Author: Arnold Ehret
Paperback: 44 pages
Company: Benedict Lust Publications (2002-02)
ISBN: 0879040327
List Price: $3.95
Amazon Price: $0.89
Used Price: $1.76

"Acupuncture has been practiced for 2000 years to 5000 years. It is no more experimental as a mode of treatment than in the Chinese language as a mode of communication. What is experimental is not Acupuncture, but Western mind's understanding of it and the ability to utilize it properly."

Author: Raman Kapur
Paperback: 192 pages
Company: Orient Paperbacks (2005-03-30)
ISBN: 8122202322
List Price: $14.00
Amazon Price: $3.22
Used Price: $3.75

Infertility affects one out of six couples today. Dr. Lewis presents a groundbreaking alternative approach to infertility, explaining how she used traditional Chinese medicine to treat her own infertility, successfully conceiving and giving birth to two children.

Author: Randine Lewis
Paperback: 320 pages
Company: Little, Brown and Company (2005-03-21)
ISBN: 0316159212
List Price: $17.99
Amazon Price: $9.25
Used Price: $4.57

Acupuncture: How it Works, How it Cures gives a solid overview of the theories behind the science, illustrating all the main concepts clearly and colorfully. The book explains how acupuncture can work in conjunction with Western medicine, and it maps the different meridians, energy zones of the body that determine needle placement. It also delineates the traditional Chinese medical concepts of dampness, dryness, wind, cold, and heat, which acupuncturists use to diagnose patients. For example, a person whose pain spreads throughout the body would be said to have "an excess of wind,&qout; and a person who is "too cold" will be lethargic and experience sharp, rather than aching, pain. Hill and Firebrace list dozens of ailments that acupuncture can treat, but they admit its limits as well. The book also delves briefly into herbalism and lists resources for finding a practitioner.

Author: Peter Firebrace
Paperback: 160 pages
Company: McGraw-Hill (1999-01-11)
ISBN: 0879836393
List Price: $19.95
Amazon Price: $4.99
Used Price: $0.01

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 and up-dated and includes new chapters on 'strong Reactors' and the 'liver'.

Author: Felix Mann MB BChir LMCC
Paperback: 160 pages
Company: Butterworth-Heinemann (1992-09-23)
ISBN: 0750607009
List Price: $48.95
Amazon Price: $25.99
Used Price: $6.50

The most comprehensive, trusted, and user-friendly guide to Chinese traditional medicine is finally available in a handy paperback.

A perennial backlist bestseller in hardcover, Chinese Natural Cures remains the most complete and up-to-date book available in the Western world on the system and wisdom of Chinese medicine.

Traditional Chinese medicine is made up of four distinct methods of treatment: the use of herbs, acupuncture, the use of certain foods, and massage. Its practices can be used side-by-side with traditional Western medicine and have been growing steadily in popularity in the U.S. over the past decade. Written by world renowned practitioner Dr. Henry C. Lu, Chinese Natural Cures is a complete and user-friendly guide to the principals and methods of Chinese medicine. Included here are treatments for dozens of ailments and complaints such as body pains, digestive problems, sleep disorders, infertility, and more. An encyclopedic section on herbs includes the classification of all Chinese herbs and their application, and a comprehensive section on the Chinese system of food cures offers vital information on how a wide variety of foods can prevent or cure disease. Dozens of easy-to-follow charts organize all of this invaluable information for reference at a glance.

This handsomely designed new paperback edition is smaller and handier, and is sure to bring the traditions of Chinese medicine to an even wider audience.

Author: Henry C. Lu
Paperback: 512 pages
Company: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers (2006-01-06)
ISBN: 1579125468
List Price: $22.95
Amazon Price: $13.03
Used Price: $8.37

FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED PAPERBACK EDITION.
ELIMINATE YOUR FOOD SENSITIVITIES—ONCE AND FOR ALL.

If you are one of the nearly 90 million people (about one-third of the American population) who are forced to avoid certain foods, then you may have experienced one or several of the myriad of symptoms associated with food allergies, including sinusitis, chronic heartburn, asthma, chronic fatigue, and gastrointestinal distress. Relief from these conditions can now be found in Dr. Ellen Cutler’s revolutionary program, known as BioSET™. The Food Allergy Cure outlines this technique and will help you to combat your food allergies at their root. Combining muscle testing, detoxification techniques, and enzyme and diet therapies, The Food Allergy Cure will help sufferers to:

• Identify and alleviate specific food sensitivities immediately, with quick and easy methods
• Discover how to detoxify your body
• Find the most effective means of eliminating food sensitivities, safely and quickly
• Use a self-diagnostic questionnaire to determine which enzymes will contribute to your optimum health

Using a combination of Eastern and Western medicines, The Food Allergy Cure offers a program that is easy to implement, does not depend on drugs or expensive procedures, and is an invaluable resource for longtime food-allergy sufferers.

Author: Dr. Ellen Cutler
Paperback: 352 pages
Company: Three Rivers Press (2003-04-22) (2003-04-22)
ISBN: 0609809008
List Price: $17.00
Amazon Price: $10.46
Used Price: $0.40

Over 70% of the people Dr. Kondrot has treated have actually shown significant improvement in their vision. Some have regained enough vision to be able to read again, see their grandchildren’s faces, and even regain their driver’s license. Microcurrent stimulation (MCS) uses a combination of acupuncture and electricity to stimulate healing of macular degeneration. This book offers a thorough explanation and history of MCS, details the equipment needed for self-treatment, and describes supplemental acupuncture points.

Author: Edward Kondrot M.D.
Paperback: 284 pages
Company: North Atlantic Books (2001-06-15) (2001-05-31)
ISBN: 1556434014
List Price: $19.95
Amazon Price: $24.95
Used Price: $15.98

Author: CHENG JUE TANG
Paperback:
Company: Unknown (1991)
ISBN: 7509101654
List Price:
Amazon Price: $242.20

Author: Dr. Felix 9intro. by Aldous Huxley) Mann
Hardcover:
Company: William Heinemann Medical Books 1972: (1972)
List Price:
Amazon Price:
Used Price: $26.25

Author: Matthew Bauer
Paperback: 224 pages
Company: Avery Trade (2005-03-03) (2005-03-03)
ISBN: 1583332162
List Price: $16.00
Amazon Price: $4.35
Used Price: $0.02

For the past ten years, Andy Rosenfarb has successfully used acupuncture and Chinese medicine to treat a wide range of eye conditions. His treatments include moxibustion techniques, tuina (massage), microcurrent stimulation, Chinese herbs, and qigong exercises, along with “essential acupuncture” where essential oils are placed on acupuncture points. The culmination of his work—which includes a recent pioneering study involving metabolic testing–is this handbook for healing the kinds of conditions too often considered almost impossibly challenging or irreversible.The first half of Healing Your Eyes with Chinese Medicine explains Traditional Chinese Medicine and its perspective on the eyes, which is based on the idea that the eyes and the brain work in tandem, not isolation. The second half focuses on proven methods derived from Rosenfarb’s practice, including nutritional, supplemental, and lifestyle adjustments. Individual chapters cover eye disorders such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and many more. This book is intended as a practical manual to help readers understand their eyes and vision more comprehensively, and to learn new, affordable ways for retaining the precious gift of sight.

Author: Andy Rosenfarb
Paperback: 200 pages
Company: North Atlantic Books (2007-06-19) (2007-06-19)
ISBN: 1556436629
List Price: $17.95
Amazon Price: $10.25
Used Price: $10.00

A complete home health guide for treating more than 150 common illnesses with the stimulation of acupressure points

• Provides treatment points for conditions ranging from diabetes and heart problems to insomnia and stage fright

• Offers a safe and effective alternative, or supplement, to standard allopathic medical treatment and pharmaceuticals

A safe and effective technique for finding relief from pain and illness--be it a cold or flu, asthma or arthritis--is, quite literally, right at your fingertips. We have all experienced how the simple power of touch can bring such comfort and relief. Massaging specific healing points used in acupressure directs this powerful energy in a way that stimulates the body’s own natural healing ability.

Illustrated in full color, The Encyclopedia of Healing Points presents a complete guide for treating more than 150 diseases and disorders--from chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and heart problems to more minor problems such as tinnitus, insomnia, and stage fright. Each treatment protocol includes Dr. Dalet’s guidance on how acupressure can best help the situation--whether it is capable of completely curing a condition or whether it should be used in conjunction with other healing modalities. A valuable resource for any home, the acupressure treatments presented in this book can provide immediate relief to pain and injuries as well as be used preventively. Most important, they offer an effective method of self-care and a way to provide comfort and relief to ailing loved ones--especially the delicate immune systems of children.

In addition to the commonly known and prescribed acupressure points, Dr. Dalet includes important new acupoints discovered by contemporary Chinese medical researchers that address ailments resulting from our more sedentary lifestyles and use of computers, such as obesity and eye strain. He also recommends the most effective options for stimulating the points, including devices for electrical stimulation.

Author: Roger Dalet M.D.
Paperback: 288 pages
Company: Healing Arts Press (2010-08-20)
ISBN: 1594773351
List Price: $24.95
Amazon Price: $14.85
Used Price: $12.57

Dr. Felix Mann, President of the Medical Acupuncture Society, is one of the outstanding Western practitioners of the ancient Chinese art, which he has been using for some years in London. In this complete revision of his 1962 book -- over half of which is entirely new material -- he describes in detail for the first time how acupuncture works from a scientific point of view, explaining the neurophysiological mechanism involved as well as the basic principles and laws according to the theories of traditional Chinese medicine. Written for both the layman and the medical profession, the book illustrates its points with case histories drawn from Dr. Mann's own patients in England.

Author: Felix Mann
Paperback: 256 pages
Company: Vintage (1973-01-12) (1973-01-12)
ISBN: 0394717279
List Price: $12.00
Amazon Price: $4.62
Used Price: $0.01

In ancient China, an important and commonly used way to study and practice traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is through learning and memorizing Chinese medicine verses. These verses were written by very experienced and famous physicians, and revised again and again in many generations. These verses extracted the most valuable experience and the most important knowledge in practicing Chinese medicine. Even today, many clinicians in China still use these verses as important references to help them solve many difficult medical problems.

Acupuncture for A Hundred Diseases in Verse (known as “Bai Zheng Fu” in Chinese) summarizes the experience of how to choose the most effective acupuncture points (acupoints) for the treatment of about 100 diseases. These diseases include twenty-eight ailments in the head and face, six diseases in the neck and throat, six diseases in the shoulder and back, seven gynecological diseases, one pediatric disease, five infectious diseases, and forty-three diseases in other categories such as psychological problems. Totally 156 acupuncture points are used for these diseases.

A broad range of diseases are covered, from complicated diseases such as diabetes to small problems such as twitching eyelids. Solutions for some of the health problems are hard to find elsewhere in common books, such as deafness caused by anger and nightmares.

This verse is one of the most popular acupuncture verses in the history of Chinese medicine. It was first recorded in Wu Gao’s book A Collection of Outstanding Treatises in Acupuncture and Moxibustion (“Zhen Jiu Ju Ying” in Chinese) in the Ming Dynasty (1529). It was then included in another well-known Chinese medicine classic, The Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (“Zhen Jiu Da Quan” in Chinese) by Jizhou Yang in the Ming Dynasty (1601). This verse has been reprinted for hundreds of years and has become a “must-learn” in Chinese medicine education in China. It is included in the acupuncture textbook used by all of the TCM colleges in China.

This classic provides the best prescriptions of acupuncture points for healing health problems including but not limited to: anger, blurred vision and other eye problems, cough, craziness and other psychological problems, deafness, diabetes, depression, dysentery, edema, epidemic febrile diseases, epilepsy, facial paralysis, goiter, headaches and migraines, hemiplegia, hemorrhoids, hypochondriac pain, indigestion, infertility, itching, leukorrhagia, leukorrhea, loss of voice, malaria, mastitis, menstrual disorders, nightmares, nocturnal emission, nosebleeds, stuffy noses, nasal polyps and other nose problems, numbness, palpitation and other heart problems, rectal prolapse, rashes and other skin diseases, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), sadness, scrofula, sore throat, spasms, stiff neck, tongue problems, toothaches, tuberculosis, twitching eyelids, urination problems, and vomiting.

Kindle Edition: 13 pages Kindle eBook
Company: PharmTao.com (2008-11-29) (2008-11-29)
List Price: $2.99
Amazon Price:

Flu and common cold are preventable even without drugs or herbs. Natural methods from traditional Chinese medicine including acupressure and acupuncture can be used for the prevention and treatment of influenza and common cold. These prevention methods, including folk remedies, have been proven quite effective in history and are still used today.

