This course is consists of 2-hours of DVD lecture, plus 3 hours of more in-depth audio lecture, and an integrated Audio-Powerpoint presentation with all graphics and charts. A data disk with PDF files of the lecture notes, poweepoint, and supplemental readings is included. This is entry-level to intermediate and requires no previous training in herbalism or nutrition. Lifestyle, nutritional and traditional herbal considerations for prevention or treatment of influenza are presented. The materials were prepared in August 2009.

Faculty

Paul Bergner is director of the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism. He has edited the Medical Herbalism journal since 1989. He completed more than 50 semester hours of doctoral level studies at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in the 1980s, including the full sequence on Chinese Medicine offers to the ND students. He was Director of clinical education at Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies from 1996-2003, and is currently clinic director at the Evergreen Center in Boulder, CO. Between the two school, he has trained more than 120 students through a one-year internship in clinical herbalism and clinical nutrition. He is the author of seven books on medical herbalism, clinical nutrition, and naturopathy. Paul has practiced natural medicine for more than 30 years. He is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild.