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A book for Practioners! - A synthesis of Western science and medicine with traditional Chinese Concepts - Easy-to-read introduction to the philosophy and theory of traditional Chinese medicine - The most important acupuncture points, systems of channels and functional organs - Technique of Acupunctu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stux, Gabriel
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Berman, Brian, Pomeranz, Bruce
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2003.
Edition:Fifth, Revised Edition.
Subjects:
Medicine.
Anesthesiology.
Chiropractic.
Acupuncture.
Family medicine.
Pain medicine.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Scientific Basis of Acupuncture: Acupuncture Analgesia. Drug Addiction. Antiemetie. Other Effects of Acupuncture. Points. Future Research Directions
  • Background and Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Channels, Organs, and Points: System of Channels and Organs. Point Categories. Methods of Point Location. Description of Channels and Points
  • Technique of Acupuncture
  • Acupuncture Treatment: Principles and Rules. Locomotor Disorders. Respiratory Disorders. Cardiovascular Disorders. Gastroenterological Disorders. Mental Disturbances and Illnesses. Neurological Disorders. Gynecological Disorders. Urological Disorders. Skin Disorders. Disorders of the Sense Organs. Acute Disorders and Emergencies
  • Electroacupuncture and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
  • Additional Methods of Treatment
  • Appendixes.