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 ...

As a new parent, the nursery is the most important room in your home, and designing this special space is also an opportunity to prepare, mentally and physically, for the changes to come. In The Peaceful Nursery, home and lifestyle experts Laura Forbes Carlin and Alison Forbes show you how to apply the best principles of home decorating, Feng Shui, and healthy living (as well as their ow...

Clinical Practice considers principles and methods of treatment, with an emphasis on herbal medicine and acupuncture. It introduces the reader to Chinese medicinal herbs, then discusses prescriptions in detail: interactions of ingredients, principles of` composing and rnodifying a prescription, classification of` prescriptions, and commonly used prescriptions. Much of the book is devote...

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