This book presents an overview of the theoretical foundations of electroacupuncture, together with experimental and clinical evidence for the efficacy of electroacupuncture in its various forms. It also provides guidance on the effective clinical practice of electroacupuncture, illustrated with informative case histories. It serves as an excellent introduction on the subject, covering all the key i... 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...

One of the most highly-regarded and respected authors and lecturers in the West, Giovanni Maciocia, illuminates and examines the art of traditional Chinese acupuncture with this in-depth look at the secondary channels and other key structures encompassing the human body in Chinese anatomy. This book describes in detail the pathways, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of the Luo, Muscle, and Diverg... Read More...

Printed on premium glossy (200 g) paper. With 2-sided lamination (125 micron) and metal eyelets, size 68cm x 98 cm (26.77 x 38.58"). 3B Scientific (Germany) is best known worldwide for the best quality products in anatomy models, charts and other medical devices. This new Body Acupuncture chart which despatches all meridians channels, acupoints and extra points with layers of muscles and skeleto... Read More...

For over 5000 years, cupping has been used across the globe to treat a broad spectrum of health disorders. A safe, comfortable therapy, it requires only simple, inexpensive instruments to achieve highly effective results. This comprehensive guide features all the information practitioners need, including historical facts, step-by-step instructions for application, and treatment of specific health p... 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...

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 work explicates how to achieve the core value system at the heart of Nourishing Destiny in clinical practice. All treatment paradigms are fully elaborated to allow immediate integration into the clinic. I cover in detail the points on the 12 main channels cross referencing every character in every main and alternate point name to Weiger's etymological text and to Mathews' Chinese-English dict... Read More...

This unique, comprehensive resource thoroughly discusses the various micro-acupuncture systems, the different styles of practice in use throughout the world, and applications for treating common disorders. It provides everything practitioners need to successfully treat over 50 common problems from point locations, functions, and indications to detailed therapeutic guidelines. The book's readable, e... 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 book addresses the basic concepts and information about this revolutionary approach to healing: - the definition of focal disturbances - how to diagnose, locate, and treat foci - the role of ear acupuncture in treating focal disturbances Profit from the author's years of international teaching experience and learn the basics and application of this important diagnostic tool to expand y... Read More...

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 (Zh... Read More...

This book successfully combines cutting-edge medical research and technology with the subtlety and wisdom of TCM. And with its stellar list of contributors, broad range, and unified didactic concept, this one-of-a-kind work is ideal for busy students and practitioners looking for an overview of some of the most rapidly growing and innovative advances in acupuncture and complementary medicine. In... Read More...

For students and practitioners of Chinese medicine, one of the more difficult diagnostic methods to learn and master is pulse diagnosis. Successful transmission of this knowledge and skill requires the description of what is felt through palpation -- something that often evades the comprehension of most beginning students, if these descriptions are not portrayed effectively. The Pocket Atlas of ... Read More...

Although Chinese Medicine views pain as one aspect of a pattern, focusing on pain as the main presenting symptom is a practical approach to arriving at a diagnosis. This text gives a thorough and analytical review of the diagnosis and treatment options for pain, using acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Based on the clinical experience of the author and supported by the expertise of respected ... Read More...

The theory of wrist-ankle acupuncture is quite different from traditional acupuncture, and has a unique system of its own. Only 6 needling points are used to treat various diseases of the corresponding zones of the body where the symptoms and signs are located. Contents Section One Gereral Introduction to WAA Section Two Methods of WAA Section Three Clinical Application of WAA Section Four ... 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...

Integration of Chinese medicine in a cancer treatment strategy offers manor advantages in dealing with commonly seen complication and in combating the side-effects of treatment by conventional medicine methods such as surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Management of Cancer with Chinese Medicine provides a unique insight into the Chinese approach to treating cancer, emphasizing the roles played... Read More...

The Clinical Application of Double-Point Acupuncture and Moxibustion Therapy offers a thorough description of the clinical application of double-point acupuncture and moxibustion. Double-point acupuncture and moxibustion therapy is defined by selecting two points during each acupuncture session to treat and prevent certain diseases. Double-point acupuncture and moxibustion therapy is noted for its ... Read More...

A novelty to the international market both in concept and realization, this pocket atlas allows the reader to both effectively learn and quickly reference ear acupuncture points. Clear, simple images accompany concise and "to-the-point" texts creating an educational tool for the localization of ear acupuncture points. The resourcefulness of the book is increased by the inclusion of the projectio... Read More...

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 managemen... Read More...

This uncommonly useful guidebook presents an overview of all aspects of needling, from the parameters of the needle itself to the importance of treating and anchoring the patient?s spirit. Skya Abbate?s clear language and detailed descriptions guide you step-by-step through thirteen categories of disease, ranging from anxiety, geriatric and chronic degenerative diseases to those illnesses thought t... Read More...

Profit from a wealth of experience in interactions with your patients! The Patient-Practitioner Relationship in Acupuncture is written for acupuncturists and practitioners in the fields of alternative medicine searching for: - effective ways of connecting better with their patients in all their diversity, and - the skills necessary to guide patients through emotional, psychological, and sp... Read More...

The Chinese authors have collated a wide range of difficult and complex cases and the treatments used to remedy them. This is an invaluable source book for the Western practitioner who does not have the opportunity to learn at first hand from Chinese experience. Each case history is analysed in detail and the method of treatment, and its criteria for selection explained. The book concentrates on mo... Read More...

This volume contains over 350 pages with over 275 prescriptions drawn from the Chinese Tung Acupuncture literature. More than 15 different sources were referenced, compiling all the nephrology, urology, and andrology prescriptions with accompanying diagrams for each disorder/disease to facilitate application. Included are point locations, needling instructions, contraindications, clinical comments,... 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...