For healing colds and flu, non-drug methods and time-tested acupuncture point prescriptions are collected here. These natural healing methods include acupressure, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping therapy, and auricular (ear) acupuncture. Locations of these acupuncture points are provided to facilitate clinical practice. Differential diagnosis types of colds and flu are described for personalized treatment. Therapeutic principles and needle manipulation methods are recommended for each type.

In addition, acupuncture point prescriptions from some ancient traditional Chinese medicine classics are collected, such as The AB Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (“Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing” in Chinese). These classics provide the guidance of selecting the most effective acupuncture points from hundreds of years of experience.

Flu and common cold may occur throughout the year, but are mostly seen in winter and spring. Common cold and flu may have symptoms such as nasal congestion and discharge, cough, fever, sneezing, headache, chilliness, sore throat, general aching of the body, and melancholy. Non-drug natural methods such as acupressure and acupuncture methods can be used to prevent and relieve these symptoms, and promote the healing of the root of the diseases.

Table of Contents

1. General Prevention
2. Prevention with Acupressure and Acupuncture
3. Differential Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
4. Acupressure Healing
5. Acupuncture Therapy
6. Moxibustion Therapy
7. Cupping Therapy
8. Auricular Acupuncture Therapy
9. Time-Tested Acupoint Prescriptions from Traditional Chinese Medicine Classics

Excerpts:

“General prevention: … for air cleaning during the flu season…”

“The following methods can be used for the prevention of common cold and flu…. Using the thumbs to press acupuncture points (acupoints) for 3-5 minutes at each point, 2 to 3 times a day…. During the flu season, perform acupuncture at two sides of this acupoint once a day for 3 days consecutively to strengthen the defensive energy and prevent the disease …”

“Chinese medicine is a personalized medicine. Each person is treated differently as they have different health conditions and respond differently even to the same pathogenic factor. Understanding the differential diagnosis types of diseases is important for deciding therapeutic strategies and providing personalized treatment…. Different seasons in a year have different pathogenic factors that are dominant at the time.”

“Use fingers to press these acupuncture points (acupoints), 1 minute for each acupoint…. Heating pads can also be applied on these acupoints…”

“Apply moxibustion to the acupoint …, using a moxa roll for 20 minutes,… This method has been found quite effective in the clinic.”

“Choose these points for auricular (ear) acupuncture therapy… Use filiform needles with … and manipulate the needles every 10 minutes. Herbal seeds such as … can also be used.”

Author: PharmTao.com
Kindle Edition: 9 pages Kindle eBook
Company: PharmTao.com (2009-04-18) (2009-04-18)
List Price: $1.00
Amazon Price:

The Chinese model of the Five Elements (wood, fire, metal, earth, and water) and the Twelve Officials (the organ systems that comprise the map of traditional Chinese medicine) has been applied as a system of medicine for three thousand years to balance chi, the vital force of the body. Archetypal Acupuncture explains to both acupuncturists and the general public how to work with these maps of energy and use them to diagnose physical illness, resolve emotional imbalances, and navigate the stages of life.

Dr. Dolowich’s goal is to revitalize these traditional teachings for the modern world—and in the process bring East and West together. Through an archetypal approach to Chinese medicine, he shows how we can gain fresh insights into the roots of illness while uncovering a positive vision of wellness and the healing process. The book draws on case histories, spiritual poetry (especially Rilke and Rumi), classic sources such as the I Ching, and examples from contemporary culture in order to bring the elements alive. Individual chapters explore the interface of Eastern and Western medicine, Chinese numerology, spiritual aspects of the elements, archetypal patterns in popular culture, and strategies for cultivating a life in harmony with the rhythms of nature.

Author: Gary Dolowich M.D.
Paperback: 336 pages
Company: North Atlantic Books (2011-09-20) (2011-09-20)
ISBN: 1583943102
List Price: $19.95
Amazon Price: $12.43
Used Price: $12.12

Understanding the Miracle and Essence of Acupuncture (Tong Xuan Zhi Yao Fu) was written by a well-known acupuncturist Hanqing Dou (1196-1280) in the Yuan Dynasty. This verse summarizes the experience of how to choose the most effective acupuncture points (acupoints) for more than 50 diseases. These diseases include different pain syndromes and ailments of the eyes, ears, teeth, and nose. Totally 43 acupoints are used for these diseases, especially the Five-Shu points below the elbows and the knees. Manipulation techniques and the application of basic theories are emphasized. This translation not only translates the language, but also provides explanations and some background knowledge of the history and legends in Chinese medicine.

This verse is one of the most popular acupuncture verses in Chinese medicine history. It was first recorded in Wu Gao’s book A Collection of Outstanding Treatises in Acupuncture and Moxibustion (“Zhen Jiu Ju Ying” in Chinese) in the Ming Dynasty (1529). It was then included in another well-known Chinese medicine classic, The Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (“Zhen Jiu Da Cheng” in Chinese) by Jizhou Yang in the Ming Dynasty (1601). It has been reprinted for hundreds of years, and learned by generations and generations of acupuncturists. It has become one of the “must-learn” verses in Chinese medicine education in China. It is one of the most valuable classics in traditional Chinese medicine. It is included in the acupuncture textbook used by all of the traditional Chinese medicine colleges in China.


Kindle Edition: 12 pages Kindle eBook
Company: PharmTao.com (2008-12-13) (2008-12-13)
List Price: $2.99
Amazon Price:

Increased stress and traumatic events in our lives have resulted in many millions of people who suffer from insomnia, nightmares, anxiety attacks, depression, and tension headaches. ACUPRESSURE FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING offers relief at your fingertips, quickly and safely, for a wide range of emotional problems. It explains how emotional distress becomes lodged in the body as muscular tension and blocked energy, and shows how acupressure can relieve not just the resulting physical symptoms, but also their emotional source--often without the need for extensive talk therapy or medication.

Acupressure stimulates the same points used in acupuncture, but instead of needles, firm finger pressure is used on the surface of the skin. The pressure releases neurochemicals called endorphins that relieve pain. As in acupuncture, specific pressure points are connected with internal organs and energy pathways in the body (called meridians) that regulate the flow of electrical energy to all systems. Unlike acupuncture, acupressure can be used safely by anyone, with only the hands as equipment.

ACUPRESSURE FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING offers a comprehensive A-Z guide to emotional ailments (from abandonment to worry and obsessive thinking), with fully-illustrated instruction on dozens of precise acupressure point locations and how to activate them, combined with yogic breathing, stretching, and movement routines. Case histories from the authors' practice further illuminate each condition and the path to emotional balance and healing. Most routines can be used independently for self-care and on-the-spot relief. There are also sections on how to use the techniques to help others, with appropriate safeguards.

Author: Michael Reed Gach Ph.D., Beth Ann Henning Dipl. A.B
Paperback: 320 pages
Company: Bantam (2004-10-26) (2004-10-26)
ISBN: 0553382438
List Price: $22.00
Amazon Price: $13.20
Used Price: $11.99

Shows how the simple application of finger pressure to specific points of the body can stimulate and alleviate many common ailments.

Author: F. M. Houston
Paperback: 96 pages
Company: Keats Pub (1993-05)
ISBN: 0879835362
List Price: $12.95
Amazon Price: $69.52
Used Price: $3.67

A complete home health guide for treating more than 150 common illnesses with the stimulation of acupressure points

• Provides treatment points for conditions ranging from diabetes and heart problems to insomnia and stage fright

• Offers a safe and effective alternative, or supplement, to standard allopathic medical treatment and pharmaceuticals

A safe and effective technique for finding relief from pain and illness--be it a cold or flu, asthma or arthritis--is, quite literally, right at your fingertips. We have all experienced how the simple power of touch can bring such comfort and relief. Massaging specific healing points used in acupressure directs this powerful energy in a way that stimulates the body’s own natural healing ability.

Illustrated in full color, The Encyclopedia of Healing Points presents a complete guide for treating more than 150 diseases and disorders--from chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and heart problems to more minor problems such as tinnitus, insomnia, and stage fright. Each treatment protocol includes Dr. Dalet’s guidance on how acupressure can best help the situation--whether it is capable of completely curing a condition or whether it should be used in conjunction with other healing modalities. A valuable resource for any home, the acupressure treatments presented in this book can provide immediate relief to pain and injuries as well as be used preventively. Most important, they offer an effective method of self-care and a way to provide comfort and relief to ailing loved ones--especially the delicate immune systems of children.

In addition to the commonly known and prescribed acupressure points, Dr. Dalet includes important new acupoints discovered by contemporary Chinese medical researchers that address ailments resulting from our more sedentary lifestyles and use of computers, such as obesity and eye strain. He also recommends the most effective options for stimulating the points, including devices for electrical stimulation.

Author: Roger Dalet M.D.
Paperback: 288 pages
Company: Healing Arts Press (2010-08-20)
ISBN: 1594773351
List Price: $24.95
Amazon Price: $14.85
Used Price: $12.57

Many people think of natural healing as a somewhat radical or even mystical alternative to medical care. But natural healing means more than herbs, vitamins and exercises; it involves a variety of drugless therapies that are beginning to enjoy wide success, such as meditation, acupuncture and hypnosis. Medical practice aims for the quick cure, by means of introducing substances or instruments into the body which are highly antagonistic to whatever is causing the disease. Natural healing takes a slower, more organic approach. It recognizes that the human body is superbly equipped to resist disease and heal injuries. When illness strikes, its first instinct is to strengthen these inherent healing mechanisms. This book provides detailed, down-to-earth explanations of both the theories and the practical applications of natural healing, from the most ancient techniques to the latest discoveries.

Author: Mark Bricklin
Hardcover: 582 pages
Company: Rodale Press, Inc. (1976)
List Price:
Amazon Price: $4.50
Used Price: $4.54

The article is excerpted from Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consult the second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a single alphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or two paragraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300 updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, and a comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical and historical sidebars throughout the text.

Disease/disorder articles contain some or all of the following sections:

Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the disorder Descriptions -- overview of the disorder; who gets it and why Causes & symptoms -- process, substance or organism that produces the condition; any risk factors that increase susceptibility to the condition; signs and symptoms of the disease Diagnosis -- overview of procedures and tests used to diagnose the condition; how the test is done; who should be tested and when; time required; cost; whether it's typically covered by insurance Treatments -- overview of conventional methods of care or management of the condition, such as drugs, surgeries, physical therapy, etc. Alternative treatments -- overview of alternative/complementary therapies that may be used to treat the condition Prognosis -- probable outcome of the disease Preventions -- what actions can be taken to prevent the condition from occurring

Test/treatment articles contain some or all of the following sections:

Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the test/treatment Purposes -- why and when this test/treatment is prescribed Precautions -- when this test/treatment should not be prescribed Descriptions -- overview of the test/treatment including cost, length of time required, procedures followed, whether typically covered by insurance Preparation -- pre-test treatment procedures, if any Aftercare -- post-test treatment procedures, if any Risks -- any complications/side effects commonly associated with the test/treatment Normal results -- for tests, describes the normal values; for treatments, describes the anticipated outcomes Abnormal results -- defines abnormal test values

Published/Released: December 2001

Author: Douglas Dupler MA
Digital: HTML
Company: Thomson Gale (2002-01-01) (2004-12-16)
List Price: $5.99
Amazon Price: $5.99

Author: Swami Sadashiva Tirtha
Paperback: 675 pages
Company: Sat Yuga Press (2007-09-01)
ISBN: 0965804259
List Price: $39.95
Amazon Price: $23.79
Used Price: $19.99

Author: C. Pierce Salguero, David Roylance
Paperback: 288 pages
Company: Findhorn Press (2011-11-02)
ISBN: 1844095630
List Price: $26.95
Amazon Price: $16.23
Used Price: $16.23

This digital document is an article from Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed., brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses. The length of the article is 1379 words. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. The third edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide features information on medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more.

