TCM Case Studies: Autoimmune Disease
by Zeng Sheng-ping and Jake Paul Fratkin
Autoimmune disease refers to illnesses that occur when body tissues are attacked by its own immune system. Common autoimmune diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjoegren s syndrome, scleroderma, vasculitis, thrombocytopenic purpura, Graves disease, inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis and other hard-to-cure diseases. Western medicines for autoimmune diseases include corticosteroids and immunosuppresants. While controlling symptoms quickly, long-term use increases the risk of infecti...
Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Insomnia (A Clinical)
by Sun Zhong-Ren and Sun Yuan-Zheng
This 23rd volume of the Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine series aims to provide a multi-faceted 'whole evidence' analysis of the management of Episodic Migraine in integrative Chinese medicine.Beginning with overviews of how Episodic Migraine is conceptualized and managed in both conventional medicine and contemporary Chinese medicine, the authors then provide detailed analyses of how Episodic Migraine were treated with herbal medicine and acupuncture in past eras.In the subsequent chapt...
Dr. Felix Mann, President of the Medical Acupuncture Society, is one of the outstanding Western practitioners of the ancient Chinese art, which he has been using for some years in London. In this complete revision of his 1962 book -- over half of which is entirely new material -- he describes in detail for the first time how acupuncture works from a scientific point of view, explaining the neurophysiological mechanism involved as well as the basic principles and laws according to the theories of...
This Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Chinese way of looking at the body, the environment and the food we eat. Foods should be selected according to one's particular needs and physical constitution. It explains the Yin Yang Patterns, The Five Constitutions, How Healthy Are You Test, The Meridians, The Qi Clock, Balancing Foods, Fruits and Vegetables, Five Elements, Five Flavours, Five Colours.
Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Knee Osteoarthritis (A Clinical)
by Li Wanyao and Li Wanshan
This book is part of an extensive clinical series for Chinese clinical practitioners. It discuss the primary symptoms and pathological mechanisms of Knee osteoarthritis from a traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine viewpoint and focuses on the syndrome differentiation of Chinese Medicine and the basic methods of acupuncture as well as other distinctive and effective treatments.
Ben Cao Gang Mu, Volume V (Ben Cao Gang Mu: 16th Century Chinese Encyclopedia of Materia Medica and Natural History, #5)
by Li Shizhen
This patient education series brings valuable instructions on having the most appropriate lifestyle, diet, exercise, and home therapies when diagnosed with an ailment. It clearly explains the basics of Chinese medical theory and gives a step by step guide to Chinese medicine treatment. It also introduces the various therapies used in Chinese medicine such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, tui na (massage) as well as others forms of practical therapies.
A Manual of State Standard Acupuncture Points
by Hongcai Wang, Xiaoshan Wang, and Tong Wang
Acupressure for Cervical Slipped Disc Made Easy
by Krishna N Sharma
An Introduction to Western Medical Acupuncture
by Adrian White, Mike Cummings, and Jacqueline Filshie
Now in its 2nd edition, An Introduction to Western Medical Acupuncture provides a broad evidence-based approach to acupuncture when used as part of modern medicine. Illustrated throughout it gives the practitioner an essential guide for deciding where and how to treat conditions with acupuncture, and how to avoid known risks associated with it. Ultimately it provides the practitioner with a tool to develop safe and effective practice. For this edition the text has been revised, updated and exten...
This handbook introduces not only the fundamentals of auricular acupuncture which include the history, theory, surface anatomy, and innervations, but also provides the diagnosis and application of auricular acupuncture which consists of the regions, location, indications, and manipulation methods. Its colored illustrations, detail diagnosis and principles of treatment are excellent resources for teachers, students, and clinicians.