Download or read book 10 Minute Tuina Massage written by Naigang Liu and published by Shanghai Press. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In traditional Chinese medicine, the functions of Tuina (massage therapy) include dredging the meridians (energy channels), promoting Qi and blood circulation, and lubricating the joints. Tuina relieves pain, enhances health, and subsequently prolongs life. To achieve physical and mental comfort for yourself and your family, the key is to master the correct techniques. This book covers basic knowledge of Tuina, including detailed explanations of massage methods for common diseases and sub-health conditions. It is a simple, practical family healthcare book, with illustrations of the techniques accompanied by captions, so that readers with zero knowledge can understand and learn. The book can also be used as a reference for professional masseurs. Specific contents include:• The main principles, preparation work, things to take note of, and commonly used acupoints, offering the sort of comprehensive understanding that is necessary to put Tui Na into practical use. • 26 massage manipulations, massage methods for 53 common ailments and diseases, ways of locating acupoints accurately, and practical massage techniques, with detailed steps and clear pictures to help beginners learn quickly.• 12 daily healthcare massage therapies, including techniques for different parts of the body and the various Zang-Fu (viscera), as well as beauty and slimming. Just 10 minutes of massage a day can stimulate the body' s self-healing power, and you will feel its effect on your physical and mental health.
Download or read book Tui Na written by Hongzhu Jin and published by PMPH-USA. This book was released on 2011-05-15 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eight chapters in this book on tui na provide ample discussion and instruction in the methods of Chinese therapeutic massage. Covered first are the basic concepts of Chinese medicine diagnosis, pattern differentiation and treatment, followed by the essential tui na manipulations for treatment. Also outlined here are specific exercises that a tui na therapist should practice in order to possess the level of physical fitness required for the clinical practice of tui na. Self-massage techniques for patients also provided here. The chapter on pediatric tui na therapy is an especially valuable addition for clinicians. The book is fully illustrated with both pictures and text, and the attached DVD disc is a practical learning tool for the tui na student or therapist. We are sorry that the DVD content are not included.
Download or read book Homeopathic Medicine for Everyone Dr Kuhns System written by Bradley W. Kuhns, Ph.D., O.M.D. and published by Bradley Kuhns,Ph.D.,O.M.D.. This book was released on 2011-02-04 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will beneficial to anyone interested in, studying and using Homeopathic Medicine. It gives good insight into the use of this wonderful way of using this alternative treatment. Health care students, chiropractors, Western and Eastern Medicine practitioners should have this book in their reference library.
Download or read book Anatomy and Physiology for the Acupuncturist written by Bradley W. Kuhns, Ph.D., O.M.D. and published by Bradley Kuhns,Ph.D.,O.M.D.. This book was released on 2011-02-04 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy to read and understand book relating to anatomy and physiology. It is a great reference book for the student and/or practicing acupuncturist. It also can be a an excellent book for the chiropractor, health care individuals, etc.
Download or read book Micro Acupuncture in Practice written by Yajuan Wang and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-05-14 with total page 603 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unique and comprehensive, this resource thoroughly discusses the various micro-acupuncture systems with clear and clinically useful information for practice, including styles of practice throughout the world, overviews of each system, and treatment for common disorders. All micro systems are covered, including information on point locations and functions. Treatment protocols are given for more than 50 common diseases and conditions, providing the tools necessary for the most effective treatment of patients. The books readability, evidence-based approach, excellent organization, detailed illustrations, comprehensive coverage of all micro-systems, and practical therapeutic treatment guidelines for commonly seen conditions make it an essential for anyone treating patients with acupuncture. Covers all micro-acupuncture systems, including point locations and functions, providing you with a wide variety of clinical tools - all in one reference. Treatment protocols for more than 50 conditions, listed alphabetically for quick reference. Logically organized, with consistent coverage of introductory material, micro-systems, and treatment protocols. Clear and detailed illustrations and photos that show locations of acupuncture points and each micro-system’s relationship to the body, enhancing your understanding of treatment techniques. Based on current research with evidence behind the systems to ensure you are using the most authoritative information in the field. Author Yajuan Wang, an instructor at a major naturopathic university, has more than 20 years of clinical experience.