Author: Douglas, MA Dupler
Digital: 5 pages HTML
Company: Gale (2006)
List Price: $4.90
Amazon Price: $4.90

The herbal recipes introduced in here are classical and secret recipes from imperial palaces in ancient China. It was recorded that because of using some of the recipes, Empress Dowager Cixi in the Qing Dynasty still had thick and beautiful hair when she was more than 70 years old. These natural herbal recipes can help clean and nourish the hair and scalp to make the hair texture smoother and softer, enhance natural hair color, stop itching, and prevent dandruff and scalp diseases. Some can prevent and heal hair loss, treat baldness, and boost hair growth. Some recipes can be used to heal carbuncles on the head. These recipes are selected and translated from ancient classical Chinese medicine books including Imperial Herbal Formulas (Yu Yao Yuan Fang), Taiping Benevolent Prescriptions (Tai Ping Sheng Hui Fang), and Prescriptions for Caring All People (Pu Ji Fang). These recipes have been proven useful for hundreds of years by billions of people. Historical backgrounds of the recipes are introduced. Explanations in terms of Chinese medicine theories are provided for each recipe. Scientific studies of the herbal ingredients in each recipe are reviewed.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Emperor Guangxu’s Shampoo Recipe
3. Imperial Recipe from the Yuan Dynasty
4. Hair Sheen
5. Traditional Hair Growth Recipe
6. Empress Dowager Cixi’s Shampoo Recipe
7. Fragrant Hair Care Oil
8. Scalp Nourishing Shampoo
9. Dr. Ge’s Hair Growth Recipe
10. Hair Powder
11. Magic Hair Care Recipe
12. Imperial Hair Rinse for Enhancing Natural Color
13. Herbal Hair Oil
14. Dr. Sun’s Anti-Dandruff Herbal Shampoo
15. Imperial Recipe for Preventing Hair Loss
16. Imperial Hair Restoration Recipe

Excerpts:

“This herbal recipe was used by Emperor Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty. Before using this recipe, the emperor was suffering from headache, dizziness, and severe hair loss. His problem was most likely caused by the severe stress he was enduring during his time, as he was often abused by the powerful Empress Dowager Cixi. So this recipe can be especially helpful for those with hair loss caused by stress. The imperial physicians prescribed this recipe to help the emperor deal with the health problems. After using this recipe to wash hair frequently for some time, the emperor’s headache and dizziness were significantly reduced. He no longer lost hair, and his hair became full and nourished….”

“This recipe can clean and nourish the hair and scalp to make the hair texture smoother and softer. An additional benefit of this recipe is that it can help brighten the eyes….”

“Dr. Guozhen Xu was an imperial physician who served emperors and empresses in the Yuan Dynasty. Imperial Herbal Formulas collected secret recipes used by imperial families. This recipe has two effects, one is to nourish the dry hair, the other is to help with hair growth….”

“…was often used by ancient Chinese for warm baths on Chinese Lunar New Year’s Day to ‘make one has healthy hair until very old’…”

“An ancient Chinese medicine book, Illustrated Materia Medica Classic praised it as an ‘herb for immortal.’ It is a well-known herb for brightening eyes and helping hair growth. It was recorded that Empress Dowager Cixi loved using this recipe….”

“The whole recipe can help make hair clean and soft, remove dandruff, and enhance natural hair color. These multiple functions make it a ‘magic recipe’ for hair care….”

“This is a hair care recipe commonly used by women before the Ming Dynasty. It was recorded in the chapter ‘Women’s Makeup’ in the book edited by the government of the Ming Dynasty, Yongle Encyclopedia….”

“This recipe can help stop itching, remove dandruff, boost hair growth, and make hair clean, soft, and shiny. The original book, Yongle Encyclopedia said that this recipe can ‘make hair manageable immediately.’…”

Kindle Edition: 19 pages Kindle eBook
Company: PharmTao.com (2008-12-20) (2008-12-20)
List Price: $2.99
Amazon Price:

The article is excerpted from Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine.
"Gale's products are known to be thorough, well-researched, and good reference tools. This item is no exception...
This is a valuable resource for readers who are seeking information on complementary medicine and herbal remedies. The scope of this encyclopedia is comprehensive, but not definitive. Readers should use this as a supplement,.to professional healthcare consultation. This source has been a long-awaited product for the consolidation of general alternative medicine information."
-- ARBA (2002)

Can magnets relieve arthritis pain? Does the scent of lavender calm the nerves? Is St. John's Wort a mood enhancer? Authoritative, objective and in tune with the subjects that matter to students and researchers, Gale presents four volumes of current, unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices. Covering all aspects of the subject --Therapies, Conditions/Diseases, Herbs/Plants and People -- the Encyclopedia identifies 150 types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy. For the practitioner or interested patient, there are current training requirements, listings of organizations, as well as descriptions of treatments.

Information on recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinal uses for plants and herbs are balanced by conclusions of studies on efficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditional scientists and doctors. Biographies of pioneers in the field -- including Deepak Chopra, Edward Bach and David Palmer --appear as sidebars through the text. Included are 39 sidebars. Each volume contains a color photo insert containing images of herbs. There are more than 275 disease/condition entries, 300 herb/remedy entries, and 150 therapies.

Author: Douglas Dupler
Digital: HTML
Company: Thomson Gale (2001-01-01) (2004-12-03)
List Price: $5.99
Amazon Price: $5.99

Author: Skye Alexander, Anne Schneider
Paperback: 304 pages ISBN13: 9781592334520, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: Fair Winds Press (2010-11-01)
ISBN: 1592334520
List Price: $17.99
Amazon Price: $11.33
Used Price: $8.42

Author: Billy K. Tam, Mariam S. Tam
Hardcover: 137 pages
Company: Scarecrow Pr (1973-06)
ISBN: 0810806258
List Price: $21.00
Amazon Price:
Used Price: $3.85

This outstanding reference/text provides a fundamental understanding of acupuncture for mainstream medical professionals, examines acupuncture's scientific bases, and discusses its traditional foundations as well as the similarities and differences with western medicine. Contains previously unavailable translations of ancient Chinese literature on acupuncture! Upgrading the healing art of acupuncture to serve as adjunctive or conjunctive therapy for modern medical treatments, Principles and Practice of Contemporary Acupuncture · interprets the theories of acupuncture in terms of current physiological research findings · emphasizes the latest practical results of effective therapeutic techniques · discusses the design of a protocol for the clinical investigation of acupuncture · highlights the potential importance of acupuncture in the management of chronic pain and other diseases or conditions · illustrates how acupuncture can complement standard medical procedures for more efficacious patient management · and much more!

Author: Sung J. Liao, Mathew H. M. Lee, Lorenz K. Y. Ng
Hardcover: 472 pages
Company: Informa Healthcare (1994-08-09)
ISBN: 0824792912
List Price: $79.95
Amazon Price: $22.00
Used Price: $18.50

Author: Lindsay Wagner, Robert M. Klein
Paperback: 144 pages
Company: Simon & Schuster (Paper) (1987-05)
ISBN: 0135368065
List Price: $14.95
Amazon Price: $250.00
Used Price: $1.63

Acupuncture the Occupation is about an acupuncturist working in the Occupied Palestinian Territories from 2007 to 2010

Author: Mateo Bernal
Paperback: 310 pages
Company: CreateSpace (2011-11-09)
ISBN: 146644018X
List Price: $20.00
Amazon Price: $20.00

Women of Inspiration is about the momentous achievements, contributions, patience, devotion, sound execution, a exceptional fortitude. Women of today and the past, who in spite of continuous hardships was determined to stay at the course. The women of this book are varied individuals from saintly- to the- powerful, from poor, to- the- rich, famous, not-so-famous and first to achieve. It offers a lesson for you today, and to anyone who wishes to formulate a book report or plainly having the knowledge and history of women achievements. The stories are of their family, early childhood, education, accomplishments. You can embrace the truths despite their up's-downs, or public opinion. These "intriguing and inspirational women" are:

Oprah Winfrey
Michelle LaVaughn Obama
Aretha Franklin
Coretta Scott King
Marian Anderson
Nancy Pelosi
Barbara Walters
Antoinette L Brown
Madeleine Albright
Mahalia Jackson
Whoopi Goldberg
Condoleezza Rice
Hillary Rodman Clinton
Diana Ross
Toni Morrison
Margaret "Meg" Whitman
Martha Stewart
Maggie L. Walker
Daisy Bates
Dorothy Height
Anne Geraldine Ferraro
Jane M. Bolin
Rosa L. Parks
Sarah E. Goode
Sarah Breedlove Walker
Shirley Chisholm
Janet Reno
Mariah Carey
Meg Jemison
Carol Moseley-Braun
Barbara Jordan
Catherine Hughes
Billie Jean King
Yolanda Adams
Harriett Tubman
Margaret Chase Smith
Sandra Day O'Connor
Sally K. Ride
Shirley Caesar
Maya Angelou
Althea Gibson
Sojourner Truth
Venus Williams
Serena Williams
And many others

Author: Dr David L Reynolds Jr PhD
Paperback: 366 pages
Company: Outskirts Press (2010-09-29)
ISBN: 1432763571
List Price: $19.95
Amazon Price: $15.00
Used Price: $19.70

Acupuncture now enjoys immense popularity as a major form of alternative healing in the West. Once considered mysterious and exotic, acupuncture dates from before the first century BC and the Huang Di Nei Jing (The Yellow Emperors Internal Classic), one of ancient China's earliest medicinal texts. What makes acupuncture so popular today? How did the traditions of acupuncture evolve, migrate, and adapt to different societies worldwide?Originally published in 1996 to great acclaim, this updated paperback edition of In the Footsteps of the Yellow Emperor offers a fascinating and highly readable account of one doctor's personal and professional quest to explore the healing traditions of Asia, its rich historical lineage, and its subsequent transmission to contemporary Europe and North America. It is a must-have book in the healing arts for all practitioners and general-interest readers.

Author: Peter Eckman MD
Paperback: 248 pages
Company: Long River Press (2007-11-09)
ISBN: 1592650740
List Price: $18.95
Amazon Price: $1.99
Used Price: $0.55

Author: Mei Zhan
Paperback: 256 pages
Company: Duke University Press Books (2009-11-09)
ISBN: 0822343843
List Price: $23.95
Amazon Price: $18.33
Used Price: $14.99

The author, Dr. Liu Zheng-cai, helps clarify what the specifically Daoist contributions to the practice of acupuncture actually are. Included in this book are numerous short biographies of Daoist physicians, detailed explanations on the clinical use of such chrono-acupuncture techniques as midday/midnight point selection and the magic turtle eight methods, moxibustion techniques for longevity and emergencies, and other secret Daoist acupuncture lore. 260 pages. (7X10" format)

Author: Cheng-Tsai Liu, Liu Zheng-Cai, Ka Hua
Paperback: 260 pages Illustrated
Company: Blue Poppy Pr (1999-03-01)
ISBN: 189184508X
List Price: $29.95
Amazon Price: $15.93
Used Price: $14.98

The Beginnings of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author: lin xu lin xu
Kindle Edition: Kindle eBook
Company: (2012-01-12) (2012-01-12)
List Price:
Amazon Price:

Evidenced by the surprising outcomes of a variety of disorders as they responded
to acupuncture, the innovative approach of this superb medicine has made both
healthcare providers and recipients happy. This updated approach to acupuncture
not only empowers practitioners to enjoy successful treatments of more difficult
conditions, but also helps patients understand the background of this ancient
modality of Clinical Acuology.

Camouflaged under the theory of Yin Yang and Acts of Five Elements, acupuncture
emerges as a unique remedy as Dr. Yang takes you through his journal of his
medical practice as it evolved from Conventional Western Medicine into an
integration of Eastern and Western Medicine; telling about some of his clinical
experiences and theories, and how he proved them over time with acupuncture.

This book intertwines the ancient theories with current research findings. It is
filled with detailed accounts of dire patients as they came to acupuncture as a
last resort - and got well, as doctor and patient worked together to reach proper diagnoses and treatments.

As you read this book, we hope you enjoy the journey into the past as well as the insight into the lives changed through acupuncture - and if you are so inclined, to learn the techniques.

Author: I-Yen Yang; Star Yin
Kindle Edition: 589 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Trafford Publishing (2005-08-29) (2005-08-29)
List Price: $9.99
Amazon Price:

Evidenced by the surprising outcomes of a variety of disorders as they responded to acupuncture, the innovative approach of this superb medicine has made both healthcare providers and recipients happy. This updated approach to acupuncture not only empowers practitioners to enjoy successful treatments of more difficult conditions, but also helps patients understand the background of this ancient modality of Clinical Acuology.

Camouflaged under the theory of Yin Yang and Acts of Five Elements, acupuncture emerges as a unique remedy as Dr. Yang takes you through his journal of his medical practice as it evolved from Conventional Western Medicine into an integration of Eastern and Western Medicine; telling about some of his clinical experiences and theories, and how he proved them over time with acupuncture.

This book intertwines the ancient theories with current research findings. It is filled with detailed accounts of dire patients as they came to acupuncture as a last resort - and got well, as doctor and patient worked together to reach proper diagnoses and treatments.

As you read this book, we hope you enjoy the journey into the past as well as the insight into the lives changed through acupuncture - and if you are so inclined, to learn the techniques.

Author: I-Yen Yang M.D.
Paperback: 590 pages
Company: Trafford Publishing (2005-08-29)
ISBN: 1412043026
List Price: $39.99
Amazon Price: $39.99
Used Price: $45.03

Using modern knowledge to shed light on ancient techniques, this text examines two of the earliest therapeutic techniques of Chinese medicine: acupuncture and moxibustion. Acupuncture is the implantation of very thin needles into subcutaneous connective tissue and muscle at a great number of different points on the body's surface; moxibustion is the burning of Artemisia tinder (moxa) either directly on the skin or just above it.

