China Books

Listen to Your Body shows how you can promote health and natural well-being by modifying everyday actions to improve the flow of qi (the universal principle of energy). Breathing, eating, drinking, resting, washing, and many other small but vital actions - if carried out in the right way - can result in profound changes in body function. (For this item please quote stock ID 16876) ISBN: 9780824823818

However much the three great traditions of medicine - Galenic, Chinese and Ayurvedic - differed from each other, they had one thing in common: scholarship. The foundational knowledge of each could only be acquired by careful study under teachers relying on ancient texts. The ways in which practitioners used these texts varied among historical periods and cultures, providing a rich field for the study of different cultural practices in the legitimation of knowledge. The essays in this volume, contributed by specialists in the history and anthropology of these traditions, range from historical investigations to studies of present-day practices. '...the book encloses rich lodes of scholarship which the explorer can mine with profit, receiving not only new information but flashes of new insight, according to his or her own background' - Lester S. King, Journal of the History of Medicine. Contents: >1. Ways of scholarly knowing: an introduction (Don Bates) Part I. Scholarly Medicine in the West: >2. Epistemological arguments in early Greek medicine in comparative perspective (Geoffrey Lloyd) >3. Autopsia, historia & what women know: the authority of women in Hippocratic gynaecology (Lesley Dean-Jones) >4. The growth of medical empiricism (Robert James Hankinson) >5. Scholarship & social context: a medical case from the eleventh-century Near East (Lawrence Conrad) >6. The experience of the book: manuscript, texts, & the role of epistemology in early medieval medicine (Faith Wallis) >7. Artifex factivus sanitatis: health & medical care in medieval Latin Galenism (Luis Garcia-Ballester) >8. Epistemology & learned medicine in early modern England (Andrew Wear) Part II. Chinese Traditional Medicine: >9. Text & experience in classical Chinese medicine (Nathan Sivin) >10. Visual knowledge in classical Chinese medicine (Shigehisa Kuryama) >11. A deathly disorder: understanding women?s health in late imperial China >12. Re-writing traditional medicine in post-Maoist China (Judith Farquhar) Part III. Ayurvedic Medicine: >13. Writing the body & ruling the land: Western reflections on Chinese & Indian medicine (Margaret Trawick) >14. The scholar, the wise man, & universals: three aspects of Ayurvedic medicine (Francis Zimmerman) >15. The epistemological carnival: meditations on disciplinary intentionality & Ayurveda (Lawrence Cohen) Part IV >Commentaries. (For this item please quote stock ID 4315) ISBN: 9780521499750

Wind In The Blood is a detailed look at Mayan medicine on Mexico?s Yucatan Peninsula and its similarities to Chinese traditional medicine. It was originally published in Spanish as a manual for health works in Mayan areas to bridge the gulf between Western medical technique and Mayan medical knowledge. The authors discovered that the similarities between Mayan medicine and TCM were profound and helpful in their medical work.The doctors initially describe the Yucatec Mayan view of health as a marker of social, physical, and spirit equilibrium. We learn about causality and theory in both Mayan and Chinese traditional medicine: diagnostics, therapeutics, the role of traditional health works and human relations with the divine. Time and the body, points and wind channels, and the structural basis of both systems are detailed from the perspective of the Mayan curandero, with numerous photographs of needle positioning and use of herbs. Included are an extensive appendix on disease classification and plants used by practising curanderos today. This handbook will be of interest to anyone who works with indigenous cultures, traditional Chinese medicine, and has a strong interest in native culture. 'The authors skilfully weave together the fabric of traditional Mayan medicine, using Chinese medicine as the loom. The result is a rich and complex tapestry of indigenous health practices and contemporary Mayan culture that will surprise and delight ...' - Medea Benjamin (For this item please quote stock ID 7285) ISBN: 9781556433047

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When scientific research is conducted one or several methods or procedures are used to attain results or goals. Methodology is the science of the system of methods or procedures used in any field to reach goals, obtain results, or to solve problems. This present book deals with the methodology of traditional Chinese medicine and is suitable for those who are studying or are interested in Chinese medicine. (For this item please quote stock ID 8299) ISBN: 9787800052668

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As ethnic populations increase, health care and social service workers are recognising that in order to provide culturally sensitive and effective treatment programs they must be more aware of the particular needs of their ethnic patients. This newly revised edition of Cross-Cultural Caring: A Handbook for Health Professionals describes Vietnamese, Cambodian and Laotian, Chinese, Japanese, Iranian, South Asian, and Central American ethno-cultural groups. It stresses the need to understand both the cultural beliefs and the daily life concerns facing immigrants, such as work, income, child-rearing, and aging, all of which impinge on health. Reflecting the questions health professionals most often ask about immigrant groups, each chapter describes one ethno-cultural community, discussing such issues as childbirth, mental illness, dental care, hospitalisation, and death, as well as home country culture, common reasons for emigrating, and challenges in adjusting to a new culture. This new edition provides up-to-date statistics and fresh analysis, responding to changing trends in immigration. Additional material includes a new chapter addressing the special circumstances of refugees; short real-life stories of immigrants' and refugees' experiences; and a thorough, easy-to-use index. Nancy Waxler-Morrison is Associate Professor, Emerita, in the School of Social Work and the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at the University of British Columbia. Joan Anderson is the Elizabeth Kenny McCann Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia and Research Director of the Culture, Gender and Health Research Unit. Elizabeth Richardson works as a social worker for the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development. Natalie Chambers is Research and Development Officer at Okanagan Families Society, British Columbia. (For this item please quote stock ID 15055) ISBN: 9780774810258

Sun Zi?s The Art of War, written about 2500 years ago, is rich in content and profound in meaning, and is honoured as the bible of military sciences. In addition to its relevance to military matters, the philosophy and insights found in the work are widely used in enterprise management and in commercial and sports competition. In China, they are also used in Traditional Chinese Medicine - for example, traditional Chinese doctors such as Bian Que (over 2000 years ago), Sun Simiao (581-682) and Xun Dachin in the Qing dynasty proposed 'conquering diseases like conquering enemies' and 'using medicines like using soldiers'. Inheriting these theories, the authors (experts on Sun Zi and TCM) wrote this book - the first in Chinese history explaining the relationship between TCM and Chinese military strategies. The 43 chapters illustrate the relationship between military and medical sciences. With typical cases and modern idea, the book will be of use to both doctors and lay people. Doctors, whether they practice Western medicine or TCM, will benefit from the application of military sciences to medicine. (For this item please quote stock ID 15396) ISBN: 9787800053764

Chinese medicine, with its focus on herbal therapy and acupuncture as healing tools, dates back thousands of years. Advocates of Western Medicine are only now beginning to appreciate this ancient holistic view that marries the mind, body, nutrition, lifestyle, and energy fields. Milburn explores the fascinating convergence between these two seemingly diverse approaches and speculates on how this intersection will affect Western Medicine's future. Contents: >Preface >Introduction Where East Meets West: A Cultural Journey in Health & Healing >Tuning to the Rhythm of Space & Time: The Theoretical Foundations of Oriental Medicine >Creating Balance with Needles & Herbs: The Healing Art of Chinese Medicine >A Story of Clocks & Genes: Uncloaking the Old Biology >Embracing Complexity: An Exploration of the New Biology & Medicine >Exploring the Cosmic Tapestry: Chinese Medicine & the New Biology >An Ounce of Prevention: Primary Medicine East & West >The Mysterious Link Between Mind & Body: Holistic Health East & West >You Are What You Eat: The Role of Diet & Lifestyle in Health & Disease >The Mystery of Qi: 'Energy' in Chinese Medicine & the New Biology >Epilogue The Future of Health & Healing >Notes >Bibliography >Index (For this item please quote stock ID 15571) ISBN: 9781580910651

