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Evaluation of Acupuncture - An Intercultural and Interdisciplinary Approach (Hardcover, New edition): Friedrich G Wallner,... Evaluation of Acupuncture - An Intercultural and Interdisciplinary Approach (Hardcover, New edition)
Friedrich G Wallner, Fengli Lan
R1,515 Discovery Miles 15 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is the latest publication of the international research group "Theory, Methodology, and Structure of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)," which has been working since 2008. It outlines a methodology that is adequate for research on Classical Chinese Medicine, followed by a detailed and careful analysis of Evidence-Based Acupuncture and Mechanistic Studies of Acupuncture. The authors also analyze and discuss classical texts, hermeneutical treatments, historical studies, clinical trials, women's diseases, lifestyle-related diseases, placebo effects, and Baomai and Baoluo. Leading experts from America, Austria, Brazil, China, Germany, and South Korea demonstrate that Chinese medicine is a scientific system that is independent from Western medicine.

Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 7: Insomnia (Hardcover): Charlie Changli Xue, Chuan-Jian Lu Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 7: Insomnia (Hardcover)
Charlie Changli Xue, Chuan-Jian Lu; Johannah Shergis, Xiaojia Ni
R2,121 Discovery Miles 21 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine provides a 'whole evidence' analysis of the Chinese medicine management of insomnia. Evidence from the classical Chinese medicine literature, contemporary clinical literature, the outcomes of clinical trials and experimental studies are reviewed, analysed and synthesised. The data from all these sources are condensed to provide evidence-based statements which will inform clinical practice and guide future research.This book has been designed to be an easy reference at the point of care. During a patient consultation, Chinese medicine practitioners can refer to this book for guidance on which Chinese herbal medicine formulas, specific herbs, or acupuncture points, can best treat their patient, and be confident there is evidence which supports its use.Currently, Chinese medicine practitioners who develop a special interest in a particular health condition such as insomnia have to consult a variety of sources to further their knowledge. Typically, they use the contemporary clinical literature to understand the theory, aetiology, pathogenesis and obtain expert opinions on the Chinese medicine management of insomnia. They search the electronic literature to identify systematic reviews of clinical trials, if any exist, to obtain assessments of the current state of the clinical evidence for particular interventions. If they have the skills and resources, they may search the classical Chinese medicine literature for an historical perspective on treatments that have stood the test of time.This book provides all of this information for practitioners in one handy, easy to use reference. This allows practitioners to focus on their job of providing high quality health care, with the knowledge it is based on the best available evidence.

Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 7: Insomnia (Paperback): Charlie Changli Xue, Chuan-Jian Lu Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 7: Insomnia (Paperback)
Charlie Changli Xue, Chuan-Jian Lu; Johannah Shergis, Xiaojia Ni
R1,128 Discovery Miles 11 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine provides a 'whole evidence' analysis of the Chinese medicine management of insomnia. Evidence from the classical Chinese medicine literature, contemporary clinical literature, the outcomes of clinical trials and experimental studies are reviewed, analysed and synthesised. The data from all these sources are condensed to provide evidence-based statements which will inform clinical practice and guide future research.This book has been designed to be an easy reference at the point of care. During a patient consultation, Chinese medicine practitioners can refer to this book for guidance on which Chinese herbal medicine formulas, specific herbs, or acupuncture points, can best treat their patient, and be confident there is evidence which supports its use.Currently, Chinese medicine practitioners who develop a special interest in a particular health condition such as insomnia have to consult a variety of sources to further their knowledge. Typically, they use the contemporary clinical literature to understand the theory, aetiology, pathogenesis and obtain expert opinions on the Chinese medicine management of insomnia. They search the electronic literature to identify systematic reviews of clinical trials, if any exist, to obtain assessments of the current state of the clinical evidence for particular interventions. If they have the skills and resources, they may search the classical Chinese medicine literature for an historical perspective on treatments that have stood the test of time.This book provides all of this information for practitioners in one handy, easy to use reference. This allows practitioners to focus on their job of providing high quality health care, with the knowledge it is based on the best available evidence.

Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 8: Alzheimer's Disease (Hardcover): Charlie Changli Xue, Chuan-Jian Lu Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 8: Alzheimer's Disease (Hardcover)
Charlie Changli Xue, Chuan-Jian Lu; Brian H May, Mei Feng
R3,172 Discovery Miles 31 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The eighth volume of Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine aims to provide a multi-faceted 'whole evidence' analysis of the management of Alzheimer's disease in Chinese and integrative medicine.Beginning with overviews of how Alzheimer's disease is conceptualised and managed in both conventional medicine and contemporary Chinese medicine, the authors then provide detailed analyses of how dementia and memory disorders were treated with herbal medicine and acupuncture in past eras.In the subsequent chapters, the authors comprehensively review the current state of the clinical trial evidence for Chinese herbal medicines, acupuncture and other Chinese medicine therapies in the management of Alzheimer's disease, as well as analyse and evaluate the results of these studies from an evidence-based medicine perspective. The outcomes of these analyses are summarised and discussed in terms of their implications for the clinical practice of Chinese medicine and for future research.This book can inform clinicians and students in the fields of integrative and Chinese medicine of the current state of the evidence for a range of Chinese medicine therapies in Alzheimer's disease, including the use of particular herbal formulas and acupuncture treatments in order to assist clinicians in making evidence-based decisions in patient care.

Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 4: Adult Asthma (Hardcover): Charlie Changli Xue, Chuan-Jian Lu Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 4: Adult Asthma (Hardcover)
Charlie Changli Xue, Chuan-Jian Lu; Johannah Shergis, Lei Wu
R1,881 Discovery Miles 18 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine: Adult Asthma provides a 'whole evidence' analysis of the Chinese medicine management of adult asthma. Evidence from the classical Chinese medicine literature, contemporary clinical literature, the outcomes of clinical trials and experimental studies are reviewed, analysed and synthesised. The data from all these sources are condensed to provide evidence-based statements which will inform clinical practice and guide future research.This book has been designed to be an easy reference at the point of care. During a patient consultation, Chinese medicine practitioners can refer to this book for guidance on which Chinese herbal medicine formulas, specific herbs, or acupuncture points, can best treat their patient, and be confident there is evidence which supports its use.Currently, Chinese medicine practitioners who develop a special interest in a particular health condition such as adult asthma have to consult a variety of sources to further their knowledge. Typically, they use the contemporary clinical literature to understand the theory, aetiology, pathogenesis and obtain expert opinions on the Chinese medicine management of adult asthma. They search the electronic literature to identify systematic reviews of clinical trials, if any exist, to obtain assessments of the current state of the clinical evidence for particular interventions. If they have the skills and resources, they may search the classical Chinese medicine literature for an historical perspective on treatments that have stood the test of time.This book provides all of this information for practitioners in one handy, easy to use reference. This allows practitioners to focus on their job of providing high quality health care, with the knowledge it is based on the best available evidence.

Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 4: Adult Asthma (Paperback): Charlie Changli Xue, Chuan-Jian Lu Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 4: Adult Asthma (Paperback)
Charlie Changli Xue, Chuan-Jian Lu; Johannah Shergis, Lei Wu
R1,095 Discovery Miles 10 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine: Adult Asthma provides a 'whole evidence' analysis of the Chinese medicine management of adult asthma. Evidence from the classical Chinese medicine literature, contemporary clinical literature, the outcomes of clinical trials and experimental studies are reviewed, analysed and synthesised. The data from all these sources are condensed to provide evidence-based statements which will inform clinical practice and guide future research.This book has been designed to be an easy reference at the point of care. During a patient consultation, Chinese medicine practitioners can refer to this book for guidance on which Chinese herbal medicine formulas, specific herbs, or acupuncture points, can best treat their patient, and be confident there is evidence which supports its use.Currently, Chinese medicine practitioners who develop a special interest in a particular health condition such as adult asthma have to consult a variety of sources to further their knowledge. Typically, they use the contemporary clinical literature to understand the theory, aetiology, pathogenesis and obtain expert opinions on the Chinese medicine management of adult asthma. They search the electronic literature to identify systematic reviews of clinical trials, if any exist, to obtain assessments of the current state of the clinical evidence for particular interventions. If they have the skills and resources, they may search the classical Chinese medicine literature for an historical perspective on treatments that have stood the test of time.This book provides all of this information for practitioners in one handy, easy to use reference. This allows practitioners to focus on their job of providing high quality health care, with the knowledge it is based on the best available evidence.

