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| ===== UNIT 11: Herbal Approaches to Common Conditions 3 and to Men's Health ===== | ===== UNIT 11: Herbal Approaches to Common Conditions 3 and to Men's Health ===== | ||
| ==== Introduction ==== | ==== Introduction ==== | ||
| - | This is the last of three units in which we take an in-depth look at conditions commonly seen by medical herbalists and other primary care health workers. | + | This is the third of three units in which we take an in-depth look at two more conditions commonly seen by medical herbalists and other primary care health workers. We also have a section specifically on men's health. |
| === Overview === | === Overview === | ||
| * Consider the patho-physiology of irritable bowel syndrome, and of some commonly encountered skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis | * Consider the patho-physiology of irritable bowel syndrome, and of some commonly encountered skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis | ||
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| * Investigate some of the conventional drugs and treatments that may be offered in the conventional management of these conditions | * Investigate some of the conventional drugs and treatments that may be offered in the conventional management of these conditions | ||
| * Explore the use of self-help, diet and lifestyle changes in the management of IBS and common skin conditions. | * Explore the use of self-help, diet and lifestyle changes in the management of IBS and common skin conditions. | ||
| + | * Identify key health issues that relate to men's health around physical, mental and sexual well-being. | ||
| + | * Reduce the stigma around discussing men's health issues. | ||
| + | * Reflect on the complexity of men's health conditions. | ||
| + | * Examine how certain plants, foods and lifestyle changes may improve men's health. | ||
| + | * Demonstrate how Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is especially relevant to men's health. | ||
| ==== Learning Outcomes ==== | ==== Learning Outcomes ==== | ||
| === By the end of Section 1, you will understand the scope of This unit which === | === By the end of Section 1, you will understand the scope of This unit which === | ||
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| * Discuss a case history, and research the use of peppermint oil in the treatment of IBS | * Discuss a case history, and research the use of peppermint oil in the treatment of IBS | ||
| * Identify red flags for IBS symptoms. | * Identify red flags for IBS symptoms. | ||
| - | === By the end of Section 3, you will === | + | === By the end of Section 3, you will be able to: === |
| * Describe Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | * Describe Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | ||
| * Describe the herbal medicine and domestic medicine approaches to IBS | * Describe the herbal medicine and domestic medicine approaches to IBS | ||
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| * Be able to discuss herbal approaches to skin complaints | * Be able to discuss herbal approaches to skin complaints | ||
| * Be able to make an oatmeal compress or bath. | * Be able to make an oatmeal compress or bath. | ||
| + | === By the end of Section 4, you will be able to: === | ||
| + | * Describe how mental health conditions may present in men | ||
| + | * Summarise key aspects of the gut-brain connection and possible impacts on mental health | ||
| + | * Justify herbal and nutritional interventions to support men's mental health | ||
| + | * Describe possible mechanisms that contribute to benigh prostate enlargement, | ||
| + | * Explain the potential benefits of Damiana in supporting men's health | ||
| ===== UNIT 12: Bringing in the Harvest ===== | ===== UNIT 12: Bringing in the Harvest ===== | ||