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barbara@tcvm.com |
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9700 West Hwy 318 |
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Reddick, FL 32686 |
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Introduction to Food Therapy
Food Therapy is one of the five branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is a practice of healing using natural foods along with or instead of medications. The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine (Huang-di-ni-jing, written around 300 BC) was most important in forming the basis of Chinese food therapy. It classified food by Yin and Yang food group and five tastes and by their natures and characteristics.
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For example, Yang foods are believed to warm Yang, tonify Qi, dispel Cold, move Qi and Blood, resolve stagnation, stop pain. Yin foods nourish Yin, cool blood, clear heat, detoxify. Therefore, Yang foods (e.g., mutton and pumpkin) are used for Qi/Yang Deficiency, Qi-blood stagnation, wei syndrome, Lin syndrome, immunodeficiency. Yin Foods (such as turkey and tofu) are used for the treatment of Yin Deficiency, skin itching, autoimmune diseases, Cushing's disease.
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Food Therapy is the preparation of using selected food ingredients and superior herbs. Each recipe was developed under the supervision of TCVM theory (Yin-yang, Five Elements, Eight Principles and Zang-fu physiology and pathology) and is designed to treat specific health conditions. The recipes can be classified into the following categories:
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- Health Promotion and Prevention — to improve health on a regular basis and to prevent seasonal climate related problems.
- Disease Treatment — to treat many clinical conditions including skin problems.
- Adjunct Therapy — to complement the primary treatment to treat diseases including otitis, urinary crystals & stones, UTI, IBD, CHF, cancer, renal failure and liver failure.
Student Feedbacks:
"The Chi Institute is one of the most valuable assets for veterinarians after Vet school. Here at Chi, a whole new world of therapies has been opened to me. You learn so much here that is not taught in traditional western veterinary school and in my experience, owners are so thankful for the combination of East and West. The brilliant thing about the Chi Institute is that you not only learn the TCVM treatments, but also the philosophy behind the treatment. Every veterinarian, pet, and pet owner could benefit from the knowledge of Dr. Xie and his instructors. I am so thankful to have found you guys!"
Michael Bartholomew, DVM – Veterinary Food Therapy Class, 2007
"I wanted to take a moment to thank our wonderful instructors at the latest Food Therapy Module of the Chi Institute. Drs. Xie, DiNatale, and Ferguson along with Yanru and Dr. Deng gave us all a really fun, comprehensive look into food therapy for our animals and ourselves. My fiance still can't believe that I want to cook for the family. Wait till she tries the Catfish Mu Er. Food therapy is such a great modality to combine with the other aspects of TCVM. It is simple, logical and owners really seem to like the proactive approach to caring for their pets. I am very proud to be part of such a wonderful group of like minded people seeking to help without hurting."
Keith Weingardt, DVM - Veterinary Food Therapy Class, 2006
Prerequisites of Registration:
All students must complete following lectures to be qualified for the enrollment of the Food Therapy program.
- TCVM Fundamental Theories (Yin Yang, Five Elements and Eight Principles):
5 lectures, a part of Veterinary Acupuncture program, it also may be offered on DVD for $100 (including handout materials). Only required for those who hasn't taken the Veterinary Acupuncture classes before.
- Herbal Introduction: 6 lectures, a part of TCVM Herbology program, it is offered on DVD for $100.(including textbook and handout materials). Only required for those who hasn't taken the Chinese herbal classes before.
Please call 800-891-1986 to order the above DVD lectures. |
Features of This Class |
- Learn from the Master, Dr. huisheng Xie, ("The leading authority in the animal acupuncture.", quoted from CBS News Early Show, Dec 28th, 2005). Dr. Xie's twenty-three years of TCVM teaching experience (over 3000 students) has provided him with a clear vision of how to aid a student;
- Limited seats, more hands-on learning;
- Free case consultations with Dr. Xie for students;
- 28 C.E. credit approved by RACE/State;
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Class 2009 |
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Mar 26 to 29, 2009 |
$975 |
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8:30 --12:30 |
2:00 -- 6:00 |
Day 1 |
Introduction to Food Therapy |
Food therapy for pediatric and geriatric patients |
Day 2 |
Food therapy for GI, Liver and endocrine Disorders |
Food therapy lab |
Day 3 |
Food therapy for skin, cancer patients and immune-mediated diseases |
Food therapy lab |
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Food therapy for Lung, heart, renal problems, Wei and Bi syndromes |
Ends at 12:30 pm |
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