Improving Function of the Gut-Brain Axis with Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs

Course overview

Learn the neuroscience behind the brains top-down modulation of gut function, and the involvement of the autonomic nervous system in digestive health. The connection between dysautonomia and Ying-Wei Disharmonies will be explained in the context of gut dysfunction. The use of acupuncture from a theoretical and modern neuroscience perspective will be provided. This course covers: regions of the brain involved in gut function; clinical presentation of dysautonomia; dysautonomia and Ying-Wei Disharmonies; how to assess the autonomic nervous system; the use of acupuncture and Chinese herbs for improving autonomic nervous system function; case studies; clinical gems.