For 2500 years the Chinese have used both techniques to relieve pain and to heal a wide variety of illnesses and malfunctions. Providing a full historical account of acupuncture and moxibustion in the theoretical structure of Chinese medicine, Doctors Lu and Needham combine it with a rationale of the two techniques in the light of modern scientific knowledge.

Author: Gwei-Djen Lu, Joseph Needham
Paperback: 480 pages
Company: Routledge (2002-10-25)
ISBN: 0700714588
List Price: $64.95
Amazon Price: $57.94
Used Price: $45.00

Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Electro-acupuncture," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Electro-acupuncture in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Electro-acupuncture when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Electro-acupuncture, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain.

Author: Icon Group International
Paperback: 26 pages
Company: ICON Group International, Inc. (2010-03-10)
List Price: $28.95
Amazon Price: $28.95

Acupuncture is rapidly moving out of the arena of "alternative" medicine, in large part because it is grounded more firmly than other alternative treatments in research. This book provides readers with the up-to-date information on the clinical bases of acupuncture.

Paperback: 237 pages
Company: Springer (2001-05-02)
ISBN: 3540640541
List Price: $59.95
Amazon Price: $48.31
Used Price: $7.34

Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Acupuncture," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Acupuncture in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Acupuncture when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Acupuncture, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain.

Author: Icon Group International
Paperback: 290 pages
Company: ICON Group International, Inc. (2009-08-05)
ISBN: 1114166804
List Price: $28.95
Amazon Price: $28.95
Used Price: $25.00

Hardcover: 432 pages Publisher: Foreign Languages Press; 1ST edition (January 1, 1993) Language: English ISBN-10: 7119002406 ISBN-13: 978-7119002408 Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.7 x 1.4 inches PREFACE FOREWORD TO THE FIRST EDITION FOREWORD TO THE SECOND EDITION INTRODUCTION PART I A General Description of the Basic Knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine CHAPTER I YIN-YANG AND THE FIVE ELEMENTS I. YIN-YANG 1. The opposition and interdependence of yin and yang 2. The inter-consuming-supporting and the inter-transforming relation of yin and yang II. THE FIVE ELEMENTS 1. Attribution of things to the five elements 2. The inter-promoting, inter-acting, over-acting and counter-acting relation of the five elements CHAPTER II ZANG-FU (INTERNAL ORGANS) I. THE ZANG ORGANS 1. Heart 2. Liver 3. Spleen 4. Lung 5. Kidney 6. Pericardium II. FU ORGANS 1. Small intestine 2. Gall bladder 3. Stomach 4. Large intestine 5. Urinary bladder 6. Sa'njlao III. EXTRAORDINARY ORGANS 1. Brain 2. Uterus CHAPTER III CHANNELS AND COLLATERALS I. NOMENCLATURE AND CLASSIFICATION II. FUNCTIONS OF CHANNELS AND COLLATERALS CHAPTER IV QI, BLOOD AND BODY FLUID I. QI II. BLOOD III. BODY FLUID CHAPTER V ETIOLOGY I. SIX EXOGENOUS FACTORS 1. Wind 2. Cold 3. Summer heat 4. Damp 5. Dryness 6. Heat (fire, mild heat) II. SEVEN EMOTIONAL FACTORS III. MISCELLANEOUS PATHOGENIC FACTORS 1. Irregular food intake 2. Over-strain and stress or lack of physical exertion 3. Traumatic injuries 4. Stagnant blood and phlegm CHAPTER VI METHODS OF DIAGNOSIS I. INSPECTION 1. Observation of the expression 2. Observation of the color 3. Observation of the appearance 4. Observation of the tongue II. AUSCULTATION AND OLFACTION 1. Listening 2. Smelling III. INQUIRING 1. Chills and fever 2. Perspiration 3. Food and drink, appetite and taste 4. Defecation and urination 5. Pain 6. Sleep 7. Menses and leukorrhea IV.

Author: Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hardcover: 432 pages Essentials of Chinese Acupuncture, English, Hardcover, First Edition, gelatine plate paper
Company: Foreign Languages Press (1993-01-01) (2011-03-07)
ISBN: 7119002406
List Price: $49.95
Amazon Price: $28.49
Used Price: $21.99

Written by THE leading lights in the field of integrating acupuncture into a Western medical system, this book bridges the gap between the theoretical foundations of acupuncture and its application in a modern Western clinical context. Each case history focuses on the complexities and dilemmas of treatment that are tackled, providing valuable insights by experienced practitioners into the management of a course of acupuncture treatment.

Hardcover: 482 pages
Company: Churchill Livingstone (1997-01-15)
ISBN: 044305049X
List Price: $117.00
Amazon Price: $41.24
Used Price: $20.86

The Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion by Yang Ji Zhou is an encyclopedic Ming dynasty work on Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Volume 5, translated by Lorraine Wilcox, Ph.D, L.Ac., covers the details of using various point categories, for example, the five shu points, yuan and luo points, and the confluence points of the eight extraordinary vessels. Yang Jizhou gives special attention to the Jing Well points, host/guest protocols, and treating disease using the twelve main channels and the eight extraordinary vessels. There is also an exhaustive look at the use of the Stems and Branches and the Chinese calendar for selection of these points. This Volume of the Great Compendium was geared to advise practitioners (from a Ming Dynasty perspective) on how to use the Stems and Branches in their practice, and also for the scholar who wants to understand the complicated subject of Zi Wu Liu Zhu and Ling Gui Ba Fa. Wilcox does a masterful job of bringing these complex subjects to the reader. Included in this book are 67 diagrams, tables and illustrations that intimately explain how the use of the Stems and Branches and the Chinese calendar.

Paperback: 264 pages
Company: The Chinese Medicine Database (2010-04-10)
ISBN: 0979955246
List Price: $40.00
Amazon Price: $40.00
Used Price: $39.00

Acupuncture now enjoys immense popularity as a major form of alternative healing in the West. Once considered mysterious and exotic, acupuncture dates from before the first century BC and the Huang Di Nei Jing (The Yellow Emperors Internal Classic), one of ancient China's earliest medicinal texts. What makes acupuncture so popular today? How did the traditions of acupuncture evolve, migrate, and adapt to different societies worldwide?Originally published in 1996 to great acclaim, this updated paperback edition of In the Footsteps of the Yellow Emperor offers a fascinating and highly readable account of one doctor's personal and professional quest to explore the healing traditions of Asia, its rich historical lineage, and its subsequent transmission to contemporary Europe and North America. It is a must-have book in the healing arts for all practitioners and general-interest readers.

Author: Peter Eckman MD
Paperback: 248 pages
Company: Long River Press (2007-11-09)
ISBN: 1592650740
List Price: $18.95
Amazon Price: $1.99
Used Price: $0.55

In ancient China, an important and commonly used way to study and practice traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is through learning and memorizing Chinese medicine verses. These verses were written by very experienced and famous physicians, and revised again and again in many generations. These verses extracted the most valuable experience and the most important knowledge in practicing Chinese medicine. Even today, many clinicians in China still use these verses as important references to help them solve many difficult medical problems.

Acupuncture for A Hundred Diseases in Verse (known as “Bai Zheng Fu” in Chinese) summarizes the experience of how to choose the most effective acupuncture points (acupoints) for the treatment of about 100 diseases. These diseases include twenty-eight ailments in the head and face, six diseases in the neck and throat, six diseases in the shoulder and back, seven gynecological diseases, one pediatric disease, five infectious diseases, and forty-three diseases in other categories such as psychological problems. Totally 156 acupuncture points are used for these diseases.

A broad range of diseases are covered, from complicated diseases such as diabetes to small problems such as twitching eyelids. Solutions for some of the health problems are hard to find elsewhere in common books, such as deafness caused by anger and nightmares.

This verse is one of the most popular acupuncture verses in the history of Chinese medicine. It was first recorded in Wu Gao’s book A Collection of Outstanding Treatises in Acupuncture and Moxibustion (“Zhen Jiu Ju Ying” in Chinese) in the Ming Dynasty (1529). It was then included in another well-known Chinese medicine classic, The Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (“Zhen Jiu Da Quan” in Chinese) by Jizhou Yang in the Ming Dynasty (1601). This verse has been reprinted for hundreds of years and has become a “must-learn” in Chinese medicine education in China. It is included in the acupuncture textbook used by all of the TCM colleges in China.

This classic provides the best prescriptions of acupuncture points for healing health problems including but not limited to: anger, blurred vision and other eye problems, cough, craziness and other psychological problems, deafness, diabetes, depression, dysentery, edema, epidemic febrile diseases, epilepsy, facial paralysis, goiter, headaches and migraines, hemiplegia, hemorrhoids, hypochondriac pain, indigestion, infertility, itching, leukorrhagia, leukorrhea, loss of voice, malaria, mastitis, menstrual disorders, nightmares, nocturnal emission, nosebleeds, stuffy noses, nasal polyps and other nose problems, numbness, palpitation and other heart problems, rectal prolapse, rashes and other skin diseases, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), sadness, scrofula, sore throat, spasms, stiff neck, tongue problems, toothaches, tuberculosis, twitching eyelids, urination problems, and vomiting.

Kindle Edition: 13 pages Kindle eBook
Company: PharmTao.com (2008-11-29) (2008-11-29)
List Price: $2.99
Amazon Price:

How To Know If Acupuncture Is Right For You Plus, everything else you need to know about how to choose a good practitioner... whether it will solve your health problems and more... If you're at all interested in acupuncture for treating your sicknesses or for enjoying greater health and you want more information about what acupuncture can do for you... ...or what the different treatments and types are...or whether acupuncture will even help you... ...then this book was made just for you...

Author: Keith Baxter
Paperback: 54 pages
Company: CreateSpace (2010-05-31)
ISBN: 1453602836
List Price: $6.99
Amazon Price: $5.37
Used Price: $5.95

The 2nd edition of The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs describes the application of traditional Chinese medical theory to the diagnosis and treatment of 48 diseases, conditions and disorders. In addition to the existing 34 covered in the first edition, 14 new conditions and symptoms have been added, and these include common, chronic, and acute conditions which clinicians may see in their practice. Each chapter contains aetiology and pathology; differential diagnosis according to TCM; selection of treatments with acupuncture and herbs, with explanation of choices; case studies for illustration; summary of Western differential diagnosis; and discussion of prognosis and prevention. This book brings the enormous wealth of the author's experience, and his insights in applying TCM medicine to a Western context, to the support of all clinicians whatever their own range of experiences.

Author: Giovanni Maciocia CAc(Nanjing)
Hardcover: 1546 pages
Company: Churchill Livingstone (2007-12-12)
ISBN: 0443074909
List Price: $165.00
Amazon Price: $120.85
Used Price: $133.32

Once in a great while an extraordinary book is published that sets an entirely new standard in its field. A Manual of Acupuncture, published by Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications, is just such a book. Painstakingly researched over many years by Peter Deadman, editor-in-chief of The Journal of Chinese Medicine, and colleagues Mazin Al-Khafaji and Kevin Baker, this book has become the primary reference in the West for the study of acupuncture points and channels. With the subtle use of color to illustrate the acupuncture points and anatomical features, the new second edition of A Manual of Acupuncture is even more attractive and user-friendly than the first. Introductory chapters describe and illustrate the channels and collaterals, the various categories of points, and methods of selection, location, and needling. Ensuing chapters present each of the points of the 14 channels as well as the extra (miscellaneous) points, identified by their English and pinyin names, and Chinese characters. Each point is located in accordance with the most exacting anatomical standards to be found in any Western textbook. For each point there is a dedicated drawing, followed by regional body drawings. The quality of the 500 drawings is far superior to those in any other TCM text. There are also practical pointers for finding and needling the points, and cautionary information about what to avoid. In addition to point indexes by their English and pinyin names, there is an index identifying every part of the body reached by each of the channels, and separate indexes of point indications listed according to both TCM and biomedical symptoms.

Author: Peter Deadman, Mazin Al-Khafaji, Kevin Baker
Hardcover: 670 pages Introductory chapters on the channels and collaterals, point categories, point selection methods, point location and needling, Over 400 illustrations & text descriptions of all points and primary, extraordinary, divergent, luo-connecting & sinew channels, The most exacting and accurate anatomical point locations yet published in any English text with practical point location notes to assist in easy location, Point actions to aid the understanding and memorization of each point's principal qualities, Substantial commentaries detailing the principal historical & modern applications of points, drawing on classical & modern texts and the extensive clinical experience of the authors
Company: Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications (2007-06-25)
ISBN: 0951054651
List Price: $150.00
Amazon Price: $90.00
Used Price: $79.20

See the connection between Western and Eastern medicine, and take charge of your health

The Web That Has No Weaver is the classic, comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of Chinese medicine. This accessible and invaluable resource has earned its place as the foremost authority in synthesizing Wester and Eastern healing practices.
This revised edition is the product of years of further reflection on ancient Chinese sources and active involvement in cutting-edge scientific research.

