Chinese Mind-Bdy Healng Systms

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This course adopts a cross-disciplinary approach-- drawing on Chinese philosophy and cultural history, traditional Chinese medicine, and medical anthropology -- to the study of Chinese body-mind healing systems. We will study and analyze the basic concepts and theories of traditional Chinese medicine in its philosophical and cultural context. The course will emphasize the following components: (1) comprehensive study of fundamental concepts and theories of traditional body-mind healing systems, i.e. Qi, yin yang, five phrases, acupuncture meridians, integrative Chinese and Western diet and nutrition; (2) basic pattern diagnostic skills and applying healing principles, food and diet recipes to restore balance and improve health. (3) increased awareness and critical assessment of conventional health regimens.