Inge Dougans
Inge Dougans is principal of The International Academy of Reflexology & Meridian Therapy based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Inge lectures all over the world and is author of several books, including “Reflexology the 5 elements and their 12 meridians a unique approach”
We are delighted that Inge is returning to the UK to teach her
X-TRA Focus CPD course here at Solas.
X-tra focus on the Respiratory System and Large Intestine Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June 2019
The “X-TRA focus on…” series of CPD courses offered by Dougans International (Inge Dougans) is open for all therapists and practitioners who wish to broaden their pathophysiological knowledge using an ancient Chinese philosophical approach by incorporating the Meridians and the Five Elements in combination with Western observations and views.
X-tra Focus on the Respiratory System
Visual assessments of the feet, face, hands and body that can be associated with the Respiratory System are generic and can be used by all therapists and practitioners as part of a treatment protocol.
The X-TRA focus on the Respiratory System CPD course will explore each respiratory medical condition and correlate these conditions to specific meridians and their corresponding organs. An understanding the philosophy of the Meridians and the Five Elements will ultimately assist the therapist or practitioner in identifying the underlying root cause of any respiratory condition, enabling a more precise treatment.
Discussing, for example, the Stomach Meridians, will involve an understanding of the acid/alkaline balance within the body and the influence this sensitive balance can have on microorganisms, oxygen, nitric oxide, viruses and germs in the respiratory system. The Stomach Meridians are furthermore related to the upper respiratory tract and associated conditions, as well as asthma, bronchitis and diaphragm conditions.
This course will further demonstrate how the Liver Meridians are associated with pneumonia, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis, as well as how the Kidney Meridians are linked to chronic lung disease, pulmonary embolism and oedema. Respiratory conditions associated with the Lung and Colon Meridians will also be discussed, as well as those associated with the Bladder Meridians.
Incorporating the philosophies of the Five Elements, this course will concentrate on the Metal Element that relates to vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes, and links the respiratory system to skin conditions. Muscles associated with the respiratory system will also be discussed as part of a treatment protocol.
Specific learning outcomes
On completion of this course, the participants will be able to relate to:
1. The upper respiratory tract: rhinitis, sinusitis, common cold and influenza, tonsillitis and laryngitis
Body temperature and Five Elements (season)
2. Bronchitis
Body temperature
3. Pneumonia
The Liver Meridian (internal)
4. Pleurisy and other disorders of the pleura
Viruses and germs (Stomach Meridian)
5. Tuberculosis
The Liver Meridian (internal)
Vitamin C
6. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
The Liver Meridian (internal)
7. Asthma
Metal Element/time of peak
8. Cystic fibrosis
The Liver Meridian (internal)
The Metal Element
Glutathione
Clubbing of nails – Wood Element/the nails
9. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia – chronic lung disease
The Kidney Meridian
Body temperature
The lung reflexes in the feet of a baby
10. Pulmonary embolism
The Kidney Meridian
11. Pulmonary oedema
The Kidney Meridian
12. Tumours
Relate to the pathways of the Meridians
13. Diaphragm (muscle)
The Stomach Meridian
The Bladder Meridian
14. Shallow breathing
Face/cheeks
The Metal Element/emotion
15. How the modern world looks at the respiratory system
Must have picked up a “bug”
16. Acid/alkaline lifestyle
Mouth breather vs. nose breather
The confirmed functions of nitric oxide
Microorganisms develop into harmful forms in acidic environments with little oxygen
The importance of oxygen
The Metal Element
17. A vaccine for every cold and flu
Have you ever wondered what is really in vaccines?
18. Allergies and food intolerances
Are we truly intolerant to natural wheat and dairy products or rather to what these products have become?
Wheat and milk
19. Visual assessments of the feet
Position of the lung reflexes in the feet
New born babies – Note: Lung/bronchi and sternum reflexes
Callous in lung reflexes of the feet
Plantar warts in lung reflexes of the feet
Diaphragm reflexes in the feet
Sternum reflexes in the feet
Pigeon chest/concaved chest
20. Meridians connected to the respiratory system
Assessment of the Lung Meridian
Assessment of the Colon Meridian
Assessment of the Stomach Meridian
Assessment of the Kidney Meridian
Assessment of the Liver Meridian
Assessment of the Bladder Meridian
21. Facial visual assessments connected to the respiratory system
Assessment of the cheeks
22. The Metal Element related to the respiratory system
Keywords and their relationship
Skin problems connected to the respiratory system
Alopecia (lack of body/facial hair or too much body hair)
23. Muscles connected to the respiratory system
24. Body temperature – why do we get more colds during seasonal changes?
How to help a fever – stimulating the pituitary gland – Liver Meridian
25. A Meridian treatment
Master the Meridian therapy of the toes
X-tra Focus on the Large Intestine (Colon)
Visual assessments that can be associated with the large intestine are generic and can be used by all therapists and practitioners as part of a treatment protocol.
