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Book SynopsisA foundation textbook explaining how point combinations work in acupuncture practice. The book explains how each point works and how best to combine points for good clinical results. Students and practitioners need to respond to clinical challenges in creative and flexible ways and this book guides them in the art of construction of effective treatment protocols. Clinically useful combinations are presented throughout, along with case studies showing the application of theory to practice.
Trade ReviewIn this fascinating book, David Hartmann offers - with a good sense of Aussie humour - countless practical acupoint solutions to treat a wide range of emotional, mental and physical disorders, based on ancient, modern and innovative visions. A must-have for any student or practitioner that loves to think outside the box! -- Janneke Vermeulen, L.Ac., B.Physio, author of Diving Medical Acupuncture
The sum of the whole is greater than its parts. And this is especially true with acupuncture, the point combination as a whole is greater than the individual function of each point. I express my gratitude to David for researching, organizing and publishing such a comprehensive text on The Principles and Practical Application of Acupuncture Point Combinations. The public will benefit from practitioners who own and study this text so they can better master the art of constructing therapeutic point combinations. -- Dr. Lorne Brown B.Sc., Dr.TCM, CPA,FABORM, Founder of HealthySeminars.com, Clinical Director of Acubalance Wellness Center (Vancouver), Chair of The Integrative Fertility Symposium
David Hartmann managed to capture the essence of classical point applications, their mechanisms and clinically useful combinations in order to create effective treatment protocols. Using his charming Aussie humour, David presents this comprehensive material in an engaging way, using case studies to anchor the transition from theory to clinical practice. "The Principles and Practical Application of Acupuncture Point Combinations" is going to have a special place in every student and practitioner's bookshelf. -- Sandro Graca, Lic. TCM, FABORM
Table of ContentsForeword by John McDonald; Acknowledgments; Disclaimers; Abbreviations and the Appendixes; Preface by David Hartmann; Table of Contents; PART 1 - THE FOUNDATIONS OF ACUPUNCTURE POINT COMBINATIONS; Chapter 1 - How I Treat Patients; Chapter 2 - Understanding Acupuncture Point Combinations; PART 2 - THE FRAMEWORK OF ACUPUNCTURE POINT COMBINATIONS; Chapter 3 - How to Combine Acupuncture Points; Chapter 4 - Using similar Pin Yin names/meanings when combining acupuncture points; Chapter 5 - Strategies/Types of Acupuncture Point Combinations; Chapter 6 - Strategies/Types of Acupuncture Point Combinations - Small Combinations; Chapter 7 - Strategies/Types of Acupuncture Point Combinations - Larger Combinations; PART 3 - WU XÍNG/FIVE ELEMENTS POINT CATEGORY AND ACUPUNCTURE POINT COMBINATIONS; Chapter 8 - Wu Xíng/Five Elements Point Category - Introductory Concepts; Chapter 9 - Wu Xíng/Five Elements Point Category - Intermediate Concepts; Chapter 10 - Wu Xíng/Five Elements Point Category - Advanced Concepts; PART 4 - CHINESE MEDICINE ESOTERIC CATEGORIES AND ACUPUNCTURE POINT COMBINATIONS; Chapter 11 - Qi Qíng/Seven Emotions; Chapter 12 - Qí Jing Ba Mài/Eight Extraordinary Vessels; Chapter 13 - Wu Shén/Five Spirits; Chapter 14 - Wu Xíng/Five Element Archetypes; Appendix 1 - Key Terms Used Index - English Pin Yin Traditional Chinese Characters; Appendix 2 - Acupuncture Point Terms Used Index - English Pin Yin Traditional Chinese Characters; Appendix 3 - Acupuncture Point Terms Used Index - Pin Yin English Traditional Chinese Characters; Appendix 4 - Cautions and Contraindications when using Acupuncture; Appendix 5 - Special Point Category Tables; Reference List/Further Readings; Index
