Case Studies from the Medical Records of Leading Chinese Acupuncture Experts

Author: Bing Zhu
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 0857010530
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 370

Book Description
The ability to apply complex theory to practice is a vital skill for acupuncturists. Case studies and medical records are an extremely useful resource for understanding how to differentiate between different syndromes, and provide invaluable precedents for deciding upon appropriate methods of diagnosis and treatment. This book presents a collection of real case studies of patients who have been treated by prominent acupuncture practitioners in China. The case studies are divided into five sub-categories of disease, and include information on the patient's medical history, presenting complaint, symptoms, tongue and pulse examination, diagnosis, treatment, and prescription as well as the Western diagnosis. More than 170 different case studies are included in the book, covering 73 different types of syndromes and disease. A useful appendix with the Chinese and English names for these syndromes is also included. Compiled by leading experts at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), under the editorial direction of leading Chinese clinicians Zhu Bing and Wang Hongcai, this book is a useful reference for acupuncture practitioners and students at all levels.

Case Studies from Chinese Acupuncture Experts

Author: Hongcai Wang
Publisher: Pmph USA Limited
ISBN: 9787117118088
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
Presents the practice of acupuncture. This book combines the point prescriptions of experienced practitioners with explanations that detail how and why their treatments are effective.

Ascent of Acupuncture

Author: Changzhen Gong
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1036406830
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 482

Book Description
This book explores acupuncture's remarkable evolution in the United States over the last fifty years as it transitioned from an obscure practice to a pivotal modality in complementary medicine. These pages chronicle acupuncture’s transformative journey within the dominant culture of Western scientific medicine, highlighting key milestones from the use of acupuncture in pain management to the NIH-sponsored open-access digital compendium of acupuncture points and related information. Through narratives detailing educational advancements, legislative battles, practical applications, and scientific research, the reader gains a comprehensive view of how acupuncture has navigated controversies and debates to secure its place in modern healthcare. This book traces acupuncture’s expanding role in the healthcare system, reflects on its historical significance, and considers its future in global health. Insightful commentary provides acupuncture practitioners, skeptics, and aficionados with a useful overview of acupuncture’s past, its current achievements and its promise for the future.

Acupuncture Cases from China

Author: Dengbu Zhang
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780443047886
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 333

Book Description
The Chinese authors have collated a wide range of difficult and complex cases and the treatments used to remedy them. This is an invaluable source book for the Western practitioner who does not have the opportunity to learn at first hand from Chinese experience. Each case history is analysed in detail and the method of treatment, and its criteria for selection explained. The book concentrates on more difficult cases because this is where the experience of others has most to teach. The contents list below details the various regions and conditions covered in the book.

Wan's Clinical Application of Chinese Medicine

Author: Giorgio Repeti
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 1848190476
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
The ancient practices of Chinese medicine are often misconstrued by more modern Traditional Chinese Medicine in Westernised texts. This book expands our knowledge of the full potential of Chinese medical practices using an approach characterised by Grandmaster Wan as the 3E approach (easy, economical and efficient).

Ten Lessons in Clinical Acupuncture

Author: Changzhen Gong
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1527542769
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 368

Book Description
This groundbreaking book merges ancient wisdom and modern medicine, equipping practicing acupuncturists and medical professionals with validated scientific research while showcasing its historical efficacy. From low back pain to infertility, delve into ten prevalent conditions, unveiling the wide-ranging applications of acupuncture in daily clinical practice. Authored by experts who have lectured worldwide, this invaluable resource combines classical treatment protocols with contemporary scientific studies. Embraced by esteemed institutions like the World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health, acupuncture’s potential is undeniable. Unlock new avenues for effective treatment, broaden your understanding, and bridge the gap between traditional Chinese medicine and Western approaches. As acupuncture gains acceptance and scientific validation, this book propels its integration into mainstream medicine, empowering practitioners and transforming patient care.

Diagnostics of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author: Bing Zhu
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 0857010190
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
The principles and practice of diagnostics are key to administering effective treatment in traditional Chinese medicine. The ability to recognise and diagnose symptoms and complaints correctly is fundamental to deciding on appropriate remedies, and this book provides a comprehensive introduction to all the principles that students and practitioners need to know. The authors outline the key methods used in diagnosis, and describe the eight basic categories of ailment and disease: yin and yang, exterior and interior, cold and heat, and deficiency and excess. They provide detailed instructions on how to identify and rebalance the relative strengths of pathogens and Qi in the body, and how to differentiate between syndromes that might look the same, using traditional Chinese medicine methods. The book concludes with useful forms for completion in taking a diagnosis. Combining practical instruction with detailed theory, this authoritative textbook, compiled by the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), under the editorial direction of leading Chinese clinicians Zhu Bing and Wang Hongcai, is an excellent reference for students and practitioners at all levels.

Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author: Hongcai Wang
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 0857010204
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
Traditional Chinese medicine has a long and complex history, yet the basic principles at the heart of practice have remained the same for hundreds of years. Without a solid understanding of these fundamental theories, effective practice is impossible, and this book provides a complete introduction to everything that students and practitioners, both new and experienced, need to know. The book describes and explains all of the fundamental principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including yin/yang, the five elements, the 'zang and fu' organs, Zang Xiang, Qi, and the meridians and collaterals of the body. Explaining not only the principles upon which these elements work, but also how they interrelate, the book describes how they can be used in practice to identify, treat and prevent ill-health and disease. This thorough and accessible textbook, compiled by the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), under the editorial directorship of leading Chinese clinicians Zhu Bing and Wang Hongcai, is essential reading for students of traditional Chinese medicine, and is also a useful basic reference for TCM practitioners.

Illustrated Chinese Moxibustion Techniques and Methods

Author: Xiaorong Chang
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 1848190875
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
This authoritative and extensively illustrated text provides a complete overview of Chinese moxibustion techniques and methods, including contraindications and treatments for a wide range of conditions. It covers the fundamentals of theory as well as the skills and techniques practitioners need, all of which are photographically illustrated.

Mechanism of Acupuncture Therapy and Clinical Case Studies

Author: Lily Cheung
Publisher: Harwood Academic Publishers
ISBN: 9789058230508
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
This book describes the physiological effects of acupuncture, which can be used to enhance traditional Chinese practice. Following a history of the development of traditional Chinese medicine, the first section covers the scientific basis and mechanism of acupuncture, particularily in relation to the cardiovascular system. The second section is devoted to clinical case studies, illustrating that scientific knowledge can be integrated with traditional concepts in Chinese medicine to provide effective treatments. This is an informative and provocative text that describes the current status of knowledge and challenges scientists to better define acupuncture therapy. It is a useful reference guide for advanced students and practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, as well as scientists conducting physiological and pharmacological research on acupuncture.