Drug-Herb Interactions
by Greg Sperber
Think of this series as pharmaceutical course "lite" for Chinese medical practioners. We are going to talk about all of the major drug categories, get into why they are prescribed, how they work, and the dangers to be on the look out for.
Drug-Herb Interactions
Series Overview
We know that a large proportion of our patients are on pharmaceuticals or trying to avoid being on them. To be the most effective practitioner we can, we need to know about drugs, how they work, and how they affect what we do with Chinese medicine.Think of this series as pharmaceutical course "lite." We are going to talk about all of the major drug categories, get into why they are prescribed, how they work, and the dangers to be on the look out for. All of this from the perspective of a Chinese medical practitioner. So we discuss drug-herb and drug-acupuncture interactions as well as important and positive combinations.
The first two courses start at the basics. In the first course, The Basics of Pharmacology and Chinese Medicine, we get into many of the basics of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics (and the ADME scheme) and pharmacodynamics. In the second course, we expand on these basics and jump deep into drug-herb interactions. After that, we explore categories of drugs.
This series is all about applying what you learn to your patients. When we discuss drug-herb interactions, we not only talk about how to understand the information but also how to communicate it to our patients by introducing a practice building tool, the Drug-Herb Matrix.
This is a super important course for any practitioner!
This seminar is based on my book published by Blue Poppy: Integrative Pharmacology, Combining Modern Pharmacology and Integrative Medicine written with Bob Flaws.
Approved by: NCCAOM, IVAS, Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 3 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
This course looks at basic pharmacology principles including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in a fascinating exploration. These concepts are explicitly applied to Chinese medicine and herbology. This is a foundation for understanding how pharmaceuticals and Chinese herbs move through and work on the human body. We will be emphasizing the ADME scheme and setting the stage for a discussion of predicting drug-herb interactions.Course Objectives
- Understand the basics of pharmacokinetics including the ADME scheme, and pharmacodynamics
- Identify the general mechanisms of action for drugs and herbs
- Apply basic pharmacological concepts to Chinese herbs
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minIntroduction
15 min - 1.75 hrsPharmacokinetics
1.75 hrs - 2.75 hrsPharmacodynamics
2.75 hrs - 3 hrsSummary
Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 3 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
We can predict potential drug-herb interactions. This course takes the basic pharmacology principles discussed in the Basics of Pharmacology course, including the ADME scheme and the therapeutic index, and applies them to understanding and predicting drug-herb interactions. In addition, recent areas of research related to interactions, such as p-glycoprotein and other transporters, will be discussed. The emphasis is on both the theoretical prediction and real world application of strategies for preventing and dealing with interactions. This includes a discussion about creating a Drug-Herb Interaction Matrix for determining an individual patient's risk. The template for the matrix will be provided as part of the course.Course Objectives
- Understand how the basics of pharmacokinetics, including the ADME scheme, and pharmacodynamics can be used to predict drug-herb interactions
- Identify the risks involved with combining drugs and herbs
- Create a Drug-Herb Interaction Matrix for assessing individual patient risk and as a tool for communication
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minIntroduction
15 min - 1.75 hrsDiscuss risk factors for drug-herb interactions, including pharmaco-kinetic and -dynamic aspects
1.75 hrs - 2.75 hrsDemonstrate how to create a Drug-Herb Interaction Matrix to facilitate risk assessment and patient communication
2.75 hrs - 3 hrsSummary
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 3 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) drugs as a class are varied in their effects and often used by patients of acupuncturists and Chinese medical practitioners. They also have serious adverse effects, drug-herb interactions, as well as interference with Chinese diagnostics. This seminar examines major ANS drugs and the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture. We will look at various types of biomedical treatments for Alzheimers and other dementias, Parkinson's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, hypo- and hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and other conditions. Herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug.Course Objectives
- Understand how autonomic nervous system drugs and herbs interact
- Identify the most common autonomic nervous system drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions
- Explore how major autonomic nervous system drugs act on the body
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minIntroduction
30 min - 2.5 hrsDiscussion of individual autonomic nervous system drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, red flags, Chinese medical affects, and specific drug-herb interactions
2.5 hrs - 3 hrsSummary
Approved by: Standard Certificate, IVAS, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 3 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Psychiatric drugs as a class are very commonly used in the general population and by patients of acupuncturists and Chinese medical practitioners. They also have serious adverse effects, potential addiction, and drug-herb interactions. This seminar examines major psychiatric drugs and the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture. We will look at various types of biomedical treatments for depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and mania. Herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug.Course Objectives
- Understand how psychiatric drugs and herbs interact.
