Course Summary
Learn about the everyday practices of Chinese medicine, including herbal remedies and acupuncture, to improve your health and well-being. This course is taught by experts in the field and provides practical tips and advice for incorporating Chinese medicine into your life.Key Learning Points
- Discover the principles of Chinese medicine and how they can be used to treat common ailments
- Learn about herbal remedies and how to use them for various health issues
- Understand the practice of acupuncture and its benefits
- Explore the connection between Chinese medicine and nutrition
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of Chinese medicine and how they can be applied to improve health
- Learn practical tips for incorporating Chinese medicine practices into daily life
- Gain knowledge of herbal remedies and acupuncture and their benefits
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- None
- Open to anyone interested in the topic
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online, self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assessments
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Chinese Medicine for Health and Healing
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Dr. Andrew Weil
- Dr. Mark Hyman
Related Books
Description
This course, Everyday Chinese Medicine II offered by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, aims to show to the public, as well as the healthcare professionals about the basic principles of Chinese medicine. Our primary goal is to empower healthcare choices by promoting awareness and practical application on Chinese medicine diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and to facilitate interprofessional education between Chinese and conventional clinicians.
Outline
- Course Promotional Video
- Promotional Video
- Session 6 Basics of Chinese Medicine Diagnostics (II)
- 6.1.1 The Relationship between Tongue with Zang-fu Organs
- 6.1.2 Room Setting for Tongue Examination
- 6.1.3 Normal vs Abnormal Tongue
- 6.1.3.1 Abnormal Tongue Colours and Indications
- x 6.1.3.2 Abnormal Tongue Coating and Indications
- 6.1.3.3 Abnormal Tongue Bodies and Indications
- 6.1.3.4 Abnormal Tongue Motilities and Indications
- 6.2 Intro
- 6.2.1 Case
- 6.3 Intro
- 6.3.1Eight-principle Syndrome Differentiation
- 6.3.1.1 Exterior Syndrome & Interior Syndrome
- 6.3.1.2 Cold Syndrome & Heat Syndrome
- 6.3.1.3 Deficiency Syndrome & Excess Syndrome
- 6.3.1.4 Yin Syndrome & Yang Syndrome
- Session 6 Quiz
- Session 7 Treatment Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- 7.1 Intro
- 7.1.1 Treating the Underlying syndrome
- 7.1.1.1 Approach 1: Treating heat syndrome with cooling method
- 7.1.1.2 Approach 2: Treating cold syndrome with warming method
- 7.1.1.3 Approach 3: Treating Deficiency syndrome with Tonifying Method
- 7.1.1.4 Approach 4: Treating Excess syndrome with Purging Method
- 7.1.2 Treating the Root and the Branch
- 7.1.2.1 Approach 1: Treating the Branch in acute conditions急則治其標
- 7.1.2.2 Approach 2: Treating the Root in chronic conditions緩則治其本
- 7.1.2.3 Approach 3: Treating both the Root and the Branch 標本同治
- 7.1.3 Reinforcing the Vital-qi and eliminating the Evil-qi
- 7.1.3.1 Approach 1: Reinforcing the Vital-qi扶正
- 7.1.3.2 Approach 2: Eliminating the Evil-qi 袪邪
- 7.1.3.3 Approach 3: Reinforcing the Vital-qi and eliminating the Evil-qi扶正兼袪邪
- 7.2 Intro
- 7.2.1 Diaphoresis Therapy 汗法
- 7.2.2 Emesis Therapy 吐法
- 7.2.3 Purgative therapy 下法
- 7.2.4 Harmonizing Therapy 和法
- 7.2.5 Warming Therapy 溫法
- 7.2.6 Clearing Therapy 清法
- 7.2.7 Tonifying Therapy 補法
- 7.2.8 Resolving Therapy 消法
- Session 7 Quiz
- Session 8 Introduction of Chinese Materia Medica
- 8.1 Chinese Materia Medica
- 8.2 Properties of Chinese Medicines
- 8.3 Four Natures
- 8.4 Intro
- 8.4.1 Pungent Chinese Medicines
- 8.4.2 Sweet Chinese Medicines
- 8.4.3 Sour Chinese Medicines
- 8.4.4 Bitter Chinese Medicines
- 8.4.5 Salty Chinese Medicines
- 8.5 Toxicity
- Session 8 Quiz
- Session 9 The Basic Concept of Health Preservation in Chinese Medicine
- 9.1 Intro
- 9.1.1 Concept 1: Unity of Human and the Universe
- 9.1.1.1 According to seasons
- 9.1.1.2 According to Geography Locations
- 9.1.1.3 According to Different Individuals
- 9.1.2 Concept 2: Unity of physique and spirit
- 9.1.3 Concept 3: Holism
- 9.2.1 Introduction
- 9.2.2 Selecting food according to Four Natures and Five Flavors
- 9.2.3 Functions of some common foods
- 9.2.4 Dietary Therapy for some Common Diseases
- 9.2.4.1 Common Cold
- 9.2.4.2 Chronic Stomachache and Diarrhea
- 9.3 Intro
- 9.3.1 Section 1
- 9.3.2 Section 2
- 9.3.3 Section 3
- 9.3.4 Section 4
- 9.3.5 Section 5
- 9.3.6 Section 6
- 9.3.7 Section 7
- 9.3.8 Section 8
- 9.4 Summary
- Session 9 Quiz
- Session 10 Integrative Medicine, the Way Forward
- Integrative Medicine from Hong Kong perspectives of Hospital management and unmet needs in multiple sclerosis
- Integrative Medicine from Hong Kong and China perspectives in the management of atopic dermatitis
- National health coverage in facilitating Integrative Medicine
- Innovation of integrative medicine education
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine with Everyday Chinese Medicine 2 course on Coursera. This course has received positive reviews from users who found it informative and engaging. Many users appreciated the practical applications of the course material in their daily lives.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical applications of course material in daily lifePros from User Reviews
- Great introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Practical exercises and tips for daily life
- Engaging and informative lectures
- Experienced and knowledgeable instructor
- Good value for money
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the pace too slow
- Not enough depth for advanced learners
- Limited interaction with instructor and other students
- No certification or accreditation
- Requires self-discipline to complete course
Yung Tat To
4.8 Raiting
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