CONTEMPORARY MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE - A SYSTEMS APPROACH
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Title: Contemporary Medical Acupuncture - A Systems Approach |
Introduction:
Forwards by Drs. SHI, Xuemin, LI, Shi-Jiang, LIN, Feng, & Frances Talaska Fischbach (author of "Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests")
Abstract:
Contemporary Medical Acupuncture aims to bridge the gap between classical acupuncture therapy and contemporary medicine to achieve their ultimate integration. Based on updated reviews and systematic analyses, the meridians are actually systems of physiological and pathological reflexes in the body, and acupuncture therapy is a type of reflexotherapy. In the book, a novel concept called whole body reflex zone is proposed, which may efficiently inherit and clarify the meridian system. The system methodology, together with the authors' clinical expertise of over 40 years, is applied to raise the reproducibility of effectiveness in treating various indications of acupuncture, especially intractable cases. Outstanding features of the book are its incisive and concrete descriptions about theories and techniques of clinical acupuncture, a novel systems approach, and a great deal of case studies. It is an advanced, practical and valuable resource for any acupuncture practitioner interested in sharpening clinical skills, as well as an essential and comprehensive text for MDs and other healthcare professionals desiring to learn the essence of medical acupuncture and integrate it into their general practice.
Table of Contents:
-Challenges in advancing classical acupuncture.
-Reflex arcs: basis of acupuncture.
-Reflex zones: essence of the meridians.
-Mechanisms of acupuncture functions.
-Mechanisms of propagation of needling sensations.
-Black box of the patient.
-Gathering reflex information from the body surface.
-Input of intervening information of acupuncture.
-Feedback principle of treatment.
-Factors influencing effectiveness of acupuncture.
-Strategies to raise therapeutic effectiveness.
-Advanced needling techniques.
-Disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
-Disorders of the nervous system.
-Mental disorders.
-Disorders of ophthalmology.
-Disorders of otorinolaringology.
-Dental disorders.
-Disorders of circulatory system.
-Disorders of respiratory system.
-Disorders of digestive system.
-Disorders of urogenital system.
-Disorders of the skin.
-Disorders of endocrine.
-Other disorders.
-Appendix A: The atlas of whole body reflex zones.
-Appendix B: Index of acupoints and extraordinary points.
-Appendix C: Frequently asked questions
Reviews from Chinese Medical and Acupuncture Experts Across the Globe
“This is an excellent book with many hidden jewels waiting to be discovered and help advance TCM achieve a full-scale scientific attitude.”
~ Dr. WEI, Jia, PRC
“This is a TCM book that comes only once in a half of a century, buy it now!”
~ Dr. YUAN, Feng, OMD, AP, USA
“This book has a systematic approach to learning yet comprehensive enough to teach the fundamentals and advanced concepts of contemporary acupuncture style called Acu-Reflex Point Acupuncture (ARPA).”
~ Dr. ZHOU, Qinting, OMD, UK
“Clinical Reflexology of Acupuncture draws from science and laymen terms to clearly explain the treatise of acupuncture and how to raise its effectiveness against tough cases.”
~ Dr. SHI, Make, L.Ac, USA
“An excellent book for medical professionals of all ages and times, you can read it daily, nightly, during lunch, while taking a break, on the pillow, in the car, read alone or with others together”
~ Dr. ZHANG, Hua, MD, OMD, PRC
“In every page of this book, ink of knowledge and paper of experience are shining brightly. If you’re an acupuncturist that wants to advance further to a higher level, this is a must read.”
~ Dr. GUO, Bing, OMD, PhD, PRC
“An authoritative publication that has novel theories and sound content should be used across TCM schools in China as a reference book or textbook.
~ Dr. YE, Mingzhu, MD, OMD, PRC