- Identify the most common psychiatric drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
- Explore how major psychiatric drugs act on the body.
- Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minIntroduction.
15 min - 1.75 hrsDiscussion of individual Psychiatric drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, red flags, Chinese medical affects, and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.75 hrs - 2.75 hrsIntroduction and description of areas of concerns for drug-herb interactions.
2.75 hrs - 3 hrsSummary.
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Central Nervous System (CNS) drugs as a class have profound effects and are very commonly used by patients of acupuncturists and Chinese medical practitioners. They also have serious adverse effects, drug-herb interactions, as well as potential interference with Chinese diagnostics. This seminar examines major CNS drugs and the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture. We will look at various types of biomedical treatments for Parkinson's disease, other neurodegenerative conditions, insomnia, epilepsy, as well as CNS stimulants and opioid drugs. Herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug.Course Objectives
- Understand how central nervous system drugs and herbs interact.
- Identify the most common central nervous system drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
- Explore how major central nervous system drugs act on the body.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minIntroduction.
30 min - 1 hrsDiscussion of individual central nervous system drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, red flags, Chinese medical affects, and specific drug-herb interactions.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrsDiscussion of potential drug-herb and drug-acupuncture interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrsSummary.
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 3 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Cardiac drugs as a class are the most commonly prescribed drugs in the US. Lipitor, a statin drug to treat cholesterol is the most commonly prescribed drug. Several hypertension drugs are also in the top ten prescribed. This seminar examines major cardiac drugs and the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture. We will look at various types of biomedical treatments for hypertension, arrhythmia, high cholesterol, and coagulative states. Herb-drug acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug. Each of the following drug classes will be explored: antihypertensive agents, anti-hyperlipidemic agents, anti-arrhythmics, and anticoagulants.Course Objectives
- Understand how cardiac drugs and herbs interact.
- Identify the most common cardiac drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
- Explore how major cardiac drugs act on the body.
- Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minIntroduction.
15 min - 1 hrsIntroduction and description of areas of concerns for drug-herb interactions.
1 hrs - 2.5 hrsDiscussion of individual cardiac drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, red flags, Chinese medical affects, and specific drug-herb interactions.
2.5 hrs - 3 hrsSummary.
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Chinese medicine is often used to help menstrual, menopausal, contraceptive, and reproductive medical conditions. In addition, several of the drugs used as sex hormones or anti-hormones are used to treat various cancers and other conditions. This seminar examines sex hormones and reproductive aids and the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture. We will look at various types of drugs including androgens, anti-androgens, estrogens, progestins, anti-progestins, as well as selective estrogen receptor modulators and various reproductive aids. Herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug. If you treat various hormonal cancers, severe hormonal conditions, and/or reproductive medicine, this is a must attend seminar.Course Objectives
- Understand how Sex Hormones and herbs interact.
- Identify the most common Sex Hormones with potential for drug-herb interactions.
- Explore how major Sex Hormones act on the body.
- Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minIntroduction.
30 min - 1 hrsIntroduction and description of areas of concerns for drug-herb interactions.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrsDiscussion of individual Sex Hormone classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, red flags, Chinese medical affects, and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrsSummary.
