May 10, 2008

Beyond Yin and Yang: The Pharmacological Effects and Clinical Applications of Chinese Herbs with John K. Chen, Ph.D., Pharm.D., O.M.D., L.Ac

7.5 CEUs- CAB Approved

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Cost: $140 Regular / $120 for ACTCM Alumni

10% discount applied to registrations received before April 19

9:00 am – 5:30 pm at ACTCM 455 Arkansas St. San Francisco, CA 94107

Dr. John Chen will present clinical research of herbs that have similar functions to drugs, and when herbs can be used as alternatives to drugs with similar or better therapeutic effects. This course will help acupuncturists understand the pharmacological effects of herbs and use them in their practice.

Upon completion of this course, the practitioner will be able to:

• Describe the indications, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics and side effects of drugs and herbs

• Understand the pharmacological effects of single herbs and herbal formulas

• Describe the indications for, and mechanism of action of herbs from the Western perspective

• Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of herb and drug therapy

• Recognize herbs with functions similar to drugs, supported by clinical research

• Know when herbs can be used as an alternatives to drugs for similar or better therapeutic effects

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August 9, 2008

Environmental Toxins and the Body's Burden: What Acupuncturists Need To Know

with Patricia Murphy, ND, LAc

7.5 CEU's -pending approval

Cost: $140 Regular / $120 for ACTCM Alumni

10% discount applied to registrations received before July 26

9:00 am – 5:30 pm at ACTCM 455 Arkansas St. San Francisco, CA 94107

This is an introductory course in environmental medicine. The concept of body burden will be discussed along with an overview of the major classes of environmental toxins, exposure routes and common symptoms associated with exposure. We will discuss the role of TCM and other methods in treating those whose health is compromised by environmental toxicity.

The goals of the class are for students to understand the big picture of environmental toxicity, to begin to develop a high index of suspicion that environmental toxicity may need to be addressed with some patients, and to understand how to take a detailed environmental exposure history.

For more information or to register call 415-282-7600 x 10 or email: CEU@actcm.edu

Click Here for the Registration Form