Author: Ted Kaptchuk
Paperback: 464 pages Classic, comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of Chinese medicine, Foremost authority in synthesizing Western and Eastern healing practices, Revised 2nd edition brings years of further reflection on ancient Chinese sources and active involvement in cutting-edge scientific research, Includes summaries of recent clinical trials that use modern criteria to evaluate these ancient remedies
Company: McGraw-Hill (2000-04-11)
ISBN: 0809228408
List Price: $21.95
Amazon Price: $12.74
Used Price: $6.65

Currently effective remedies are hard to find for the treatment of obesity. The discovery of new therapies for obesity is becoming urgent. As a complementary medicine, acupuncture is becoming more and more popular as an alternative solution that is safe and inexpensive. Clinical and scientific studies have confirmed that acupuncture is effective for weight loss without adverse reactions. In addition, it can help heal obesity-associated diseases including cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, fatty liver, diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Different methods of acupuncture have been used for weight control. These methods include manual acupuncture, electroacupuncture, acupressure, and auricular or ear acupuncture. The effects and different methods for weight loss using acupuncture are introduced here. Acupuncture may help with weight management through adjusting the functions of the nervous system, the endocrine system, and the immune system. It can also improve mental health. Current studies on these mechanisms are reviewed.

Table of Contents

Part I. Acupuncture for Weight Loss: Effects and Methods
1. Acupuncture for Weight Loss and the Treatment of Obesity: The Benefit is Beyond Weight Management
2. Acupuncture Has Good Effects on Improving the Body Mass Index and Waist-Hip Ratio in Obese Patients
3. Auricular Acupuncture for Weight Loss and the Treatment of Obesity: Methods and Mechanisms
Part II. Acupuncture and the Healing of Obesity-Associated Diseases
4. Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Healing Obesity-Associated Cardiovascular Diseases and Hypertension
5. The Effects of Electroacupuncture on the Treatment of Obesity Complicated with Fatty Liver
6. Multiple Benefits of Acupuncture on Weight Loss: The Effects on Diabetes and the Reduction of Blood Cholesterol Levels
7. Acupuncture for the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Obesity
Part III. Acupuncture for Weight Control: How It Works
8. The Mechanisms of Acupuncture on Weight Loss: The Effects on the Nervous System and Emotional Factors
9. Acupuncture Treatment for Weight Loss Can Regulate Functions of the Vegetative Nervous System and Adrenal System
10. Acupuncture on Obese Patients May Adjust the Immune System
Part IV. Seeking the Optimal Programs for Healthy Weight Loss
11. The Potential of Mind-Body Interventions for Weight Loss
12. Is Acupuncture A Better Method for Weight Loss than Diets and Exercises?
13. Combined Alternative Interventions Have Good Effects for Natural Weight Loss

Excerpts from “Acupuncture for Weight Loss and Treatment of Obesity-Related Diseases”:

“… electroacupuncture was performed using the ear points including …. The results showed that there was a more significant weight reduction in the electroacupuncture group than in the diet restriction control group...”

“… treated with body acupuncture using the acupuncture points (acupoints) including …, and auricular acupoint … the improvement of waist circumferences and waist-hip ratio in the acupuncture group was significantly better than those in the medication group…”

“…auricular acupuncture is an effective therapeutic method for weight loss, probably through suppressing the appetite. Various methods can be applied for auricular acupuncture, including…”

“In addition, the therapy of traditional Chinese medicine helped solve the problem of overeating, and improved indexes of the blood pressure, .… acupuncture and moxibustion are effective therapeutic methods for obesity-related diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and hypertension...”

“…the total effective rate for weight loss was 80.0% and the total effective rate for curing fatty liver was 80.0%…”

“These effects indicate that acupuncture has potentials as a treatment of obesity-related diseases such as diabetes…. It can reduce the serum total cholesterol, triglyceride, and LDL cholesterol levels…”

Kindle Edition: 23 pages Kindle eBook
Company: PharmTao.com (2008-11-22) (2008-11-22)
List Price: $1.00
Amazon Price:

THE PSYCHE IN CHINESE MEDICINE comprehensively discusses the treatment of mental-emotional disorders with both acupuncture and herbal medicine. Suitable for practitioners and students of Chinese medicine it discusses first the aetiology, pathology and diagnosis of mental disorders. It explores the nature of the Mind (Shen), Ethereal Soul (Hun), Corporeal Soul (Po), Intellect (Yi) and Will-Power (Zhi) and then presents the diagnosis and treatment of the most common psychological disorders with both acupuncture and Chinese herbs in detail. Specific chapters focus on the treatment of common conditions including depression, anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, bipolar disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Each condition is illustrated with case histories from the author's 35 years-long practice.
Comprehensive discussion of the nature of the Shen, Hun, Po, Yi and Zhi in Chinese medicine
The first detailed description of the nature and functions of the Hun (Ethereal Soul) and how that relates to conditions such as depression, bipolar disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
An entire chapter dedicated to the functions of acupuncture points in the treatment of mental-emotional disorders
Case studies that offer realistic insights and understanding to the range of diagnostic and treatment choices the practitioner can make
Attractive 2-colour page layout gives easy access and navigation around the text

Author: Giovanni Maciocia CAc(Nanjing)
Hardcover: 688 pages
Company: Churchill Livingstone (2009-07-20)
ISBN: 0702029882
List Price: $119.00
Amazon Price: $77.92
Used Price: $82.96

Flu and common cold are preventable even without drugs or herbs. Natural methods from traditional Chinese medicine including acupressure and acupuncture can be used for the prevention and treatment of influenza and common cold. These prevention methods, including folk remedies, have been proven quite effective in history and are still used today.

For healing colds and flu, non-drug methods and time-tested acupuncture point prescriptions are collected here. These natural healing methods include acupressure, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping therapy, and auricular (ear) acupuncture. Locations of these acupuncture points are provided to facilitate clinical practice. Differential diagnosis types of colds and flu are described for personalized treatment. Therapeutic principles and needle manipulation methods are recommended for each type.

In addition, acupuncture point prescriptions from some ancient traditional Chinese medicine classics are collected, such as The AB Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (“Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing” in Chinese). These classics provide the guidance of selecting the most effective acupuncture points from hundreds of years of experience.

Flu and common cold may occur throughout the year, but are mostly seen in winter and spring. Common cold and flu may have symptoms such as nasal congestion and discharge, cough, fever, sneezing, headache, chilliness, sore throat, general aching of the body, and melancholy. Non-drug natural methods such as acupressure and acupuncture methods can be used to prevent and relieve these symptoms, and promote the healing of the root of the diseases.

Table of Contents

1. General Prevention
2. Prevention with Acupressure and Acupuncture
3. Differential Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
4. Acupressure Healing
5. Acupuncture Therapy
6. Moxibustion Therapy
7. Cupping Therapy
8. Auricular Acupuncture Therapy
9. Time-Tested Acupoint Prescriptions from Traditional Chinese Medicine Classics

Excerpts:

“General prevention: … for air cleaning during the flu season…”

“The following methods can be used for the prevention of common cold and flu…. Using the thumbs to press acupuncture points (acupoints) for 3-5 minutes at each point, 2 to 3 times a day…. During the flu season, perform acupuncture at two sides of this acupoint once a day for 3 days consecutively to strengthen the defensive energy and prevent the disease …”

“Chinese medicine is a personalized medicine. Each person is treated differently as they have different health conditions and respond differently even to the same pathogenic factor. Understanding the differential diagnosis types of diseases is important for deciding therapeutic strategies and providing personalized treatment…. Different seasons in a year have different pathogenic factors that are dominant at the time.”

“Use fingers to press these acupuncture points (acupoints), 1 minute for each acupoint…. Heating pads can also be applied on these acupoints…”

“Apply moxibustion to the acupoint …, using a moxa roll for 20 minutes,… This method has been found quite effective in the clinic.”

“Choose these points for auricular (ear) acupuncture therapy… Use filiform needles with … and manipulate the needles every 10 minutes. Herbal seeds such as … can also be used.”

Author: PharmTao.com
Kindle Edition: 9 pages Kindle eBook
Company: PharmTao.com (2009-04-18) (2009-04-18)
List Price: $1.00
Amazon Price:

Examination of the tongue, like the pulse, is one of the principal diagnostic methods in traditional Chinese medicine. This book--newly revised in 1995--systematically describes each of the primary characteristics of the tongue (body color, shape and coating) and their significance in the clinic. It traces the historical development of tongue diagnosis and its relationship to externally- contracted disorders and the eight principals.

Featured in this revised edition are 59 color plates and accompanying case histories from the author's own practice. Other aspects of tongue diagnosis newly described in this edition include the integration of tongue and pulse diagnosis; the use of the tongue in diagnosing emotional problems; tongue diagnosis and herbal treatment; the tongue in prognosis; and special considerations regarding tongue diagnosis in children.

Author: Giovanni Maciocia
Hardcover: 210 pages Clinically oriented exposition of tongue diagnosis by one of the most respected teachers and practitioners of Chinese medicine in the West, Systematically describes each of the major aspects of the tongue (body, color, shape and coating) and its relationship to the diagnostic process, Revised edition includes integration of tongue & pulse diagnosis, use of the tongue in diagnosing emotional problems, tongue diagnosis with herbal therapy, using the tongue for prognosis, & special considerations regarding tongue diagnosis in children, 59 color plates selected from the author's practice vividly illustrating many of the types of tongues commonly found in the Western clinic, Provides case histories, demonstrating the application of the principles of tongue diagnosis in actual practice
Company: Eastland Pr (1995-06)
ISBN: 093961619x
List Price: $45.00
Amazon Price: $36.98
Used Price: $25.99

Traditional Chinese medicine has a long and complex history, yet the basic principles at the heart of practice remain, and are just as important today. Without a solid grounding in these basic theories, effective practice cannot take place, and this book provides a complete introduction to everything that practitioners, both new and experienced, need to know. The authors outline all of the fundamental theories of the TCM approach, including yin/yang, the five elements, the zang and fu organs, Zang Xiang, Qi and the meridians and collaterals of the body. Explaining the basic principles upon which these elements work, and how they interrelate, the authors describe how they can be used to identify, treat and prevent ill-health and disease. This thorough and accessible book, compiled by the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), is essential reading for students of traditional Chinese medicine, and will also be a useful basic reference for TCM practitioners.

Paperback: 192 pages
Company: Singing Dragon (2010-05)
ISBN: 1848190387
List Price: $22.95
Amazon Price: $16.98
Used Price: $17.42

In ancient China, an important and commonly used way to study and practice traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is through learning and memorizing Chinese medicine verses. These verses were written by very experienced and famous physicians, and revised again and again in many generations. These verses extracted the most valuable experience and the most important knowledge in practicing Chinese medicine. Even today, many clinicians in China still use these verses as important references to help them solve many difficult medical problems.

Acupuncture for A Hundred Diseases in Verse (known as “Bai Zheng Fu” in Chinese) summarizes the experience of how to choose the most effective acupuncture points (acupoints) for the treatment of about 100 diseases. These diseases include twenty-eight ailments in the head and face, six diseases in the neck and throat, six diseases in the shoulder and back, seven gynecological diseases, one pediatric disease, five infectious diseases, and forty-three diseases in other categories such as psychological problems. Totally 156 acupuncture points are used for these diseases.

A broad range of diseases are covered, from complicated diseases such as diabetes to small problems such as twitching eyelids. Solutions for some of the health problems are hard to find elsewhere in common books, such as deafness caused by anger and nightmares.

This verse is one of the most popular acupuncture verses in the history of Chinese medicine. It was first recorded in Wu Gao’s book A Collection of Outstanding Treatises in Acupuncture and Moxibustion (“Zhen Jiu Ju Ying” in Chinese) in the Ming Dynasty (1529). It was then included in another well-known Chinese medicine classic, The Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (“Zhen Jiu Da Quan” in Chinese) by Jizhou Yang in the Ming Dynasty (1601). This verse has been reprinted for hundreds of years and has become a “must-learn” in Chinese medicine education in China. It is included in the acupuncture textbook used by all of the TCM colleges in China.

This classic provides the best prescriptions of acupuncture points for healing health problems including but not limited to: anger, blurred vision and other eye problems, cough, craziness and other psychological problems, deafness, diabetes, depression, dysentery, edema, epidemic febrile diseases, epilepsy, facial paralysis, goiter, headaches and migraines, hemiplegia, hemorrhoids, hypochondriac pain, indigestion, infertility, itching, leukorrhagia, leukorrhea, loss of voice, malaria, mastitis, menstrual disorders, nightmares, nocturnal emission, nosebleeds, stuffy noses, nasal polyps and other nose problems, numbness, palpitation and other heart problems, rectal prolapse, rashes and other skin diseases, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), sadness, scrofula, sore throat, spasms, stiff neck, tongue problems, toothaches, tuberculosis, twitching eyelids, urination problems, and vomiting.

