3 Treating the Spirit—Treating the Blood with Oriental Medicine Physicians of old have recognized the importance of tending the spirit in order to treat disease effectively. In particular, the Huang…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
25 Modern Use of the Six Divisions: A Practical Needling Strategy for Pain and Blockage A unique needle strategy called the ‘six division treatment’ is a rapid and powerful needling…
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…
