Lecture Overview
Obesity and metabolic syndrome are increasingly common health problems in modern society and can lead to numerous complications, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and joint problems.
As a holistic healthcare approach, Traditional Chinese Medicine offers unique strengths for managing a healthy weight and metabolism. TCM experts Dr. Jiangyi Yu (Chief Physician, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine) and Dr. Candong Li (Chief Physician, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine) will share their unique perspectives on managing obesity & metabolic syndrome through herbal medicine, acupuncture, lifestyle changes, and more.
Event Details
📆Date & Time
November 22nd, 2025 5-7 pm PT/8-10 pm ET USA
December 13th, 2025 5-7 pm PT/8-10 pm ET USA
📍Location
Online Zoom Webinar
💬Language
Lecture in Chinese with simultaneous English Translation including live Q&A with each professor
🎖️Continuing Education
Each lecture will offer 2 California CEU credits (category 1), 2 Florida CEUs, and 2 NCCAOM CH PDAs
Dr. Jiangyi Yu
- Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral/Post-Doctoral Supervisor at Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of TCM
- Chairman of the Diabetic Nephropathy Expert Committee of the Chinese Association of Integrated TCM & Western Medicine
- Vice Chairman of the Endocrinology Committee of the Chinese Association of Integrated TCM & Western Medicine
- Recipient of multiple Science and Technology Awards from Jiangsu Province, Nanjing City, and the Provincial Medical Association
- Author of over 326 academic papers and owner of 6 national invention patents
Dr. Candong Li
- President of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Chief Physician, Professor, MD, PhD Supervisor at Fujian University
- Nationally renowned TCM expert and Qihuang Scholar recognized for his outstanding contributions to China's health system
- Academic leader of the key discipline "TCM Diagnostics" under the National Administration of TCM
- Author of Misdiagnosis in TCM & Being in TCM and publisher of over 190 academic papers
Event Chair: Dr. Xuhui Li
This series is co-hosted by the Acupuncture of America Independent Practice Association. Click on their logo to learn more about the organization.
Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Xuhui Li is very active in the TCM community, having served multiple professional organizations committed to strengthening the profession, such as the Alliance of NY State Licensed Acupuncturists, the American Alliance for Professional Acupuncture Safety, and the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Society. At AOAIPA, Dr. Li is the Vice President and Vice Chairman.
Obesity and metabolic syndrome are increasingly common health problems and can also lead to numerous complications.
As a holistic healthcare approach, Traditional Chinese Medicine offers unique strengths for managing a healthy weight and metabolism. TCM experts Dr. Jiangyi Yu and Dr. Candong Li will share their unique perspectives on managing obesity & metabolic syndrome through herbal medicine, acupuncture, lifestyle changes, and more.
Schedule:
1. Preventing & Managing Obesity with Dr. Jiangyi Yu
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 from 5-7 pm PT / 8-10 pm ET
2. Treating Metabolic Syndrome with Dr. Candong Li
Saturday, December 13th, 2025 from 5-7 pm PT/ 8-10 pm ET
Details:
Lectures via Zoom webinar in Chinese with simultaneous English translation. Video recordings will be available for registered participants after the event.
Participation in the live online presentation is required to earn CEUs:
- Dr. Yu's lecture has been approved for 2 Florida CEUs, 2 Category 1 California CEUs, and 2 NCCAOM CH PDAs.
- Dr. Li's lecture is pending approval for 2 Florida CEUs, 2 Category 1 California CEUs, and 2 NCCAOM CH PDAs.
Student registration does not include continuing education credits.
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