This pioneering and practical handbook presents the author's unique clinical experience in the assessment and acupuncture treatment of 63 musculoskeletal and soft tissue conditions and also provides valuable clinical notes offering an insight into the treatment involved.Compact format - easy to use and practical for the clinicA desktop reference book - ideal for the practitioner who already has a basic knowledge of acupuncture63 common musculoskeletal conditions are included - focuses on what the practitioner needs to knowEach condition is described by an experienced acupuncturist working in China - the first ever examples in the English languageEdited by a GP from the UK who uses acupuncture in day-to-day practice - making this book span TCM and the Western Acupuncture practicesIncludes Western perspective on disease descriptions, needling depth, needling precautions and integration of treatmentEasy-to-read format - with tables to facilitate rapid referenceUseful diagrams illustrating the location of standard and special acupuncture points

Handbook of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Conditions

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Shaojie, Lu

Alternative Medicine

Donica Publishing

This practical and innovative handbook presents the author's unique clinical experience in the assessment and acupuncture treatment of 57 disorders related to the nervous system. This book can be used by doctors with an interest in the treatment of disorders related to the nervous system but who do not practice such therapy themselves, as well as acupuncture practitioners.
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<li>Compact format - easy to use and practical for the clinic</li>
<li>A desktop reference book - ideal for the practitioner who already has a basic knowledge of acupuncture</li>
<li>Concise description of symptoms and clinical manifestations of a range of cranial nerve disorders, cerebral disorders, conditions of the spinal nerves and other nervous system disorders</li>
<li>Suggests ways in which acupuncture can be used to alleviate, improve or otherwise treat disorders of the nervous system and indicates how acupuncture can form part of a broader treatment program.</li>
<li>Practical clinical notes discussing the effectiveness and suitability of the treatment indicated</li>
<li>Includes Western perspective on disease descriptions, needling depth, needling precautions and integration of treatment</li>
<li>Easy-to-read format - with tables to facilitate rapid reference</li>
<li>Useful diagrams illustrating the location of standard and special acupuncture points.</li>
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Handbook of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Nervous System Disorders

Shuzhang, Mao

Dickie FRCGP DRCOG, Robert J.

This clearly written, comprehensively indexed, and reader-friendly manual contains more than 350 monographs -- each describing the functions, indications, combinations, and applications of commonly used Chinese Materia Medica. Comprehensive monographs contain: details of main ingredients, taste and nature, channels entered, functions and indications, common dosage, precautions and contraindications. Unique tabular format lists provide "at-a-glance" accessibility. Summary tables in each chapter help you obtain quick overviews of the material covered. Unique coverage on toxicity and legal status. Comprehensive list of appendices and indices -- listings are by pinyin, pharmaceutical, and English names for easy reference.

Chinese Materia Medica: Combinations and Applications

Li, Xu

Written by one of China's foremost dermatologists, this new title draws on the author's vast spectrum of clinical experience to provide a thorough survey of more than 120 commonly seen and difficult skin disorders. Full pattern identification and a comprehensive array of treatment options for each condition, backed up by a meticulous and informative selection of case histories and up-to-date clinical observation studies, make this book an indispensable companion for a wide variety of practitioners.
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<li>The most comprehensive illustrated skin disorder book written by a renowned Chinese dermatologist yet to appear in English.</li>
<li>More than 120 commonly-seen and difficult skin conditions are arranged by presenting feature (eczematous, papulosquamous, allergic, viral, bacterial, fungal, etc.) based on classification by conventional disease names and equivalent TCM names.</li>
<li>More than 60 color photos offer a vivid illustration of the skin disorders discussed.</li>
<li>In-depth discussion of each skin disorder according to TCM pattern identification with a detailed description of treatment strategy, integrating internal and external herbal treatment and acupuncture accompanied by explanations of the materia medica and points selected.</li>
<li>Unique range of case studies selected from the author's personal experience and that of other eminent Chinese TCM dermatologists.</li>
<li>A wealth of modern clinical experience in the treatment of each condition abstracted from recent journals, plus the author's personal experience and advice for patients; this information is not available anywhere else in the West and will vastly extend a practitioner's treatment options.</li>
<li>A wide-ranging introduction covering the physiology, etiology and methods of treating skin disorders provides a solid foundation for discussion of the individual conditions.</li>
<li>Detailed description in the appendices of the application of external formulae, herbs and acupuncture points commonly used in skin clinics.</li>
</ul>The books include: 1. Diagnosis and Treatment of Dermatological Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine 2. Acupuncture in the Treatment of Skin Disorders 3. Treatment of Dermatoses with Traditional Chinese Medicine 4. Treatment of Skin Disorders of the Hands and Feet 5. Xu Yihou's Clinical Experiences in Dermatology 6. Treatment of Pruritus 7. Shan Canggui's Clinical Experiences in External Diseases

Dermatology in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Xu Yihou, Xu

Integration of Chinese medicine in a cancer treatment strategy offers major advantages in dealing with commonly seen complications of the disease and in combating the side-effects of treatment by conventional medicine methods such as surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. This new reference is the first comprehensive book in English on the Chinese medicine approach to cancer management, written by a highly respected TCM oncology specialist. Drawing on the author's wide experience in one of Beijing's leading hospitals, Management of Cancer with Chinese Medicine provides a unique insight into the Chinese approach to treating cancer, emphasizing the roles played by acupuncture, herbal medicine, Qigong therapy and diet therapy in strengthening the body and acting synergistically with conventional medicine to radically improve the quality of life of cancer patients.
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<li>Presents the author's wide-ranging experience in the integration of Chinese and conventional medicine to achieve the most effective cancer treatment strategy.</li>
<li>Designed for TCM practitioners to consult in their daily practice working either in an alternative or conventional medicine environment.</li>
<li>Provides a comprehensive discussion of the role of Chinese medicine in post-operative management and in reducing the main side-effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.</li>
<li>Explains the application of Chinese medicine in the management of the main complications of cancer such as pain, fever and bleeding.</li>
<li>Gives the etiology, pathology, and full pattern identification for each condition, with herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment indicated for each pattern.</li>
<li>Features carefully selected clinical experiences and case studies of 16 other eminent Chinese doctors to place Professor Li's approach in perspective and broaden the information available to practitioners.</li>
<li>Includes chapters on diet therapy and Qigong, both of which can be practiced by patients at home.</li>
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Management of Cancer with Chinese Medicine

