Is there such a thing as longevity food that one can live a long life by eating certain foods in abundance? Is it true that certain foods can increase one’s basic metabolic rate even more effectively than exercise? The answer is definitely “yes” if you ask a physician who practices traditional Chinese medicine. Although new to many people here, traditional Chinese medicine is as old as Chinese history itself. This course will introduce the principle and philosophy of Chinese way of living well with focus on food cures. We will also discuss energies and actions of certain foods, body types and yin and yang principles, preventing and curing ailments, and Chinese diet for weight loss. The goal is to provide practical guides to everyday life, and to increase the awareness that you are indeed what you eat.
Perkins Building, EKU Mondays, March1 – April 5, 6:30 – 8:00 pm (no class March 8)
Part II Herbs & Tea
As continuation of part I, this course will go a step further to explain the functions of herbs and tea, as well as food cures. We’ll explore the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water) of traditional Chinese medicine, and learn to apply the ancient Chinese principles to our practices in this modern era. We’ll look at the leaves and roots from the mountains and forests, and discuss how the Chinese acquire healing through connecting with the Mother Nature. We’ll sample the authentic tea from China and experience the art of tea.
Perkins Building, EKU Mondays, April 12 – May 10, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
To Enroll by Phone · Internet · In Person (Perkins Building, EKU Richmond Campus)
Phone: (859)622-1228 or (877)358-6742 Online:www.ceo.eku.edu/communityeducation
Fall, 2009
Upon request, we will offer a new course in the fall -- Taking Care of your Body, the Chinese Way -- from August 31 to October 5 (see the following introduction).
The "Chinese Language and Culture, a Travel Must" will be taught again in the fall (see details below at "Spring 2009").
Taking Care of Your Body, the Chinese Way
Is there such a thing as longevity food which one can live a long life by eating certain food in abundance? Is it true that certain food can increase one’s basic metabolic rate even more effectively than exercise? The answer is definitely yes if you ask a physician who practices traditional Chinese medicine. Although new to many people here, traditional Chinese medicine is as old as Chinese history itself. This course will introduce the principle and philosophy of the Chinese way of living well with focus on food cures. We will also discuss energies and actions of certain food, body type and yin and yang principle, preventing and curing ailments, and Chinese diet for weight loss. The goal is to provide practical guides to everyday life, and to increase the awareness that you are indeed what you eat.
Tuition $60 Perkins Building M • Aug. 31 - Oct. 5 • 6:30 - 8pm No class Labor Day Sept 7th
Chinese Language and Culture -- A Travel Must
Tuition $60 Perkins Building M • Oct. 19 - Nov. 16 • 6:30 - 8pm