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
This seminar explores drugs used to treat several common conditions in the population and in acupuncturist offices. These include thyroid conditions, diabetes (both type I and II), as well as auto-immune and inflammatory conditions. In addition to drugs to treat these conditions, we will also be exploring drugs used to treat the pituitary and inhibitors of adrenocorticoids. After a review of the hypothalamus and pituitary and their hormones, each of the endocrine organs and their hormones will be examined for practical implications in modern medicine. Herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug. If you treat any of these conditions, and/or tumors and cancers affecting the thyroid, pituitary, or adrenals, this is a must attend seminar.Course Objectives
- Understand how endocrine drugs and herbs interact.
- Identify the most common endocrine drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
- Explore how major endocrine drugs act on the body.
- Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minIntroduction.
30 min - 1 hrsDiscussion of individual endocrine drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, and red flags.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrsDiscussion of individual endocrine drug classes and Chinese medical affects and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrsSummary.
Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Asthma is one of the most common conditions in the population. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Add in allergies and the common cold and flu, and it is practically impossible to avoid patients who are or will be on drugs to treat these conditions. This seminar will examine drugs to treat respiratory diseases including those listed here as well as antitussives and expectorants. We will be exploring these diseases in addition to the drug functions, mechanisms of actions, adverse drug reactions, red flags, and herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions for each type of drug. Join us for this informative and relevant seminar.Course Objectives
- Understand how respiratory drugs and herbs interact.
- Identify the most common respiratory drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
- Explore how major respiratory drugs act on the body.
- Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minIntroduction.
30 min - 1 hrsDiscussion of individual respiratory drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, and red flags.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrsDiscussion of individual respiratory drug classes including Chinese medical affects and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrsSummary.
Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
While there are serious diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, such as irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease, there are also common conditions that most will experience at some point and need some help. These include constipation, excessive gas, diarrhea, and nausea and vomiting (both idiopathic and anticancer drug induced). This seminar will examine drugs to help treat each of these conditions including drug functions, mechanisms of actions, adverse drug reactions, red flags, and herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions for each type of drug.Course Objectives
- Understand how gastrointestinal drugs and herbs interact.
- Identify the most common gastrointestinal drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
- Explore how major gastrointestinal drugs act on the body.
- Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minIntroduction to the course material. This includes a brief outline of the main topics.
30 min - 1 hrsDiscussion of individual gastrointestinal drug classes. This includes functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, and red flags.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrsDiscussion of individual gastrointestinal drug classes. This includes Chinese medical affects and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrsSummary of the course material. This includes a brief review of the main topics.
Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 3 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Antibacterial drugs are a major contributor to the massive increase in lifespan during the twentieth century. They have also been incredibly controversial. Paradoxically being some of the safest drugs in the entire pharmacopeia and causing life-threatening allergies, secondary infections, and resistance. This is a fascinating category of drugs that are widely used by our patients with lots of implications and interactions with Chinese medicine. This seminar examines this class of drugs and, by necessity, discusses various types of bacteria. Within each class of antibacterials, we will look at other functions, red flag issues, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, and any potential interactions. Chinese medical practitioners often have very strong feelings about antibiotics, this course will challenge and support a lot of commonly held beliefs and help us be better practitioners for our patients.Course Objectives
- Understand how antibacterial drugs and herbs interact.
- Identify the most common antibacterial drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
- Explore how major antibacterial drugs act on the body.
- Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
- Understand the basics of bacterial microbiology.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minIntroduction to the course material. This includes a brief outline of the main topics.
30 min - 2 hrsDiscussion of individual antibacterial drug classes. This includes functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, and red flags.
2 hrs - 2.5 hrsDiscussion of individual antibacterial drug classes. This includes Chinese medical affects and specific drug-herb interactions.
2.5 hrs - 3 hrsSummary of the course material. This includes a brief review of the main topics.