Anecdotes Of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Paperback): Lifang Qu Anecdotes Of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Paperback)
Lifang Qu; Edited by Mary Garvey
R1,111 Discovery Miles 11 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This bilingual book contains a selection of Chinese medicine anecdotes drawn from China's enormous textual archive. The sections form collections of alternative names for:Each story begins with the Chinese characters, accompanied by the pin yin with tones to guide Western students with their Chinese pronunciation. Then the English version of the story follows with a glossary to assist Chinese students with their English pronunciation.

Anecdotes Of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Hardcover): Lifang Qu Anecdotes Of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Hardcover)
Lifang Qu; Edited by Mary Garvey
R2,142 Discovery Miles 21 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This bilingual book contains a selection of Chinese medicine anecdotes drawn from China's enormous textual archive. The sections form collections of alternative names for:Each story begins with the Chinese characters, accompanied by the pin yin with tones to guide Western students with their Chinese pronunciation. Then the English version of the story follows with a glossary to assist Chinese students with their English pronunciation.

Tu Youyou's Journey In The Search For Artemisinin (Hardcover): Wenhu Zhang, Yiran Shao, Dan Li, Manyuan Wang Tu Youyou's Journey In The Search For Artemisinin (Hardcover)
Wenhu Zhang, Yiran Shao, Dan Li, Manyuan Wang; Translated by Junxian Yu; …
R1,851 Discovery Miles 18 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Tu Youyou's Journey in the Search for Artemisinin is an autobiographical science book chronicling in detail the great experiences of Tu Youyou from her childhood to winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.As Tu Youyou is the first female scientist from China to win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, this win created a sudden wave of interest in medicine, resulting in numerous autobiographical books about Tu Youyou appearing on the market. Contrary to these mass market titles, this book is uniquely different as it is fully authorized by the Nobel laureate herself. Her once-confidential experimental data and Artemisinin research reports are now revealed in this book for all to learn and comprehend. In addition, one of the book authors, Dr Wang Manyuan, is the only PhD student supervised by Professor Tu.Pharmaceutical researchers can use the book's valuable contents to reference, quote and analyse while searching for their own scientific inspirations. It also successfully serves as a guide for budding scientists and future Nobel Prize winners as it provides the proper guidance and methods of scientific research.

Tu Youyou's Journey In The Search For Artemisinin (Paperback): Wenhu Zhang, Yiran Shao, Dan Li, Manyuan Wang Tu Youyou's Journey In The Search For Artemisinin (Paperback)
Wenhu Zhang, Yiran Shao, Dan Li, Manyuan Wang; Translated by Junxian Yu; …
R1,071 Discovery Miles 10 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Tu Youyou's Journey in the Search for Artemisinin is an autobiographical science book chronicling in detail the great experiences of Tu Youyou from her childhood to winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.As Tu Youyou is the first female scientist from China to win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, this win created a sudden wave of interest in medicine, resulting in numerous autobiographical books about Tu Youyou appearing on the market. Contrary to these mass market titles, this book is uniquely different as it is fully authorized by the Nobel laureate herself. Her once-confidential experimental data and Artemisinin research reports are now revealed in this book for all to learn and comprehend. In addition, one of the book authors, Dr Wang Manyuan, is the only PhD student supervised by Professor Tu.Pharmaceutical researchers can use the book's valuable contents to reference, quote and analyse while searching for their own scientific inspirations. It also successfully serves as a guide for budding scientists and future Nobel Prize winners as it provides the proper guidance and methods of scientific research.

