New title by the author of Cosmetic Acupuncture! Energetics is an area of growing interest and importance in acupuncture. Acupuncture treatment aims to correct the imbalance of energy, or qi; energetics is a method of diagnosing which aspects of qi are out of balance. Energetics in Acupuncture provides a straightforward diagnostic method of identifying which aspects of the qi are out of balan... Read More...

Acupuncture Energetics is the only professional textbook in English that presents the European approach to acupuncture rather than the approach currently exported from mainland China. It reflects two centuries of French scholarship and clinical integration of acupuncture into modern medical consciousness and practice. Its sources are from the classical literature of the Han and Ming dynasties, not ... Read More...

Simply a Safer Way is a fully illustrated guide to the effective use of Electro-Acupuncture for a wide range of conditions, including arthritis, back problems, headaches and sporting injuries. The techniques discussed are designed for both professional and home use by anyone - without the need for extensive training. The methods are both simple and safe, providing effective relief from many comm... Read More...

Qigong acupressure therapy may be used to treat many common diseases with good therapeutic results. Because this technique is easy to learn and practice. It can be used not only by qigong acupressure therapist to cure diseases, but also by patients to maintain their health. Qigong acupressure therapy incorporates many therapeutic methods, such as acupressure, massage, daoyin (a physical & breath... Read More...

While the concept of Acupuncture Energetics breaks completely new ground, the author's simple and direct approach is in line with pure TCM. This highly original book deserves a place in the curriculum of all schools of acupuncture, regardless of their particular 'slant'. ... Read More...

The Acupressure Warm-up is easy to learn. There are no embarrassing bends or twists and, unlike callisthenics or stretching, it relies on position, not force. There is no need, no temptation, or even any possibility of overdoing the routine. The Acupressure Warm-up eliminates overstretching, one of the most common sources of injury, and most importantly, it does what a warm-up absolutely must do: i... Read More...

Mark Seem has undertaken a unique dialogue between two medical systems that rarely communicate. His remarkable and innovative work explores new possibilities, using acupuncture to inform modern psychology and modern psychosomatics to expand contemporary acupuncture practices. ... Read More...

Students and practitioners of qi gong will be pleased to know that the information contained within the Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy: A Comprehensive Clinical Text has been extensively expanded and is now available as five individual textbooks. Each is composed of both modern and ancient knowledge, graphics, and expanded techniques that are both fascinating and intriguing. Never before in the hi... Read More...

Students and practitioners of qi gong will be pleased to know that the information contained within the Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy: A Comprehensive Clinical Text has been extensively expanded and is now available as five individual textbooks. Each is composed of both modern and ancient knowledge, graphics, and expanded techniques that are both fascinating and intriguing. Never before in the hi... Read More...

This book provides, from physiology and biophysics gathered together from leaders in the complementary and alternative therapy fields, a possible mechanism for new observations of mind and body processes which influence the body's healing and performance Despite its title, the book is not so much about therapeutics and human performance as 'multiple working hypotheses' for understanding this pract... Read More...

Qigong is really popular right now which means there are a lot of "me too" books published. But Qigong Essentials was a classic in the field before most authors ever heard of the practice. The author studied with many masters, including the famous Wang Xiang Zhai, founder of Yiquan Kung Fu and meditation expert. This book contains so much: all types of qigong including the Five Animals, the Eight B... Read More...

Reveals the close relationship between the eight basic postures of T'ai Chi and the hexagrams of the I Ching. * As handed down in the teachings of the Yellow Emperor and Chang San-Feng. * Explains the physical and spiritual benefits that result from the practice of the Before Heaven T'ai Chi form. * An essential reference book for any serious student of T'ai Chi and the I Ching. T'ai Chi is a ph... Read More...

This publication covers the osteopathic approach to patient management for pregnant women (pre and post partum), and for patients presenting with a variety of visceral conditions such as asthma, chronic breathing problems, various gastro-intestinal tract disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, other conditions such as post operative scarring and pain, and many others. The text also covers the i... Read More...

This new edition of this highly successful book provides a clear and complete introduction to the theory and practice of Shiatsu, drawing in detail on the theoretical foundation of TCM, Zen Shiatsu and Five Element theory. The text offers beautiful illustrations and clear photos, supporting descriptions of treatment routines and techniques and enabling the student to begin and continue practice wit... Read More...

It covers the contents of Essentials of Qigong Practice, Methods for Practicing the Quiescent Qigong Patterns and the Motioned Qigong Patterns, Mechanism of Qigong, Scientific Experiments of Qigong, Qigong Practitioners? Experiences and Answers to Questions from Readers, and so on. The Prenatal Energy Mobilizing Qigong is simple and easy to learn and is characterized by its marked effects. If... Read More...

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Written for therapists and healers as well as the lay enthusiast, this practical guide explicitly presents essential qi gong methods and styles of practice, and provides an invaluable resource for the practitioner and student of this ancient oriental art form. ... Read More...

A highly illustrated manual demonstrating how to undertake direct release myofascial techniques. Suitable for use by all manual therapists and bodyworkers. Features Explains a bodywork technique which is increasingly used for the effective painful or restricted movement dues to muscle stiffness or imbalance Explains when to use the technique with both adults and children Written by an expe... Read More...

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The Qi Gong Therapy for common diseases provides Qigong amateurs with methods for health and longevity. In the book, the basic principle of Qigong, including the requirements for Qigong practice, is introduced first. Then some common methods for keeping fit and self-regulation are provided. In the latter part of the book, some acupuncture points concerned with common diseases which are involved in ... Read More...

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A compact book exploring the relationship between the ancient art of yoga and related acupuncture techniques. ... Read More...

There is growing interest world wide in the field of mind-body medicine and the effect which the natural energy forces within the body play in the maintenance of normal health and well-being. This in turn has led to interest in how these energies or forces may be channeled to assist in healing and restoration to health. This book, written by a well known scientist with a degree in biophysics and a... Read More...

Qigong is one of the most important aspects of traditional Chinese culture and medicine. In recent years, Qigong therapy has attracted more and more attention from modern medicine and science and is now widely applied in clinical settings to treat illness and promote well-being. Chinese Medical Qigong is the first English translation of the only official textbook of medical Qigong, now in its th... Read More...

This is the updated English edition of the first volume of the acclaimed textbook by the leading German proponent of bioenergetic medicine who is also the founder of the VEGATEST-Method. Functional Medicine provides the foundation for understanding and using bioenergetics. It is grounded in both Oriental and Occidental medical knowledge and deals with the bioenergetic events which precede and accom... Read More...