The Luo Collaterals

Author: David Twicken
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 0857012193
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
First referenced in the Ling Shu and the Su Wen, the Luo Collaterals or Luo Mai, are an integral part of the acupuncture channel system. In this book, Dr. David Twicken provides a comprehensive account of the Luo Mai, including detailed analyses of the classical and contemporary theories and clinical applications. Modern practitioners often use the Luo Collaterals to treat the emotions and the organs, with treatments influencing the blood network, especially the veins and capillaries, along the Luo pathways. Dr. Twicken presents a thorough historical analysis of the new theories on which our modern understanding of the Luo Collaterals and Luo points is based, and explains the applications. He explores the classical Chinese medical and Taoist interpretation of the Shen, the five Shen and the emotions and provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the Window of the Sky points. Dr. Twicken also includes instruction on Healing Sounds Qigong, one of the oldest and most effective forms used to treat the emotions, the internal organs and the five Shen. An accessible and authoritative guide to the Luo Collaterals, this book will be of immense value to students and practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, Taiji and Qigong practitioners; and anyone with an interest in Taoist practice.

On the Theory and Practical Application of Channels and Collaterals

Author: Guan Zun Hui
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1504318838
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
This book is the result of 20-30 years of translation based on 30 more years experience by the author, Professor Guan Zun Hui. It is a combination of ancient techniques and modern understanding, in other words, something for everyone. The book contains not only advanced theory but also a lot of practical advice and useful case studies. Never before has such a book been available in English language. Translated by Andrew McPherson, leading Acupuncturist and practitioner. An expert on all matters involving China and particularly Acupuncture, Mr. McPherson ( BA, Dip Ac.) has produced a book of immense importance. Finally, an Advanced Book on Acupuncture. A serious book for the serious practitioner. Both traditional and modern techniques of diagnosis and treatment discussed.

Navigating the Channels of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author: Yitian Ni
Publisher: Paradigm Publications
ISBN: 9780967303437
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
A favorite for first year acupuncture and TCM students because it covers the essential knowledge of the channels and collaterals and the characteristics of the channel system, providing descriptives that include the key points, pathway, associated organs and points, physiology, pathology, clinical applications, and divergent, teninomuscular, and collateral channels.

I Ching Acupuncture

Author: David Twicken
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 1848190743
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
This book offers a clear explanation of the philosophical theories that underpin acupuncture methods. Introducing the fundamentals of Chinese medical philosophy including Yin-Yang, the Eight Trigrams and Ba Gua, it presents a clinically effective acupuncture system that balances metaphysical theory with practical acupuncture techniques.

Channels-collaterals and Acupoints

Author: 赵玲
Publisher:
ISBN: 9787117311892
Category : Acupuncture points
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description

THE PRINCIPLES OF YI LEARNING OF CHINESE MEDICINE

Author: LUO YU
Publisher: American Academic Press
ISBN: 1631816241
Category : Medical
Languages : zh-CN
Pages : 138

Book Description
The author regards that understanding Chinese medicine and solving the controversial theoretical issues in Chinese medicine should be from its basic theory, the philosophy of Taiji science, by which some fundamental problems of Chinese medicine can be explained and clarified thoroughly. The author corrects the mistakes of naming and sorting the six meridians and collaterals in The Inner Canon of Huangdi and The Treatise on Febrile Diseases in the past thousands of years and puts forward new naming and sorting methods. He introduces the concept of "Qian Kun" (the heaven and earth) into the human body and identifies the pathogenesis of the Sanyang and Sanyin meridians and collaterals in The Treatise on Febrile Diseases. The author puts forward the theory of the same origin of Yin and Yang and of "an original Yang". He points out that the so-called Yin and Yang viscera are actually the ups and downs of "an original Yang". He criticizes the laying emphasis on Yin and neglecting Yang and reversing the order of Yin and Yang in traditional Chinese medicine theory and practice. He parallels the six meridians and collaterals and puts forward a new pulse hypothesis. He uses cosmology to understand the body science of Chinese medicine, which is unprecedented in the history of medicine and philosophy and, unique and insightful to read.

