Helps readers to understand acupuncture and to identify what sorts of problems reliably respond to acupuncture treatment. This book presents relevant patient cases and promotes applied learning throughout, inviting the reader to identify traits and symptoms that author sees in herself.

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This book is an accessible and highly readable introduction to all the major aspects of this vast tradition. Tropics covered include: the foundation of traditional medicine in Chinese history; the theory of chi (energy) and how it influences health; the Chinese approach to health, happiness, and longevity; the use of Chinese herbal medicine and herbal formulas; diet and nutrition as a ...

A Biodynamic Approach to Development from Conception to Birth - This book presents an anatomical overview of the changing form and structure of the human body.

An Introductory Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine

In this sparkling account of classical Chinese acupuncture, Robert Johns restores subtleties not taught in China since the Cultural Revolution. The text underscores the disease complex, complementariness of treatment, and safety precautions related to point selection, needling technique and moxibustion - creating a welcome set of guidelines for practitioners, students, and patients wanti...