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Acupuncture and Herbs DVD: An Integrated Approach to Health and Healing
This is an in-depth film that explores how acupuncture and herbs are used to create an integrated treatment plan for a variety of illnesses. The film discusses the types of illnesses that can be treated with acupuncture and herbs as well how these treatments are used in connection with modern western medicine. The film moves beyond simply explaining the treatment options available and shows how and why these approaches work. Finally, the film explores some of the controversies surrounding acupuncture and herbs and how to address these issues. This is the perfect video for anyone who wants to make informed decisions about an integrated approach to health and healing.

Advanced Techniques in Oriental Medicine
When you grasp the needle, do so with great care, firm strength and caution for the peril, as if holding a tiger?s tail: one wrong move and great harm could befall."--Huangdi Neijing
This uncommonly useful guidebook presents an overview of all aspects of needling, from the parameters of the needle itself to the importance of treating and anchoring the patient?s spirit. Skya Abbate?s clear language and detailed descriptions guide you step-by-step through thirteen categories of disease, ranging from anxiety, geriatric and chronic degenerative diseases to those illnesses thought to be untreatable.

Treatment of Pain w/ Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture
This work deals systematically with the topic of pain and its treatment using Chinese traditional medicine. The first part of this book describes in detail the etiology and pathology of pain, the differentiation of pain, and the therapeutic characteristics and principles. The subsequent chapters deal with 46 pain syndromes in nine body areas. The discussion in each chapter covers the general characteristics, related disorders in Western medicine, etiology, pathology, the general principle of treatment, Chinese herbal and acupuncture treatment, and case histories. The treatment discussions include practical explanations and modifications.

Pediatric Acupuncture by May Loo
A clear explanation of acupuncture and related techniques used in the treatment of children, this practical introduction to the subject explores the important concepts of childhood development and integrates conventional theories with those of TCM. It covers a variety of acupuncture techniques, including non-invasive approaches that are particularly helpful with children. Full treatment protocols are given for 22 common pediatric conditions, with a particular emphasis on treatments that are safe, simple, and readily accepted by children. Issues of diet and immunization are also explored. The author is a practicing pediatrician with many years experience in both working with children and as an acupuncture practitioner.

Acupuncture Points Trainer CD-ROM
This Acupuncture Points Trainer CD-ROM provides an interactive training programme for all acupuncturists. Included are different training options for studying the names and locations of the acupuncture points on the twelve primary channels, the extraordinary vessels, as well as the extra points - a total of 419 acupuncture points. The CD-ROM stands on its own but is also a valuable additional learning resource for those who have purchased the Atlas of Acupuncture or the Flashcards by Claudia Focks.
Superb surface anatomy colour photographs, on which the student can test themselves on the location and names of the acupuncture points through drag and drop exercises. Feedback is then given.

Auricular Acupuncture and Addiction: Mechanisms, Methodology and Practice
This comprehensive guide to auricular acupuncture and addiction provides a thorough grounding in the theory of Chinese medicine and integrates Chinese medical theory with modern biomedical concepts. The authors take the reader through the practical application of the SMART protocol. Other subjects covered include: treatment protocol and implementation, analysis of current research and accounts of how the treatment can be employed in a variety of settings and how it affects those services. The chapters discussing theory will be in depth but will have key learning outcomes presented separately to focus understanding.