Eight Extraordinary Channels - Qi Jing Ba Mai

Author: David Twicken
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 0857011375
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
The Eight Extraordinary channels are amongst the most interesting and clinically important aspects of Chinese medicine and Qigong. This book introduces the theory behind the channels, explains their clinical applications, and explores their psycho-emotional and spiritual qualities. The author also describes how to cultivate the channels through Nei Dan Inner Meditation. As a practitioner of Chinese medicine or acupuncture, the key to creating effective individual treatment plans is having a wide understanding of channel theory, and a comprehensive knowledge of the pathways and the points on the channels. David Twicken provides treatment strategies, methods and case studies, offering a variety of approaches so as to give the reader a solid foundation from which to confidently create customized treatment plans for each patient. Offering a historical perspective as well as modern insights, this book will be essential reading for novice as well as experienced practitioners.

Meridians and Acupoints

Author: Bing Zhu
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 0857010212
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 356

Book Description
An in-depth understanding of the meridians and acupoints lies at the heart of effective practice in traditional Chinese medicine. This book outlines everything that practitioners and students need to know. The book explains how meridians relate to the major organs, where they are located in the body, and how they are linked to the healthy flow of Qi and blood. A large section of the book is devoted to descriptions of specific acupoints - their names, how to locate them, an introduction to the symptoms they can be used to treat, and how. Also included is a thorough introduction to the basics of acupuncture practice, including how to prepare a patient prior to treatment, how to insert and manipulate acupuncture needles, how and when to use moxibustion and cupping techniques, and what to do if treatment goes wrong. This useful and authoritative textbook, compiled by the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre (CBIATC), under the editorial direction of leading Chinese clinicians Zhu Bing and Wang Hongcai, is essential reading for students of traditional Chinese medicine, and an excellent reference for acupuncture practitioners at all levels.

Acupuncture for Surviving Adversity

Author: Yvonne R. Farrell
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 1787753859
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
Unique in its approach, the new book by Yvonne Farrell provides a framework for understanding how effective the channel system is at supporting survival through allowing the body to hide or store trauma, stress and burnout in acts of self-preservation. She looks at how these latencies are created by the different channel systems, why they are created and the cost of these to the individual in terms of chronic imbalance or disease. Patients can become stuck in survival mode and the book explores how to use acupuncture to bypass the human biological reluctance for change and reach the body on a cellular level. The book sheds light on the deeply rooted pathologies of somatization, bad habits and lifestyle choices, and contains a number of case studies designed to illustrate the book's theories and help the practitioner in the diagnosis and treatment of their patient. Acupuncture for Surviving Adversity is about moving patients beyond survival and to a state of balance and wellbeing using acupuncture, giving practitioners the tools that will allow trauma survivors and other patients to reset themselves.

Xuanyuan auricular acupuncture and clinical applications

Author: Yifang Tian
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1460295307
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
This book introduces the complete Xuanyuan auricular Jingluo system and the 50-meridian differentiation pattern. This pattern enables practitioners to differentiate, and then utilize, 50 meridians in their clinical practice, augmenting the 14-meridian pattern that has been used since the Yuan dynasty. Throughout the book, the author has created the images of the Xuanyuan auricular Jingluo system, illustrating the origin of meridians in the ear, the direction of the energy flow of meridians, and the connection between the ear and macro (body) meridians. Included are images of the big Collateral of the Spleen, the Jiaji Mai, the Chong Mai, and the Collaterals of Du Mai, Ying-qi, and Wei-qi, which have never before been delineated. The clinical applications for various illness and disorders, as well as challenging problems facing modern patients, are explained in Chapters 3 and 4, with step-by-step guidelines to master the clinical approach and treatment. In summary, this book represents an innovative development in Traditional Chinese Medicine and in the Jingluo system as outlined in the classic texts of the Nei Jing and Nan Jing.