Acupuncture Patterns & Practice is a practical, clinically oriented exposition of traditional Chinese diagnosis & acupuncture therapy. The book consists of nine series of cases, each devoted to a type of disorder that is commonly seen in the acupuncture clinic: common cold, cough, dizziness, headache, lower back pain, painful obstruction (bi), wind-stroke, insomnia & palpitations.  In each of the 40 illustrative case histories the authors provide a step-by-step method for applying the traditional Chinese diagnostic art of differentiation of patterns to these clinical problems. More than 80 charts graphically illustrate the material in the case histories, & each chapter concludes with a diagnostic master chart. ...

Drawing on his years of clinical experience, the author describes the knowledge gained from treating patients will all types of chronic fatigue, pain, & stress disorders--patients for whom standard medical treatments have been unsuccessful. He elucidates four major patterns of "tight tender" points that he observes in patients with these conditions, & provides treatment stategies for each pattern, along with many charts & diagrams to assist the busy practitioner. ...

This book covers the principles & practice of combining acupuncture points
- expanding a practitioner's repertoire & increasing
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This handy little atlas

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This is a full-color laminated poster. On the first side, representations of the head from the front & in profile offer a general view of all the meridians & acupuncture points. At the back of the chart, more detailed illustrations of the eye, nose, mouth, ear & skull will be found & the descriptions of problems that can be treated by applying the relevant massage techniques on each of the points are illustrated. ...

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. ...