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Book SynopsisWritten by an experienced acupuncturist and educator, this advanced textbook provides strategies which support the foundational energy of a person, including their qi, blood, yin, yang and essence. The book takes an integrative approach, providing insightful recommendations relating to diagnosis and the construction of treatment plans. It shows how needling strategies are connected to rules of point selection, the point classification system, and nourishing the foundational energies of patients. Techniques such as bloodletting, gua sha and the eight extraordinary meridians are covered, and the book is supported by clear illustrations, chapter summary charts and template patient handouts. Ideal for use as a practical manual for practitioners of acupuncture, it is also useful as a student textbook.​ ​Trade ReviewDr. Skya Abbate offers an insightful and extremely thorough clinical text, covering a full range of practical applications for the budding acupuncturist. Having all of this information presented with this level of care and detail in one place is an enormous boon to Oriental medical educators and students alike. -- Ted Hall, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., Dipl. C.H. (NCCAOM), Full Professor, Southwest Acupuncture CollegeSkya Abbate's latest book belongs in the library of beginning acupuncture students as well as seasoned practitioners. It begins with the basics, but quickly dives deeply into more complex strategies to treat common ailments that aren't always what they appear to be. Ms. Abbate reminds us to always look below the surface and acknowledge the root. -- Joanne Neville L.Ac., Clinic Director, Boulder Campus Southwest Acupuncture CollegeMedicine is not magic nor miracle. It is a logical method of diagnosing and implementing particular treatment strategies. As one of leading educators in the field of Oriental Medicine in America, Dr. Skya Abbate accomplished another comprehensive guide full of important information for those who learns and practices oriental medicine. It shines with her passion and wisdom. -- Li Xu, D.O.M., Ph.D. (Acupuncture)If "it takes a genius to make things simple," Dr. Abbate's new book, "Acupuncture Strategies for Complex Patients" uses it's simple and easily accessible organization to lay out the treatment of complex patient presentations with clarity of principle and effective methods. This book is destined to be a well-used reference in our student clinic and classrooms as well as promote "genius" in treatments professionally! -- Dr. Pamela Barrett, DOM - Clinic Director of Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe New MexicoTable of ContentsAuthor Biography; Preface; Part I Building the Foundation; 1. Building the Foundation, The Infrastructure of Treatment; 2. The Interview, The Heart of the Clinical Encounter; Part II Treatment Strategies in Acupuncture; 3. The Relationship Between the Methods of Diagnosis and Therapeutic Effectiveness; Case 1 Treating the Foundation: Insomnia and Pulses at the Adaptive Level; 4. Thoughts on Needling within the Clinical Encounter;5. The Stages of Needling;6. What Is an Acupuncture Point?; 7. The Importance of Standard Nomenclature of the Acupuncture Meridians and Points;8. The Point ClassificationSystem; Case 2 Numbness treated through the Jing (well) points; 9. The Rules of Point Selection and General Treatment Strategies; Case 3 The use of distal points for knee pain; Case 4 Food poisoning headache treated with a combination of local and distal points; 10. Written Communications, Patient Handout Plans, Consent Forms in General and for Specialized Treatment; 11. Acupuncture Emergencies; Part III Tonification Treatments and What They Do; 12 Ten Needle Technique; Case5 TheApplicationofTenNeedleTechniquein the treatment ofEmotions; 13. Eight NeedleTechnique; Case 6 Eight Needle Technique for Back Pain and Overall Tonification; 14. Intradermals; 15. Luo Points: Special Vessels of Communication Between Channels; Case 7 Luo points in Excess Conditions; 16. The Eight Curious Vessels in Oriental Medicine;17. The Clinical Significance of the Confluent Points and Their Application in Gynecology; Case8 The treatment of menopause with the Eight CuriousVessels; Part IV Dispersion Treatments and What They Do; 18. The Six Divisions; Three Paradigms of Treatment; Case 9 Six Divisions: An energetic, philosophical model for pain and blockage in the treatment of back pain; 19. Heat Differentiations; 20. A Synopsis of Bloodletting Techniques; Case 10 Blood stasis patterns in the occipital region; Case 11 Additional case of Blood stasis patterns in the occipital region; Case 12 The Application of the Plum Blossom Needle in the Treatment of Hair Loss; Conclusion Nourishing the Foundation, The Beginning of Health; Appendices; A. Forms; 1. The Clinical Report Form; 2. Patient Handout Plan; 3. Informed Consent for Moxibustion; 4. Directions for Self-Treatment at Home with Moxa; 5. Informed Consent for Gwa Sha Treatment; 6. Informed Consent for Fire Cupping; B. SubjectIndex; C. DiseaseIndex; D. PointIndex; Glossary

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Book SynopsisLearn to treat symptoms of traumatic and acquired brain injury using Chinese medicinal methods of acupuncture and herbal medicine. Covering both Western and Chinese medicine understandings of the brain, the book provides a thorough exploration of treatment options, including multiple acupuncture systems, Chinese herbal formulas, dietary and orthomolecular recommendations, and standard biomedical approaches. Many symptoms associated with brain injury can be effectively addressed or reduced using TCM, including chronic headache, fatigue, dizziness, pain, and anxiety among others. The book highlights the special considerations that should be taken when working with people with brain injury, as well as when treating particular subpopulations, including pediatrics and veterans.Trade ReviewThis book provides a clinically-oriented and comprehensive transdisciplinary approach to the treatment of head injuries and their sequelae. Douglas Wingate skillfully opens Chinese medicine to a broader audience while maintaining its conceptual integrity and classical clinical wisdom. This work delivers a much-needed resource in facilitating person-centered collaborative care. -- Mitchell Bebel Stargrove, ND, LAc, Author, Herb, Nutrient and Drug Interactions; Editor-in-chief, IBIS: Integrative BodyMind Information SystemTable of ContentsPart One: Introduction. 1. The "Silent Epidemic". 2. Standard Assessment and Diagnostics. 3. Treatment Mechanisms of Acupuncture. Part Two: Neuroanatomy and Pathology. 4. Brainstem and Cranial Nerve Injury. 5. Cerebellum Injury. 6. Occipital Lobe Injury. 7. Limbic System Injury. 8. Parietal Lobe Injury. 9. Temporal Lobe Injury. 10. Frontal Lobe Injury. Part Three: Chinese Medical Concepts and Approaches. 11. Nao: The Chinese Medical Concept of the Brain. 12. The Concept of Blood Stasis in Brain Injuries. 13. Chinese Medical Approach to Mild Brain Injury/Post-Concussion Syndrome. 14. Chinese Medical Approach to Acute Brain Injury. 15. Chinese Medical Approach to Chronic Brain Injury. Part Four: Physical Symptoms. 16. Headaches. 17. Fatigue. 18. Dizziness. 19. Tinnitus. 20. Nausea/Vomiting. 21. Dysphagia. 22. Seizures. 23. Chronic Pain. 24. Numbness/Neuralgia. 25. Paralysis/Atrophy. 26. Hormonal Dysregulation. 27. Incontinence and Bowel Disorders. 28. Sexual Dysfunction. 29. Visual Disturbances. 30. Sleep Disturbances. Part Five: Cognitive Symptoms. 31. Attention/Concentration. 32. Impaired Memory. 33. Executive Function and Cognition. 34. Dementia. 35. Language and Communication. Part Six: Mental/Emotional Symptoms. 36. Anxiousness. 37. Depressed Feelings. 38. Mania. 39. Bipolar. 40. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder/Impulse Control. 41. Schizophrenia. 42. Hallucinations. 43. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 44. Behavioral Changes and Emotional Lability. 45. Substance Abuse. Part Seven: Special Considerations. 46. Special Considerations in Pediatric and Adolescent Brain Injury. 47. Special Considerations in Military Populations. 48. Other Natural Therapeutic Considerations: Diet and Exercise. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisCovering specific mouth and dental conditions such as ulcers, halitosis and tooth grinding, this book recognises the link between these conditions and systemic diseases. It provides a review of some aspects of the basic anatomy and physiology of the mouth and teeth, such as biofilms, quorum sensing and cavitations, alongside information from current research. The book also includes discussion of the impact of natural ageing processes, satiety and taste perception as these associate with oral (and systemic) health. Discussing associations to systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and adverse pregnancy outcomes, the book offers scientifically evidenced protocol possibilities and a balanced viewpoint.With practical guidance and theory, Oral Health and Systemic Disease is the go-to resource for nutritional therapists and functional medicine practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge of mouth and dental health issues.Trade ReviewI