Open to the public. Lectures/ workshops on various topics of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as an independent Natural and Holistic medical system. Some of the content of the lectures may contain allopathic biomedical information, but its main purpose is to educate the public on TCM as a different medical paradigm.

Duration of each workshop is usually 1-2 hours. Please call for exact date and time or check your clinic monthly email newsletter.

It is best to make a reservation for seating is very limited. $20.00 per person. With clinic voucher- no charge. Interns and medical apprentices- no charge. 24 hours notice is required for a refund. No videos, picture taking, or taping is allowed without prior permission of Dr. Kwong (due to patient confidentiality and privacy issues).

Examples of lectures/workshops:

• Longevity techniques to nourish life; Center for Integrated Medicine longevity program. Youth preservation guidelines based on Li Qing Yuan, the oldest man ever lived. What are his secrets to “immortality”.
• What is involved in an Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine appointment? Health history, assessment, diagnostic principles, prescription writing. Insurance billing and coverage, payments, follow-up care, concurrent services, appointment scheduling as well as other useful information pertaining to acupuncture sessions.
• Understanding basic TCM fundamental principles and its “Vital Substances” of Qi, Jing, Shen, Blood, body fluids, Zang-Fu organs, Jing Luo/ meridians, etc. which are foundations to TCM. What are the signs and symptoms of abnormal/unbalanced levels?
• Patient Case Study on various topics. This will be presented in both biomedical and TCM perspectives. However, the emphasis will be on TCM. The patient may invite family/ friends. So register early. The following is only a shortlist of topics: Allergies/ asthma, Shingles, Bells Palsy, Sciatica, Diabetes, Migraines, Kidney Stones, Inflammatory Bowels (Colitis), Chronic fatigue, Lupus, Osteoarthritis, Addictions, Menopause, Mental/Emotional issues, etc.
• Diagnostic principles in natural medicine. The five senses in diagnostic techniques and healing in TCM; Observation (look), auscultation (listening), palpation (touching), olfaction (smelling), gestation (tasting).
• Herbal soup cooking demo. Discuss Chinese nutrition concepts as well as step by step cooking instructions to "Clearing Soup"/ Qing Bu Liang and "Moistening Soup"/ Bok Choy Gan Tang. Both from Jade Garden Pharmacy.
• Introduction to Tai Chi and Qi Gong healing exercises. Learn basic principles and relaxation techniques for mind, body, and spirit as well as various styles of Tai Chi. This workshop may be beneficial to those who need an introduction before signing up for a class (series of sessions).
• Cancer Care support with TCM. Decrease and/or eliminate side effects of chemotherapy/ radiation, in addition, to support of overall body function to help rid of cancer will be discussed. TCM "Fu Zheng" therapy has proven to increase survival rates.
• The use of TCM to help Infertility patients. Highly recommended for both female and male infertility patients. Will discuss pathology, TCM differential diagnosis(es) and treatment protocols. Also, references in this workshop are frequent miscarriages, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroid, menstrual problems, low sperm count, sperm morphology (decrease quality), and other issues related to infertility.
• How does the Acupuncturist/TCM physician come up with your herbal prescription? Learn how herbs are put together based on the patient's TCM holistic diagnosis(s). Learn the basic comparisons between modern-day drugs therapy to that of natural medicine prescription.
• Famous physicians in TCM. All-natural and/or holistic medicine has its roots in TCM. Here you will learn the ancient doctors of TCM to the modern-day TCM physician who won 2016 two Nobel prizes in medicine, Chinese herbs and medical physiology, Dr. Y. Tu.
• Others

If your topic of interest is not listed, please submit your inquiry by email, FB or phone call.