A major textbook that lays the foundations for a broad understanding of complementary and alternative medicine. Written for all students and practitioners working in medicine, health, and science, it: bridges the gap with conventional medicine, discussing a variety of relevant cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts in which to view complementary and alternative medicine; describ...

Written by The leading lights in the field of integrating acupuncture into a Western medical system, this book bridges the gap between the theoretical foundations of acupuncture and its application in a modern Western clinical context. Each case history focuses on the complexities and dilemmas of treatment that are tackled, providing valuable insights by experienced practitioners into th...

This book is: comprehensive, giving a broad overview of scientific data combined with a detailed analysis of available information; scientific, drawing on the latest studies and presenting modern understanding; practical, covering methods of acupuncture and their applications in various clinical settings; authoritative, distilling the knowledge and wisdom of leading authors and medical a...

The Mechanism of Acupuncture Therapy and Clinical Case Studies This book de scribes the physiological effects of acupuncture, which can be used ta enhance traditional Chinese practice. Following a his ...

A History of Psychiatry from Antiquity to the Present

Chi Kung, Energy For Life is a special edition, with unique contributions by 22 of the West's most respected Chi Kung practitioners: Linda Chase Broda, Jesse Dammann, Russell DesMarais, Ron Diana, John Du Cane, Bill Douglas, Caspar Garcia, Garri Garripoli, Damaris jarboux, Roger Jahnke, Jerry Alan Johnson, Mark Johnson, Marcia Kerwit, Richard Leirer, Dennis Lewis, Adrian Lowe, Tina Marr...

Translations of more than 500 random clinical trials from the Chinese Journal Literature

This beautifully designed two-color book is filled with over 100 detailed illustrations to help the reader better understand the material presented. Red-flag cases are included and clearly explained to help the practitioner decide when an immediate referral is necessary

This DVD demonstrates a wide range of supplementary acupuncture techniques, giving a comprehensive overview , along with material on preparation and cautions. It includes discussions and demonstrations of methods such as three-edged needle, cutaneous needle, intradermal needle, electro-acupuncture, and point injection therapy. In addition, such methods as bloodletting, plum-blossom, seve...