found this book invaluable to read. It helped me have a greater understanding of the role the oral cavity may play in overall health. Of particular interest is the information on microbial ecology and oral health. I would highly recommend this book to practitioners. A great read! -- Shona Wilkinson, Registered Nutritionist, mBANT mCNHCThis book is unique in examining oral health from a personalised health viewpoint and is set to be an invaluable resource for practitioners. It is written in a way that makes the information accessible and covers such a wide range of topics including gut dysbiosis and inflammation showing how poor oral health can have an enormous impact on a person's general health and chronic conditions. -- Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD, fBANT mCNHC, Registered Nutritionist and Author of Natural Alternatives to Sugar, Former President, Food and Health Forum at the Royal Society of MedicineOral health is often approached in isolation to systemic health however it is interconnected to all body systems. Oral care and a balanced oral microbiome is essential for whole body wellbeing. -- Louise Joyce - Naturopath, CCO at invivo Healthcare and Microbiome GuardianTable of ContentsPreface. 1. What is a healthy mouth. 2. Protecting oral health. 3. Anatomy and gleeking. 4. Taste matters. 5. Sugar, health and disease. 6. Dysbiosis. 7. Glycation and silent inflammation. 8. Oral health issues. 9. More oral health issues. 10. Perio Systemic link. 11. Ageing and satiety. 12. Functional dentistry. 13. Oral hygiene alternatives. 14. Oral healthcare ingredients. 15. Protocol diet. 16. Protocol supplements. 17. Protocol lifestyle dental hygiene. 18. Protocol other. 19. Research directions. 20. Why greater consideration. 21. Appendix 1. 22. Appendix 2. 23. Appendix 3. 24. Appendix 4.

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Book SynopsisYoga and Resilience is part of a larger series put out by the Yoga Service Council in collaboration with the Omega Institute. To date, there have been three texts published: Best Practices for Yoga in Schools, Best Practices for Yoga with Veterans, and Best Practices for Yoga in the Criminal Justice System. This body of work takes a unique and groundbreaking approach of co-creation, calling on a diverse array of leading experts in the fields of trauma and yoga, to collaborate and distill best practices that will inform the fields of mental health, trauma-informed yoga, yoga service, and yoga more generally. Contributors and authors met during two symposia and engaged in an ongoing collaborative process resulting in the current text.Yoga and Resilience: Empowering Practices for Survivors of Sexual Trauma: Supports a holistic approach to ameliorating the impacts of traumatic stress, and specifically the impacts of sexual trauma. Serves as a resource to survivors, yoga teachers and practitioners, yoga service providers, trauma practitioners, and agency administrators among others. Presents a foundational understanding of sexual trauma and illuminates current best practices for integrating trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness practices into work with persons and systems impacted by sexual trauma. Explores an approach that moves beyond trauma-informed practice to a focus on resilience and universal inclusivity. Provides concrete tools to serve survivors better and to ensure that teachers and administrators not only seek to minimize harm but also combat sexual violence and its perpetration within yoga contexts.Contributors to the book:Keyona Aviles, Jacoby Ballard, Lisa Boldin, Maya Breuer, Regine Clermont, Colleen DeVirgiliis, Alexis Donahue, Pamela Stokes Eggleston, Jennifer Cohen Harper, Dani Harris, Nan Herron, Daniel Hickman, Diana Hoscheit, Beth Jones, Sue Jones, James Jurgensen, Mark A. Lilly, Jana Long, Anneke Lucas, Amanda J.G. Napior, Amina Naru, Emanuel "Manny" Salazar, Austin K. Sanderson, Lidia Snyder, Nicole Steward, Rosa Vissers, Kimberleigh Weiss-Lewit, Ann Wilkinson