A Comprehensive Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Prevention & Natural Healing (Paperback): Zhang Yifang A Comprehensive Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Prevention & Natural Healing (Paperback)
Zhang Yifang
R573 Discovery Miles 5 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For thousands of years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has helped countless people with their health, and is still widely sought after today-especially by those all over the world who are intrigued by natural healing and healthcare. The culture underlying TCM is broad and the information incredibly extensive, which means it can be difficult to know where to start for those who are interested in learning. This book does just that, providing both an encyclopedia of knowledge in the field, while also acting as a practical manual to guide readers to greater health. It offers an effective, easy-to-learn set of daily TCM skills and expert advice on how to use them. Through this book, you can learn: Basic concepts such as yin-yang, the five elements, meridians and acupoints, qi, blood flow and constitution How to judge your own health status through constitution tests and develop a personalized health plan for yourself How to make external adjustments for your health through TCM practices such as acupressure, cupping, scraping, heat treatment, acupuncture, massage and other methods TCM methods of natural internal adjustments including food therapy, herbal medicine, breathing techniques, sleep, meditation, qigong and other practices that will enhance your physical and mental health from the inside out A twelve-hour regimen with adaptations for each of the four seasons, stages in life, times of day, and place where it is practiced, allowing readers to customize the plan to their lives

Cancer Management With Chinese Medicine: Prevention And Complementary Treatments (Revised Edition) (Hardcover, 2nd Revised... Cancer Management With Chinese Medicine: Prevention And Complementary Treatments (Revised Edition) (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Ren Cun Yu, Hai Hong
R1,504 Discovery Miles 15 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Significant advances made by Western medicine in the treatment of cancer are well-documented, but there has been much less written in English on complementary holistic treatment with Chinese medical methods that manage its symptoms and ameliorate the side effects of surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. This book explains the complementary approach using cases from the medical files of Professor Rencun Yu, who was trained in Western medical oncology but also practices Chinese medicine. In addition, introductory chapters explain the basic principles of Chinese medicine, while other chapters cover the prevention of cancers through appropriate nutrition and living habits. The book should command the attention of medical professionals as well as the layperson interested in preventing and understanding the illness.The book has been well received by the general public and healthcare professionals, and in this revised edition we have added coverage of more forms of cancer, and information on herbs used in cancer therapy has also been expanded. There are few books in English that so skilfully provides an introduction to Chinese medical principles for the general reader, then leads the reader to understand cancer management with Chinese medicine. The book is rich in both principles and details of clinical studies of the important complementary role played by Chinese medicine in Western treatments for cancer.In the latest edition of this popular text, new sections have been added on prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, lymphoma and leukaemia, completing the list of the most common cancers encountered today that are treatable with Chinese medicine.

Western Herbs for Martial Artists and Contact Athletes - Effective Treatments for Common Sports Injuries (Paperback): Susan... Western Herbs for Martial Artists and Contact Athletes - Effective Treatments for Common Sports Injuries (Paperback)
Susan Lynn Peterson; Foreword by Carolyn Dean
R502 Discovery Miles 5 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Winner - 2011 USA Best Book Award1st Runner Up - 2011 Eric Hoffer AwardEditor's Choice - 2011 IP's Highlighted Title AwardEditor's Choice - 2011 IP's Living Now Award Healing with herbs has long been a tradition in the martial arts. Most martial artists are aware of this legacy; few are fortunate to study with teachers who understand and can teach the traditional Chinese formulas. The rest of us pick up what we can, whereever we can. This book is for the rest of us. Western Herbs for Martial Artists and Contact Athletes explores herbs that are readily available in the West. Sixty-four herbs common to Europe and North America are considered. Each herb is examined for its effectiveness, safety, and how to specifically use it to enhance martial arts and contact sports training. Readers will be able to choose an herb to meet a specific need, understand how to purchase it, prepare it, and use it safely. This book will be an asset for your library, don't put it on the bottom shelf, because you will refer to it often.

