Download or read book The Primo Vascular System written by Kwang-Sup Soh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-11-03 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proceedings from the first International Symposium on Primo Vascular System 2010 (ISPS 2010) with special topics on cancer and regeneration was held in Jecheon, Korea during September 17-18, 2010. Includes coverage of new study results that have better revealed the functional aspects of PVS, including its roles in the areas of regenerative medicine and cancer.

Download or read book Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine written by Anika Niambi Al-Shura and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining the research and study of integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine: A Prevention and Personalized Medicine Perspective presents a clear, structured base to guide clinical practice and encourage collaboration between Chinese medicine and Western medicine practitioners. This complete reference work thoroughly covers the pathophysiology of cardiology-related diseases, and compares, juxtaposes, and integrates Western and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Anika Niambi Al-Shura provides a realistic scope of cardiology treatment and the integration of Western and Chinese medicine, establishing a basis for standardization and a rationale for the inclusion of TCM in cardiology, and identifying and inspiring ideas for future research. - Integrates Western and Chinese medicine for a realistic scope of cardiology treatment - Establishes basis for standardization and rationale for the inclusion of traditional Chinese medicine in cardiology - "Clinical pearls" provide a guiding base of traditional Chinese medicine in clinical use - Offers a reference section that lists the latest in published studies - Presents easy access to the medicines and herbs used in both Chinese and Western medicine, including photos and information about the current patents

Download or read book Acupuncture Meridian Theory and Acupuncture Points written by Ding Li and published by Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group. This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to many years teaching and clinical experience, Dr. Li Ding has combined the meridian theory with Qigong s characteristic of regulating respiration and transmitting the Qi (vital energy in human body) to create Meridian Qigong in July 1985.

Download or read book Extraordinary Vessels written by Kiiko Matsumoto and published by Paradigm Publications. This book was released on 1986 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most detailed exposition of the vessels in the English language.

Download or read book The Tao of Trauma written by Alaine D. Duncan and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains trauma using a combination of the Five Elements (from Traditional Chinese Medicine) and a touch perspective; for practitioners of a variety of modalities, including acupuncturists, somatic therapists, massage therapists, and mental health providers. Combining Eastern and Western trauma physiology, clinician-educators Alaine Duncan and Kathy Kain introduce a new map for acupuncturists, medical practitioners, mental health providers, and body-oriented clinicians to help restore balance in their patients. Using concepts from Acupuncture and Asian Medicine (AAM), alongside descriptions of the threat response from Western bio-behavioral science, they describe common physical symptoms, emotional presentations, and paths for healing for five survivor "types" detailed by the authors and correlated to the Five Elements of AAM. This ancient/modern integrative lens illuminates the diverse manifestations of traumatic stress in its survivors--chronic pain, autoimmune illness, insomnia, metabolic problems, and mental health disorders--and brings new hope to survivors of trauma and those who treat them.

Download or read book Acupuncture Therapy for Neurological Diseases written by Ying Xia and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-09-08 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acupuncture therapy has been practiced in China and other Asian countries for more than two thousand years. Modern clinical research has confirmed the impressive therapeutic effect of acupuncture on numerous human ailments, such as controlling pain, nausea, and vomiting. However, the biological mechanisms of acupuncture are still under debate. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the mechanism of acupuncture therapy is explained by a meridian model. According to this model, acupuncture is believed to treat the diseased organs by modulating two conditions known as Yin and Yang, which represent all the opposite principles that people find in the universe, both inside and outside the human body. Yin and Yang complement each other, and are subjected to changes between each other. The balance of Yin and Yang is thought to be maintained by Qi, an energy substance flowing constantly through the meridian, a network connecting all the organs of the body. The illness, according to this theory, is the temporary dominance of one principle over the other, owing to the blockade of the Qi from flowing through the meridian under certain circumstance. The axiom of “No stagnation, No pain” in TCM summarizes this concept. Thus, the goal of acupuncture treatment is to restore the balance of Yin and Yang conditions in the diseased organ(s). This theory has been considered to be useful to guide this ancient therapy, such as carrying out diagnosis, deciding on the principle, and selecting the acupoints.

