In this book, the author deals with every major area of this subject. It cover most of the conditions commonly found in pregnancy and childbirth including miscarriage, nausea and vomiting, heartburn, varicose veins, hypertension, musuloskeletal problems, anaemia, insomnia, anxiety and depression, constipation, itching, oedema, malposition and malpresentation, inductin and difficult delivery. Oth... Read More...

This pocketbook is a handy reference for the busy practitioner, as well as student of acupuncture. Designed to be carried in a tunic pocket it is always at hand when most needed. * A clearly illustrated guide to the most commonly used acupuncture points * Two colour illustrations throughout * Details over 188 separate points * Shows anatomical location, uses, and needling methods * I... Read More...

The information in this book can increase your success rate with in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies. (ART) by as much as 60%. Research has shown that acupuncture alone can increase the success rate of IVF by 35%. By also adding Chinese herbal medicine, it is Dr. Lifang Liang's experience that you can almost double that increase. Contents Testimonials an... Read More...

This convenient pocket-sized reference book for students and practitioners contains the pinyin name, English Name, standard numbers, location, function/indications, and needling instructions for the 160 most important acupoints on 14 channels as well as the same information for the most useful non-channel or extra points. Picture of all point for quick reference, a detailed symptoms index, and char... Read More...

Sufferers of chronic pain well know the frustration of treatments involving endless rounds of drugs or expensive physical therapy - that may or may not offer relief. Doctors Hecker and Liebchen present a comprehensive guide to a new method of pain treatment - acutaping - which offers a much simpler and more effective alternative. In acutaping, an elastic cotton tape, known to many people as kinesio... Read More...

The third edition of this highly successful book describes how musculoskeletal pain can be simply and effectively treated by acupuncture. It gives a comprehensive account of current knowledge concerning two very commonly occurring musculoskeletal pain disorders - the myofascial trigger point pain syndrome and the fibromyalgia syndrome Myofascial trigger point pain syndrome is an all too common c... Read More...

Acupuncture has long been recognised as complementing the practice of physiotherapy. Acupuncture in Physiotherapy is written for physiotherapists who have already received a basic training in acupuncture and who wish to extend their practice and achieve an intermediate standard of knowledge. It links the philosophies of Traditional Chinese Medicine with the theory and practice of Western science in... Read More...

This book covers the principles and practice of combining acupuncture points - expanding a practitioner's repertoire and increasing their skills. Information on the combination of the main points of the fourteen channels is covered in the book prior to outlining specific point combinations for selected disease syndromes. Discussion of combining points according to dermatome theory and according to... Read More...

ACUPUNCTURE: AN AID TO DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS gives a comprehensive conventional and acupuncture differential diagnosis, referenced by presenting condition and by acupuncture diagnosis. Presented in an accessible format, spiral bound and with a horizontal cut on each page, it gives the practitioner and student access to a handy and portable memory aid to differential diagnosis. Each page is cu... Read More...

In this book, you will not only learn a host of classical and contemporary acupuncture treatments for stroke, but you will also learn specific, clinically proven acupuncture protocols for 23 commonly seen post-stroke conditions. The conditions include: Depression, Visual disturbances, Dysphagia, Aphasia, Ataxia, Muscular strophy, Muscular tension, Insomnia, Hypertension, Urinary incontinence, C... Read More...

This book is written primarily for musculoskeletal therapists of all types and will appeal to those who use acupuncture to augment their current practice. It will also be of value to acupuncturists specialising in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and may serve as an introduction to physical treatment methods such as joint mobilisation, therapeutic exercise and taping. A practical, wel... Read More...

* Twelve chapters addressing each major joint of the musculoskeletal system * Over 100 images * A clinical reasoning model for manual therapy and acupuncture intervention * relevant case studies that support the student undertaking acupuncture training Acupuncture in Manual Therapy is a comprehensive overview of manual therapy interventions combined with acupuncture management of musculoskele... Read More...

"The Guide has a marvelous combination of precise text and clear anatomical drawings that provide easy landmarks for point location." Harvey Kalstan, president emeritus, AAOM "I really appreciate the western anatomical aspect of the location.." Malvin Finkelstein, former member and chairperson NCCAOM examination board... Read More...

New to this edition * Covers recent advances in relation to the effects of aspirin and heparin to the immune system and pregnancy * Includes IVF pregnancies * Glossary and appendix of useful addresses * Fully updated and revised throughout to include recent research * Nutrition and its effect on the foetus (new and developing area of research) Acupuncture in Pregnanc... Read More...

The Akabane method of diagnosis and treatment is very simple and easy to perform. It is particularly effective for pain. Preface Akabane's invention of the "subcutaneous needle" was not only beneficial for his own treatment method, but it has also been used for the general treatment of Reactive points and chronic pain conditions. "Subcutaneous" or "intradermal needles" can be difficult for th... Read More...

