Course Summary
Learn the basic concepts of Chinese Medicine and how it can improve your health. Discover unique and lesser known practices that can enhance your well-being.Key Learning Points
- Understand the fundamentals of Chinese Medicine and its holistic approach to health
- Learn about the concepts of Qi, Yin and Yang, and the Five Elements
- Discover unorthodox practices such as cupping, gua sha, and moxibustion
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamental principles of Chinese Medicine and its approach to health
- Discover unorthodox practices that can enhance your well-being
- Gain insights into how Chinese Medicine can complement Western Medicine
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of Chinese Medicine is required
- An open mind and willingness to explore alternative health practices
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures and demonstrations
- Quizzes and assignments
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Notable People in This Field
- Andrew Weil
- Deepak Chopra
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Description
Course Overview: https://youtu.be/L0-cZt1Hw7c
Outline
- Basic Theories in Chinese Medicine
- Course Overview
- Chinese Medicine History
- Yin Yang Theory
- Five Element Theory
- Qi
- Blood
- Meridian
- Zang Fu Theory
- 1.1 Historical Outline on the Development of Chinese Medicine
- 1.2: Yin Yang Theory
- 1.3 Five Element Theory
- 1.4 Qi and Blood
- 1.5 Meridian, Zang Fu Theory and Concluding Remarks
- Assignments and Grading
- Video Scripts
- Supplementary Reading Materials
- Quiz 1
- Balance and Interactions, and Preventive Health
- 2.1 Balance of Yin and Yang for Qi generation
- 2.2: Interactions of Visceral Organs
- 2.3 How to Remediate a Sub-healthy Status in Body Function
- 2.4: Practical Examples of Deficiency in Body Function
- 2.5 Chinese Medicine Vs Modern Medicine in Preventive Health
- Survey 1: Find out your Five-Element type
- Video Scripts
- Survey 2: Are you in a Sub-healthy Condition?
- Video Scripts
- Supplementary Reading Materials
- Quiz 2
- Pharmacological Basis of Chinese Tonifying Herbs
- 3.1 Yang/Qi Invigoration Tonifying Herbs
- 3.2 Yin Nourishment/Blood Enrichment Tonifying Herbs
- Video Scripts
- Video Scripts
- Supplementary Reading Materials
- Quiz 3
- Seminar 1: Yin and Yang: A Pharmacological Perspective
- 4.1 What are Yin and Yang in Modern Medicine?
- 4.2 Pharmacological Basis of Yin/Yang Tonifying Herbs
- Video Scripts
- Supplementary Reading Materials
- Quiz 4
- Seminar 2: Yang Invigoration and Yin Nourishment
- 5.1 Decoding Yang Invigoration in Chinese Medicine
- 5.2 Yin Nourishment: A Modern Medicine Perspective
- Video Scripts
- Video Scripts
- Supplementary Reading Materials
- Quiz 5
- Seminar 3-4: Qi Invigoration and Chinese Tonifying Herbs for Promoting Health
- 6.1 Qi Invigorating Action in Chinese Medicine
- 6.2 A Qi Invigorating Herb - Schisandra Berry
- 6.3 Chinese Tonifying Herbs are Effective Means for Promoting Health
- Video Scripts
- Video Scripts
- Supplementary Reading Materials
- Please rate the course
- Quiz 6
- Final Exam
- Post-course questionnaire
Summary of User Reviews
Learn about health concepts in Chinese medicine with this course on Coursera. Students have praised the course for its informative content and engaging instructor. Overall, the course has received positive reviews from users.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course content is informative and comprehensive, providing students with a thorough understanding of health concepts in Chinese medicine.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging instructor who presents the material in an interesting and easy-to-understand way
- Comprehensive content that covers a wide range of health concepts in Chinese medicine
- Interactive assignments and quizzes that help reinforce the material
- Flexible scheduling and self-paced learning options
- Access to a supportive online community of fellow learners
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic and would have liked more advanced content
- A few users experienced technical issues with the platform or accessing course materials
- The course may not be suitable for those looking for a more Westernized approach to health and medicine
- Some users found the course to be too time-consuming and demanding
- A few users felt that the course lacked practical applications for everyday life
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