Kampo Treatment for Climacteric Disorders: A Handbook for Practitioners - Brossura

Shibata, Yoshiharu, M.D.; Wu, Jean

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ISBN 10: 0912111518 ISBN 13: 9780912111513

Casa editrice: Paradigm Pubns, 1998

Riassunto

Kampo is one of Japan's early medical traditions using classical herbal formulae. It traces its roots back to Chinese traditional medicine and means literally Chinese way". This text is intended for health care practitioners of all backgrounds who are engaged in the care of older women. Part One provides historical and background information and an overview of applications of Kampo within the framework of modern medicine. Part Two sets forth the rudiments of Kampo practice, from diagnosis to issues surrounding treatment and evaluation. Part Three presents Kampo treatment for climacteric disorders. Each of the 8 chapters in this section focuses on one aspect of common problems affecting perimenopausal women. A special feature is the quick reference table that accompanies each chapter, designed to facilitate the identification of appropriate remedies."

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Contenuti

PART 1 SKETCHES from the PAST and PRESENT: Introductions. History: Derivation from Traditional Chinese Medicine,' Unique Development in Japan, Present Status in Japan. Divergence from Biomedicine, Holistic Approach, Relationship Between Diagnosis and Treatment, Therapeutic Aims, Pharmacology: Refined Drug Vs Whole Plant Extracts, Formulas, Normalizing and Health-Building Actions. Kampo as a Complement to Biomedicine: Epidemiologic Shift, Fields of Applications, Cooperation PART II INTRODUCTION to KAMPO PRACTICE: Basic Concepts: Formula Patterns, Selected Concepts of Pathology: Constitutional State, Heat and Cold, Coldness Conditions, Blood Dyscrasias, Fluid Dyscrasias, Headrushes, Weak Digestive Function. The Four Examinations: Inspection, Audio-Olfactive Examination, Inquiry, Palpation. Abdominal Examination: Preliminary Considerations, Terminology, Abdominal Signs: Signs More General in Nature, Signs Associated with Specific Regions, Procedure and Method, Medical Assessment of the Abdomen, Postscript. Pattern Diagnosis in the Context of Extract Therapy: Extract Therapy: Implications, Pattern Identification, Multiple Patterns. Combination Therapy: Addition, Combination with Other Formulas, Combination with Modern Drugs. Technical Points of Therapy: Dosage, Time and Frequency of Administration, Evaluation. Adverse Effects. Precautions PART III KAMPO TREATMENT for SPECIFIC CLIMACTERIC PROBLEMS: Introduction and General Considerations. Vasomotor Manifestations. Sleep Disturbances. Mood Changes. Headaches. Gynecologic Disorders. Urinary Disorders. Body Aches and Pains. Osteoporosis. Atherosclerosis (Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia) PART IV FORMULAS and PATTERNS APPENDIX: Caution List. List of Distributors of Extract Preparations

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Book by Shibata Yoshiharu MD Wu Jean

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Paradigm Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0912111518
• ISBN 13: 9780912111513
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 274
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile