Acupuncture Case Histories from China
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (884 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0939616076 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 300 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Powerful Insights for Acupuncturists" according to Brian B. Carter. This is one of the books required by the California State Board. And it's the only one I enjoyed studying.It was only used at our school by teachers for classroom use or testing purposes. However, it contains some advanced channel and pattern pathomechanisms the kind we only get a little exposure . bad or good The cases are wel explained + the treatment is explained fully with the period of treatement included and the results: bad or good.. "TCM case dissemination" according to Peer. Lucid case descriptions, analysis and explanation.
The case histories represent a broad spectrum of disorders for which acupuncture is used in contemporary China. This book marks the first original collection of acupuncture case histories in English. Each of the case histories provides a thorough discussion of the traditional Chinese diagnosis and syndrome differentiation, together with the points and techniques selected for treatment. An introduction compares and contrasts many of the treatment techniques and types of points used in the cases.. Included are over one hundred case histories contributed by prominent practitioners of acupuncture in China. The results of treatment-both favorable and unfavorable-are noted. The course of therapy is described, and alterations in the diagnosis and treatment regimen are analyzed
"One of the most interesting and valuable acupuncture books yet published in English." -- The Journal of Chinese Medicine"This highly recommended book offers a very revealing, over-the-shoulder look at the work of several contemporary Chinese acupuncturists." -- CCA Phoenix
She currently works as a medical editor and translator, and has collaborated on several books including The Illustrated Dictionary of Chinese Acupuncture and Manual of Dermatology in Chinese Medicine. Nissi Wang, M.S., received her Master's Degree in pathobiology from the Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health in 1980, and completed a postgraduate program in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicin