When Rains Pour Down from Heaven:
The 8 Extraordinary Channels in the Treatment of Hormonal Disorders and ‘Autoimmune’ Diseases
By the end of this course, you will
- Explain the foundational role of the Eight Extraordinary Channels in regulating health, focusing on their philosophical and clinical significance in chronic and complex diseases.
- Apply pulse diagnosis and acupuncture point selection for the Extraordinary Channels to treat hormonal imbalances and autoimmune disorders.
- Develop integrative treatment protocols that combine acupuncture with lifestyle modifications to address the root causes of autoimmune and hormonal diseases.
- Identify the clinical relevance of the key Extraordinary Channels—Chong, Du, Ren, Wei, Qiao, and Dai Mai—in treating conditions such as thyroid disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and insulin resistance.
- Analyze case studies to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy, using the Extraordinary Channels as a framework for managing both physical and emotional pathologies.
- Reflect on the relationship between classical Chinese medicine philosophy and modern clinical practice, using the Extraordinary Channels to address the person as a whole in therapeutic interventions.
Course Overview
This comprehensive mini-program explores the Eight Extraordinary Channels in the context of treating complex conditions like hormonal imbalances and autoimmune diseases. You will gain an in-depth understanding of how these channels, rooted in classical Chinese medicine, play a pivotal role in regulating and balancing the body’s vital functions.
The lectures cover the detailed trajectories, diagnostic techniques, and treatment strategies for each channel, offering clinical insights into their use for addressing chronic conditions.
Drawing from classical texts such as the Huangdi Neijing and Nanjing, this teaching presents a practical, integrative approach for managing autoimmune diseases, hormonal disorders, and degenerative conditions using pulse diagnosis and acupuncture. Through lectures and case studies, practitioners will enhance their ability to treat not only symptoms but the underlying imbalances that contribute to chronic illness, using the profound wisdom of the Extraordinary Channels.
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