Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture

Authoritative new text on five element constitutional acupuncture

This exciting new textbook gives a clear, detailed and accessible presentation of the main features of constitutional five element acupuncture treatment. It covers the context and history of this form of acupuncture, as well as the relevant Chinese medicine theory.

Features:

A clear and authoritative exploration of five element constitutional acupuncture
An unambiguous description of the principle aspects of diagnosis within this system, ironing out inconsistencies often present in discussions of these aspects
An inspirational encapsulation of a popular style and approach in acupuncture, of interest to all schools of thought in Oriental medicine.

Contents

SECTION 1: THE FOUNDATIONS
Chapter 1: The Philosophical Foundations of Five Element Acupuncture
Chapter 2: Five Element Theory
Chapter 3: The Importance of the Spirit
Chapter 4: The Constitutional Factor
Chapter 5: The Causes of Disease
Chapter 6: The Inner Development of the Practitioner
SECTION 2: THE ELEMENTS AND ORGANS

Chapter 7: Introduction to the Five Elements
Chapter 8: Wood Element - Key Resonances
Chapter 9: Wood - The Organs
Chapter 10: Wood Constitutional Factors
Chapter 11: Fire - Key Resonances
Chapter 12: Fire - Key Organs
Chapter 13: Fire Constitutional Factors
Chapter 14: Earth Key Resonances
Chapter 15: Earth - The Organs
Chapter 16: Earth Constitutional Factors
Chapter 17: Metal Key Resonances
Chapter 18: Metal - The Organs
Chapter 19: Metal Constitutional Factors
Chapter 20: Water - Key Resonances
Chapter 21: Water - the Organs
Chapter 22: Water Constitutional Factors
Chapter 23: Some common Confusions between different CFs
SECTION 3: DIAGNOSIS

Chapter 24: Diagnosis - Purpose and Process
Chapter 25: Diagnosis - The Key Methods
Chapter 26: The Body Language of Different CFs
Chapter 27: Levels and Golden Keys
Chapter 28: Diagnosis by Touch
SECTION 4: BLOCKS TO TREATMENT

Chapter 29: The Five Element Blacks to Treatment
Chapter 31: Possession
Chapter 32: Husband-Wife
Chapter 33: Entry-Exit Blocks

SECTION 5: TREATMENT TECHNIQUES

Chapter 34: Needle Technique
Chapter 35: The Use of Moxibustion

SECTION 6: THE USE OF POINTS

Chapter 36: The Use of Acupuncture Points in Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture
Chapter 37: Using Points to Treat the Spirit
Chapter 38: Lung and Large Intestine Points
Chapter 39: Stomach and Spleen points
Chapter 40: Heart and Small Intestine points
Chapter 41: Bladder and Kidney points
Chapter 42: Pericardium and Triple Burner points
Chapter 43: Gall Bladder and Liver points
Chapter 44: Ren and Du points
SECTION 7: TREATMENT

Chapter 45: Treatment Planning
Chapter 46: Treatment - Pulling it Together

SECTION 8: INTEGRATION

Chapter 47: Integration with TCM - A Brief introduction to how a Practitioner Chapter 48: Case histories Illustrating Integrated Diagnosis and Treatment

Appendix A Different Terms to Describe the Spirit
Appendix B External and Miscellaneous Causes of Disease
Appendix C Four Needle Technique
Appendix D Blocks from Scars
Appendix E Treatment Reactions
Appendix F Checklist for a Traditional Diagnosis
Appendix G Outcomes for Treatment
Glossary
Biblography

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