Drug-Herb Interactions
Knowing the Drugs Your Patients Are Taking and How They Interact with Chinese Medicine
by Greg SperberDrug-Herb Interactions
Series Overview
We know that a large proportion of our patients are on pharmaceuticals or trying to avoid being on them. To be the most effective practitioner we can, we need to know about drugs, how they work, and how they affect what we do with Chinese medicine.Think of this series as pharmaceutical course "lite." We are going to talk about all of the major drug categories, get into why they are prescribed, how they work, and the dangers to be on the look out for. All of this from the perspective of a Chinese medical practitioner. So we discuss drug-herb and drug-acupuncture interactions as well as important and positive combinations.
The first two courses start at the basics. In the first course, The Basics of Pharmacology and Chinese Medicine, we get into many of the basics of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics (and the ADME scheme) and pharmacodynamics. In the second course, we expand on these basics and jump deep into drug-herb interactions. After that, we explore categories of drugs.
This series is all about applying what you learn to your patients. When we discuss drug-herb interactions, we not only talk about how to understand the information but also how to communicate it to our patients by introducing a practice building tool, the Drug-Herb Matrix.
This is a super important course for any practitioner!
This seminar is based on my book published by Blue Poppy: Integrative Pharmacology, Combining Modern Pharmacology and Integrative Medicine written with Bob Flaws.
Approved by: NCCAOM, IVAS, Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 3 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
This course looks at basic pharmacology principles including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in a fascinating exploration. These concepts are explicitly applied to Chinese medicine and herbology. This is a foundation for understanding how pharmaceuticals and Chinese herbs move through and work on the human body. We will be emphasizing the ADME scheme and setting the stage for a discussion of predicting drug-herb interactions.Course Objectives
- Understand the basics of pharmacokinetics including the ADME scheme, and pharmacodynamics
- Identify the general mechanisms of action for drugs and herbs
- Apply basic pharmacological concepts to Chinese herbs
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minIntroduction
15 min - 1.75 hrsPharmacokinetics
1.75 hrs - 2.75 hrsPharmacodynamics
2.75 hrs - 3 hrsSummary
Link to Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 1 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 3 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
We can predict potential drug-herb interactions. This course takes the basic pharmacology principles discussed in the Basics of Pharmacology course, including the ADME scheme and the therapeutic index, and applies them to understanding and predicting drug-herb interactions. In addition, recent areas of research related to interactions, such as p-glycoprotein and other transporters, will be discussed. The emphasis is on both the theoretical prediction and real world application of strategies for preventing and dealing with interactions. This includes a discussion about creating a Drug-Herb Interaction Matrix for determining an individual patient's risk. The template for the matrix will be provided as part of the course.Course Objectives
- Understand how the basics of pharmacokinetics, including the ADME scheme, and pharmacodynamics can be used to predict drug-herb interactions
- Identify the risks involved with combining drugs and herbs
- Create a Drug-Herb Interaction Matrix for assessing individual patient risk and as a tool for communication
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minIntroduction
15 min - 1.75 hrsDiscuss risk factors for drug-herb interactions, including pharmaco-kinetic and -dynamic aspects
1.75 hrs - 2.75 hrsDemonstrate how to create a Drug-Herb Interaction Matrix to facilitate risk assessment and patient communication
2.75 hrs - 3 hrsSummary
Link to Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 2 Page
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate, IVAS
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 3 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) drugs as a class are varied in their effects and often used by patients of acupuncturists and Chinese medical practitioners. They also have serious adverse effects, drug-herb interactions, as well as interference with Chinese diagnostics. This seminar examines major ANS drugs and the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture. We will look at various types of biomedical treatments for Alzheimers and other dementias, Parkinson's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, hypo- and hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and other conditions. Herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug.Course Objectives
- Understand how autonomic nervous system drugs and herbs interact
- Identify the most common autonomic nervous system drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions
- Explore how major autonomic nervous system drugs act on the body
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minIntroduction
30 min - 2.5 hrsDiscussion of individual autonomic nervous system drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, red flags, Chinese medical affects, and specific drug-herb interactions
2.5 hrs - 3 hrsSummary
Link to Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 3 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, IVAS, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 3 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Psychiatric drugs as a class are very commonly used in the general population and by patients of acupuncturists and Chinese medical practitioners. They also have serious adverse effects, potential addiction, and drug-herb interactions. This seminar examines major psychiatric drugs and the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture. We will look at various types of biomedical treatments for depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and mania. Herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug.Course Objectives
- Understand how psychiatric drugs and herbs interact.