The X-TRA focus on the Large Intestine (Colon) CPD course will guide the participant through each medical condition of the large intestine and correlate these conditions to specific meridians and their corresponding organs. An understanding the philosophy of the Meridians and the Five Elements will ultimately assist the therapist or practitioner in identifying the underlying root cause of any large intestinal condition, enabling a more precise treatment.
Some interesting topics will be discussed, for example, the constitution of healthy intestinal flora using an analogy of garden compost to the human digestive system. Anything that was once alive can be eaten and converted into energy (Chi’), yet the balance of carbon, oxygen and nitrogen are just as important in our internal system as that of garden compost. The harmful development of microorganisms within acidic environments, as well the need for friendly bacteria (lactobacillus acidophilus), will be debated using the Five Elements and the Meridians as assessment tools.
Incorporating the philosophies of the Five Elements, this course will concentrate on the Metal Element that relates to vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes. The Fire and Water Elements will also be discussed linking these to the intestinal conditions such as haemorrhoids and diarrhoea.
The course has a practical component that is suitable for all health professions wishing to use the Meridians as a quick and effective practical treatment.
Specific learning outcomes
On completion of this course, the participants will be able to relate to:
1. The human gastrointestinal tract (GT)
2. Microbiology of the GT
3. The functions of the large intestine (colon)
4. Medical conditions
Parasites
Constipation
Diarrhoea
The Kidney Meridians and Water/Fire Elements
Appendix
The Stomach Meridians
Flatulence (gas)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Abdominal distension
Ballooning of the colon
The Stomach and Spleen/Pancreas Meridians
Candida Albicans
Invasive candidiasis
Diverticulitis
Ulcerative colitis
The Stomach and Spleen/Pancreas Meridians
Haemorrhoids
Anal fissure
Anal cancer
The Bladder Meridians and Water/Fire Elements
Colon polyps
Colon Cancer
Colon adhesions
Before trying laxatives
What is laxative abuse?
What is laxative myth?
Testing constipation
5. Compost versus our intestinal flora
A lack of oxygen
Water
Carbon ingredients
Nitrogen ingredients
Carbon/Nitrogen ratio
6. The human compost system
Foods with nitrogen
Carbon foods
Fats
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Our modern food chain
7. Good bacteria fights obesity (article)
8. In search of the lactobacillus acidophilus
9. E. Coli (Escherichia Coli)
E. Coli infection risk factors
10. Acid/alkaline lifestyle
Microorganisms develop into harmful forms in acidic environments with little oxygen
11. Visual assessments of the feet
Position of the colon reflexes in the feet
Colon reflexes in the feet
Any skin grooves/furrow or abnormalities in the colon reflex
Meridians connected to the large intestine
Assessment of the Lung Meridians
Assessment of the Colon Meridians
Assessment of the Stomach Meridians
Assessment of the Spleen/Pancreas Meridians
Assessment of the Bladder Meridians
Assessment of the Kidney Meridian
Assessment of the Liver Meridian
12. Facial visual assessments connected to the large intestine
Assessment of the grooves between nose and mouth corners
13. The Metal Element related to the large intestine
A new look at the Five Element theory
The Five Elements as a cell
Keywords relating to the Metal Element
Skin problems connected to the large intestine
Alopecia (lack of body/facial hair or too much body hair)
14. Muscles connected to the large intestine
15. Digestive enzymes
16. A Meridian treatment
Master the Meridian treatment of the toes and other sections
To Register
The weekend costs £300 which includes workbooks and handouts.
A non-refundable deposit of £100 is required at time of booking, the final balance must be paid three weeks prior to the start date.
Times: 9:30am - 5pm
Tea & Coffee is freely available at the venue: attendees must provide their own lunch.
Delegates will need to bring a small towel and antibacterial wipes.
Please contact Solas for an application form
email: [email protected]
