26. The body language of the different CFs Chapter contents Introduction208 The Wood Element: facial expression, posture and gestures209 The Fire Element: facial expression, posture and gestures210 The Earth Element:…
2. Five Element theory Chapter contents The Five Elements6 The Five Element resonances7 Five Element interrelationships8 The Organs or ‘Officials’11 The Law of Midday–Midnight12 The Five Elements The idea that…
28. Diagnosis by touch Chapter contents Introduction223 Pulse diagnosis223 Feeling the chest and abdomen226 The Akabane test229 Introduction Most of the methods of diagnosis discussed in this chapter involve touch….
36. The use of acupuncture points in Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture Chapter contents Overview of the use of points278 The use of points according to traditional usage278 Command points279 Other…
21. Water – The Organs Chapter contents Introduction162 The Kidneys – the Controller of Water162 The spirit of the Kidneys – the zhi164 The Bladder – the Controller of the…
18. Metal – The Organs Chapter contents Introduction137 The Lung – receiver of qi from the heavens137 The spirit of the Lung – the po139 The Large Intestine – the…
15. Earth – The Organs Chapter contents Introduction115 The Spleen – the controller of transforming and transporting115 The spirit of the Spleen – the yi117 The Stomach – the controller…
9. Wood – The Organs Chapter Contents Introduction62 The Liver – the planner62 The spirit of the Liver – the hun63 The Gall Bladder – the decision-maker64 The time of…
32. Husband–Wife imbalance Chapter contents What is a Husband–Wife imbalance?252 Diagnosis of a Husband–Wife imbalance253 Treatment of a Husband–Wife imbalance255 What is a Husband–Wife imbalance? A Husband–Wife imbalance arises when…
37. Using points to treat the spirit Chapter contents Treating the spirit in Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture288 Specific groups of spirit points292 Conclusion – using points to treat the spirit…