Kindle Edition: 13 pages Kindle eBook
Company: PharmTao.com (2008-11-29) (2008-11-29)
List Price: $2.99
Amazon Price:

For the past ten years, Andy Rosenfarb has successfully used acupuncture and Chinese medicine to treat a wide range of eye conditions. His treatments include moxibustion techniques, tuina (massage), microcurrent stimulation, Chinese herbs, and qigong exercises, along with “essential acupuncture” where essential oils are placed on acupuncture points. The culmination of his work—which includes a recent pioneering study involving metabolic testing–is this handbook for healing the kinds of conditions too often considered almost impossibly challenging or irreversible.The first half of Healing Your Eyes with Chinese Medicine explains Traditional Chinese Medicine and its perspective on the eyes, which is based on the idea that the eyes and the brain work in tandem, not isolation. The second half focuses on proven methods derived from Rosenfarb’s practice, including nutritional, supplemental, and lifestyle adjustments. Individual chapters cover eye disorders such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and many more. This book is intended as a practical manual to help readers understand their eyes and vision more comprehensively, and to learn new, affordable ways for retaining the precious gift of sight.

Author: Andy Rosenfarb
Paperback: 200 pages
Company: North Atlantic Books (2007-06-19) (2007-06-19)
ISBN: 1556436629
List Price: $17.95
Amazon Price: $10.25
Used Price: $10.00

Author: Claus Schnorrenberger, Beate Schnorrenberger
Paperback: 312 pages
Company: Thieme (2011-01-19)
ISBN: 3131398329
List Price: $59.99
Amazon Price: $49.59
Used Price: $41.51

Acupuncture Desk Reference is a collection of information assembled to help practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine become highly effective in treatment and successful in practice. Extremely popular with acupuncturists, herbalists, and student practitioners, this 416-page clinic reference book is essential for all acupuncturists. It provides more than 315 Chinese formulas, 370 herbs, Zang Fu, acupuncture points, special categories, clinical indications, methods, practice, and food as medicine for the most common ailments. One third of this book is devoted to Western Medicine, which allows the user to check for drugs, labs, herbal interactions, botanicals, nutrients and supplements. A resource section provides the most up-to-date information for your everyday clinical practice, including insurance providers, suppliers and general health forms for your practice.

Author: David Kuoch
Spiral-bound: 416 pages
Company: Acumedwest, LLC (2007-08-01)
ISBN: 0615154638
List Price: $44.95
Amazon Price: $37.16
Used Price: $28.00

Chinese herbal products are increasingly popular as alternative medical therapies and are now available everywhere in the country. This book provides an A-to-Z list of herbal remedies by ailment, from acne and allergies to weight gain and yeast infections, and a guide to the properties of each herb. This book also contains a detailed description of common herbs and formulas and how they interact within the framework of traditional Chinese medical theories.

Author: Joel Harvey Schreck
Paperback: 288 pages
Company: Bay Tree Publishing (2008-10-01)
ISBN: 0980175801
List Price: $18.95
Amazon Price: $11.44
Used Price: $9.77

Author: Jean M. Wible
Paperback: 592 pages
Company: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2008-04-04)
ISBN: 0781763096
List Price: $38.95
Amazon Price: $26.28
Used Price: $20.64

Author: Jin Shi-ying, Jin Wan-cheng, Jin Pu
Paperback: 80 pages
Company: PEOPLE'S MEDICAL PUBLISHING HOUSE (2008-07-30)
ISBN: 7117093684
List Price: $19.95
Amazon Price: $16.95
Used Price: $30.81

The Acupuncture Handbook of Sports Injuries and Pain is a clinical manual that integrates traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. It clearly outlines the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment protocol for 25 common sports injuries and pain syndromes. Using a simple Four Step approach, treatment for each condition is organized into 10 easy-to-follow techniques. The Acupuncture Handbook brings new insight and intrigue into treating injuries and pain. This spiral-bound book is designed for easy use by the practitioner of acupuncture, and may serve as a clinical guide for diagnosis, assessment, and treatment. Section I presents a unique Four Step Approach, which includes 10 techniques of acupuncture. Section II covers the diagnosis and assessment of each of the 25 injuries, followed by acupuncture treatment and techniques using the Four Steps. Section III contains the appendices, with commentary on the techniques and protocols from the first two sections. Features: Includes common conditions such as plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff tendonitis, and arthritis of the knees and hip. Diagnosis and assessment is summarized from both western and Chinese medical perspectives. And typical orthopedic recommendations are clearly listed for each injury. The Acupuncture Handbook uses a simple Four Step approach, making point selection and needle technique simple, logical, and systematic. Treatment protocol includes trigger points, motor points, and other needle techniques not commonly discussed in the standard acupuncture texts. Detailed illustrations and descriptions allow for more precise treatment.

Author: Whitfield Reaves, With Chad Bong
Spiral-bound: 392 pages
Company: Hidden Needle Press (2009-08-25)
ISBN: 0615274404
List Price: $75.00
Amazon Price: $75.00
Used Price: $70.00

Do you know the precise location and actions of BL-17?  Do you really know the difference between the finger-cun and body-cun? Did you know that many of the master points are located on the ren mai? You don't have much time to spend for looking for points for particular conditons.

 Answers to these questions and much more are all waiting for you in this book by Gertrude Kubiena and her team..  They have succeeded in presenting acupuncture and TCM in a concise way, pointing out principles and connections and therefore making clinical application easier.

  

Author: Gertrude Kubiena, Boris Sommer
Paperback: 424 pages
Company: Churchill Livingstone (2009-11-30)
ISBN: 0443102651
List Price: $79.95
Amazon Price: $69.94
Used Price: $69.96

Author: Ruth Werner LMP NCTMB
Paperback: 334 pages
Company: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2009-06-24)
ISBN: 0781750946
List Price: $39.95
Amazon Price: $32.95
Used Price: $23.92

Author: Angela Hicks
Paperback: 288 pages ISBN13: 9780749941604, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: Piatkus Books (2011-02-01)
ISBN: 074994160X
List Price: $15.95
Amazon Price: $8.43
Used Price: $5.67

Paperback: 118 pages
Company: Schocken Books Inc (1975-11)
ISBN: 0805204768
List Price:
Amazon Price: $105.62
Used Price: $4.23

The 2nd edition of The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs describes the application of traditional Chinese medical theory to the diagnosis and treatment of 48 diseases, conditions and disorders. In addition to the existing 34 covered in the first edition, 14 new conditions and symptoms have been added, and these include common, chronic, and acute conditions which clinicians may see in their practice. Each chapter contains aetiology and pathology; differential diagnosis according to TCM; selection of treatments with acupuncture and herbs, with explanation of choices; case studies for illustration; summary of Western differential diagnosis; and discussion of prognosis and prevention. This book brings the enormous wealth of the author's experience, and his insights in applying TCM medicine to a Western context, to the support of all clinicians whatever their own range of experiences.

Author: Giovanni Maciocia CAc(Nanjing)
Hardcover: 1546 pages
Company: Churchill Livingstone (2007-12-12)
ISBN: 0443074909
List Price: $165.00
Amazon Price: $120.85
Used Price: $133.32

Migraine is a condition that Western medicine finds notoriously difficult to treat, and acupuncture, moxibustion and Tuina massage can all be effective methods of bringing about relief. This clear and comprehensive guide will enable practitioners to carry out treatment and significantly ease symptoms and suffering. Opening with an explanation of migraine and the different forms and symptoms as understood in Chinese medicine, the book explains every part of the treatment process, from diagnosis, locating relevant acupoints and deciding which needle to use, and explains every step for all three forms of treatments. Matching symptoms to treatment in individual cases, the authors discuss Tuina manipulation, and show how to use these to relieve pain. Typical cases are then explained and effective treatments described, and these are summarised for ease of use. A final section outlines precautions that should be taken, and the book is accompanied by a DVD which complements the text, demonstrating exactly how to carry out these treatments. This book will be essential reading for any Chinese Medicine practitioner looking to treat migraine.

Author: Cui Chengbin, Xing Xiaomin
Paperback: 204 pages
Company: Singing Dragon (2011-05-15)
ISBN: 1848190611
List Price: $29.95
Amazon Price: $22.79
Used Price: $16.98

Acupuncture practiced in China since time immemorial has in recent years become widely known the world over and acupuncture treatment is now obtainable outside China almost everywhere. The general experience gained from acupuncture treatment in recent years however, has often not been satisfactory, which has lead to the widespread, but incorrect view that acupuncture sometimes works, but often not and the misguided idea has spread that acupuncture is suitable only for the treatment of physical pains. There are of course reasons for these mistaken views. It is ignorance of the acupuncture rules, which are indispensable for successful treatment that causes failure. These rules were laid down in the Huang-ti Nei ching of the legendary "Yellow Emperor" (about 2700 BC). The book explains the secrets of these rules for successful acupuncture treatment which the author has researched and practiced for more than 50 years and demonstrates how to apply them.

Author: Ulrich Wilhelm Lippelt
Paperback: 108 pages
Company: AuthorHouse (2011-08-24)
ISBN: 1456737651
List Price: $16.49
Amazon Price: $15.58
Used Price: $16.09

THE PSYCHE IN CHINESE MEDICINE comprehensively discusses the treatment of mental-emotional disorders with both acupuncture and herbal medicine. Suitable for practitioners and students of Chinese medicine it discusses first the aetiology, pathology and diagnosis of mental disorders. It explores the nature of the Mind (Shen), Ethereal Soul (Hun), Corporeal Soul (Po), Intellect (Yi) and Will-Power (Zhi) and then presents the diagnosis and treatment of the most common psychological disorders with both acupuncture and Chinese herbs in detail. Specific chapters focus on the treatment of common conditions including depression, anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, bipolar disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Each condition is illustrated with case histories from the author's 35 years-long practice.
Comprehensive discussion of the nature of the Shen, Hun, Po, Yi and Zhi in Chinese medicine
The first detailed description of the nature and functions of the Hun (Ethereal Soul) and how that relates to conditions such as depression, bipolar disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
An entire chapter dedicated to the functions of acupuncture points in the treatment of mental-emotional disorders
Case studies that offer realistic insights and understanding to the range of diagnostic and treatment choices the practitioner can make
Attractive 2-colour page layout gives easy access and navigation around the text

Author: Giovanni Maciocia CAc(Nanjing)
Hardcover: 688 pages
Company: Churchill Livingstone (2009-07-20)
ISBN: 0702029882
List Price: $119.00
Amazon Price: $77.92
Used Price: $82.96

Trigger point therapy is one of the most intriguing and fastest-growing bodywork styles in the world. Medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists are all beginning to use this technique to relieve formerly undiagnosable muscle and joint pain—conditions that studies have shown to be the cause of nearly 25 percent of all doctor visits. The technique involves applying short, repeated massage strokes to trigger points, tiny contraction knots in muscle tissue where restricted circulation and lack of oxygen cause referred pain. Trigger points create pain throughout the body in predictable patterns characteristic to each muscle, producing discomfort ranging from mild to severe. Trigger point massage increases circulation and oxygenation in the area and often produces instant relief.

This dynamic technique has made a huge impact among health professionals and the public alike, becoming an overnight classic in the field of pain relief. The book has sold over 220,000 copies since the release of the first edition in 2001. The second edition is a complete update and includes a new chapter specifically for massage professionals, as well as a chapter on systematic muscle relaxation techniques that can reinforce the therapeutic power of trigger point work.

Author: Clair Davies, Amber Davies, David G. Simons
Paperback: 352 pages ISBN13: 9781572243750, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: New Harbinger Publications (2004-08-01)
ISBN: 1572243759
List Price: $22.95
Amazon Price: $13.97
Used Price: $10.41

This new edition of The Treatment of Pain with Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture gives a thorough and analytical review of the diagnosis and treatment options for pain, using acupuncture with Chinese herbal medicine. Based on the clinical experience of the author and supported by that of acupuncturists in Chinese universities, it offers a comprehensive and detailed set of treatments for a wide variety of pain symptoms and conditions, and includes detailed modifications of the treatments, to aid clinical practice.

Although pain syndromes are often complicated, involving both psychological and physical difficulties, resulting in sometimes hesitation in deciding a correct treatment, there are still some short-cut ways to achieve a successful result. Therefore, the essential intentions of the authors are very clear:

To demonstrate the practitioners how to differentiate the clinical situations and how to establish the corresponding treatments.

To illustrate how to apply Chinese herbs logically and how to consist an acupuncture prescription reasonably and effectively.

Features - Thorough exploration of the aetiologies and pathologies for pain in the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Clear discussion of the principles of treatment, acupuncture point selection and combination - Detailed explanation of herbal and acupuncture treatments for common and complex pain conditions - Deals comprehensively with the commonest clinical presenting symptoms - Provides treatment plans and modifications to these plans, offering more options for the practitioner - Includes detailed and useful case histories

New to this edition:

New chapter on treatment of pain in children

Separate sections for the gynecologic conditions

Includes Western-named conditions

Red Flags for practitioners to indicate situations which are potentially life-threatening or dangerous

Suggested treatments now include acupuncture as well as herbal treatments

Following on from each treatment a prognosis is now provided

Author: Peilin Sun MD
Hardcover: 704 pages
Company: Churchill Livingstone (2010-09-01)
ISBN: 0702031798
List Price: $110.00
Amazon Price: $78.55
Used Price: $76.97

A leading practitioner offers a new approach to acupuncture that integrates Eight-Principle and Five-Phase diagnosis. Includes case histories and a workbook for treatment strategies.

Author: Mark D. Seem Ph.D. DIPL. AC. (NCAA)
Paperback: 144 pages
Company: Healing Arts Press (1987-01-01) (1987-01-01)
ISBN: 0892814357
List Price: $16.95
Amazon Price: $9.98
Used Price: $6.40

The herbal recipes introduced in here are classical and secret recipes from imperial palaces in ancient China. It was recorded that because of using some of the recipes, Empress Dowager Cixi in the Qing Dynasty still had thick and beautiful hair when she was more than 70 years old. These natural herbal recipes can help clean and nourish the hair and scalp to make the hair texture smoother and softer, enhance natural hair color, stop itching, and prevent dandruff and scalp diseases. Some can prevent and heal hair loss, treat baldness, and boost hair growth. Some recipes can be used to heal carbuncles on the head. These recipes are selected and translated from ancient classical Chinese medicine books including Imperial Herbal Formulas (Yu Yao Yuan Fang), Taiping Benevolent Prescriptions (Tai Ping Sheng Hui Fang), and Prescriptions for Caring All People (Pu Ji Fang). These recipes have been proven useful for hundreds of years by billions of people. Historical backgrounds of the recipes are introduced. Explanations in terms of Chinese medicine theories are provided for each recipe. Scientific studies of the herbal ingredients in each recipe are reviewed.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Emperor Guangxu’s Shampoo Recipe
3. Imperial Recipe from the Yuan Dynasty
4. Hair Sheen
5. Traditional Hair Growth Recipe
6. Empress Dowager Cixi’s Shampoo Recipe
7. Fragrant Hair Care Oil
8. Scalp Nourishing Shampoo
9. Dr. Ge’s Hair Growth Recipe
10. Hair Powder
11. Magic Hair Care Recipe
12. Imperial Hair Rinse for Enhancing Natural Color
13. Herbal Hair Oil
14. Dr. Sun’s Anti-Dandruff Herbal Shampoo
15. Imperial Recipe for Preventing Hair Loss
16. Imperial Hair Restoration Recipe

Excerpts:

“This herbal recipe was used by Emperor Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty. Before using this recipe, the emperor was suffering from headache, dizziness, and severe hair loss. His problem was most likely caused by the severe stress he was enduring during his time, as he was often abused by the powerful Empress Dowager Cixi. So this recipe can be especially helpful for those with hair loss caused by stress. The imperial physicians prescribed this recipe to help the emperor deal with the health problems. After using this recipe to wash hair frequently for some time, the emperor’s headache and dizziness were significantly reduced. He no longer lost hair, and his hair became full and nourished….”

“This recipe can clean and nourish the hair and scalp to make the hair texture smoother and softer. An additional benefit of this recipe is that it can help brighten the eyes….”

“Dr. Guozhen Xu was an imperial physician who served emperors and empresses in the Yuan Dynasty. Imperial Herbal Formulas collected secret recipes used by imperial families. This recipe has two effects, one is to nourish the dry hair, the other is to help with hair growth….”

“…was often used by ancient Chinese for warm baths on Chinese Lunar New Year’s Day to ‘make one has healthy hair until very old’…”

“An ancient Chinese medicine book, Illustrated Materia Medica Classic praised it as an ‘herb for immortal.’ It is a well-known herb for brightening eyes and helping hair growth. It was recorded that Empress Dowager Cixi loved using this recipe….”

“The whole recipe can help make hair clean and soft, remove dandruff, and enhance natural hair color. These multiple functions make it a ‘magic recipe’ for hair care….”

“This is a hair care recipe commonly used by women before the Ming Dynasty. It was recorded in the chapter ‘Women’s Makeup’ in the book edited by the government of the Ming Dynasty, Yongle Encyclopedia….”

“This recipe can help stop itching, remove dandruff, boost hair growth, and make hair clean, soft, and shiny. The original book, Yongle Encyclopedia said that this recipe can ‘make hair manageable immediately.’…”

Kindle Edition: 19 pages Kindle eBook
Company: PharmTao.com (2008-12-20) (2008-12-20)
List Price: $2.99
Amazon Price:

Currently effective remedies are hard to find for the treatment of obesity. The discovery of new therapies for obesity is becoming urgent. As a complementary medicine, acupuncture is becoming more and more popular as an alternative solution that is safe and inexpensive. Clinical and scientific studies have confirmed that acupuncture is effective for weight loss without adverse reactions. In addition, it can help heal obesity-associated diseases including cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, fatty liver, diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Different methods of acupuncture have been used for weight control. These methods include manual acupuncture, electroacupuncture, acupressure, and auricular or ear acupuncture. The effects and different methods for weight loss using acupuncture are introduced here. Acupuncture may help with weight management through adjusting the functions of the nervous system, the endocrine system, and the immune system. It can also improve mental health. Current studies on these mechanisms are reviewed.

Table of Contents

Part I. Acupuncture for Weight Loss: Effects and Methods
1. Acupuncture for Weight Loss and the Treatment of Obesity: The Benefit is Beyond Weight Management
2. Acupuncture Has Good Effects on Improving the Body Mass Index and Waist-Hip Ratio in Obese Patients
3. Auricular Acupuncture for Weight Loss and the Treatment of Obesity: Methods and Mechanisms
Part II. Acupuncture and the Healing of Obesity-Associated Diseases
4. Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Healing Obesity-Associated Cardiovascular Diseases and Hypertension
5. The Effects of Electroacupuncture on the Treatment of Obesity Complicated with Fatty Liver
6. Multiple Benefits of Acupuncture on Weight Loss: The Effects on Diabetes and the Reduction of Blood Cholesterol Levels
7. Acupuncture for the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Obesity
Part III. Acupuncture for Weight Control: How It Works
8. The Mechanisms of Acupuncture on Weight Loss: The Effects on the Nervous System and Emotional Factors
9. Acupuncture Treatment for Weight Loss Can Regulate Functions of the Vegetative Nervous System and Adrenal System
10. Acupuncture on Obese Patients May Adjust the Immune System
Part IV. Seeking the Optimal Programs for Healthy Weight Loss
11. The Potential of Mind-Body Interventions for Weight Loss
12. Is Acupuncture A Better Method for Weight Loss than Diets and Exercises?
13. Combined Alternative Interventions Have Good Effects for Natural Weight Loss

Excerpts from “Acupuncture for Weight Loss and Treatment of Obesity-Related Diseases”:

“… electroacupuncture was performed using the ear points including …. The results showed that there was a more significant weight reduction in the electroacupuncture group than in the diet restriction control group...”

“… treated with body acupuncture using the acupuncture points (acupoints) including …, and auricular acupoint … the improvement of waist circumferences and waist-hip ratio in the acupuncture group was significantly better than those in the medication group…”

“…auricular acupuncture is an effective therapeutic method for weight loss, probably through suppressing the appetite. Various methods can be applied for auricular acupuncture, including…”

“In addition, the therapy of traditional Chinese medicine helped solve the problem of overeating, and improved indexes of the blood pressure, .… acupuncture and moxibustion are effective therapeutic methods for obesity-related diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and hypertension...”

“…the total effective rate for weight loss was 80.0% and the total effective rate for curing fatty liver was 80.0%…”

“These effects indicate that acupuncture has potentials as a treatment of obesity-related diseases such as diabetes…. It can reduce the serum total cholesterol, triglyceride, and LDL cholesterol levels…”

Kindle Edition: 23 pages Kindle eBook
Company: PharmTao.com (2008-11-22) (2008-11-22)
List Price: $1.00
Amazon Price:

Pediatrics has long been recognized as an important branch of traditional Chinese medicine, and there are many specialized texts in Chinese devoted to this topic. In its first two editions (1986, 1991), Acupuncture in the Treatment of Children became the leading English-language textbook in this field. In this broadly expanded third edition, the authors explore a number of new topics and revisit many of the old ones with fresh perspective. In addition to the thirty subjects covered in earlier editions are sixteen new chapters which examine a wide variety of topics, from basic childhood patterns, puberty and the stages of development, immunizations, and learning difficulties to hayfever, hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder, autism, Down's syndrome, cerebral palsy and infantile paralysis. There is a new outline of patterns commonly seen in children, and an extensive survey of pediatric symptoms and disorders that are treatable with acupuncture. The focus of this third edition is squarely on the problems of treating children in the Western clinic. New patterns that are unique to the lifestyles of children in the West-and new wrinkles on old patterns-are presented candidly and with a refreshing lack of jargon. There are also many new case histories sprinkled throughout the text, bringing theory down to earth.

Author: Julian Scott, Teresa Barlow
Hardcover: 630 pages
Company: Eastland Press (1999-07-12)
ISBN: 0939616300
List Price: $75.00
Amazon Price: $64.87
Used Price: $59.90

If you are interested in knowning more about acupressure and acupuncture, this guide covers all aspects of treatment from choosing a practitioner to follow-up excercises. It provides a comprehensive listing of medical ailments from acne to menopause that can be healed naturally.

Author: David W. Sollars
Paperback: 360 pages
Company: Alpha (2000-08-18) (2000-08-09)
ISBN: 0028639421
List Price: $18.95
Amazon Price: $9.99
Used Price: $4.45

Learn how to find a good practitioner and what to expect from consultation and treatment

• Recommended for acupuncturists' waiting rooms.

• Designed for people with no previous knowledge of acupuncture.

In this revised edition of Acupuncture for Everyone--regarded by many practitioners as the most concise and useful book about acupuncture available--Dr. Kidson provides a clear understanding of how acupuncturists make their diagnoses and how this determines what treatment they implement. Illustrations are included to help the reader understand what the acupuncturist does and why. Kidson also explains the fundamental principles of Chinese medicine underlying this effective therapy, offers advice on how to find a good practitioner, and shows what to expect from consultation and treatment. Anyone considering acupuncture for treatment of a health condition will find their questions and concerns allayed by this invaluable book.

Author: Ruth Lever Kidson, Dr. Ruth Kidson
Paperback: 224 pages
Company: Healing Arts Press (2001-01) (2000-12-01)
ISBN: 0892818999
List Price: $12.95
Amazon Price: $44.95
Used Price: $1.00

Author: Masaru Toguchi, M.D. Frank Z. Warren
Hardcover: 530 pages
Company: Random House Value Publishing (1988-06-08) (1988-06-08)
ISBN: 051747316X
List Price: $9.99
Amazon Price: $18.85
Used Price: $1.99

Author: Hans-Ulrich Hecker, Angelika Steveling, Elmar Peuker
Hardcover: 352 pages
Company: Thieme (2006-02-01)
ISBN: 158890329X
List Price: $129.99
Amazon Price: $92.50
Used Price: $75.00

Author: Matthew Bauer
Paperback: 224 pages
Company: Avery Trade (2005-03-03) (2005-03-03)
ISBN: 1583332162
List Price: $16.00
Amazon Price: $4.35
Used Price: $0.02

Acupuncture and moxibustion together are the principal therapeutic method of external Chinese medicine. This is a highly illustrated guide to acupuncture and moxibustion techniques. It describes the tools of the trade and how to use them. Presentation of each needle and moxibustion technique is followed with practical advice on how to use it.