Acupuncture can be used for treating a wide range of eye disorders, from conjunctivitis and hay fever to glaucoma and macular degeneration. In some cases, such as degenerative diseases of the retina, there is no effective treatment in conventional medicine, while in others, like acute conjunctivitis, acupuncture offers a cure which is quicker and more effective than other modalities. Acupunctur... Read More...

Book Content A comprehensive text covering those musculoskeletal and nervous system disorders most likely to be encountered by a practising acupuncturist. Drawing on the author’s unique clinical experience in the assessment and acupuncture treatment of an extensive range of musculoskeletal and nervous system disorders, this vastly expanded second edition combines in one volume the main features ... Read More...

This pioneering book unites both Western and Traditional Chinese medicine to provide a comprehensive overview of depression from both clinical perspectives, and to present a step-by-step methodology for the evaluation and acupuncture treatment of this condition, using an experimentally tested protocol. In addition, it addresses fundamental issues in acupuncture research and offers guidelines for th... Read More...

The book includes the etiology and pathogenesis, diagnostic highlights, syndrome differentiation and treatment, selection of acupuncture points and therapeutic scheme for sixty nine kinds of musculoskeletal injury with commentary. acupuncture point pictures and clinical explanations. It presents specific prescriptions and acupuncture points and describes the ways of acupuncture point selection and ... Read More...

Paediatrics 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 revisi... Read More...

The book delineates the potentials and limits of acupuncture in the treatment of pain in the context of a modern bio-psycho-social concept of pain therapy. This is realized by an integration of western and traditional Chinese medicine, with the aim to meet the respective other medicine system on the one hand and critical distance on the other. The book consists of two parts. The first part (chapte... Read More...

This Acupuncture Points Trainer CD-ROM provides an interactive training programme for all acupuncturists. Included are different training options for studying the names and locations of the acupuncture points on the twelve primary channels, the extraordinary vessels, as well as the extra points – a total of 419 acupuncture points. The CD-ROM stands on its own but is also a valuable additional lea... Read More...

Single point therapy uses fewer points with less pain, and is easy to master, with good and quick effect. This book introduces different therapies for the treatment of 100 common diseases by single acupoint, including the point, location, method, result, case study and discussion, with the author's personal experience. Single point therapy is an independent treatment method, derived from acup... Read More...

This book is a study guide and exam preparation workbook for Chinese acupuncture. Comprised of 750 questions and answers, it is a book written by an educator who is a licensed acupuncturist. It is intended for both students who are preparing for the NCCAOM Board exams and licensed practitioners who wish to bone up on their point location and theory. There are four sections - General Theory, Point... Read More...

This Handbook provides the basic information about the points and meridians of Chinese Medicine which are the foundation of acupuncture treatment. Its value will be in the clinic and the study as a handy, clear and easily accessible source for information that students need to refer to regularly and even the most experienced practitioner will need to check from time to time. Care has been taken ... Read More...

Shows clearly the role acupuncture can play in relieving pain and includes chapters on acupuncture anaesthesia and the treatment of addiction. Both body and ear points are given for each treatment. Contents Acupuncture for pain relief How does acupuncture work How to use acupuncture When to use acupuncture Auricular acupuncture Formulary for the treatment of pain Acupuncture anesthesia A... Read More...

A practical manual describing the principles and practice of modern acupuncture. This book frees the practitioner from dependence on rule of thumb and builds on existing clinical knowledge. Demystifying the needling process. Acupuncture in Practice demonstrates quick but effective treatment of those disorders for which acupuncture is suitable. Features Demystifies the needling process Dem... Read More...

This excellently designed Atlas of Acupuncture is easy to access and provides clear information on the full range of acupuncture points and main channels in a systematic and clear way. Each of these points combine anatomical drawings and photographs of surface anatomy. This acupuncture atlas not only provides beginners with an overview of the most important acupuncture points, but experienced pract... Read More...

This book marks the first original collection of acupuncture case histories in English. Included are over one hundred case histories contributed by prominent practitioners of acupuncture in China. The case histories represent a broad spectrum of disorders for which acupuncture is used in contemporary China. Each of the case histories provides a thorough discussion of the traditional Chinese dia... Read More...

Acupuncture Patterns & Practice is a practical, clinically oriented exposition of traditional Chinese diagnosis and acupuncture therapy. The book consists of nine series of cases, each devoted to a type of disorder that is commonly seen in the acupuncture clinic: common cold, cough, dizziness, headache, lower back pain, painful obstruction (bi), wind-stroke, insomnia and palpitations. In each of ... Read More...