Detoxification, Alteratives and the Liver
This product is delivered as a Digital Download of Audio (mp3) and Document/text files (pdf). The recorded lectures were delivered in a classroom setting by Paul Bergner, Medical Herbalist, Clinical Nutritionist, and founder of the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism (NAIMH).
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Overview
- Learn the most important kinds of toxicity
- Learn which forms are most common, and which are unusual
- Learn the role of nutrition is supporting the functions of detoxification
- Learn the category of blood purifying herbs, how to match them to patients, and how to prevent side effects
- Learn the physiology and pathophysiology of the liver
- Learn the category of herbs for the liver and how to differentiate between them
- Practice the art of formulation for detoxification through case-based learning
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Description
In this course you will learn the basic concepts of detoxification in both traditional and contemporary medicine, and the use of traditional alteratives or blood purifiers. Included are the pathophysiology, signs, and symptoms of low grade or serious liver disease. You will learn the uses of 40 herbs for blood purification, detoxification, or liver conditions, with methods for formulation.
Materials Included
- 11 audio modules containing a total of 145 audio recordings (8 hours and 27 minutes in all)
- More than 40 pages of notes
- 75 pages of supplemental readings
Lessons
- Traditional Concepts of Detoxification
- Toxins and the pathophysiology of Detoxification
- Alterative herbs and strategies
- Food Intolerance and Toxicity
- The Pathophysiology of the Liver
- The Liver Materia Medica
- Detoxification Strategies
- Practice cases and formulation
Important Information
This product is delivered as a Digital Download of audio and print files. After you purchase this course you will see a link to download the zip file and you will receive an emailed link that will last for 30 days. Once you download the zip file you will need to extract or unzip the files to access the audios and reading materials.
This material was delivered by Paul Bergner at the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism in Boulder, CO in 2008. These audios are a part of the curriculum for the ACORN School of Herbal Medicine’s Advanced Herbalism in the Vitalist Tradition program. We are making these audios accessible for self-study and independent learning. These independent study audio lectures are for personal use only (copyright laws apply). They do not come with faculty support, grading, or a certificate of completion.
Our online programs offer deeper instruction and guidance to apply the teachings within these audio recorded lectures, where you can earn a certificate of completion. If you would like faculty support within a community learning environment to enrich your educational experience, please see our webpage to learn more about certificate programs https://www.acornherbschool.com/online-programs