- Identify the most common psychiatric drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
- Explore how major psychiatric drugs act on the body.
- Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minIntroduction.
15 min - 1.75 hrsDiscussion of individual Psychiatric drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, red flags, Chinese medical affects, and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.75 hrs - 2.75 hrsIntroduction and description of areas of concerns for drug-herb interactions.
2.75 hrs - 3 hrsSummary.
Link to Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 4 Page
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Central Nervous System (CNS) drugs as a class have profound effects and are very commonly used by patients of acupuncturists and Chinese medical practitioners. They also have serious adverse effects, drug-herb interactions, as well as potential interference with Chinese diagnostics. This seminar examines major CNS drugs and the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture. We will look at various types of biomedical treatments for Parkinson's disease, other neurodegenerative conditions, insomnia, epilepsy, as well as CNS stimulants and opioid drugs. Herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug.Course Objectives
- Understand how central nervous system drugs and herbs interact.
- Identify the most common central nervous system drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
- Explore how major central nervous system drugs act on the body.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minIntroduction.
30 min - 1 hrsDiscussion of individual central nervous system drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, red flags, Chinese medical affects, and specific drug-herb interactions.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrsDiscussion of potential drug-herb and drug-acupuncture interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrsSummary.
Link to Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 5 Page
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 3 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Cardiac drugs as a class are the most commonly prescribed drugs in the US. Lipitor, a statin drug to treat cholesterol is the most commonly prescribed drug. Several hypertension drugs are also in the top ten prescribed. This seminar examines major cardiac drugs and the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture. We will look at various types of biomedical treatments for hypertension, arrhythmia, high cholesterol, and coagulative states. Herb-drug acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug. Each of the following drug classes will be explored: antihypertensive agents, anti-hyperlipidemic agents, anti-arrhythmics, and anticoagulants.Course Objectives
- Understand how cardiac drugs and herbs interact.
- Identify the most common cardiac drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
- Explore how major cardiac drugs act on the body.
- Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 15 minIntroduction.
15 min - 1 hrsIntroduction and description of areas of concerns for drug-herb interactions.
1 hrs - 2.5 hrsDiscussion of individual cardiac drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, red flags, Chinese medical affects, and specific drug-herb interactions.
2.5 hrs - 3 hrsSummary.
Link to Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 6 Page
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Chinese medicine is often used to help menstrual, menopausal, contraceptive, and reproductive medical conditions. In addition, several of the drugs used as sex hormones or anti-hormones are used to treat various cancers and other conditions. This seminar examines sex hormones and reproductive aids and the dangers Chinese medical practitioners need to be aware of when combining with herbs and acupuncture. We will look at various types of drugs including androgens, anti-androgens, estrogens, progestins, anti-progestins, as well as selective estrogen receptor modulators and various reproductive aids. Herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug. If you treat various hormonal cancers, severe hormonal conditions, and/or reproductive medicine, this is a must attend seminar.Course Objectives
- Understand how Sex Hormones and herbs interact.
- Identify the most common Sex Hormones with potential for drug-herb interactions.
- Explore how major Sex Hormones act on the body.
- Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minIntroduction.
30 min - 1 hrsIntroduction and description of areas of concerns for drug-herb interactions.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrsDiscussion of individual Sex Hormone classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, red flags, Chinese medical affects, and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrsSummary.
