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The Art of Palpatory Diagnosis in Oriental Medicine
: :This book provides a step-by-step introduction and practical guide to palpation as a method of assessment, diagnosis and treatment within the context of Oriental medicine, and in particular Japanese acupuncture practice. Leading the reader through the 'how' and 'what' of touch, around the abdomen (or 'hara') and other key areas of the body, the author also explores key acupuncture points for clearing these areas, as well as Japanese needle techniques. The aim of the book is to allow the reader to have a more vivid and sensitive feel for what ...
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Spa Medicine: Your Gateway to the Ageless Zone
: :In 'Spa Medicine: Your Gateway to the Ageless Zone' the authors introduce the concept of healthy, graceful aging through spa medicine. More and more, they say, spa medicine will radically change the way people think about spas. Instead of viewing the spa as a pampering oasis disengaged from any regular routine, people will begin to see it as a new way of life in which nutrition, exercise, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and other healthy lifestyle practices form an ongoing foundation to help people thrive as they age. With ninety years of medical ...
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Fluid Physiology and Pathology in Traditional Chinese Medicine
: :Fluid disorders play a role in nearly every patient's presentation and can sometimes be the key to understanding an uncertain or difficult case. This unique resource clearly and comprehensively describes the Traditional Chinese Medicine view of the physiology and pathology of fluids within the body. Covers disorders of sweating and urination, edema, abnormal lacrimation, thin mucus syndrome, and conditions of excessive phlegm and dampness in the body, such as asthma, digestive problems, arthritis, epilepsy, and convulsions. Features over 20 new case histories and essays that illustrate the Traditional Chinese Medicine ...
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Success! In Massage Therapy, Revised Edition (4th Edition)
: :This comprehensive review is designed to help massage therapists and health care professionals successfully pass the NCETMB and NCETM exams. It includes over 1000 questions with answers and rationales organized according to the exam's five content areas to assess areas of strength. The book also includes over 150 pages of anatomy and technique content in tabular format. There are two comprehensive tests and four additional tests on the CD-ROM which is packaged with the book. This brand new edition includes coverage of the new national MBLEX exam and MBLEX test questions. The content is ...
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Acupuncture in the Treatment of Depression: A Manual for Practice and Research
: :This pioneering book unites both western and traditional Chinese medicine to present a step-by-step methodology for evaluating and treating depression with acupuncture. Using research-oriented trials, it addresses fundamental issues in acupuncture research and offers guidelines for the design of acupuncture treatment studies.
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Acupuncture
: :'It will be an eye opener for the public to see that acupuncture is widely practiced and that research in this area is going on . . . all over the world . . . It has been proven many times . . . that acupuncture can work in many cases where conventional medicine has failed.' Nelly Tsiving, licensed acupuncturist Throughout history, acupuncture has provided painless, low-cost, non-invasive relief for conditions ranging from back pain and headaches to cancer and AIDS. As Americans seek viable, cost-effective health care alternatives, the ...
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Zang Fu: The Organ Systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine
: :'It will be an eye opener for the public to see that acupuncture is widely practiced and that research in this area is going on . . . all over the world . . . It has been proven many times . . . that acupuncture can work in many cases where conventional medicine has failed.' Nelly Tsiving, licensed acupuncturist Throughout history, acupuncture has provided painless, low-cost, non-invasive relief for conditions ranging from back pain and headaches to cancer and AIDS. As Americans seek viable, cost-effective health care alternatives, the ...
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Reflexology and Acupressure: Pressure Points for Healing
: :This new edition contains updated information on reflexology and acupressure, two popular, drug-free, hands-on therapies that stem from the science of pressure points and complement orthodox medicine. The section on reflexology presents both foot and hand charts and explains massage techniques used to increase energy flow to corresponding areas of the body. The section on acupressure features a simplified Chinese body chart locating the main meridians and pressure points, with treatment techniques for many common ailments. Practical step-by-step advice to suit everyone, including children and the elderly. Detailed color photographs ...
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The Channels of Acupuncture Cards: Clinical Use of the Secondary Channels and Eight Extraordinary Vessels
: :THE CHANNELS OF ACUPUNCTURE CARDS is a set of 109 2-color cards designed to allow students and practitioners to test themselves on their knowledge of the channels and extraordinary vessels of acupuncture. Color illustrations from The Channels of Acupuncture text provide unparalleled images of the channels, giving the user a key visual impression. Each channel illustration displays the pathways of the channel and the reverse of each card provides concise descriptions of the channel pathways. Additional cards illustrate the pathology of each channel, especially for the eight extra meridians. Unparalleled ...
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Twelve and twelve in acupuncture Advanced principles and techniques
: :THE CHANNELS OF ACUPUNCTURE CARDS is a set of 109 2-color cards designed to allow students and practitioners to test themselves on their knowledge of the channels and extraordinary vessels of acupuncture. Color illustrations from The Channels of Acupuncture text provide unparalleled images of the channels, giving the user a key visual impression. Each channel illustration displays the pathways of the channel and the reverse of each card provides concise descriptions of the channel pathways. Additional cards illustrate the pathology of each channel, especially for the eight extra meridians. Unparalleled ...
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