Together with taking the pulse, observing the tongue forms an integral part of the "examination" which is needed to make a Chinese medical diagnosis. This Color Atlas is concise and to the point. The first half explains individual tongue characteristics and the second half combines these characteristics in real case studies, thus deepening the reader's understanding of tongue diagnosis. The clea... Read More...

This excellent new book is an essential guide to Running a Safe and Successful Acupuncture Clinic. Its three sections, covering safety and risk management, ethics and interpersonal skills, and professional development and clinic management, provide vital information to any acupuncturist, whether a new practitioner or one already in practice with several years' experience. Standing as an easy-to-us... Read More...

This text is designed to give the practitioner an accurate understanding of the history and development of electric devices and their usage in order to provide the most effective treatment possible for his/her patients in a safe manner. This manual points out the physiological and therapeutic differences between alternating and direct current electro-acupuncture so the practitioner can decide wh... Read More...

Behind the acupuncture, herbal remedies and sophisticated diagnostics of Chinese medicine lies a ?congenial system of healing that embodies unification of body and mind, spirit and matter, nature and man, philosophy and reality.? In this comprehensive and ground-breaking presentation, based on long experience as physician, psychiatrist, and practitioner of Chinese medicine, Leon Hammer offers a new... Read More...

This monumental book covers the acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment of more than 65 modern Western medical diseases, many of which have never before been discussed in the Chinese medical literature. A partial listing of some of the diseases covered in this 600+ page book include: allergic rhinitis amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Alzheimers disease benign prostatic hypertrophy bronc... Read More...

This revolutionary new text presents an innovative treatment approach designed to restore normal function and to reduce pain for the most common musculoskeletal pain conditions that you will confront in practice. Based on the myofascial pain management principles established by Drs Travell and Simons, this practical resource takes the application of myofascial pain principles to a new and higher... Read More...

This is an invaluable reference book guides management of patients taking prescribed drugs clearly classifies drugs and their strength of action. The Prescribed Drug Guide - A Holistic Perspective provides clearly presented information about prescribed drugs that is readily accessible and relevant in everyday practice. It is a comprehensive source of information for drug names and their effects ... Read More...

This practical manual explains a comprehensive, alternative system of diagnosis and treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Medications and commonly available physical therapies often give only temporary relief. The success of the intramuscular stimulation method described here has led to a new model for chronic pain. The manual, and the techniques described in it, will be invaluable to those se... Read More...

Books on stretching are common, but The Anatomy of Stretching takes a more fundamental approach than the others, taking the reader inside the body to show exactly what is happening during a stretch. At the heart of the book are 300 full-color illustrations that show the primary and secondary muscles worked in 115 key stretches arranged by body area. Author Brad Walker brings years of expertise -... Read More...

Description This highly illustrated text is the only book to include manipulation and mobilization techniques for both spine and extremity. This edition includes a new title that reflects the focus on evidence- based practice as well as more information on the spine, most notably with regard to joint play. Clearly labeled photos show the direction of force the photographs that show the techniques... Read More...

Highly illustrated introductory text which presents the basic skills required in order to carry out manipulative procedures safely and effectively. Focuses on the psychomotor skills and learning aspects of the skills described. Each procedure is broken down into its individual components and described in detail. The consistent structure throughout allows for quick reference and easy learning. Fe... Read More...

This fully illustrated, easy-to-read handbook shows how working skillfully with myofascia is central to lasting therapeutic intervention. The result of more than two decades of research and practice, The Endless Web present in clear, readable language a comprehensive guide to understanding and working effectively with the myofascial system, the packing material of the body. Myofascia is a flexib... 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...

Sixty Texts with Vocabulary and Translation, a Guide to Research Aids and a General Glossary This work offers a selection of sixty texts with vocabulary and translation, compiled and translated from 33 classics including the Huang Di Nei Jing, Yi Xue, Nan Jing, Shi Ji, San Yin Lun, Shang Han Lun, Ben Cao Gan Mu, and Pi Wei Lun. The texts are presented in ten lessons. Each lesson provides informa... Read More...

Clearly presented information about conventional medicine that can be applied in clinical practice. There are 19 chapters covering every major organ system, clearly explaining conventional terms, disease symptoms, investigations, treatment and how to manage conditions from the perspective of holistic medicine. The author is a highly respected practitioner of Chinese medicine with a background in c... Read More...

