Intro To Women's Health
Women are wonderful —
...and we go through a lot of changes, ebbs and flows in our lives, and we are each different in many ways. We can influence how we move through these phases by gaining some knowledge and wisdom of self, our bodies, and our mental and emotional health.
Holistic in its very nature, Chinese medicine can provide an incredible amount of insight, and tools for women at any age and stage of life. Grounded in the traditions living in harmony with the seasons, and nature, Chinese medicine (and most holistic health traditions) focus on preventative health first, and then taking action at the first signs of disharmony.
And I have a big set of skills and tools to offer.
In this cornerstone course I draw on my 30+ years experience as a teacher, practitioner, mother...and women to guide you through an introductory course in Women's health focusing on three major watershed phases - from beginning of menses, to woman of childbearing age, to the peri and menopausal age.
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Part 1 - Intro To Chinese Medicine & Women's Anatomy & Physiology in CM
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Intro To Women's Health Ebook
Download the Ebook to follow along.
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Intro To Chinese Medicine Video
Setting some ground work. We look at the major theories and concepts of Chinese Medicine with focus on women’s anatomy and physiology. We will look at Qi, Blood, Fluids, Yin and Yang, the organs and channels system and more.
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Part 2 - Young Women
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Young Women Video 1
Learn how Yin and Yang ebb and flow during the different phases of the cycle. What foods help move stagnation or rebuild blood and the most common patterns of disharmony in young women and what you can do to treat them.
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Young Women Video 2
Is your tongue pale? Now that you know that means Blood deficiency, you can add in the foods that help treat it.
Learn your 5 Element type and tools and tips to help you harmonize with your cycle and treat common patterns if they pop up.
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Part 3 - Mature Women
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Mature Women Video 1
Next level Yin and Yang and regulating. Learn about the adaptogen foods and herbs that influence the hormones and Yin and Yang in the body.
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Mature Women Video 2
Deep dive into pattern identification and management of disharmonies including - bleeding, pain, bladder infections, gallbladder attacks and why every woman should have red raspberry leaf tea. And what the heck are “running piglets?”
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Part 4 - The Menopausal Years
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The Menopausal Years Video 1
Another new you. This Phoenix phase of woman’s life can start between the ages of 35-45 and last 7-10 years. Sometimes the transitions are graceful…sometimes they are a wild ride. A circus of symptoms and what you can do to help manage them.
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The Menopausal Years Video 2
Happy Hearts, inflammation, bone density, HTR and more.
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Thank you and what's next?
Thank you for taking Intro To Women’s Health.
I hope you find the information useful and beneficial no matter the age or stage of life you are in.
If you need a certificate of completion for CEUs or PDAs, please message me and I will get one to you.
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Hi, I am April Crowell
AOBTA® Certified Instructor & Practitioner Diplomate, Asian Bodywork Therapy (Dipl. ABT NCCAOM) Certified Holistic Nutritionist (CHN).
Since 1994, I have been a practitioner and teacher of Integral Asian medicine, Amma therapy, Holistic Nutrition and Herbs. (I use the term Integral Asian Medicine as my practice draws on the wisdom and knowledge of several cultures - Chinese, Korean and Japanese.)
I believe passionately that by empowering self and others in forms of medicine and holistic living principles to create a healthier future for our planet and all beings on it. I love foraging, growing and eating seasonal and sustainable foods.
My practice is an evolution of my holistic lifestyle and upbringing. Growing up on a small productive farm, an understanding of nature and our connection to it is deeply ingrained in my being. My interest in East Asian lifestyle and healing arts would lead me to years of training in Japanese Aikido and Reiki and then to the vast expanse of Chinese medicine as handed down through a Korean lineage of Amma Therapy. Ever expanding and integrating, my practice has evolved to include contemporary concepts including Contemporary 5 Elements, Contemporary Tongue & Pulse Assessment several forms. Integral Asian Medicine is holographic, recognizing that each person as a whole, dynamic continuum of body, mind and spirit.
I teach courses ranging from introductory to certifying programs and mentorship in Amma Therapy, Holistic Nutrition, Asian medicine, herbs and workshops. I offer online consultations and treat in-person in Boise, Idaho. Visit www.aprilcrowell.com to learn more, schedule appointments or mentoring sessions, explore blogs, and find recipes.
Be well, April