How Chinese Medicine Works: Diagnosis, Treatment & Healing Strategies with Charles Buck

An internationally respected practitioner, author, and educator in the field of Chinese medicine, Charles Buck was amongst the first to practice and teach CHM in Europe. Having been awarded a BSc in medical Physiology from Bristol University Medical School, Charles then took a 3-year degree in acupuncture and began practising CHM in 1984, He was invited to be course leader for the UK's 1st College-based CHM course in York in 1994 and honoured with an RCHM Fellowship in 1998 for contributions to CHM education. Charles is a Fellow of the British Acupuncture Council where he served a 3-year term as Chairman. He regularly presents keynote sessions to conferences across the world and has published extensively. From strategically defeating the battles of war to fighting on the battlefield of health, Charlie eloquently explains some of the theories within Chinese medicine so that we may begin to understand its rational and unique strategic approach. Charlie talks on:Chinese medicine philosophies such as the binary principles - ying & yang.Its strategic approach to the cycles of nature and approaching healthThe nuances in Chinese medicine such as terminology and use of language. His views on integrating all medical modalities and why this could be problematic.Using Chinese principals in practice - from diagnosis to treatment.The levels of detail and specificity in Chinese formulas.Read Charlie’s article Sweet ‘n’ Sour: The importance of taste and food energetics in Traditional Chinese medicine on the Herbal Reality website here: https://www.herbalreality.com/herbalism/chinese-herbal-medicine/sweet-sour-importance-taste-food-energetics-traditional-chinese-medicine/Find out more about Herbal Reality on Instagram @herbal.reality or visit www.herbalreality.com Herbcast is produced by Decibelle Creative: @decibelle_creative / www.decibellecreative.com