Cranial osteopathy is an increasingly popular treatment approach for many common disorders affecting the head and neck. This new clinical guide is the first and only in-depth resource on the subject, offering a comprehensive analysis of osteopathic dysfunctions and principles in the cranial field. It examines each cranial bone and describes its location, development, and clinical implications of dy... Read More...

Features An Essentials version of the Textbook of Pain 4e, this book is intended to provide the pain medicine specialist and trainee with an easy-to-access overview on the management complexities, assessment tools and multiple treatment modalities that are currently available to the physician dealing with the full spectrum of pain syndromes. The emphasis throughout is on the clinical aspects ... Read More...

All the health care information you need in one package! Merck returns! The new 18th Edition of The Merck Manual is packed with essential information on diagnosing and treating medical disorders to help deliver the best patient care. The worlds most widely used and oldest continually published medical reference now features expanded clinical focus on each disorder, as well as more specific guidance... Read More...

With more than 1,000 vibrant, full-color illustrations and over 4 hours of detailed video demonstrations, THE MUSCLE AND BONE PALPATION MANUAL is the most visually engaging way to help you master and successfully apply palpation techniques in massage therapy. This innovative text uses unique, richly detailed photographic illustrations of muscles as they appear under the skin to give you a thorough ... Read More...

This translation of a Chinese text published in 1987 provides a window on the practical philosophy of modern Chinese medical scholars and clinicians, as well as insight into the historical development of psychology in China. Although schizophrenia is more common than many widely-discussed illnesses, most people know far less about it. This fascinating book about how schizophrenia is perceived, expe... Read More...

In spite of recent changes in nurse education, nurses still need to know about medicine to understand their work with patients. This is the latest edition of what has become a popular and enduring nursing textbook. It is a short textbook of medicine written by medical experts, but read by nurses. Nurses have consistently found this book invaluable because of the level at which the text is pitched. ... Read More...

A thorough introductory text on human form and function, this text presents a large, complex body of scientific knowledge in an easily understood, conversational writing style. Focusing on concepts rather than descriptions, the text uses a big picture theme of body function and also explains the bodys homeostatic regulation. For the first time, every new textbook includes a downloadable e-book, whi... Read More...

This book provides a step-by-step introduction and practical guide to palpation as a method of assessment, diagnosis and treatment within the context of Oriental medicine, and in particular Japanese acupuncture practice. Leading the reader through the how and what of touch, around the abdomen (or hara) and other key areas of the body, the author also explores key acupuncture points for clearing the... Read More...

This book is not intended as a replacement for orthodox medicine, rather is a text-book for the study of modern Bio-Energetic (functional) medicine and Chinese medicine and will serve as a bridge between the two. The general public may also find this book easy to read and of interest. The author believes that an integrated approach in medicine, using the best of alternative medicine and orthodox... Read More...

The first book ever published to combine the full range of clinical examination techniques with standard radiological imaging studies of the musculoskeletal system, this is a key clinical tool for all orthopaedic residents and specialists. You will find dozens of representative imaging studies (including arthrograms, ultrasonography and MRI) integrated with physical examination tests -- offering a ... Read More...

The Huainanzi has in recent years been recognized by scholars as one of the seminal works of Chinese thought at the beginning of the imperial ear, a summary of the full flowering of early Taoist philosophy. This book presents a study of three key chapters of the Huainanzi, "The Treatise on the Patterns of Heaven,", "The Treatise on Topography," and "The Treatise on the Seasonal Rules," which collec... Read More...

This book is a clear and comprehensive review of current knowledge concerning the myofascial trigger point pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. It covers the pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis of these two closely associated muscle pain disorders. A guide to specific treatment involving trigger points is outlined in detail and supported with clear illustrat... Read More...

Early chapters of the book are devoted to basic science and the latest research underpinning the diagnosis of back pain syndromes. The remainder of the book discusses diagnoses and conservative management by physical therapy and exercise, with content on the prevention of back injuries in the workplace and behavioral responses to chronic back pain. ... Read More...

This updated and expanded volume is a practical guide for clinicians to help their clients manage and alleviate problems associated with chronic pain. Based on the Gate Control Model, the manual provides detailed and structured information to enable the cognitive-behavioral-oriented clinician to conduct a time-limited, theapist-guided self-management program. The edition places an emphasis on the c... Read More...

This text begins with an introduction to the theoretical basis of the five phases and how they are intertwined with emotion and voice quality, and their subtle counterparts, the five shen. Maman introduces the techniques which can be used to incorporate acupuncture with sound healing. These include fork tuning on meridians on shu points, on the spine, and on ear points in relation to the sound and... Read More...