In the first part of this course, learners will develop skills in applying basic theory of Chinese medicine (CM) for understanding health and illnesses, and be able to compare and contrast views from Chinese and western medicine perspectives. In the second part, learners will be able to diagnose their own CM body constitution, and to apply appropriate CM self-care practice including food therapy, acupressure, Baduanjin and meditation. Learners will also be able to identify commonly used Chinese herbs, and to describe the core principle of acupuncture.
Specific competencies include:
1. State the basic theory of Chinese medicine and compare it with the principle of western medicine.
2. Apply the diagnostic approach of Chinese medicine and describe one’s body constitution.
3. Describe the core principle of Chinese herbs and acupuncture, and to understand their role in promoting health and wellness.
4. Develop self-care plan according to body constitution, using the practice of food therapy, acupressure, and Baduanjin.
Katika sehemu ya kwanza ya kozi hii, wanafunzi wataendeleza ujuzi katika kutumia nadharia ya msingi ya dawa ya Kichina (CM) kwa kuelewa afya na magonjwa, na kuwa na uwezo wa kulinganisha na kulinganisha maoni kutoka kwa mtazamo wa dawa ya Kichina na Magharibi. Katika sehemu ya pili, wanafunzi wataweza kugundua muundo wao wa mwili wa CM, na kutumia mazoezi sahihi ya kujitunza ya CM ikiwa ni pamoja na tiba ya chakula, acupressure, Baduanjin na kutafakari. Wanafunzi pia wataweza kutambua mimea ya Kichina inayotumiwa kwa kawaida, na kuelezea kanuni ya msingi ya acupuncture. Uwezo maalum ni pamoja na: 1. Ufafanuzi wa msingi wa dawa za Kichina na ulinganishe na kanuni za dawa za Magharibi. 2. Uwezekano wa kupata Tumia mbinu ya utambuzi wa dawa ya Kichina na kuelezea muundo wa mwili wa mtu. 3. Uwe na mtazamo wa kweli Kuelezea kanuni ya msingi ya mimea ya Kichina na acupuncture, na kuelewa jukumu lao katika kukuza afya na ustawi. 4. Uwe na uhakika Tengeneza mpango wa kujitunza kulingana na muundo wa mwili, kwa kutumia mazoezi ya tiba ya chakula, acupressure, na Baduanjin.