Li, Peiwen

This practical, full-color photographic atlas is an indispensable aid to rapid, accurate location of acupuncture points. It's the first book to combine illustrated acupuncture points with full-color photos indicating the body anatomy in the vicinity of commonly used and potentially dangerous points. The book's first section provides photos of human models with the 14 acupuncture channels and 409 acupuncture points clearly indicated; the photos first depict the whole body, then provide greater detail on specific body regions. The second section contains color photos of large cross-sections of the trunk, indicating relevant acupuncture points by channel. The third section presents color photos, each accompanied by one or more color drawings, illustrating cross-sections of body parts in the vicinity of individual commonly used or higher-risk acupuncture points; these photos and drawings illustrate the depth of needle insertion and label the anatomical structures traversed by the needle. They are accompanied by brief notes on location, depth of insertion and clinical indications.
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<li>Features photos and diagrams that aid the reader in locating points and gaining needling confidence as they learn to visualize the "real life" body structures involved in the needle passage.</li>
<li>Presents full-color photos of acupuncture channels and points on human models, aa well as full-color photos and drawings of anatomical cross-sections at commonly used and higher-risk points.</li>
<li>Facilitates rapid location of acupuncture points.</li>
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Anatomical Atlas of Acupucture Points

Yan Zhenguo, Yan

This well-respected reference represents a synthesis of the clinical experience gained in the treatment of a wide variety of disorders throughout four generations of one of China's leading practitioners of traditional acupuncture. It presents a unique blend of pattern identification-based point combinations, practical insights, scholarly commentaries, and representative case histories. Applications are derived from a selection of 86 commonly used points, presented in a clear, easy-to-follow layout. Clinical Application of Commonly Used Acupuncture Points is a valuable clinical resource for acupuncturists.
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<li>86 of the points most commonly used in acupuncture clinics are emphasized, allowing professionals to focus on the essential points.</li>
<li>Over 240 detailed case histories illustrate key concepts.</li>
<li>Pattern identification-based treatment is presented as a holistic approach for better results.</li>
<li>Clinical experience is offered in combination with classical theory, enabling readers to see how theory can translate into practical results.</li>
<li>A wide range of point combinations are covered, increasing the possible range of treatment strategies.</li>
<li>Classical commentaries are analyzed in the context of their relevance to today's applications.</li>
<li>Illustrations help readers understand the channel pathways and point locations.</li>
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Clinical Application of Commonly Used Acupuncture Points

Li, Shi Zhen

This vastly expanded second edition draws on the author's unique clinical experience in the assessment and acupuncture treatment of an extensive range of musculoskeletal and nervous system disorders. The text is suitable for both TCM acupuncturists and medical acupuncturists, for other health professionals who apply acupuncture as a complement to other treatment methods, and for students with a grasp of basic acupuncture skills. Disorders treated include sports injuries, work-related injuries and disorders of the central nervous system, cranial nerves and peripheral nerves. Features include full details of needling techniques in a clearly laid-out format, a wide selection of representative case histories and high quality illustrations and photographs throughout.

Acupuncture in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal and Nervous System Disorders

Lv Shaojie

"Children correspond to spring, to dawn, to the rising of yang within yin, to wind. Their qi is characterized by impulsive, rapid, sudden movement that is also a feature of any changes in their state of health - young children fall ill very easily, yet respond just as readily to treatment. Chinese medicine, which considers illnesses as manifestations of an imbalance in the body's energetic system, is very effective in making resources available that are important in enabling the child to grow up in a more harmonious and beneficial way."Main features:· Comprehensive introduction to the unique benefits of Chinese medicine in the treatment of children's disorders.· Detailed description of the etiology, pathology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood diseases according to TCM principles.· Clearly illustrated presentation of the main tuina sequences and acupuncture points.· Practical examples of the application of treatment principles and in-depth analysis of 18 case histories giving a useful insight into an assortment of clinical conditions.· Extensive discussion of the relationship between practitioners and young patients (and their parents) and of the difficulties and rewards experienced in clinical practice.· Suitable for all tuina and acupuncture practitioners and for all those interested in treating children in a non-invasive manner.The accompanying 65-minute DVD offers a vivid illustration of day-to-day work, demonstrating the use of tuina and acupuncture on child patients in the Xiaoxiao pediatric clinic.

Pediatrics in Chinese Medicine

Elisa Rossi

Professor Shen Pi'an graduated in 1962 from Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and since then has been working as a doctor in the Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital. He has been Professor and Director of the Rheumatology and Immunology Department at the hospital since the early 1980s. He is currently honorary consultant at the Diakonissen Hospital in Austria and has also lectured in Japan and Taiwan. A prolific author, Professor Shen has written more than 10 books related to immunology, rheumatology and materia medica pharmacology. This is the first of his books to be translated into English.

Shen's Textbook on the Management of Autoimmune Diseases with Chinese Medicine

Pi'an Shen

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