Anecdotal Point Usage
26 Anecdotal Point Usage As clinicians, we know that acupuncture points have multiple energetics because of the numerous physiological functions that are regulated through the channel system. In this chapter…
Prolapses: A Beneficial Treatment with Oriental Medicine
12 Prolapses: A Beneficial Treatment with Oriental Medicine The development of prolapses of various organs is a natural human condition. Prolapses develop from a weakened physical condition, age, gravity, excess…
GV-14 (Da Zhui): Big Vertebrae—Central Reunion Point
24 GV-14 (Da Zhui): Big Vertebrae—Central Reunion Point In any practitioner’s repertoire of points GV-14 (da zhui) should come to the fore as a point of choice for strengthening the…
The Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Classical Points for a Contemporary Condition
13 The Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Classical Points for a Contemporary Condition Seasonal Affective Disorder, a variety of depression, is a debilitating problem that interferes with the quality…
The Mineral Infrared Therapy Device
20 The Mineral Infrared Therapy Device The TDP lamp or mineral infrared therapy device is an instrument originating from China that has won numerous international awards for the treatment of…
Bleeding Techniques: Ancient Treatment for Acupuncture Physicians
III Other Modalities—Treatment Tools Complementary to Acupuncture 17 Bleeding Techniques: Ancient Treatment for Acupuncture Physicians 18 Liniments, Sprays, and Powders 19 An Overview of the Therapeutic Application of Moxibustion 20…
Thyroid Disorders, a Study in Contrasts
9 Thyroid Disorders, a Study in Contrasts The Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is a medical disorder that affects millions of people. It may be a functional disorder,…
Practical Threading Therapy
21 Practical Threading Therapy Through-and-through collective loci treatment, commonly known as threading, is a simple procedure in which two or more acupuncture points are joined together with one needle, or…
The Role of the Heart in Needling within the Treatment Process
27 The Role of the Heart in Needling within the Treatment Process In the four techniques books I have written since 1996, Holding the Tiger’s Tail, An Acupuncture Techniques Manual…
The Pathophysiology and Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy of the Upper and Lower Extremities
11 The Pathophysiology and Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy of the Upper and Lower Extremities Whether it be a sequel to AIDS, diabetes, cancer therapies, or alcoholism; hereditary, toxic, metabolic, infectious,…
