professor at the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine where he taught acupuncture from 2008-2015.Dr. Brian Grosam is the author of “Understanding and Treating Hot Flashes in Menopause with Chinese Medicine” the first book in history to be written on the subject. His book combines Chinese medicine concepts with current Western medicine frameworks of science for a contemporary treatment approach to hot flashes. Dr. Brian Grosam has written several articles, lectured at medical symposiums, and has taught online continuing education courses on a range of subjects including hot flashes and
menopausal transition.

Dr. Brian Grosam is a member of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Minnesota, a Diplomate of Chinese Medicine from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and a member of the North American Menopause Society. Along with his wife Pamela, Dr. Brian Grosam owns and operates Sun Acupuncture, a full-service acupuncture and Chinese medicine clinic located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, where he specializes in treating difficult menopausal transition symptoms, especially hot flashes.

What You Get After You Complete The Course

• Notes to keep
• 4 CPD Points
• CPD Certificate 
• 5 year access
• Unlimited revisions during access period