Honso Continuing Education

Honso Seminar: The Advanced Application of Abdominal Diagnosis by Nigel Dawes, L.Ac.

Dec. 5 & 6, 2009 at AIMS (Asian Institute of Medical Studies) Tucson, AZ

This hands-on workshop offers practitioners an in-depth training on diagnosing through abdominal palpations. Attendees will practice and experience the art of abdominal diagnosis and receive an advanced look into Japanese Kampo medicine and the Kampo formulas from the Shang Han Lun. Don't miss your chance to train with this highly regarded instructor during the most beautiful time of year in the tranquil Southwest desert!

• Receive an overview of the history behind Japanese Kampo Medicine and the Kampo formulas from the Shang Han Lun

• Learn how to diagnose patients through abdominal palpation, symptoms, and constitutions

• Discover the detailed relationship between abdominal palpation and specific Kampo formulas

• Examine the classical and modern concepts of ¡°Sho¡± or clinical picture

• $275 early registration fee (before Nov 6th), $300 after the early registration

• 16 NCCAOM PDA¡¯s & AZ Board CEU¡¯s

The CD Recording of the Following Webinars Are Available

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Honso Webinar: ¡°Power Lunch Wednesday Series¡± (Each 2-hour session will cover a specific condition/disease with 2 CEUs)

Increase Pregnancy Success Rates (by 60%) using TCM & Acupuncture Treatments - Stuart J. Zoll, L.Ac., DOM (FL), FABORM

(4 two-hour Sessions: June 10, June 24, July 1, July 15) 12pm-2pm EST

This seminar (4 session, 2 hours each) will teach treatments for reproductive disorders and female infertility using traditional Chinese medicine approaches, including various acupuncture techniques and protocols along with administration of traditional herbal formulations. By analyzing the most current treatment principles in Oriental medicine and reviewing some ancient TCM perspectives, practitioners will develop a better understanding of Western reproductive disorders, TCM pattern differentiations and treatment protocols for infertility. The goal is to create a learning event for practitioner¡¯s that lends itself to an increase in ones clinical success by treating infertitlty naturally or combining Chinese medicine with western treatments, i.e. assisted reproductive technologies, (ART), IVF.

• Treatments for reproductive disorders and female infertility using traditional Chinese medicine approaches (acupuncture techniques and protocols administration of traditional herbal formulations)

• Analyze the most current treatment principles in Oriental medicine and reviewing ancient TCM perspectives (TCM pattern differentiations and treatment protocols for infertility)

• Evaluate Western Reproductive Medicine in the Diagnosis and treatment of Infertility (ARM - Assisted Reproductive Medicine; IVF - In Vitro Fertilization)

• How TCM partners with Western Reproductive Medicine to for best results

Clinical Study and Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome in Chinese Medicine - Jiling Hu, L.Ac, OMD

(4 two-hour Sessions: June 3, June 17, August 5, Sept. 16) 12pm-2pm PST

Jiling Hu, Licensed Acupuncturist, OMD, a native of Hu Bei province in China, received her medical degree at Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Central China. She completed her residency at Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated Hospital where she focused her training in Gynecology and Internal Medicine. Soon after finishing her residency, Dr. Hu entered graduate school at the prestigious Bejing University of TCM and the world-renowned Dong Zhi Men Hospital. She received a master degree in endocrinology and immunological disorders which integrated TCM and western medicine. After completing her graduate studies, she was soon promoted to attending TCM physician at the distinguished China Japan Friendship Hospital in Bejing. During her tenure there Ms. Hu treated a large number of patients, taught medical students, and wrote a number of medical papers on diabetes, thyroid disorders, menopause, and arthritis. Dr. Hu has traveled extensively around the world to teach acupuncture and is currently a professor at the Santa Monica Acupuncture School- Yo San University in Los Angeles, California. She joined the Santa Monica Acupuncture Clinical -Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine in December of 2002.

¡°Relax and Learn Saturday Series¡± (Each 4-hour session will cover a specific condition/disease with 4 CEUs)

Diagnose and Treat Prostate Disease and Male Infertility with TCM - Haihe Tian, A.P., Ph.D, MD (China)

2 four-hour Sessions: June 20, 1pm-5pm EST



Dr. Tian has studied Chinese medicine in Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology for 11 years and graduated with Ph.D. He was trained under some of the most highly recognized and revered traditional Chinese medicine physicians in China. He began practicing and teaching Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture in America in 1997. Since then he has held many different professional positions such as board member of AAOM, committee member of doctoral program of CCAOM, and ACAOM site visitor. He has published various professional papers and over 20 medical books.

• Common prostate disorders and male infertility factors (Prostatitis, BPH, Cancer, Reproductive system, hormones, etc.)

• Analyze Western treatments for prostate diseases and male infertility (surgical procedures and Western medications)

• Evaluate TCM treatment options for prostate diseases and male infertility (acupuncture techniques, TCM patterns, herbal formulas)

• Integrate TCM with more current Western medical analysis

TCM Management of the Side Effects of Chemo and Radiation Therapies / TCM Management of Autoimmune Diseases: MS, RA and Hyperthyroidism - Huabing Wen, L.Ac, OMD

(2 four-hour Sessions: July 18, Sept 19) 1pm-5pm PST



Hua-Bing Wen, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, served as physician-in-charge at Beijing University¡¯s Department of Internal Medicine. He has conducted research in stroke and diabetes treatment with TCM, and published several papers. His private practice in Los Angeles specializes in internal medicine, with a focus on diabetes and related conditions. Dr. Wen is comfortable with complicated challenges. He spent two years following graduate school serving as a resident physician in the Emergency Room of Dong-Zhi-Men hospital, and another two years there as attending physician of Internal Medicine. Here he treated a vast number of patients, taught medical students, and conducted research projects measuring the effects of herbs and acupuncture on a myriad of diseases including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, as well as kidney disease and thyroid conditions. His scientific publications involve various areas such as diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and integrative chemotherapy with TCM therapy.Since 1993 Dr. Wen has made Los Angeles his home. In addition to his private practice in Beverly Hills, he currently serves as a faculty member of the Masters programs at both Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Emperor¡¯s College of Oriental Medicine. Dr. Wen also proceeds to hold classes in TCM oncology, Advanced Chinese Internal Medicine, and Chinese Classics in Emperor¡¯s well-renowned Doctoral Program.

Call 888-461-5808 to register today