In this class, the student is initiated in a holistic medical thought. TCM Basic Theory is the basis for all the other lessons, and allows the student to understand the theoretical and practical aspect of the healing arts.
This is achieved through the contact with the ancient medical knowledge. All the medical systems of the past (ancient Greek, Ayurvedic, Chinese etc.) are based on the same principles, as to the way the human body functions. TCM has undergone the fewest alterations since antiquity, in comparison with the other systems. Thus, internationally, alternative medicine is based on TCM principles. Every practitioner of alternative and / or complementary medicine should gain this understanding.
This class includes a coalescence between the principles of ancient Greek and traditional Chinese medicine. This supports the revival of ancient Greek medicine, as well as the better understanding of TCM. There are no prerequisites for attendance.
TCM Basic Theory is the starting point of the magnificent journey of Healing knowledge.
Curriculum:
- TAO
- YIN-YANG
- 5 elements theory (Wu Xing)
- Vital essences theory (qi, blood-xue, jing, jin ye, shen-spirit)
- Causes of disease
- Physiology and pathology of Zang-Fu organs