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Book SynopsisDerived from ancient Chinese philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine is considered to be difficult to understand. This book provides an overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine by illustrating the topics of visceral manifestation, etiology and pathology in a clear manner to readers. Clinical treatments are included to serve as references for practice. This book is well-suited for both researchers and practitioners.Table of ContentsTable of content:Chapter 1 Introduction1.1 The discipline nature and properties in traditional Chinese Medicine1.1.1 TCM is characterized by its natural science nature1.1.2 TCM has the characteristics of social science1.1.3 The mutual influences between TCM and ancient Chinese philosophy1.1.4 TCM is a product of the multidisciplinary interactions1.2 The main characteristics of TCM theory1.2.1 Concept of holism1.2.2 Differential diagnosis and treatmentChapter 2 The Philosophical Basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine2.1 Theory of yin and yang2.1.1 The basic concept of yin and yang2.1.2 The basic contents of yin and yang theory2.1.3 The applicable examples in TCM of the yin and yang theory2.2 Five elements theory2.2.1 Fundamental concepts and characters of the five elements2.2.2 The classification of the five elements2.2.3 The cycle of generation, restriction, over-restriction and counter-restriction in five elements2.2.4 The application of five elements theory in TCMChapter 3 Visceral Manifestation3.1 Summarization of visceral manifestations3.2 Five zang-organs3.2.1 Heart3.2.2 Lung3.2.3 Spleen3.2.4 Liver3.2.5 Kidney3.3 Six fu-organs3.3.1 Gallbladder3.3.2 Stomach3.3.3 Small intestine3.3.4 Large intestine3.3.5 Urinary bladder3.3.6 Triple-jiao3.4 Extraordinary fu-organs3.4.1 Brain3.4.2 Uterus3.5 The relationships among the zang and fu organs3.5.1 The relationships among the six fu-organs3.5.2 The relationship between the five zang-organs and six fu-organsChapter 4 The Theory of Qi, Blood and Body Fluids4.1 Qi4.1.1 Concept of qi4.1.2 Production of qi4.1.3 Movement of qi4.1.4 Functions of qi4.1.5 Classification of qi4.2 Blood4.2.1 Concept of blood4.2.2 Production of blood4.2.3 Functions of blood4.2.4 Blood circulation4.3 Body fluids4.3.1 Concept of body fluids4.3.2 Metabolism of body fluids4.3.3 Function of body fluids4.4 The relationships among qi, blood and body fluids4.4.1 The relationship between qi and blood4.4.2 The relationship between qi and body fluids4.4.3 The relationship between blood and body fluidsChapter 5 Theory of Meridians and Collaterals5.1 Overview of the theory of the meridians and collaterals5.1.1 The concept of the meridians and collaterals 5.1.2 Composition of the meridian 5.2 Twelve meridians5.2.1 Nomination of twelve meridians5.2.2 Route and connection of the twelve meridians 5.2.3 Distribution of the twelve meridians5.2.4 Exterior& interior relationship5.2.5 Circulating sequence of the twelve meridians5.2.6 Travelling routes of the twelve meridians5.3 Eight extra meridians5.3.1 Concept and functions of eight extra meridians5.3.2 Distribution and physiological functions of the eight extra meridians5.4 P ysiological functions and applications of the meridians5.4.1 Physiological functions of the meridian5.4.2 Application of the theory of the meridianChapter 6 Constitutional Theory6.1 Concept of constitutional theory6.1.1 Basic concept of constitution6.1.2 Signs and characteristics of constitution6.2 Factors affecting constitution6.2.1 Relationship of the constitution to viscera, meridians, essence, qi, blood and body fluids6.2.2 Factors which affect the constitution6.3 Classification of constitution6.3.1 Balance constitution6.3.2 Yang-inclinedconstitution6.3.3 Yin-inclinedconstitution6.4 Application of the constitution theory6.4.1 Explanation of the susceptibility of individual to certain pathogens6.4.2 Illustrating the etiology6.4.3 Explaining the pathological changes6.4.4 Guiding syndrome differentiation6.4.5 Guiding treatment6.4.6 Guiding the health maintenanceChapter 7 Onset of Disease7.1 Concept of pathogenesis7.2 Cardinal principle of disease onset7.2.1 Deficiency of vital qi is the intrinsic factor for the pathogenesis7.2.2 Pathogenic qi is an important factor to cause the disease7.2.3 Struggle between pathogenic and vital qi determines the progress and prognosis of diseaseChapter 8 Etiology8.1 Exogenous pathogens8.1.1 Six evils8.1.2 Pestilential pathogens8.2 Endogenous pathogens8.2.1 Internal injury due to mental disorders8.2.2 Injury due to improper diet8.2.3 Injury due to overstrain and over-idleness8.3 Pathogens from pathological products8.3.1 Water-dampness, phlegm and retained fluid8.3.2 Blood stasis8.3.3 Calculus8.4 Other pathogens8.4.1 Medicine abuse8.4.2 Iatrogenic pathogenChapter 9 Pathogenesis9.1 Exuberance and debilitation between vital and pathogen9.1.1 Concept of pathogen, vital, exuberance and debilitation9.1.2 Changes of deficiency or excess9.1.3 The relationships among pathogen, vital qi, excess and deficiency as well as the outcome of disease9.2 Imbalance of yin and yang9.2.1 Concept of imbalance of yin and yang9.2.2 Types of imbalance of yin and yang9.3 Disorders of qi, blood, and body fluids9.3.1 Disorders of qi9.3.2 Disorder of blood9.3.3 Disharmony between qi and blood9.3.4 Metabolic disorders of body fluids9.3.5 Disharmony between qi, blood and body fluidsChapter 10 Principles of Prevention and Treatment of Disease10.1 Principles of disease prevention10.1.1 Disease prevention prior to its outbreak 10.1.2 Controlling the development of existing disease10.2 Principles of treatment10.2.1 Treating the root of the disease 10.2.2 Strengthening the vital and dispelling the pathogen10.2.3 Regulating yin and yang10.2.4 Regulating qi and blood10.2.5 Regulating the viscera10.2.6 Three optimal treatment administrations

