Thyroid disorders are a common problem in the Chinese medicine clinic and often an unrecognized contributor to 28 conditions such as mood and sleep disorders, and weight issues. They can be a challenge to recognize and manage. This course looks the Chinese classification of thyroid problems (ying bing) and how these relate to the real world of clinical practice. The course focuses on the common presentations and management of over and underactive thyroids, and how these relate to 28 common clinical conditions. Practical strategies for management with Chinese medicine are also discussed, with an emphasis on the areas where Chinese medicine excels. Case histories are used to illustrate management and clinical points.
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Available as On Demand Online.
Continuing Education Credits
- NCCAOM: Approved for 8 PDAs. Provider #683 in AOM-OM / AOM-BIO.
- California Acupuncture Board: Approved for 8 CEUs. Provider #680 in Category 1.
About the Instructor
William Maclean, M.Sc Chin.Med. is an internationally renowned practitioner, teacher and author from Australia, with more than 30 years of clinical experience in the field of Chinese medicine. Will teaches in the Masters programs at the University of Sydney and University of Technology Sydney, and lectures to students and practitioners around the world. In addition to his long years in practice, Will is the author (with Jane Lyttleton) of the Clinical Handbook of Internal Medicine series Volumes 1, 2 and 3, the Clinical Manual of Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines, and the Clinical Handbook of Chinese Herbs: Desk Reference. His most recent publication, Clinical Handbook of Internal Medicine: 2nd Edition – Maclean, Lyttleton, Bayley & Taylor is now available and consolidates Volumes 1, 2, and 3 into a single book.
Refunds
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