The Philosophical Foundations of Classical Chinese Medicine - Philosophy, Methodology, Science (Hardcover): Keekok Lee The Philosophical Foundations of Classical Chinese Medicine - Philosophy, Methodology, Science (Hardcover)
Keekok Lee
R3,004 Discovery Miles 30 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book makes Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM) intelligible to those who are not familiar with the tradition, many of whom may choose to dismiss it off-hand or to assess it negatively) . Keekok Lee uses two related strategies: arguing that all science and therefore medicine cannot be understood without excavating its philosophical presuppositions and showing what those presuppositions are in the case of CCM compared with those of biomedicine. Such excavations enable Lee in turn to demonstrate the following theses: (1) the metaphysical/ontological core of a medical system entails its own methodology, how to understand, diagnose and treat an illness/disease; (2) CCM rests on process-ontology, is Wholist, its general mode of thinking is Contextual-dyadic, its implicit logic is multi-valent, its model of causality is non-linear and multi-factorial; (3) Biomedicine (in the main) rests on thing-ontology and dualism, is Reductionist, its logic is classical bi-valent, its model of causality is linear and monofactorial; (4) hence to condemn CCM as "unscientific"/"pseudo-scientific"/plain "mumbo-jumbo" while privileging Biomedicine as the Gold Standard of scientificity is as absurd as to judge a cat to be inferior to a dog, using the criteria of "goodness" embodied in a dog-show.

Pursuing The Elixir Of Life: Chinese Medicine For Health (Hardcover): Hai Hong, Karen Wee Pursuing The Elixir Of Life: Chinese Medicine For Health (Hardcover)
Hai Hong, Karen Wee
R1,514 Discovery Miles 15 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since time immemorial Man has pursued the elusive elixir of life. The wisdom of ancient Chinese medicine declared immortality unattainable, but offered the elixir of longevity through lifestyle, diet, the judicious use of herbal tonics and the practice of subtle but powerful exercises of qigong and taijiquan.This concise volume explains in modern scientific language the principles of ancient Chinese methods of health and the practice of yangsheng or life cultivation. Natural holistic solutions to health issues and the intricacies of Chinese diagnosis and therapies are brilliantly exposed, complete with detailed descriptions of herbs, acupuncture and tuina.Discover appetizing recipes for soups, porridges and teas that give you that healthy glow and nourish your body and soul. Based on a series of popular lectures by the authors, this book opens a new chapter in your pursuit of a long and fulfilling life. It is also excellent preparation for more advanced studies in Chinese medicine.

Pursuing The Elixir Of Life: Chinese Medicine For Health (Paperback): Hai Hong, Karen Wee Pursuing The Elixir Of Life: Chinese Medicine For Health (Paperback)
Hai Hong, Karen Wee
R710 Discovery Miles 7 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since time immemorial Man has pursued the elusive elixir of life. The wisdom of ancient Chinese medicine declared immortality unattainable, but offered the elixir of longevity through lifestyle, diet, the judicious use of herbal tonics and the practice of subtle but powerful exercises of qigong and taijiquan.This concise volume explains in modern scientific language the principles of ancient Chinese methods of health and the practice of yangsheng or life cultivation. Natural holistic solutions to health issues and the intricacies of Chinese diagnosis and therapies are brilliantly exposed, complete with detailed descriptions of herbs, acupuncture and tuina.Discover appetizing recipes for soups, porridges and teas that give you that healthy glow and nourish your body and soul. Based on a series of popular lectures by the authors, this book opens a new chapter in your pursuit of a long and fulfilling life. It is also excellent preparation for more advanced studies in Chinese medicine.

