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I Ching Acupuncture - The Balance Methodby David Twicken
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2011; US$ 39.95I Ching Acupuncture - The Balance Method is a system of acupuncture point selection based on the principles of Chinese philosophy and classic Chinese texts, including the I Ching, Nei Jing Su Wen and Ling Shu. In this unique book Dr. Twicken presents classic Chinese philosophical models that explain the relationships between philosophy, Chinese medical principles, acupuncture channels and the human body. The models are the He Tu, Luo Shu Nine Palaces, Early Heaven Ba Gua, Later Heaven Ba Gua, Twelve-Stage Growth Cycle, Stems and Branches and the Chinese calendar. These models and theories clearly show the relationships between the acupuncture channels and the human body and provide guiding theory for acupuncture strategies and point selection.... more...
Acupressure Guide For Headache and Migraine Treatmentby MobileReference
MobileReference.com 2007; US$ 9.99Headache is often due to build-up of stress and tension. Acupressure is an effective way to relieve painful sensation associated these conditions. This guide by Aaron Stein, PhD, is based on Over 5,000 years of Chinese practice of self-acupressure. - Step-by-step guide to relieving headaches and migraines at 5 locations:. - In the frontal region of the head (frontal headache). - In the back of the head (occipital headache). - On the side of the head (temporal headache). - On the top of the head (vertex headache). - Pain in the eye (headache behind the eye). - Every step explains point location, direction of force, and duration of massage. - No previous experience necessary. - Total treatment duration 10 to 15 minutes. more...
Science of Happinessby Anuthep Benja-Athon; Christopher A. L. Cox
Muscle Joint Nerve 2000; US$ 10.00The most authoritative source of reliable information on acupuncture and its impact on your health. This 21st-century e-treatise? explains to you how acupuncture is beneficial to your health. We experience injury, inflammation, illness, disease, pain, suffering and aging of various body parts. Acupuncture can take away pain and suffering, treat and cure many ailments, improve the quality of life and slow down aging. Science of Happiness ? answers the questions you have about acupuncture. In so doing, it removes the cloak of mystery shrouding acupuncture. more...
Medicine, Magic and Religionby W.H.R. Rivers
Routledge 2001; US$ 18.00In this classic work, the author introduced the then revolutionary idea that indigenous practices are indeed rational, when viewed in terms of religious beliefs. more...
Magnoliaby Satyajit D. Sarker; Yuji Maruyama
CRC Press 2002; US$ 139.95This book deals comprehensively with many aspects of the genus Magnolia detailing areas such as phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, quality control and commercial significance. It will serve as a very useful reference for academics and more...
Mechanism of Acupuncture Therapy and Clinical Case Studiesby Lily Cheung; Peng Li; Cheng Wong
CRC Press 2001; US$ 99.95This is an informative and provocative text that describes the current status of knowledge and challenges scientists to better define acupuncture therapy. A useful reference for students and practitioners of Chinese medicine and acupuncture. more...
Way Forward for Chinese Medicineby Kevin Chan; Henry Lee
CRC Press 2001; US$ 84.95A look at how the use of physical treatments such as acupuncture, qigong and related practices, as well as chemical treatment using Chinese medicinal materials for the prevention and cure of illness. more...
Chinese Auricular Acupunctureby Skya Abbate
CRC Press 2003; US$ 79.95In traditional Chinese medicine, the ear is considered an extraordinarily powerful nexus of energy through which the entire body can be treated. Chinese Auricular Acupuncture provides students and practitioners with a modern, comprehensive, user-friendly manual on ear acupuncture. The book contains high-quality photos that illustrate common ear pathology and provides instruction on diagnosis. The text also features classical Chinese clinical energetics of ear acupoints interfaced with the most common diagnostic paradigms, as well as detailed discussion of how to construct ear acupuncture prescriptions tailored to the patient rather than the disease process. more...
Herb Toxicities & Drug Interactionsby Fred Jennes; Bob Flaws
Blue Poppy Press 2004; US$ 49.95This book has been patterned after Blue Poppy Press?s critically acclaimed Chinese Medical Psychiatry. Each Western medical condition contained herein is discussed in terms of its Western medical definition, epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, current standards of care, and prognosis. more...
Acupressure - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet Referencesby James N. Parker; Philip M. Parker
ICON Group International Inc. 2004; US$ 48.95This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to acupressure. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to acupressure. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money... more...