Naturopathic Doctor


Acupuncture 457 : Identification of Patterns - Heart, Pericardium and Liver: A Comprehensive Study of These Organs and Their Relationships
5.0

James Ventresca, DOM

$100.00 USD

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  • Identify the four pathological patterns of Qi disharmony
  • Defend the importance of distention as a characteristic of Qi stagnation
  • Identify the four Blood pathology patterns
  • Distinguish between various types of Blood stasis in the Liver, Heart, Lungs, Stomach, Intestines and Uterus
  • Recognize the causes of Blood stasis
  • Identify the three types of pathological Body Fluid patterns
  • Give examples of Phlegm in Chinese medicine
  • Outline the role of the Spleen, Lungs and Kidneys in the production of Phlegm
  • Differentiate between the various Heart pathologies
  • Discuss how pathologies of the Pericardium differ from those of the Heart
  • List the general characteristics of Liver pathology
  • Differentiate between the various Liver pathologies

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