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Book SynopsisThis book is a detailed guide to a new integrative approach to the prevention and treatment of various cardiac disorders and risk factors, including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. This approach combines various strategies, including metabolic cardiology, low-dose medicine, exercise programs, stress management programs, evaluation for inherited risk factors, and various other healing modalities. Metabolic cardiology focuses on the prevention, management, and treatment of cardiovascular disease at the cellular level through biochemical interventions with nutritional supplements that can promote energy production in the heart. Low-dose medicine, on the other hand, interprets pathological phenomena as an imbalance in intercellular signaling that may be corrected through the administration of low physiological doses of messenger molecules. Therapies outside of mainstream medicine may also be deployed in integrative cardiology, for example acupuncture, herbal medicine, and homeopathy. Integrative Cardiology will be of interest to all practitioners wishing to learn about an approach that incorporates the incredible advances in medication and technology with a focus on nutrition, lifestyle, and mind–body influences.Trade Review“The book is designed to provide additional tools for physicians to use in their therapeutic intervention strategies in often complex pathological situations in cardiovascular disease. … The book is well written, easy to read, and uses numerous color graphs, figures, and tables to supplement the text. This tool for practicing clinicians provides a complete source of information about the use of complementary therapies in treating the whole patient with cardiovascular disease.” (Joseph A. Randy Englert III, Doody’s Book Reviews, June, 2017) Table of ContentsPart I The basis of integration: Herbal Medicine.- Homeopathy and cardiovascular disease.- Low Dose therapy for the treatment of Low Grade Inflammation.- Acupunture and cardiology.- Metabolic Cardiology.- Medicinal Mushrooms.- Microbiome and cardiac health.- Endocrine system and cardiovascular disease.- Cardiovascular Aging.- Nutrition and cardiac health.- PsicoNeuroEndocrinImmunology prospective.- Meditation and stress management in cardiology.- Ozone Therapy in cardiovascular disease.- Part II Integrated approach to Cardiovascular Disease: Integrated approach to dyslipidemia.- Integrated approach to Hypertension.- Integrated approach to Coronary Artery Disease.- Integrated approach to Heart Failure.- Integrated approach to Arrhythmias.- Integrated approach to oncologic supportive medicine.- Heart and Skin (the paradigm of cytokines-mediated cardiovascular metabolic disease in psoriasis).

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Book SynopsisThis book reveals the numerous ways in which moral, ethical and legal principles are being violated by those who provide, recommend or sell ‘complementary and alternative medicine’ (CAM). The book analyses both academic literature and internet sources that promote CAM. Additionally the book presents a number of brief scenarios, both hypothetical and real-life, about individuals who use CAM or who fall prey to ethically dubious CAM practitioners. The events and conundrums described in these scenarios could happen to almost anyone. Professor emeritus of complementary medicine Edzard Ernst together with bioethicist Kevin Smith provide a thorough and authoritative ethical analysis of a range of CAM modalities, including acupuncture, chiropractic, herbalism, and homeopathy. This book could and should interest all medical professionals who have contact to complementary medicine and will be an invaluable reference for patients deliberating which course of treatment to adopt.Table of ContentsMedical ethics.- Competence.- Research.- Education.- Informed Consent.- Truth.- Exploitation.- Conclusions.- Glossary with short explanations of the main alternative therapies.

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