Description
Book SynopsisThis book has been written in three parts:- The theory- The energy-balancing laws- The diseases: symptoms and treatment The theory deals with Yin and Yang and their clinical concepts, associations, imbalanced states, manifestations of these states and rules for balancing. Yin and Yang affect the five stages of our lives. The terms Blood, energy and body fluid are introduced, and the various climatic pathogenic factors that attack the body from the exterior are discussed, as well as how they can move towards the interior (explaining why we refer to certain illness states as damp or wind etc.). The theory of the Five Elements is the most important part of this book. All common imbalanced states are described with four pictures of imbalance - Blood, Yin, Yang and Qi. The energy-balancing laws explain the superficial and the deep energy circulation in the body. The meridian system is explained with its exterior and interior connection and uses, the Organ Clock and the relationship of the Five Elements. The eight extra meridians and their uses are also covered. Treatment and diagnosis: All diagnostic methods are explained. Needling and needle sensation, needling techniques and all the extraordinary therapies - moxibustion, cupping, plum-blossom-tapping, electrical stimulation of needles and bleeding - are also covered. Over 80 common diseases and symptoms are discussed and treatment is given for different causes of the same symptom. Every case history and treatment has been illustrated with the location of the points used, so that the reader does not have to look for these anywhere else. The idea for this book was that it would make a good bedside (patient's) book for the practice of acupuncture.
Trade ReviewI started learning acupuncture in 1978, during my medicine studies, and in 1986 I was still looking for a good and clear professor. Then I found one. I could study and work with Dr Radha Thambirajah. After that, and probably because of that, I decided definitely to become a medical acupuncturist.Her way of teaching Chinese medicine is clear and practical. But most importantly, this way of treatment applied in patients works quickly and efficiently.I hope Radha's book helps people to enjoy and love Chinese medicine.Isabel Giralt, President of the Barcelona Medical Acupuncture section affiliated to the Medical College, Barcelona, Spain
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Yin and Yang 1Chapter 2 Blood, Energy and Body Fluid 29Chapter 3 Pathogenic Factors 35Chapter 4 Acupuncture Points and Meridians 59Chapter 5 Rules for Selecting Points 131Chapter 6 Energy-balancing Points 139Chapter 7 Diagnosis 199Chapter 8 The Five Elements 235Chapter 9 Basic Terminology 239Chapter 10 The Fire Element - Heart and Small Intestine 247Chapter 11 The Earth Element - Spleen and Stomach 269Chapter 12 The Metal Element - Lung and Large Intestine 291Chapter 13 The Water Element - Kidney and Urinary Bladder 325Chapter 14 The Wood Element - Liver and Gall Bladder 377Chapter 15 Needling Techniques 413
