Principles and Practice of Contemporary Acupuncture

Liao, Sung J. M.D.; Ng, Lorenz K.Y. M.D.; Lee, Mathew H. M. M.D.

ISBN 10: 0824792912 / ISBN 13: 9780824792916

Editore: Marcel Dekker Inc, Monticello, New York, U.S.A., 1994

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Blue boards with gilded titling on cover and spine. Signed by Sung J. Liao. Includes errata sheet, 6 color plates, and numerous b/w photos and illustrations. Very rare book in excellent condition Professional book dealer since 1975. All orders are processed promptly and packaged with the utmost care. Satisfaction guaranteed. ; Signed by Author. Codice articolo 019002

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Titolo: Principles and Practice of Contemporary ...

Casa editrice: Marcel Dekker Inc, Monticello, New York, U.S.A.

Data di pubblicazione: 1994

Legatura: Cloth

Condizione: Very Good

Edizione: First Printing

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This outstanding reference/text provides a fundamental understanding of acupuncture for mainstream medical professionals, examines acupuncture's scientific bases, and discusses its traditional foundations as well as the similarities and differences with western medicine.
Contains previously unavailable translations of ancient Chinese literature on acupuncture!
Upgrading the healing art of acupuncture to serve as adjunctive or conjunctive therapy for modern medical treatments, Principles and Practice of Contemporary Acupuncture

interprets the theories of acupuncture in terms of current physiological research findings

emphasizes the latest practical results of effective therapeutic techniques

discusses the design of a protocol for the clinical investigation of acupuncture

highlights the potential importance of acupuncture in the management of chronic pain and other diseases or conditions

illustrates how acupuncture can complement standard medical procedures for more efficacious patient management

and much more!

Contenuti:

Introduction

The Historic Background

The Traditional (Philosophico-Alchemic) Bases of Acupuncture

The Physiologic Bases of Acupuncture Analgesia

Acupuncture and Hypnosis

Chronic Pain as a Disease

Acupuncture Research

The Traditional Chinese Diagnostic Techniques

Acupuncture Treatment

The Commonly Used Acupoints

Acupuncture for Chronic Pain and Surgical Analgesia

Acupuncture for Conditions Other than Pain

Electroacupuncture

Acupuncture-Like Therapeutic Modalities

Possible Risks and Complications with Acupuncture Treatment

The Legal and Insurance Aspects of Acupuncture Practice in the United States

Veterinary Acupuncture

APPENDIX I: Smoking Survey

APPENDIX II: A Suggested Patient Consent Form

APPENDIX III: Brochure for Patient Education

REFERENCES

A List of the Commonly Used Acupoints