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Acupuncture has been an important branch of Traditional Chinese
Medicine for over 3000 years and is the most popular practice among
non-Chinese practitioners outside of China. In 1998, the United
States National Institutes of Health (NIH) held a consensus
conference and endorsed the practice of acupuncture as an effective
pain control agent - since then acupuncture has become even more
popular. Clinical practice is always an inviting form of research.
In the field of acupuncture, research concentrates on the
neurological pathways of the meridians and acupoints, the
neurological functional changes within the central nervous system,
and innovative devices being invented, etc. It appears that there
will be a long way before firm explanations can be acquired for the
explanation of the physiological effects of acupuncture. The
technique of acupuncture is easily acquired although the evidence
of efficacy remains subjective. Before the evidence can be sorted
out through scientific explorations, confidence on efficacy can
rely only on literature search and sharing of expert experiences.
This is a user-friendly book for all professionals practicing
acupuncture. The contents consist of all the popular areas of
clinical application viz. pain control and neuromuscular training.
Each chapter is composed of two parts: clinical evidences as
previously recorded in literature and personal experiences of the
author. Acupuncture practice requires a thorough knowledge of the
treatment choices relevant to particular conditions, as well as
their modifications. This book offers quick references for this
purpose.
This unique book presents the differences and similarities of the
oldest system of health care. All ancient medicine has strong
philosophical background and management varieties related to
treatment activities. Ayurveda is one such branch of medicine that
is strongly linked to Yoga and traditional Chinese medicine
including activities related to Martial Arts and Acupuncture. This
book successfully merges Ayurveda with Chinese medicine thereby
enhancing the understanding of the two systems.
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.
The fear of death may translate into the desire for longevity.
However, longevity is a true blessing only if it is coupled with
good health. Healthiness, in today's expectation, is not simply a
disease free state. Rather, it is very much a state of wellbeing
and competence, both physically and socially. While Oriental
medicine emphasizes on the promotion of physiological balance and
internal balance as an integral requirement for longevity, other
cultures also have various sophisticated concepts and orientations.
This book successfully collates all the different views and
approaches from Austria, Russia, China and Japan in the exploration
of Health, Wellbeing, Competence and Aging.
Recent advances in modern medicine have contributed to a longer
lifespan for human beings. However, this does not directly
translate to healthy living. Modern medicine's major success lies
in specifically targeting orientated pathologies. It, however, does
not promise healthy longevity.Healthy longevity requires an absence
of life-threatening diseases and maintenance of good quality of
life. Oriental medicine emphasizes on the promotion of
physiological balance and internal harmony, which are integral for
longevity in life. This book defines aging, approaching from the
perspective of the frontier bioscientist as well as that of the
traditional practitioner. On the international front, Oriental
practices are extensively recommended, including herbal supplements
and specific training exercises. This book, compiled with the aim
of offering solutions to healthy aging, provides an excellent
reference for both the elderly and their caregivers.
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