Detoxification, Alteratives, and the Liver
In this course you will learn the basic concepts of detoxification in both traditional and contemporary medicine, and the use of traditional alteratives or blood purifiers. Included are the pathophysiology, signs, and symptoms of low grade or serious liver disease. You will learn the uses of 40 herbs for blood purification, detoxification, or liver conditions, with methods for formulation, and case based discussion.
Free Lecture from this Course:
Overview
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Learn the most important kinds of toxicity
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Learn which forms are most common, and which are unusual.
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Learn the role of nutrition is supporting the functions of detoxification.
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Learn the category of blood purifying herbs, how to match them to patients, and how to prevent side effects.
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Learn the physiology and pathophysiology of the liver.
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Learn the category of herbs for the liver and how to differentiate between them.
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Practice the art of formulation for detoxification through case-based learning
Lessons
Lesson 1. Traditional Concepts of Detoxification
Lesson 2. Toxins and the pathophysiology of Detoxification
Lesson 3. Alterative herbs and strategies
Lesson 4. Food Intolerance and Toxicity
Lesson 5. The Pathophysiology of the Liver
Lesson 6. The Liver Materia Medica
Lesson 6. Detoxification Strategies
Lesson 7. Practice cases and formulation
Course Materials
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145 audio files totaling over 8 hours
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42 pages of notes & slides
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A PDF library of 23 resources and classical herbal texts totaling over 70 pages
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Total storage 527 MB
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This material was delivered by Paul Bergner at the NAIMH in Boulder, CO in 2008.