Link to Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 7 Page
Approved by: NCCAOM, Standard Certificate
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
This seminar explores drugs used to treat several common conditions in the population and in acupuncturist offices. These include thyroid conditions, diabetes (both type I and II), as well as auto-immune and inflammatory conditions. In addition to drugs to treat these conditions, we will also be exploring drugs used to treat the pituitary and inhibitors of adrenocorticoids. After a review of the hypothalamus and pituitary and their hormones, each of the endocrine organs and their hormones will be examined for practical implications in modern medicine. Herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions will be explored for each type of drug. If you treat any of these conditions, and/or tumors and cancers affecting the thyroid, pituitary, or adrenals, this is a must attend seminar.Course Objectives
- Understand how endocrine drugs and herbs interact.
- Identify the most common endocrine drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
- Explore how major endocrine drugs act on the body.
- Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minIntroduction.
30 min - 1 hrsDiscussion of individual endocrine drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, and red flags.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrsDiscussion of individual endocrine drug classes and Chinese medical affects and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrsSummary.
Link to Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 8 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Asthma is one of the most common conditions in the population. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Add in allergies and the common cold and flu, and it is practically impossible to avoid patients who are or will be on drugs to treat these conditions. This seminar will examine drugs to treat respiratory diseases including those listed here as well as antitussives and expectorants. We will be exploring these diseases in addition to the drug functions, mechanisms of actions, adverse drug reactions, red flags, and herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions for each type of drug. Join us for this informative and relevant seminar.Course Objectives
- Understand how respiratory drugs and herbs interact.
- Identify the most common respiratory drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
- Explore how major respiratory drugs act on the body.
- Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minIntroduction.
30 min - 1 hrsDiscussion of individual respiratory drug classes including functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, and red flags.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrsDiscussion of individual respiratory drug classes including Chinese medical affects and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrsSummary.
Link to Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 9 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 2 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
While there are serious diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, such as irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease, there are also common conditions that most will experience at some point and need some help. These include constipation, excessive gas, diarrhea, and nausea and vomiting (both idiopathic and anticancer drug induced). This seminar will examine drugs to help treat each of these conditions including drug functions, mechanisms of actions, adverse drug reactions, red flags, and herb-drug and acupuncture-drug interactions for each type of drug.Course Objectives
- Understand how gastrointestinal drugs and herbs interact.
- Identify the most common gastrointestinal drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
- Explore how major gastrointestinal drugs act on the body.
- Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minIntroduction to the course material. This includes a brief outline of the main topics.
30 min - 1 hrsDiscussion of individual gastrointestinal drug classes. This includes functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, and red flags.
1 hrs - 1.5 hrsDiscussion of individual gastrointestinal drug classes. This includes Chinese medical affects and specific drug-herb interactions.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrsSummary of the course material. This includes a brief review of the main topics.
Link to Drug-Herb Interactions - Course 10 Page
Approved by: Standard Certificate, NCCAOM
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 3 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Overview
Antibacterial drugs are a major contributor to the massive increase in lifespan during the twentieth century. They have also been incredibly controversial. Paradoxically being some of the safest drugs in the entire pharmacopeia and causing life-threatening allergies, secondary infections, and resistance. This is a fascinating category of drugs that are widely used by our patients with lots of implications and interactions with Chinese medicine. This seminar examines this class of drugs and, by necessity, discusses various types of bacteria. Within each class of antibacterials, we will look at other functions, red flag issues, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, and any potential interactions. Chinese medical practitioners often have very strong feelings about antibiotics, this course will challenge and support a lot of commonly held beliefs and help us be better practitioners for our patients.Course Objectives
- Understand how antibacterial drugs and herbs interact.
- Identify the most common antibacterial drugs with potential for drug-herb interactions.
- Explore how major antibacterial drugs act on the body.
- Protect oneself from potential medico-legal issues arising from interactions.
- Understand the basics of bacterial microbiology.
Course Outline
0 hrs - 30 minIntroduction to the course material. This includes a brief outline of the main topics.
30 min - 2 hrsDiscussion of individual antibacterial drug classes. This includes functions, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, and red flags.
2 hrs - 2.5 hrsDiscussion of individual antibacterial drug classes. This includes Chinese medical affects and specific drug-herb interactions.
2.5 hrs - 3 hrsSummary of the course material. This includes a brief review of the main topics.
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