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Ac.Shay SharabiTCM AcademyTirza Paytan SelaWayne Jonas, M.D.Yael Saslove L.AcYu Guo-JunZ'ev Rosenberg旭亮 Liam Yan Approved for PDAs/CEUs 3 Sections 5 Studies that Will Make You Fall in Love with Chinese Medicine Dr. Gil Barzilay PhD In this course, Dr Barzilay reviews 5 key studies that will make you fall in love with Chinese Medicine and explain how it all fits with modern world diseases and conventional medicine. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 2 Sections Behind the Research: Functional MRI and Acupuncture Dr. Yair Maimon PhD OMD Ac. This course takes you step by step through this fascinating research; Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) changes and saliva production associated with acupuncture at LI-2 acupuncture point: a randomized controlled study. 1 Section Bladder Cancer – East and West: Integration, Research and New Findings Prof. Gilad Amiel MD In this course, they present the model of integration which is based on trust and communication, as well as discussing initial research results, pathology and aetiology of bladder cancer from both western and eastern medicine. 1 Section Challenges in Integrating Acupuncture for Hospitalized People Prof. Elad Schiff, MD Approved for PDAs/CEUs 3 Sections Clinical Research in Integrative Oncology: Challenges and Solutions Professor Noah Samuels MD In this course Dr. Noah Samuels MD highlights the challenges of researching CAM modalities and presents possible solutions. 1 Section Communicating Acupuncture Evidence Effectively Sandro Graca, Lic. TCM Approved for PDAs/CEUs 3 Sections Enhancing the Immune System with Acupuncture – Data from Scientific Research Dr. Bartosz Chmielnicki MD Learn about modern scientific research concerning the influence of acupuncture on the human immune system. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 2 Sections Ethics and Laws in Acupuncture and TCM Research Jennifer A. M. Stone MSOM, LAc Upon completion of the course, participants should have a basic understanding of the philosophy of ethics, conduct of right and wrong, moral diversity and the history behind national and international regulatory policies on ethics in clinical medicine and human subject research. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 1 Section Highlights of Evidence-Based Supplements in Cancer Care Hadassah Hilewitz, ND, MS, FABNO This preliminary lecture will touch on the basics of today’s theory of carcinogenesis (this will be gone into in greater depth in the full course) which has changed over the years, and will delve into the role of natural supplementation and what guides the selection of supplements in a patient with cancer. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 4 Sections How Acupuncture Works for Acute and Chronic Pain Dr. John McDonald, PhD “So how does acupuncture work?” This course provides acupuncturists with an overview of the acupuncture analgesia research to enable them to communicate more effectively with patients, other health practitioners and the community at large when asked that question – “So how does acupuncture work?” Approved for PDAs/CEUs 1 Section Latest Research in TCM Oncology Dr. Gil Barzilay PhD this course shares with viewers the latest research related to treatment and/or palliative care in Oncology by the different methods of Chinese Medicine: acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and Qi-Gong. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 1 Section Mechanisms of Action for the Analgesic Effects of Acupuncture Jennifer A. M. Stone MSOM, LAc This course provides an overview of how pain is perceived, and the existing research that sheds light on the multiple central and peripheral bio-mechanisms behind the analgesic effects of acupuncture. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 4 Sections Oncology Acupuncture Best Evidence Dr. Yair Maimon PhD OMD Ac. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 1 Section Outstanding Proof of TCM in Cancer Care Dr. Yair Maimon PhD OMD Ac. This course presents groundbreaking insights based on recent research published in leading scientific journals, proving the effectiveness of acupuncture in significantly improving the quality of life of cancer patients, especially during chemotherapy periods. 1 Section Personalized Chinese Medicine Dr. Yair Maimon PhD OMD Ac. In this TCM Talk Dr. Yair Maimon presents the use of an innovative individualized, sensitivity laboratory testing which was employed to determine the best TCM formula for a cancer patient. 1 Section TCM Botanical Formula LCS 101: Research and Use in Cancer Care Dr. Yair Maimon PhD OMD Ac. LCS 101 is a unique botanical formula proven to affect immunity and reduce chemotherapy side effects. In this course, you will become familiarized with the research about the formula's effectiveness and its clinical usage. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 7 Sections TCM Research Module: Become a Researcher Professor Noah Samuels MD In this teaching module we will be presenting a series of lectures which will guide you through the fundamentals of conventional scientific research; and help you understand how this research is relevant to the practice of TCM in today’s world of “evidence-based medicine”. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 3 Sections The Anti-inflammatory Effects of Acupuncture Dr. John McDonald, PhD Drawing from his own experiences in researching the effects of acupuncture treatment for allergic rhinitis (hay fever) on the immune system, Dr McDonald overviews how acupuncture can treat a broad range of inflammatory conditions including allergic rhinitis, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, osteoarthritis and migraine. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 1 Section The Biochemistry of Acupuncture Dr Mel Hopper Koppelman, DAc, MSc Taking this course you will be able to answer the question: “So, how does acupuncture work?”. 1 Section The Effects of Laser Acupuncture for Chronic Central Type Facial Paralysis Gil Ton Ph.D 1 Section Top 3 Neurology Studies for Pain Dr Mel Hopper Koppelman, DAc, MSc In this course, you will learn about the top 3 studies about acupuncture for chronic pain and why these are the best combination for convincing a neurologist of acupuncture’s efficacy. 1 Section Treat the Patient, Not the Symptom Dr. Stephen Birch PhD In this TCM Talk Dr Birch explores the differences between treating the root and the symptom. He gives examples and share from his vast practical and theoretical knowledge. Dr. Birch goes farther to show some of the modern researches which support this ancient approach. