Description:

This course explores the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as applied to small animal health and nutrition. Students will learn how to assess animals using TCM techniques such as acupressure, acupuncture, and food energetics. The course also covers the concept of food energetics and its role in promoting health and well-being in small animals.

Specifically, you will learn the foundations of food energetics, how to assess the current needs of your animal, and an understanding of the characteristics of food and its proper use. You'll learn how to select warming, cooling, and neutral foods in the context of the TCM theories of Yin and Yang, and the Five-Element Theory to address many common health issues. This course provides information on feeding your dog or cat in accord with the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts of supporting good health and balance. These actions help to resolve conditions such as skin issues, age related conditions, gastrointestinal issues, and more. 

Key Highlights:

• Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and food energetics for small animals
• Application of acupressure and food energetics to promote a balanced, holistic health
• Understanding food energetics for animal nutrition

What you will learn:

• Explore TCM Principles
  Understand the foundational principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and their application in holistic health care
• Hands-on Techniques
  Learn the practical skills of acupressure and food medicine to effectively work with small animals and provide a healthy balance
• Nutritional Healing 
  How to select warming, cooling, and neutral foods in the context of the TCM theories of Yin and Yang, and the Five-Element Theory to resolve health issues
• Food Energetics Resources 
  3 video resources, Recipes for common health issues, acupressure specific condition charts