Hecker et al.
Ideal for those who practice Traditional Chinese Medicine and anyone studying for certification. Practice of Acupuncture offers the most lucid and accessible presentation of all acupuncture point locations, as well as the fundamental concepts art. Combining the principles of TCM with Western medical acupuncture, the authors - a team of experts from diverse disciplines - guide you systematically through the channels, point locations, and trigger points on the body, from head to toe. Each acupuncture point is shown in vivo and then explained in detail using illustrations that show its exact anatomical location and characteristics. Along the way, the most essential information for each point is highlighted in a blue box (an ideal study aid), and practical tips and references to TCM are included throughout.Drawing on their combined years of practice, the authors also offer valuable information about potential side effects and complications, as well as an overview of the latest scientific developments on effectiveness and quality control in acupuncture research - just a few of the features that make this book a vital reference tool. The book's innovative modular TCM system, based on the principles of the "visual didactic processing system (VISDAC)", helpfully synthesize the complex concepts of acupuncture and its practice within the wider realm of TCM.With more than 800 illustrations, most in color, Practice of Acupuncture is organized for quick reference: Color-coded tabs let you flip directly to the channel in question. A fully searchable CD-ROM makes it easy - and fun - to learn to navigate each channel. Comprehensive, clear, and packed with easy-to-find information, Practice of Acupuncture will help lift you - and your practice - to a higher level of success. Features include:- More than 800 illustrations, most in color- Color-coded pages for quick reference- Sturdy binding and logical didactic format- Supplemental CD-ROM that makes it easy and fun to navigate each channel- Hands on, innovative teaching method- Information suitable for beginners, students, and practitioners- State-of-the-art chapter on cupping techniques, complete with fundamental information, applications, and practical recommendations
Combining the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Western medical acupuncture, this eagerly awaited book and CD-ROM brings the entire field of acupuncture to a new professional standard. The authors, leading experts from diverse disciplines, systematically guide you through the channels, point locations and trigger points in the body, from head to toe. Each acupuncture point is shown in vivo and then explained in detail, using illustrations that show its exact anatomical location and characteristics.
In addition, you will benefit from state-of-the-art information never published before, including: a universal point localization system based on anatomic principles; a comprehensive discussion of potential contraindications and side effects of acupuncture; and a focus on outcome-based models and scientific studies throughout.
Ideal for those who practice Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as anyone studying for certification, this book covers all acupuncture point locations, as well as the fundamental concepts and methods of this ancient art. It is indispensable for practitioners who need the most complete, scientifically based, and reliable information available anywhere.
Ideal for those who practice Traditional Chinese Medicine and anyone studying for certification. Practice of Acupuncture offers the most lucid and accessible presentation of all acupuncture point locations, as well as the fundamental concepts and methods of this ancient art.
Dr. med. Hans-Ulrich Hecker
Facharzt für Allgemeinmedizin
Zusatzbezeichnungen Akupunktur, Naturheilverfahren, Homöopathie
Lehrbeauftragter für Naturheilverfahren und Akupunktur am Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein - Campus Kiel
Wissenschaftlicher Leiter der Ausbildung für Naturheilverfahren und Akupunktur an der Akademie für ärztliche Fortbildung der Landesärztekammer Schleswig-Holstein
2. Vorsitzender der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Aku-Taping
niedergelassen in Gemeinschaftspraxis für Akupunktur und Naturheilverfahren in Kiel
Über den Autor
Hecker et al.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
-Basics of Acupuncture; -Acupuncture Points; -Side Effects of Acupuncture; -Cun Measurements; -The Channels; -Topography; -Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine; -Important points, in order by TCM syndrome; -Pragmatic Therapy Concept for Headache and Pain of the Musculoskeletal System in 5 Steps; -Pragmatic Therapy Concept for Inner Diseases; -TCM: Identification of Disharmony Patterns; -Psychosomatic Medicine; -Review in TCM; -Zang-Fu disharmony Patters in the Modular System; -References; -Index of Acupuncture Points in Alphabetical Order
Klappentext
Combining the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Western medical acupuncture, this eagerly awaited book and CD-ROM brings the entire field of acupuncture to a new professional standard. The authors, leading experts from diverse disciplines, systematically guide you though the channels, point locations and trigger points in the body, from head to toe. Each acupuncture point is shown in vivo and then explained in detail, using illustrations that show its exact anatomical location and characteristics.
In addition, you will benefit from state-of-the-art information never published before, including: a universal point localization system based on anatomic principles; a comprehensive discussion of potential contraindications and side effects of acupuncture; and a focus on outcome-based models and scientific studies throughout.
Ideal for those who practice Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as anyone studying for certification, this book covers all acupuncture point locations, as well as the fundamental concepts and methods of this ancient art. It is indispensable for practitioners who need the most complete, scientifically based, and reliable information available anywhere.
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