Download or read book A Manual of Acupuncture written by Peter Deadman and published by Journal of Chinese Medicine. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Established as the most complete work on the channels, collaterals and points in English, A Manual of Acupuncture has become the gold standard text for students and practioners of acupuncture. Introductory chapters on the channels and collaterals, point categories, point selection models, point location and needling. Illustrations and text descriptions of all primary, extraordinary, divergent, luo-connecting and sinew channels. The points of the fourteen channels and the extra points with their English name, Chinese name, and Chinese character. the most exacting and accurate anatomical point locations yet published in any English text with practical point location notes to assist in easy location. Nearly 500 illustrations, with a single dedicated illustration for every point. Point actions to aid the understanding and memorization of each point's prinicpal qualities. Extensive lists of point indications taken from numerous classical and modern source texts and grouped for ease of reference. Substantial commentaries explaining in detail the principal historical and modern applications of the point, and drawing on classical and modern texts and the extensive clinical experience of the authors. Numerous classical prescriptions showing how the points have been used and combined through nearly two millenia of practice. Area illustrations showing the locations of the major points in each region of the body. Extensive idexes including an index of every point indication.

Download or read book Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the United States written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2005-04-13 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integration of complementary and alternative medicine therapies (CAM) with conventional medicine is occurring in hospitals and physicians offices, health maintenance organizations (HMOs) are covering CAM therapies, insurance coverage for CAM is increasing, and integrative medicine centers and clinics are being established, many with close ties to medical schools and teaching hospitals. In determining what care to provide, the goal should be comprehensive care that uses the best scientific evidence available regarding benefits and harm, encourages a focus on healing, recognizes the importance of compassion and caring, emphasizes the centrality of relationship-based care, encourages patients to share in decision making about therapeutic options, and promotes choices in care that can include complementary therapies where appropriate. Numerous approaches to delivering integrative medicine have evolved. Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the United States identifies an urgent need for health systems research that focuses on identifying the elements of these models, the outcomes of care delivered in these models, and whether these models are cost-effective when compared to conventional practice settings. It outlines areas of research in convention and CAM therapies, ways of integrating these therapies, development of curriculum that provides further education to health professionals, and an amendment of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act to improve quality, accurate labeling, research into use of supplements, incentives for privately funded research into their efficacy, and consumer protection against all potential hazards.

Download or read book Energy Medicine E Book written by James L. Oschman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-09-04 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See how energy therapies can normalize physiology and restore your patients’ health! Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis, 2nd Edition provides a deeper understanding of energy and energy flow in the human body. Using well-established scientific research, this book documents the presence of energy fields, discerns how those fields are generated, and determines how they are altered by disease, disorder, or injury. It then describes how therapeutic applications can restore natural energy flows within the body. Written by recognized energy medicine expert Dr. James Oschman — who is also a physiologist, cellular biologist, and biophysicist — this resource shows how the science of energetics may be used in healing diseases that conventional medicine has difficulty treating. Easy-to-understand coverage simplifies the theory of energy medicine and the science behind it, providing detailed, coherent explanations for a complex subject. Well-established scientific research shows why and how energy medicine works. Multi-disciplinary approach covers energy medicine as it applies to various healthcare disciplines, from acupuncture to osteopathy to therapeutic touch and energy psychology.