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 3 Sections 5 Studies that Will Make You Fall in Love with Chinese Medicine Dr. Gil Barzilay PhD In this course, Dr Barzilay reviews 5 key studies that will make you fall in love with Chinese Medicine and explain how it all fits with modern world diseases and conventional medicine. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 2 Sections Behind the Research: Functional MRI and Acupuncture Dr. Yair Maimon PhD OMD Ac. This course takes you step by step through this fascinating research; Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) changes and saliva production associated with acupuncture at LI-2 acupuncture point: a randomized controlled study. 1 Section Bladder Cancer – East and West: Integration, Research and New Findings Prof. Gilad Amiel MD In this course, they present the model of integration which is based on trust and communication, as well as discussing initial research results, pathology and aetiology of bladder cancer from both western and eastern medicine. 1 Section Challenges in Integrating Acupuncture for Hospitalized People Prof. Elad Schiff, MD Approved for PDAs/CEUs 3 Sections Clinical Research in Integrative Oncology: Challenges and Solutions Professor Noah Samuels MD In this course Dr. Noah Samuels MD highlights the challenges of researching CAM modalities and presents possible solutions. 1 Section Communicating Acupuncture Evidence Effectively Sandro Graca, Lic. TCM Approved for PDAs/CEUs 3 Sections Enhancing the Immune System with Acupuncture – Data from Scientific Research Dr. Bartosz Chmielnicki MD Learn about modern scientific research concerning the influence of acupuncture on the human immune system. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 2 Sections Ethics and Laws in Acupuncture and TCM Research Jennifer A. M. Stone MSOM, LAc Upon completion of the course, participants should have a basic understanding of the philosophy of ethics, conduct of right and wrong, moral diversity and the history behind national and international regulatory policies on ethics in clinical medicine and human subject research. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 1 Section Highlights of Evidence-Based Supplements in Cancer Care Hadassah Hilewitz, ND, MS, FABNO This preliminary lecture will touch on the basics of today’s theory of carcinogenesis (this will be gone into in greater depth in the full course) which has changed over the years, and will delve into the role of natural supplementation and what guides the selection of supplements in a patient with cancer. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 4 Sections How Acupuncture Works for Acute and Chronic Pain Dr. John McDonald, PhD “So how does acupuncture work?” This course provides acupuncturists with an overview of the acupuncture analgesia research to enable them to communicate more effectively with patients, other health practitioners and the community at large when asked that question – “So how does acupuncture work?” Approved for PDAs/CEUs 1 Section Latest Research in TCM Oncology Dr. Gil Barzilay PhD this course shares with viewers the latest research related to treatment and/or palliative care in Oncology by the different methods of Chinese Medicine: acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and Qi-Gong. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 1 Section Mechanisms of Action for the Analgesic Effects of Acupuncture Jennifer A. M. Stone MSOM, LAc This course provides an overview of how pain is perceived, and the existing research that sheds light on the multiple central and peripheral bio-mechanisms behind the analgesic effects of acupuncture. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 4 Sections Oncology Acupuncture Best Evidence Dr. Yair Maimon PhD OMD Ac. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 1 Section Outstanding Proof of TCM in Cancer Care Dr. Yair Maimon PhD OMD Ac. This course presents groundbreaking insights based on recent research published in leading scientific journals, proving the effectiveness of acupuncture in significantly improving the quality of life of cancer patients, especially during chemotherapy periods. 1 Section Personalized Chinese Medicine Dr. Yair Maimon PhD OMD Ac. In this TCM Talk Dr. Yair Maimon presents the use of an innovative individualized, sensitivity laboratory testing which was employed to determine the best TCM formula for a cancer patient. 1 Section TCM Botanical Formula LCS 101: Research and Use in Cancer Care Dr. Yair Maimon PhD OMD Ac. LCS 101 is a unique botanical formula proven to affect immunity and reduce chemotherapy side effects. In this course, you will become familiarized with the research about the formula's effectiveness and its clinical usage. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 7 Sections TCM Research Module: Become a Researcher Professor Noah Samuels MD In this teaching module we will be presenting a series of lectures which will guide you through the fundamentals of conventional scientific research; and help you understand how this research is relevant to the practice of TCM in today’s world of “evidence-based medicine”. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 3 Sections The Anti-inflammatory Effects of Acupuncture Dr. John McDonald, PhD Drawing from his own experiences in researching the effects of acupuncture treatment for allergic rhinitis (hay fever) on the immune system, Dr McDonald overviews how acupuncture can treat a broad range of inflammatory conditions including allergic rhinitis, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, osteoarthritis and migraine. Approved for PDAs/CEUs 1 Section The Biochemistry of Acupuncture Dr Mel Hopper Koppelman, DAc, MSc Taking this course you will be able to answer the question: “So, how does acupuncture work?”. 1 Section The Effects of Laser Acupuncture for Chronic Central Type Facial Paralysis Gil Ton Ph.D 1 Section Top 3 Neurology Studies for Pain Dr Mel Hopper Koppelman, DAc, MSc In this course, you will learn about the top 3 studies about acupuncture for chronic pain and why these are the best combination for convincing a neurologist of acupuncture’s efficacy. 1 Section Treat the Patient, Not the Symptom Dr. Stephen Birch PhD In this TCM Talk Dr Birch explores the differences between treating the root and the symptom. He gives examples and share from his vast practical and theoretical knowledge. Dr. Birch goes farther to show some of the modern researches which support this ancient approach.