This foundational course offers an engaging introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tracing its historical roots and core philosophical principles. You’ll explore how Chinese medicine developed alongside Ayurveda and early Western systems, and how its concepts continue to inform holistic health practices today.
The course introduces key frameworks such as yin and yang, the five elements, qi, blood, and bodily fluids, along with pattern-based diagnosis that emphasizes treating the whole person rather than isolated symptoms. By understanding these principles, students gain a deeper appreciation for how balance, constitution, and energy flow shape health.
This class is ideal for beginners, holistic health students, and practitioners who want a clear, contextual foundation in Chinese medicine and its relationship to other traditional healing systems.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of the world’s oldest continuously practiced healing systems. This lecture-style course provides a rich historical and conceptual overview of Chinese medicine, helping students understand not just how it works, but why its principles have endured for thousands of years.
You’ll explore the philosophical roots of Chinese medicine, including its connections to Ayurveda and classical Western traditions, and examine how historical, cultural, and political influences shaped its evolution. The course emphasizes pattern-based diagnosis and constitutional understanding, offering insight into how practitioners assess imbalance and guide treatment.
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