Download or read book Constitutional Facial Acupuncture written by Mary Elizabeth Wakefield and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are re-defining the face of ageing on a daily basis, with the Baby Boom generation in the vanguard, followed by younger generations who are similarly intrigued by non-invasive natural solutions that are integrative rather than purely cosmetic. Constitutional Facial Acupuncture has begun to make an impact on popular culture and outmoded perceptions about the nature of authentic beauty and the ageing process. Acupuncturists who practice in this field are increasingly expected to have specialized training and knowledge, outside the customary parameters of the more traditional approaches. This book introduces a complete Constitutional Facial Acupuncture protocol that is comprehensive, effective and clearly organized, with illustrative color photographs and facial needling diagrams. Its strong constitutional components are unique, adhere to the principles of Chinese medicine, and are rooted in the three levels of treatment – Jing, Ying and Wei. - A new and detailed Constitutional Facial Acupuncture protocol highlights acu-muscle points, Shen imbalances, lines and wrinkles, needling technique, relevant points and their locations. - A comprehensive constitutional treatment approach - A customized, modular topical herbal protocol that is enriched with the use of essential oils and natural cleansers, creams, etc. - Practical step-by-step instructions on how to integrate the needling protocols with the topical herbs, jade rollers, gem eye discs, etc. - A complete Constitutional Facial Acupuncture needling protocol for 12 problematic areas of the facial landscape, i.e., droopy eyelids, sagging neck, crow's feet, sunken cheeks, etc. - Contraindications, benefits, and personal advice drawn from the author's 30+ years of experience - An essential text for students or practitioners of facial acupuncture, and also for those readers who are interested in the field of "healthy aging"

Download or read book WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region written by and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2008-06-05 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acupuncture has been practiced for more than 2500 years in the Western Pacific region and has become a global therapeutic method in recent decades. However, it was reported that acupuncturists differed by up to 25% in the acupuncture points they used, raising doubts and uncertainty regarding the efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment, as well as causing difficulties in the fields of acupuncture research and education. Member States therefore increasingly began to demand standardization in acupuncture point locations. Responding to this request, the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office initiated a project to reach consensus on acupuncture point locations and thus convened 11 serial meetings resulting in these guidelines. This Standard acupuncture point locations in the Western Pacific Region stipulates the methodology for locating acupuncture points on the surface of the human body, as well as the locations of 361 acupuncture points. The Standard is applicable for teaching, research, clinical service, publication, and academic exchanges involving acupuncture.

Download or read book The Comprehensive Treatment of the Aging Spine E Book written by James J. Yue and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-12-03 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Comprehensive Treatment of the Aging Spine provides all the state-of-the-art coverage you need on both operative and non-operative treatments for different clinical pathologies of the aging spine. Dr James Yue and a team of talented, pioneering orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons cover hot topics like minimally invasive fusion, dynamic stabilization, state-of-the-art intraspinous and biologic devices, and more...in print and online. Search the full text and access a video library online at expertconsult.com. Master the very latest techniques and technologies through detailed step-by-step surgical instructions, tips, and pearls. Stay current on the state-of-the-art in intraspinous and biologic devices—such as Stent (Alphatec) and Optimesh Spineology; thoracic techniques—kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty, and spacers; and conservative treatment modalities—including injection therapies, acupuncture, and yoga. Make expert-guided decisions on techniques and device selection using the collective clinical experience of pioneering editors and contributors. Identify the advantages and disadvantages for the full range of available microsurgical and endoscopic techniques for management of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine pathology—minimally invasive fusion, reconstruction, decompression, and dynamic stabilization.