Download or read book The Tui Na Manual written by Maria Mercati and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full-color, illustrated guide to Chinese tui na massage techniques for whole-body health • Demonstrates each of the 15 unique Tui Na techniques with rich full-color photos and step-by-step instructions • Explains how to use qi-points to treat conditions in close proximity to the points as well as enact healing in tender or injured regions through the use of distant points • Details how to use Tui Na in all ages to release stress, re-energize the body, invigorate the mind, and relieve pain, sciatica, headache, sports injuries, and other common ailments Tui Na, which means “grasp and push,” is a Chinese system of therapy that uses massage and bodywork manipulation to relieve pain, release tension, and treat common ailments. Often practiced in conjunction with acupuncture and Chinese herbalism, Tui Na is also used as a treatment to address specific patterns of disharmony and stimulate the overall flow of qi, or vital energy, throughout the body. The leading authority on Tui Na in the West, with years of study in China, Indonesia, and Thailand, Maria Mercati combines the individual techniques of Tui Na into an easy-to-use method for whole-body health. Providing rich full-color photos with step-by-step instructions, she demonstrates each of the 15 unique Tui Na techniques, showing clearly where to place your hands as well as offering clear diagrams of the meridian energy channels and more than 100 powerful qi-points, where qi energy can be directly affected to restore balance and harmony. She explains how to use the qi-points to treat conditions in close proximity as well as enact healing in tender or injured regions through the use of distant yet connected qi-points. The author details how to use Tui Na treatments to relieve neck, shoulder, and back pain, sciatica, headache, and many other common ailments, treat sports injuries, and improve athletic performance. She also shows how it can release stress, re-energize the body, and invigorate the mind, as well as provide healing massage for adolescents, the elderly, and babies. Offering a healing method that requires no special equipment and is simple enough to do at home or in a chair at work, this fully illustrated guide provides a hands-on program to help yourself and others find whole-body health.
Download or read book Rochester s Redemption Opium Wars and Victorian Morality written by Elizabeth K. Fong Ph.D. and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2022-02-04 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rochester's Redemption is a narrative description of Edward and Jane Rochester’s married life and the lives of their four children, up to Edward Rochester's death. The narration intertwines with 19th century Britain-China Opium wars. Attempts are made to promote understanding of the destruction of opium addiction. Holistic opium rehabilitation is illustrated. Renowned painter Simeon Solomon and playwright Oscar Wilde are high-lighted for the sexual morality of the Victorian age. Jane and Edward Rochester empower their family members in selfless contributions to humanity. Together with their children, the Rochester family members enshrine their lives with the torch of devoted love. The novel, Jane Eyre, is a classic which has engaged readers for many generations, across time, boundaries and countries. Jane is the epitome of a strong woman, self-reliant and compassionate, who overcame her past as a tortured orphan child. Above all, Jane's will decide her destiny. Positive, loving and respecting herself are the characteristics of her personality. Many authors have written sequels to Jane Eyre, but I have found none that narrated Jane and Edward's family story. In my sequel, lovers of Jane Eyre will feel pride in their heroine. They will be able to follow the Rochester family members in their respective ways, and see their achievements and their stumbles as they make their journeys through life.
Download or read book Cosmetology in Chinese Medicine written by Feili Huang and published by PMPH-USA. This book was released on 2011-05-15 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook is designed specifically for Western students of Chinese medicine. The detailed descriptions give readers a solid feeling for the subject. It guides the reader through the terms and techniques necessary to understand and perform TCM Cosmetology treatments. TCM cosmetology is a field that has been built from the past and will continue to develop in the future. We are sorry that the DVD content are not included.
Download or read book Tui na written by Sarah Pritchard and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2015-05-21 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tui na: The Chinese Massage Manual is a comprehensive and well established handbook for students and practitioners of Tui na in the West. The author describes the roots and development of Tui na, how it works therapeutically with the context of Chinse medicine, and how to become an effective Tui na practitioner. The book contains detailed and clearly illustrated descriptions of Tui na techniques, how to practice them, their clinical applications and therapeutic effects. Foundation area routines are provided to support the development and fluidity of manual skills and to give an initial structure for building treatments. The book has a unique approach to creating and planning Tui na treatments. Avoiding the prescriptive approach usually employed, the author discusses the principles of practice and enables the student practitioner to make choices and formulate treatments by bringing together their knowledge and skills. Frameworks are provided, and techniques, methods and approaches suggested for presenting patterns of disharmony within the treatment of common ailments. The book features - Over 120 photographs clearly illustrating the techniques - THe application of the ancillary therapies of cupping, gua sha and moxibustion - The application of external herbal media - `Tips for Practice' easy reference to support the learning of techniques - Case histories illustrating the treatment of common clinical ailments - Treatment foundation area routines - Yin and yang styles of practice - Demonstration of how to combine Tui na and acupuncture in practice - a related series of videos (available online) showing how to apply all the major techniques
Download or read book Body Without Mystique written by Helen Hu and published by Hu House Publishing International. This book was released on 2011-03-08 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine basic theory , to help people to identify own body constitution and current health condition and health problems one’s body is facing and will teach people how to chose natural food therapy specially suitable to you . By combining color, taste, temperature and the energy direction of the natural food compatible with your body constitution, your stage of life, and seasonal changes, you learn to avoid health problems in the future. And it gives brutally honest facts about the natural biological clock of our bodies in regard to many misconstrued “modern concepts” of hormone replacement therapy, vitamin and commercialized body detoxification It is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. It explains all the 8 types of body constitutions. It also addresses seasonal changes, different life stages and food plans that balance our body.