Author: B. Auteroche, G. Gervais, M. Auteroche, P. Navailh, E. Toui-Kan
Hardcover: 151 pages
Company: Churchill Livingstone (1992-01-01)
ISBN: 0443045569
List Price: $107.00
Amazon Price: $100.10
Used Price: $77.90

In this beautifully-designed clinical textbook, acupuncturist Debra Betts draws on more than 15 years of experience specializing in the use of acupuncture during pregnancy and childbirth. Acupuncture is an ideal form of treatment in that it offers women drug-free relief from a multitude of problems that can arise during this time. Even for conditions like morning sickness, sciatica and symphysis pubis pain, which are often regarded as part of a normal pregnancy, acupuncture can not only improve a woman’s quality of life, but also prevent them from becoming serious enough to necessitate medical treatment. Pre-birth acupuncture can enhance an efficient labor, and the teaching of acupressure to a woman’s partner or caregiver can make a great difference in the levels of pain experienced during labor. During labor itself, acupuncture can play a role in actively reducing the level of medical interventions such as inductions, forceps deliveries, and caesarean sections. Acupuncture can provide effective treatment for disorders such as pregnancy-induced hypertension and posterior presentation, and help induce labor, allowing women to achieve natural childbirth. Each topic in The Essential Guide to Acupuncture in Pregnancy & Childbirth is presented from both a Western and traditional Chinese medical perspective. The discussion of clinical treatments reflects what has actually worked in practice for the author and the midwives she has worked with. The text is illuminated with clinical case histories, illustrations, and color photographs. “From my perspective, the use of acupuncture in pregnancy care and childbirth appears to be limited only by the reluctance of acupuncture practitioners to become involved in this specialist area. I hope that this book will go some way towards overcoming this, strengthening practitioners’ sense of confidence and expanding the range of treatments offered to women throughout pregnancy and childbirth.” --- from the Preface

Author: Debra Betts
Hardcover: 320 pages Debra Betts draws on more than 15 years of experience specializing in the use of acupuncture during pregnancy and childbirth, Discusses role of pre-birth acupuncture to enhance efficient labor & how the teaching of acupressure to a woman's partner or caregiver can make a great difference in the levels of pain experienced during labor, Topics presented from both a Western and traditional Chinese medical perspective, Discussion of clinical treatments reflecting what has actually worked in practice for the author and the midwives she has worked with, Presents clinical case histories, illustrations, and color photographs
Company: Journal of Chinese Medicine (2006-05-01)
ISBN: 0951054694
List Price: $70.00
Amazon Price: $69.95
Used Price: $104.22

This text is a practical guide to the tools, skills, and techniques common to all acupuncture practice with an emphasis on those that are uniquely or creatively Japanese. It is clear, direct, and completely illustrated with high resolution close-up photography. The instructions are simple and concise so they may be easily applied to the practice of any acupuncture tradition.

Beginning with traditional needling techniques, the text covers filiform needling, supplementation and drainage, needle with moxa-all with several approaches. Moxibustion is covered to an equally great extent and detail, as are instruments, intradermal needles, press tack needles and spheres. In addition to highly specialized Japanese techniques such as shonishinpo (treatment techniques for children), Hirata-zone therapy and Manaka wooden hammer and needle, techniques like cupping that are used throughout Asia are described in full detail. This book is more than just a fine collection of practical instruction. The introduction provides context through a brief but very accessible tour of modern Japanese training and practice that includes a highly useful guide to root treatment. Each of the techniques is also made more valuable by the description of treatment protocols with proven histories of successful clinical application.

Author: Stephen Birch, Junko Ida
Paperback: 344 pages
Company: Paradigm Pubns (1998-05)
ISBN: 0912111429
List Price: $44.95
Amazon Price: $49.95
Used Price: $31.95

This is the first comprehensive modern textbook of ear acupuncture. The author uniquely combines his extensive personal clinical experience with traditional and modem Chinese and European sources. Anatomical descriptions with detailed charts clearly illustrate how to locate and use over three hundred ear points, both alone and in combination with body points, to treat and prevent illness. Case histories with specific techniques cover problems such as: deafness; otitis; otalgia; drug addiction; tobacco addiction; alcoholism; obesity; anaesthesia; oedema; insomnia; acupuncture; and, electronic acupuncture devices. An incredible repertory listing 130 diseases facilitates an understanding of this incredible and valuable healing art.

Author: Mario Wexu
Paperback: 217 pages
Company: Aurora Press (1988-08-23)
ISBN: 0943358086
List Price: $19.95
Amazon Price: $12.99
Used Price: $2.00

Trigger point therapy is one of the most intriguing and fastest-growing bodywork styles in the world. Medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists are all beginning to use this technique to relieve formerly undiagnosable muscle and joint pain—conditions that studies have shown to be the cause of nearly 25 percent of all doctor visits. The technique involves applying short, repeated massage strokes to trigger points, tiny contraction knots in muscle tissue where restricted circulation and lack of oxygen cause referred pain. Trigger points create pain throughout the body in predictable patterns characteristic to each muscle, producing discomfort ranging from mild to severe. Trigger point massage increases circulation and oxygenation in the area and often produces instant relief.

This dynamic technique has made a huge impact among health professionals and the public alike, becoming an overnight classic in the field of pain relief. The book has sold over 220,000 copies since the release of the first edition in 2001. The second edition is a complete update and includes a new chapter specifically for massage professionals, as well as a chapter on systematic muscle relaxation techniques that can reinforce the therapeutic power of trigger point work.

Author: Clair Davies, Amber Davies, David G. Simons
Paperback: 352 pages ISBN13: 9781572243750, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Company: New Harbinger Publications (2004-08-01)
ISBN: 1572243759
List Price: $22.95
Amazon Price: $13.97
Used Price: $10.41

Written by widely respected acupuncture expert Yun-tao Ma, PhD, LAc, Biomedical Acupuncture for Sports and Trauma Rehabilitation shows techniques that will enhance athletic performance, accelerate recovery after intensive workouts, and speed trauma rehabilitation after injuries or surgeries. Evidence-based research is used to support the best and most effective techniques, with over 100 illustrations showing anatomy, injury, and clinical procedures. Unlike many other acupuncture books, this book uses a Western approach to make it easier to understand rationales, master techniques, and integrate biomedical acupuncture into your practice.

"Finally, a well-referenced, common sense approach to dry needling in sports medicine that discusses maintenance, overtraining, and the effect of the stress response in atheletes. This is a long-awaited book that will leave you feeling comfortable with a technique that is very useful not only for atheletes, but for all patients of your practice."

Rey Ximenes, MD

The Pain and Stress Management Center

Austin, Texas

 

"For any clinician involved with assisting atheletes recover from injury, as well as providing services to enhance physical performance, this text will be indispensible. This book is a major accomplishment in the field of sports injury and treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological pain."

Mark A. Kestner, DC, FIAMA, CCSP, CSCS

Kestner Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Unique! Explores acupuncture treatments for sports injuries in the acute phase, rehabilitation, and prevention.

Includes acupuncture for performance enhancement and injury prevention, emphasizing pre-event acupuncture used to help increase muscle output, assist with pre-competition stress, and prevent soft tissue injury.

Provides evidence-based research to show the science behind the best and most effective techniques, based on the author's background in neuroscience and cell biology and his 35 years of clinical acupuncture experience.

Offers an overview of the science of biomedical acupuncture including the mechanisms of acupuncture, anatomy and physiology of acupoints, and discussion of human healing potential.

Uses terminology and concepts familiar to Western-trained health professionals, making the material easier to understand and incorporate into practice.

Includes more than 100 illustrations showing anatomy, injury, and clinical procedures. Covers useful techniques including those that increase muscle force output, joint flexibility and stability; prevent sports injuries like muscle sprain, tendonitis, bone strain, stress/fatigue fracture and bone spurs; reinforce muscle output for specific sports; normalize physiology of dysfunctional soft tissues; predict treatment response; reduce physiological stress; use the new Vacuum Therapy for deep tissue dysfunctions; and balance the biomechanics of musculoskeletal system.

Author: Yun-tao Ma PhD
Hardcover: 384 pages
Company: Churchill Livingstone (2010-03-05)
ISBN: 1437709273
List Price: $78.95
Amazon Price: $63.58
Used Price: $65.73

Author: Skya Gardner-Abbate
Hardcover: 237 pages
Company: Southwest Acupuncture College Press (1996)
ISBN: 0962862010
List Price:
Amazon Price: $69.95
Used Price: $30.32

Hardcover: 177 pages
Company: Huaxia Publishing House (1998-01-01)
ISBN: 7508015975
List Price: $44.95
Amazon Price: $39.95
Used Price: $26.99

This comprehensive introduction to acupuncture includes basic techniques for for treating conditions commonly encountered by physical therapists, particularly musculoskeletal disorders. Clear illustrations, decision-making guidelines, and detailed descriptions of key techniques make it easy to incorporate these acupuncture treatments in daily practice.

Hardcover: 228 pages
Company: Churchill Livingstone (1997-01-15)
ISBN: 0443055939
List Price: $91.95
Amazon Price: $63.68
Used Price: $45.00

Author: George T. Lewith
Paperback: 144 pages
Company: Merlin Press (1994-01-01)
ISBN: 1854250884
List Price: $18.95
Amazon Price: $6.51
Used Price: $5.67

Author: Hidetaro Mori
Hardcover:
Company: Ido-No-Nippon-Sha, (1976-01-01)
List Price:
Amazon Price:
Used Price: $105.00

The 5th edition of this standard publication in safe handling of acupuncture needles and equipment represents a comprehensive revision of previous material and an increase of nearly 20 pages of new material. It is the manual recommended by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for study for the Clean Needle Technique Exam which is part of the national certification process for acupuncture and Oriental medicine professionals in the United States.

Paperback: 64 pages
Company: National Acupuncture Foundation (2004-01)
ISBN: 0967026261
List Price: $20.00
Amazon Price: $12.00
Used Price: $10.00

This comprehensive guide shows readers how to treat common health problems using a variety of pressure point therapies: acupressure, shiatsu, reflexology, acu-yoga, and trigger-point therapy. For each condition, readers can experiment to discover which of these methods work best for them. Forem offers therapies for more than 65 complaints from acne, arthritis, and weight control to eyestrain, headaches, and impotence.

More than 50 clear illustrations show readers exactly what they need to do. A section of master drawings show the complete array of points and meridians -- the same ones used in acupuncture. Then each section offers simpler drawings illustrating only the specific points needed for the condition being discussed. Concise instructions on pressure techniques accompany the illustrations.

Author: Jack Forem
Paperback: 400 pages
Company: Prentice Hall Press (1999-04-01) (1999-04-01)
ISBN: 0735200068
List Price: $16.95
Amazon Price: $9.12
Used Price: $4.07

If you are interested in knowning more about acupressure and acupuncture, this guide covers all aspects of treatment from choosing a practitioner to follow-up excercises. It provides a comprehensive listing of medical ailments from acne to menopause that can be healed naturally.

Author: David W. Sollars
Paperback: 360 pages
Company: Alpha (2000-08-18) (2000-08-09)
ISBN: 0028639421
List Price: $18.95
Amazon Price: $9.99
Used Price: $4.45

Acupuncture patients who want the nitty-gritty of such needling techniques as depth, placement, and needle type should read The Art of Acupuncture Techniques. It's unique historical perspective preserves theoretical concepts that haven't been taught in China since the Cultural Revolution. If you really want to know what's going on during treatment, whether you're seeking relief from a skin condition, angina, or infertility, it's right on target.

Author: Robert Johns
Paperback: 232 pages
Company: North Atlantic Books (1996-12-17) (1996-12-17)
ISBN: 1556432305
List Price: $24.95
Amazon Price: $11.23
Used Price: $10.00

Based on the theory of traditional acupuncture in the Chinese medicine, this product generates the micro current of multiple frequencies by a hi-tech IC chip, which ...

This accessible, up-to-date resource guide leads you through the foundations and techniques of acupressure and acupuncture. Acupressure and acupuncture can relieve ...

Meditation. Massage. Yoga. Acupuncture. Acupressure. Mat Pilates. You’re probably a little surprised to see these in a Silver Hill Hospital post.

One in five Britons now spend a total of £450 million a year on treatments such as acupuncture, osteopathy, homeopathy and aromatherapy. But many people don't realise ...

Apparel: Massage and stimulate the acupuncture points and acupuncture regions in foot, Enable the body to contact nature directly to the facilitate static release, Promote ...

Acupuncture Articles Information related to various aspects of acupuncture, including its role in anxiety, arthritis, back pain, candidasis, depression, food cravings ...

Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Detox Pads, Herbal, Hypnosis, Ion Foot Baths, Light Therapy, Magnets, Neti Pots, Subliminals, Support Wraps, Tiger Balm, Titanium.

Acupuncture Articles Information related to various aspects of acupuncture, including its role in anxiety, arthritis, back pain, candidasis, depression, food cravings ...

Welcome to the acupuncture houston web site, the internet home of one of houstons oldest acupuncture clinics, peking acupuncture. Drs. Tiong ling and nancy ling ...

Acupuncture Articles Information related to various aspects of acupuncture, including its role in anxiety, arthritis, back pain, candidasis, depression, food cravings ...