Download or read book The Body Feedback Acupuncture System written by Michelle Suzy Meramour and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meramour's Guide to The Body-Feedback Acupuncture System provides a contemporary approach for integrating classical Chinese medical theory with today's healthcare needs. The Body-Feedback system organizes the fundamentals of acupuncture-including ancient point classifications, the five types of pathogenic heat, meridian palpation techniques, pulse diagnosis, and the natural progression of healing-into a step-by-step system that provides superior treatment results. The Body-Feedback testing techniques, when combined with specific acupuncture point prescriptions and essential oil blends, can identify and correct the root dysfunctions that compromise health. This textbook utilizes colorful illustrations to depict the ancient Chinese yin-yang, five-element, and six-level medical theories and the controlling and engendering cycles. The Body-Feedback trisections group together related organs and body-systems to understand the origins of disease and the natural healing process. The Body-Feedback balancing, sedation, and tonification acupoint prescriptions employ the five-element controlling cycle to identify the root dysfunction and efficiently restore balance to the meridian system while enhancing organ function. Five-element color-coding throughout the entire book simplifies the learning process. The Body-Feedback treatment approach consists of three distinct stages: pre-treatment planning, treatment, and post-treatment. During the pre-treatment planning stage, Body-Feedback testing methods allow the client's body to reveal the root dysfunctions that are compromising health and thus guide the treatment approach. The treatment stage concisely outlines the steps to follow during every treatment based on the client's position (supine or prone) and the meridian system's symmetry or asymmetry. The unique Body-Feedback abdominal, back, scalp, and facial combinations demonstrate how to regulate the nervous system to enhance the acupuncture results. Color-coded anatomical illustrations and charts provide precise needle placement, angle, and depth for the specific five-element root acupoint prescriptions and for the powerful supporting acupoint (extra-vessel, xi-cleft, and luo-connecting) categories. The Body-Feedback treatments can encourage accelerated healing for up to four weeks with a healthy lifestyle. The post-treatment stage focuses on self-care to create that supportive lifestyle and to enhance healing potential between acupuncture sessions. The post-treatment stage utilizes Body-Feedback testing methods to identify essential oils, nutritional supplements, and herbs that best support meridian balance and organ function based on the root of the client's health challenges. The Body-Feedback approach is a systemized method that can be used to diagnose and treat meridian and organ pathology with every client. Detailed case studies demonstrate the treatment stages and steps. Meramour's Guide to The Body-Feedback Acupuncture System, based on over a decade of clinical practice, integrates current trends in healthcare with acupuncture to create a new approach to holistic healing.

Download or read book A Proposed Standard International Acupuncture Nomenclature written by WHO Scientific Group on International Acupuncture Nomenclature and published by . This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the unprecedented expansion of interest in acupuncture around the world, the need for a standard international nomenclature has become increasingly apparent. Practitioners and researchers every-where must speak a common language as they attempt to ascertain the clinical benefits of acupuncture and elucidate the underlying physiological mechanisms. This report records the consensus reached by a Who Scientific Group on a standard international acupunture nomenclature which met in Geneva from 30 October to 3 November 1989. Building on the proposals of expert meetings organized by the Who Regional Office for the Western Pacific since 1981, the Scientific Group agreed that the standard international nomenclature should comprise an alphanumeric code as well as the Han character names of meridians and acupuncture points, along with their transliterations into the Chinese phonetic alphabet (Pinyin) and their English translations. The experts went on to propose standard nomenclature for the 14 main meridians, the 361 classical acupuncture points, the 8 extra meridians and the 48 extra points, and for scalp acupuncture lines.

Download or read book Sports Acupuncture written by Mukaino Yoshito and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The meridian test (or M-test) is a powerful assessment, treatment, and self-care system that can be used to improve athletic performance and physical fitness. It simplifies the assessment of strain and injury so that even nonacupuncturists and athletes can learn to apply massage and stretching more effectively. The M-Test is one of the most popular methods of sports acupuncture in Japan.

Download or read book AcupuncturePoints and Meridians written by David Legge and published by . This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Handbook containing illustrations of all the main and secondary acupuncture meridians and accurate descriptions of the location of all the acupuncture points.

Download or read book Meridian Systems Yoga written by Lee L. Herrera and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-06-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meridian Systems Yoga is an innovative method that utilizes elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine through a basic and easy practice. It uses yoga postures to stimulate Qi (pronounced Chi) flow and remove Qi blockages of particular meridian groups in the body, balancing and harmonizing the body's organs and energies, bringing forth physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Meridian Systems Yoga's asanas (postures) are designed to fit the needs of everyone, from people that never practiced yoga before to advanced yogis. It turns traditional yoga into a universal practice that everyone can access, regardless of age, body type, or fitness level. This method allows you to design your own practice according to your individual physical and emotional needs.