Ginseng And Ginseng Products 101: What Are You Buying? (Hardcover): Hwee-Ling Koh, Chay-Hoon Tan, Hai-Ning Wee Ginseng And Ginseng Products 101: What Are You Buying? (Hardcover)
Hwee-Ling Koh, Chay-Hoon Tan, Hai-Ning Wee
R1,743 Discovery Miles 17 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Ginseng And Ginseng Products 101: What Are You Buying? (Paperback): Hwee-Ling Koh, Chay-Hoon Tan, Hai-Ning Wee Ginseng And Ginseng Products 101: What Are You Buying? (Paperback)
Hwee-Ling Koh, Chay-Hoon Tan, Hai-Ning Wee
R1,055 Discovery Miles 10 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Comprehensive Guide To Chinese Medicine, A (Hardcover, Second Edition): Ping-Chung Leung Comprehensive Guide To Chinese Medicine, A (Hardcover, Second Edition)
Ping-Chung Leung
R3,759 Discovery Miles 37 590 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Comprehensive Guide To Chinese Medicine, A (Paperback, Second Edition): Ping-Chung Leung Comprehensive Guide To Chinese Medicine, A (Paperback, Second Edition)
Ping-Chung Leung
R1,310 Discovery Miles 13 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Second Edition of this book is a rearranged and enriched version of the previous edition, composed of feedback and constructive comments from readers. Acupuncture is the most popular form of treatment in Chinese medicine. The theories and practice of acupuncture have been revised and rewritten to give readers a clear idea of how it works and when it is to be utilized. Botanicals, i.e. herbal medicine, form the major core of Chinese medicine practice. The potential of botanicals development is wide: from casting specific biological activities to preventive uses. Three new chapters are offered: (i) for the understanding of the biological activities of herbal medicine, (ii) the products produced from herbs for specific needs, and (iii) the individual's choice for what may suit him/her best. In this present era of information technology, readers should be guided on the use of the Internet and related areas in order to independently secure information for personal use and research needs. The last chapter is provided for this practical purpose.Since the publication of the First Edition, much development has occurred in the field of Chinese medicine. All the chapters have been updated and revised accordingly so that general readers, those looking for effective treatment, as well as those who want to serve their patients better, can have a reliable comprehensive reference.

Acupuncture and Moxibustion as an Evidence-based Therapy for Cancer (Hardcover, 2012 ed.): William C.S. Cho Acupuncture and Moxibustion as an Evidence-based Therapy for Cancer (Hardcover, 2012 ed.)
William C.S. Cho
R5,160 Discovery Miles 51 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Cancer is one of the leading killers in the world and the incidence is increasing, but most cancer patients and cancer survivors suffer much from the disease and its conventional treatments side effects. In the past, clinical data showed that some complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) possessed anticancer abilities, but some clinicians and scientists have queried about the scientific validity of CAM due to the lack of scientific evidence. There is great demand in narrowing the knowledge gap to explore the scientific and evidence-based knowledge of CAM in the anticancer field. With this aim, an unparalleled undertaking of a book series is launched to structurally consolidate this area.

Although acupuncture and moxibustion have been practiced for millennia, they have come under scientific investigation only recently. Acupuncture and moxibustion have been used clinically to treat cancer-related symptoms (e.g. cancer pain, anxiety, depression and insomnia), manage treatment-induced side effects (e.g. hot flashes, nausea and vomiting) and enhance immunity (e.g. blood cell count, lymphocyte and natural killer cell activity). This is the first book manages to provide comprehensive and updated scientific evidence of the effectiveness of acupuncture and moxibustion intervention for cancer care. Laboratory and animal studies have uncovered the mechanisms of acupuncture and moxibustion for cancer therapy. Promising results of most clinical trials show the efficacy and safety of acupuncture and moxibustion in cancer management. This book consists of fifteen chapters which address a range of important aspects that will impact on the application of acupuncture and moxibustion. An overview of the safety and side effects of acupuncture and moxibustion for cancer care are also covered. In addition, the integration of acupuncture with Western medicine in cancer treatment and recent clinical trials are included as well.

Opinion leaders around the world have teamed up to pursue a thorough and up-to-date review of the area, this volume will contribute great to the cancer, clinical and academic community by providing evidence-based information on the efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion as an anticancer therapy."

Traditional Chinese Medicine in the United States - In Search of Spiritual Meaning and Ultimate Health (Paperback): Emily S. Wu Traditional Chinese Medicine in the United States - In Search of Spiritual Meaning and Ultimate Health (Paperback)
Emily S. Wu
R1,270 Discovery Miles 12 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated from the traditional medical system in the Chinese civilization, with influences from the Daoist and Chinese folk traditions in bodily cultivation and longevity techniques. In the past few decades, TCM has become one of the leading alternative medical systems in the United States. This book demonstrates the fluidity of a medical ideological system with a rich history of methodological development and internal theoretical conflicts, continuing to transform in our postmodern world where people and ideas transcend geographic, ethnic, and linguistic limitations. The unique historical trajectories and cultural dynamics of the American society are critical nutrients for the localization of TCM, while the constant traffic of travelers and immigrants foster the globalizing tendency of TCM. The practitioners in this book represent an incredible range of clinical applications, personal styles, theoretical rationalizations, and business models. What really unifies all these practitioners is not their specific practices but the goal of these practices. The shared goal is to strive for health, not just health in terms of the lack of illness but the ultimate health of achieving perfect balance in every aspect of the being of a person-physically, mentally, spiritually, and energetically.

