Lecture Overview
Obesity is an increasingly common health problem in modern society and can also 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. TCM expert Dr. Jiangyi Yu (Chief Physician, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine) will provide his perspective on preventing and managing obesity through herbal medicine, acupuncture, lifestyle changes, and more.
Event Details
📆Date & Time
November 15th, 2025 5-7 pm PT/8-10 pm ET
📍Location
Online Zoom Webinar
💬Language
Lecture in Chinese with simultaneous English Translation including live Q&A with Dr. Yu
🎖️Continuing Education
The lecture has been approved for 2 California CEU credits (category 1) and is pending approval for 2 NCCAOM PDA/2 Florida CEUs.
About the Professor
- 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
Event Chair: Dr. Sherry Li
This lecture 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. Li is committed to strengthening the TCM industry and increasing access to acupuncture through legislation efforts, public outreach, and practitioner training. She serves as the COO of the AOAIPA.
Professor Yu will provide an in-depth analysis of the causes and pathogenesis of obesity and its related complications, sharing clinically proven TCM insights and practical strategies for prevention and treatment.
The lecture will cover:
🍎Dietary regulation and exercise guidance
😄Emotional balance and lifestyle interventions
🌿Traditional therapies including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and tuina (therapeutic massage)
Rooted in classical TCM theory and integrated with modern research, this session aims to enhance clinical thinking and inspire innovative treatment approaches.
⌛Limited seats available — don’t miss this special opportunity!
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