| Description |
1 online resource (159 pages :) : illustrations |
| Contents |
What is traditional acupuncture? How is it different from western medicine? -- The philosophical basis of Chinese medicine. the dao, yin/yang and the five elements -- The twelve organs and channels -- The causes of disease -- How does an acupuncturist make a diagnosis and decide on a treatment? -- What should I expect from acupuncture treatment? -- Acupuncture : past, present and future |
| Summary |
This introductory book answers questions most frequently asked by those new to acupuncture. Comparing the system of diagnosis and treatment with that of Western medicine, it also covers the history and theory of acupuncture, how it is used as preventative medicine, how a diagnosis is made, what to expect in the treatment room, and more |
| Notes |
"This edition is a revised version of a book I wrote in 1991, called Acupuncture : energy balancing for body, mind and spirit"--Preface |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Acupuncture.
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Acupuncture Therapy
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Acupuncture
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Acupuncture
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780857011558 |
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0857011553 |
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