Treating High Cholesterol with Chinese Medicine
by Greg Sperber
High cholesterol and triglycerides (hyperlipidemias) have been shown to contribute to heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.This course looks at the biomedical side of these conditions and how Chinese medicine can help.
Treating High Cholesterol with Chinese Medicine
Course Overview
High cholesterol and triglycerides (hyperlipidemias) have been shown to contribute to heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Drugs used to treat these conditions are consistently in the top ten drugs sold in the US. Chinese medicine can help these patients in natural and effective ways. This course looks at the biomedical side of these conditions including the pathophysiology, common (and not so common) lab tests, and treatments, mostly pharmaceuticals. Then we will look at how Chinese medicine can help. We will discuss acupuncture, herbs, and lifestyle changes and the evidence to support their use. Practitioners will walk away with a clear understanding of these conditions and tools on how to help their patients.Course Objectives
- Understand hyperlipidemias from a biomedical perspective.
- Apply Chinese and biomedical diagnostics to hyperlipidemia patients.
- Develop appropriate and effective treatment strategies.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minIntroduction.
15 min - 1.75 hrsDiscuss the diagnosis and treatment of high cholesterol and triglycerides (hyoerlipidemias).
1.75 hrs - 2 hrsSummary.
Teacher
Dr. Greg Sperber is an author and also holds a Masters and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He is a professor at PCOM and speaks internationally on TCM business and drug-herb interactions.
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Treating High Cholesterol with Chinese Medicine
by Greg SperberTreating High Cholesterol with Chinese Medicine
Course Overview
High cholesterol and triglycerides (hyperlipidemias) have been shown to contribute to heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Drugs used to treat these conditions are consistently in the top ten drugs sold in the US. Chinese medicine can help these patients in natural and effective ways. This course looks at the biomedical side of these conditions including the pathophysiology, common (and not so common) lab tests, and treatments, mostly pharmaceuticals. Then we will look at how Chinese medicine can help. We will discuss acupuncture, herbs, and lifestyle changes and the evidence to support their use. Practitioners will walk away with a clear understanding of these conditions and tools on how to help their patients.Course Objectives
- Understand hyperlipidemias from a biomedical perspective.
- Apply Chinese and biomedical diagnostics to hyperlipidemia patients.
- Develop appropriate and effective treatment strategies.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minIntroduction.
15 min - 1.75 hrsDiscuss the diagnosis and treatment of high cholesterol and triglycerides (hyoerlipidemias).
1.75 hrs - 2 hrsSummary.
Teacher
Dr. Greg Sperber is an author and also holds a Masters and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He is a professor at PCOM and speaks internationally on TCM business and drug-herb interactions.
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