Insights of a Senior Acupuncturist

This book is a detailed discussion of a deceptively simple acupuncture formula by one of America's senior Chinese acupuncturists. Dr. Lee shows how a small of group of extremely important points can be used to treat a wide variety of complex diseases and otherwise perplexing conditions. In discussing the selection of these points, she uses theories which, in some cases, are the same as those used in TCM and, in other cases, reflect pre-TCM ideas. These theoretical discussions on the use and choice of points are then supplemented by equally fascinating and revelatory discussions on disease mechanisms and case histories.

Foreword
Collaborators Preface
Authors Preface
Section 1: Theoretical Models
1 Antique Points
2 The Circulation of Qi & the Power of Distal Points
3 Selecting Channels for Treatment & Using the 24 Hour Chinese Clock
4 Earth as Center
5 The Lungs Anti-gravitational Function in Chinese Physiology
6 Stomach & Large Intestine Channels Have More Qi & Blood
Section 2: The Clinical Applications of St 36, Sp 6, LI 4, LI 11 & Lu 7
1 Intention & Healing the Patient, Not Just the Disease
2 Depression & Running on Empty
3 Multiple Sclerosis
4 Allergies
5 Nervousness & Emotional Disturbances
6 Weight Loss
7 Hypoglycemia, Hyperglycemia & Diabetes
8 Upper Respiratory Tract Problems
9 Therapeutic Uses of St 36 Alone
10 Technique & Intention: Getting Patients Well
Appendices
A. The Five Transport Points
B. the Heart & Kidneys in Traditional Chinese Medicine
C. Examples of Other Point Formulas Involving St 36, Sp 6, LI 4, LI 11 & Lu 7
Illustrations of Extra Points
E. Treatment of AIDS
F. Dietary Directions for Asthma/Emphysema Patients
G. Mental Derangement: Stages of Progression Beginning with a Tight Stomach
H. Winter Pear & Rock Sugar for Reducing Phlegm
I. Not All Fever is Caused by Infection
Index