Acupuncture Understood: Rediscovering Traditional Five Element Healthcare (Hardcover): Stuart T Lightbody Acupuncture Understood: Rediscovering Traditional Five Element Healthcare (Hardcover)
Stuart T Lightbody
R1,748 Discovery Miles 17 480 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Very little has been written on acupuncture and the Oriental medical view of health for the lay person in recent years. Even less has been written on the training requirements which vary enormously. This unique book clarifies this situation. It introduces the reader to the key concepts of healthy living, wellbeing, longevity, and their own inner kingdom. It draws upon the wisdom inherent in ancient Chinese philosophy whose universal principles were laid down in the Nei Jing, the oldest extant medical book in the world, written around 221 BCE. It brings alive and makes relevant this ancient understanding of the human being and the concept of health maintenance in the 21st century and is presented in a clear, easy to read and interesting format. It involves the individual in looking at their own health and lifestyle and offers advice as to how these might be optimised for life in the modern world. This book covers the historical background of oriental medicine, gives details of the 5 Element and Yin/Yang theories and brings to light its remarkable transition from one side of the world to the other. It explains how diagnosis, the consultation process, acupuncture and moxabustion work and offers extensive advice on preventive health.

Acupuncture Understood: Rediscovering Traditional Five Element Healthcare (Paperback): Stuart T Lightbody Acupuncture Understood: Rediscovering Traditional Five Element Healthcare (Paperback)
Stuart T Lightbody
R914 Discovery Miles 9 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Very little has been written on acupuncture and the Oriental medical view of health for the lay person in recent years. Even less has been written on the training requirements which vary enormously. This unique book clarifies this situation. It introduces the reader to the key concepts of healthy living, wellbeing, longevity, and their own inner kingdom. It draws upon the wisdom inherent in ancient Chinese philosophy whose universal principles were laid down in the Nei Jing, the oldest extant medical book in the world, written around 221 BCE. It brings alive and makes relevant this ancient understanding of the human being and the concept of health maintenance in the 21st century and is presented in a clear, easy to read and interesting format. It involves the individual in looking at their own health and lifestyle and offers advice as to how these might be optimised for life in the modern world. This book covers the historical background of oriental medicine, gives details of the 5 Element and Yin/Yang theories and brings to light its remarkable transition from one side of the world to the other. It explains how diagnosis, the consultation process, acupuncture and moxabustion work and offers extensive advice on preventive health.

Theory Of Chinese Medicine, The: A Modern Interpretation (Hardcover): Hai Hong Theory Of Chinese Medicine, The: A Modern Interpretation (Hardcover)
Hai Hong
R2,751 Discovery Miles 27 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This path-breaking book reinterprets Chinese medicine using the approach of the philosophy of science in a manner that strikes common ground with biomedical science. It strips Chinese medical theory of the mystique and metaphysical pretentions that too often plague the discipline, presenting this theory as being derived from empirical observations and clinical findings. Concepts like qi and phlegm and vital organs like the shen (kidney) are interpreted, not as physical entities with defined measurable properties, but as constructs to facilitate the application of models for diagnosis and therapy. The author evaluates the five-element model and the diagnostic-therapeutic paradigm of Chinese medical syndromes, and suggests how these heuristic models can be subjected to clinical trials. Principles governing the use of herbal, acupuncture, tuina and qigong therapies are elucidated and critically examined. Written for medical professionals, philosophers of medicine and discerning readers interested in alternative therapies, the book also has practical chapters on the placebo effect and Chinese medical treatment of chronic illnesses, and a useful compilation of common Chinese herbs and formulations.

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