An in-depth discussion of the derivation & clinical applications of hundreds of the most commonly used acupuncture points. ' Images' are the mental pictures & associations suggested by the Chinese characters which comprise the names of the points. ' Functions' are the energetic actions of the points themselves.  In this richly-researched book prepared in consultation with leading Chinese scholars, the author presents the images & functions, location, classification, indications & contraindications for each of the points. An extensive repertory of traditional functions & patterns with their associated points, organized in table format, enables the practitioner to move quickly from diagnosis to prescription of appropriate points.  Also included is a Chinese character dictionary in which various meanings of the Chinese characters used in the point names are identified, & different points whose names share the same characters are noted. An index of points arranged by channel, alphanumeric number, pinyin & English is provided for easy reference to the points in the book. ...

This is the first book to set out a full range of research strategies for evaluating the clinical practice of acupuncture. Leading acupuncturists & researchers with international reputations share their expertise. They illustrate their descriptions with practical examples of what has worked & what has not. It outlines many of the key challenges in the field. These challenges relate to the nature of acupuncture & the gap between current research evidence & the actual experiences of acupuncturists in the field. By focusing the chapters on key research questions, rather than methods, the book has a user-friendly feel. Each chapter is easily accessible with brief explanations of research designs as well as vignettes of relevant past research. The book is based on a deep understanding of acupuncture, with its inherent complexity in practice, whether based on traditional principles or more modern concepts. By incorporating a more sophisticated understanding of the field, this book details a range of strategies aiming to develop the evidence base with the utmost rigour. It is the first book on acupuncture research to take this unique view, integrating the very best of evidence-based medicine with a genuine sensitivity to the discipline of acupuncture, from its traditional & holistic roots to its more modern interpretations. ...

Acupuncture can be a very effective way of strengthening the body's resistance to illness, & of eliminating potentially harmful pathogens. This book provides a complete overview of the principles involved in distinguishing between different syndromes of illness in patients, & of selecting & administering appropriate treatments. The book describes the functions of acupuncture within the wider context of traditional Chinese medicine, & explains the principles involved in identifying & treating different illnesses & complaints. A large portion of the book is devoted to describing how to diagnose & treat more than 130 different conditions, including headaches & angina, asthma, depressive disorders, dementia, & acne. This comprehensive textbook, compiled by the prestigious China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), under the editorial directorship of leading Chinese practitioners Zhu Bing & Wang Hongcai, is an invaluable reference for the advanced student or practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine. ...

Leon Chaitow presents a method of effective pain control for use by those in the healing professions
- acupuncturists surgeons
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This 2nd revised edition with brand new illustrations, presents acupressure in easily understood terms that you can use in the privacy of your own home. Discover where pain or discomfort begins, how it may show up elsewhere in the body & how to use this needle-less technique to eliminate it. ...

The third edition of this highly successful book describes how musculoskeletal pain can be simply & effectively treated by acupuncture. It gives a comprehensive account of current knowledge concerning two very commonly occurring musculoskeletal pain disorders
- the myofascial trigger point pain syndrome & the fibromyalgia syndrome.  Myofascial trigger point pain syndrome is an all too common complaint. It often goes unrecognised or alternatively is passed off as trivial & ineffectively treated. This third edition gives a wide ranging review of current knowledge concerning it. The author, after having given a detailed account of the neurophysiology of pain in general, discusses at length the pathophysiology of myofascial trigger point nociceptive pain & the rationale for alleviating it by means of the acupuncture technique of superficially applied dry needle
- evoked nerve stimulation at trigger point sites.

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Compiled by the faculty of one of China's leading schools of traditional medicine,   Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text is among the most authoritative textbooks & reference sources in its field. Since its translation into English in 1981, it has become a standard text used throughout the world.  Included are descriptions of more than a thousand acupuncture points, hundreds of prescriptions (both ancient & modern) for the treatment of numerous diseases, & detailed discussion of a variety of acupuncture techniques & modalities ranging from ear, head, hand & foot acupuncture to moxibustion, cupping & surgical techniques.  There are chapters devoted to modern research concerning acupuncture phenomena, & others which critically analyze ancient theory & methodology. The editors have also provided a lengthy introduction to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, a select bibliography of current research published in English, & extensive indices. ...

Acupuncture: Cure of many diseases is one of the most widely read popular books on acupuncture in the Western World, with editions in seven languages. The new edition has been revised & up-dated &

Includes:: new chapters on 'strong Reactors' & the 'liver'.

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Every practitioner of acupuncture is confronted with the same problem: how do I choose points to treat a particular patient at a particular time? For the complex conditions most often seen in Western clinics, rote prescriptions are rarely effective. Through his decades-long experience as a practitioner, Dr. Jean-Marc Kespi has returned to the ancient roots of acupuncture & developed an approach to choosing the best points for a given situation. Dr. Kespis engagement with Chinese medicine led him to understand that traditional symbols, reflected in the names of points & descriptions of physiological processes, act as intermediaries between the formal rules of medicine & their manifestations in the human body. Thus his approach proceeds from symbol to a specific diagnosis & therapeutic action, & onto the insertion of a needle in a precise point on the body. In this manner he shows the practitioner how to see beyond the symptoms & address the whole person, thereby providing more effective treatments. With keen insight into the meanings of individual points, Dr. Kespi typically uses only one to three needles to treat the disequilibrium found at the root level. In addition to laying out his ideas on the foundations of acupuncture, Dr. Kespi shares his wide experience in this book through over one-hundred case histories, which give the reader the opportunity to see how this approach actually works in the clinic. ...

As a practicing acupuncturist, it's important to know the signs & symptoms of serious acute or underlying chronic conditions that should properly be referred to a biomedical colleague. In David Anzaldua's practical guide, you will learn all the most common red flags you may encounter in clinic. You will also become familiar with what level of referral may be necessary. The introductory material will actually describe how to correctly execute a patient referral & how to follow up. The case studies are another useful inclusion in the book that help you understand the process of identification & referral. Review questions at the end of each chapter & a thorough index provide optimal accessibility for review of the material presented. ...