Download or read book Physical exercise for age related neuromusculoskeletal disorders written by Xue-Qiang Wang and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-01-19 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Integrative Healthcare Remedies for Everyday Life E Book written by Malinee Thambyayah and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A user-friendly guidebook for anyone interested in enhancing health and wellness, Integrative Healthcare Remedies for Everyday Life marries modern medical knowledge with a cross-cultural understanding of health and healing. The authors are a family of modern physicians who share a passion for the rapidly growing field of holistic and integrative health. Representing both Western diagnostics and complementary medicine, this reference offers practical guidance on incorporating simple remedies and therapies into everyday life. - Detailed preparation instructions facilitate the use of Chinese, Indian, and Western natural remedies. - Therapies from multiple Asian and Western medical systems are presented side by side to act as both a one-stop treatment guide and comparative reference. - Body system organization provides comprehensive coverage of both common and complex diseases and disorders. - Expert author team is a family of modern physicians who share a passion for the rapidly growing field of holistic and integrative health. - An eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows students to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
Download or read book Cheap Bastard s Guide to Seattle written by David Volk and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated, the second edition of Cheap Bastard's Guide to Seattle details endless free and inexpensive opportunities available in the Emerald City from theater, concerts, and museums to yoga classes, haircuts, and massages––for native and visiting cheapskates alike. Written in a fun, humorous tone, this unique guide offers sound advice on how to live the good life on the cheap!
Download or read book Braddom s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation E Book written by David X. Cifu and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 1395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest advances and technologies, Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 6th Edition, remains the market leader in the field of PM&R. For more than 20 years, this bestselling reference has been the go-to resource for the entire rehabilitation team, providing in-depth coverage of essential core principles along with the latest research, technologies, and procedures that enhance patient care and facilitate optimal return to function. In this edition, lead editor Dr. David X. Cifu and his team of expert associate editors and contributing authors employ a more succinct format that emphasizes need-to-know material, incorporating new key summary features, including high-yield information and study sheets for problem-based learning. - Focuses more heavily on rehabilitation, with case studies throughout and more comprehensive coverage of stroke evaluation, rehabilitation, and therapies. - Provides expanded information on key topics such as interventional pain management options, gait and prosthetics, USG, fluoroscopy, electrodiagnosis and more. - Features a new chapter on Occupational Medicine and Vocational Rehabilitation, plus enhanced coverage of the neurogenic bladder, rehabilitation and prosthetic restoration in upper limb amputation, and acute medical conditions including cardiac disease, medical frailty, and renal failure. - Discusses quality and outcome measures for medical rehabilitation, practical aspects of impairment rating and disability determination, integrative medicine in rehabilitation, and assistive technology. - Offers highly illustrated, templated chapters that are easy to navigate without sacrificing coverage of key topics. - Includes access to dozens of even more practical videos and hundreds of integrated self-assessment questions for more effective learning and retention. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Download or read book Acupuncture for Emergencies written by Martin Wang and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2018-08-09 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acupuncture is one of the therapies in Chinese medicine. It has been used for thousands of years for the treatment of various diseases. It is getting known by people in Western countries that it is useful for chronic diseases, such as chronic arthritis, migraine, diarrhea, but it can actually also be used for the treatment of many severe and emergent conditions, such as shock, coma, heavy bleeding, stroke, drowning, CO toxic, etc. Though the conventional medicine is good at saving life in emergency room, but it cannot prevent a later terrible trouble, such as a persistent vegetative status of the survivor, and it needs complex equipments to work. We believe that the combination of the conventional and the traditional ways would work better to solve emergency conditions faster and more efficient. This book intends to give an introduction for how acupuncture is used in these emergency conditions.
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Download or read book Electroacupuncture written by David F. Mayor and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-06-12 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an overview of the theoretical foundations of electroacupuncture, together with experimental and clinical evidence for the efficacy of electroacupuncture in its various forms. It also provides guidance on the effective clinical practice of electroacupuncture, illustrated with informative case histories. It serves as an excellent introduction on the subject, covering all the key information a beginning practitioner would need to know, as well as exploring avenues for advanced practice. The accompanying CD-ROM is an ideal research tool, providing searchable chapters from the book as well as an extensive database of more than 8,000 clinical trials that can be accessed via the CD-ROM or through a companion website. liThe first comprehensive overview of modern acupuncture methods for 20 years/liliClear and accessible guide to an increasingly popular form of acupuncture practice/liliDesigned for both technically and non-technically minded readers/liliProvides a basis for immediate practical application in a variety of clinical situations/liliCase studies from expert practitioners in the field illustrate the variety of possible approaches/liliOnly book on the subject to offer both practical suggestions and thorough exploration of the research behind the practice/liliBridges the gap between traditional and modern scientific approaches to acupuncture/liliSifts and sorts what is often confusing or highly technical material into manageable and practical information/liliIncludes an interactive CD-ROM containing over 15,000 references/liliFully searchable database of more than 8,000 clinical studies is accessible via the accompanying CD-ROM and website/liliDatabase includes material from thousands of studies never before available in English - translated from Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian and other European languages/liliComprehensive glossary defines and explains important concepts