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For centuries, Chinese medicine has advocated living in harmony with all things to achieve well-being. Their model of five elements is one of the oldest forms of therapy, and it traces the relationship between illness and the body's imbalances - imbalances in yin and yang, qui (energy), and jing, a 'life essence' stored in the kidneys. With diagrams and charts identifying key areas, an encyclopedic section on medications, and advice on acupuncture, foods, and exercise, here's the complete guide to all facets of Chinese healing! (For this item please quote stock ID 16720) ISBN: 9780806987293

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Covers: Yoga, Shiatsu, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbalism, Ayurveda, Taiji, Qigong, Do-In & Reiki Uniquely accessible, this beautifully illustrated book contains over 150 colour photos and artworks. It provides an easy-to-follow guide to both the theory and practise of the Eastern healing therapies and traditions, covering themes of underlying principles, diagnosis, treatment and self-care. Eastern Healing contains clear descriptions of how practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and other Eastern therapeutic systems, diagnose and treat their patients - with remarkable rates of success. It provides a wealth of information on Eastern disciplines most commonly practised in the west, including yoga, Chinese herbalism, acupuncture, meditation, qi gong, do-in, t'ai chi, shiatsu and kum nye. You'll also benefit from sample introductory sequences, for gentle practise sessions. This amazing book provides just the right balance of information and inspiration - to learn all the basic background we need to enable us to start asking the right questions about Eastern approaches to healthcare in the light of our western needs. Jacqueline explains in her forward to Eastern Healing, 'Many doctors today refer patients to an acupuncturist, or Chinese herbalist, especially for conditions such as eczema or asthma that are difficult to treat by orthodox methods. The message is spreading that Western medicine, based on an empirical scientific view of how the body works, cannot help us to regain the inner balance of energies, and of mind and body, that is one of the key foundations of our overall health and well-being. To acquire this balance we must look to the East.' (For this item please quote stock ID 17418) ISBN: 9781903296097

First published in 1981, Staying Healthy with the Seasons became the timeless classic in the fields of preventive medicine and integrated-health practices, embracing the essential concepts of nature?s cycles and Chinese elemental theory. Ahead of its time, this landmark text integrated Western and Eastern medicines, nutrition, herbology, and exercise practices apropos to each season as keys to preventing disease and enhancing health. A leading practitioner of this season-based theory, Dr. Haas provides simple and sensitive advice: Bring the body and mind into balance and consume a diet that emphasizes in-season and chemical-free foods. Included are seasonal recipes and herbal preparations, plus balancing exercises. ? Updated introduction written by Dr. Haas ? Ideal for individuals as well as health practitioners ? Detoxification and diet programs for each season ? Updates include new recommended books and Web sites 'One of the classics in the field of Integrative Medicine.' - Dr. Andrew Weil, author of 8 Weeks to Optimum Health 'This is the kind of book that helps to redefine healing. Instead of offering drugs and surgery, it advocates a natural path that helps us to heal from within.' - Michael Samuels, author of The Well-Body Book Since 1975, Dr. Elson Haas has been devoted to healing through the process of detoxification and cleansing and has seen thousands of patients transform their health. He is the author of three titles, Staying Healthy with the Seasons (1981), a classic health text in its twentieth printing; Staying Healthy with Nutrition (1992), a popular nutritional resource for practitioners and lay people; and A Diet for All Seasons (1995), a simple eating plan for the entire year. Dr. Haas directs the Preventive Medical Center of Marin in San Rafael, California. (For this item please quote stock ID 18679) ISBN: 9781587611421

This guide covers all aspects of treatment and gives a comprehensive listing of medical ailments from acne to menopause, which can be healed through these two treatments. Contents I. From Mystery to Miracles >What to Expect on Your First Visit: Does It Hurt? >The Origins of Oriental Medicine >Acupressure: Fingers, Hands, & a Whole Lot More >Acupuncture: Tools of the Trade >How You Get Sick: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly II. Stop The Pain Drain >Pain from the Neck Up >Keeping Pain at Arms Length >Pain Below the Belt >Injuries: Taking the Ouch out of the Oops >Nervous About Nerve Pain? III. Respiration, Perspiration & Menstruation >Respiration: A Breath of Fresh Air >Colds: Nosing Around for Better Health >Childhood Conditions: Pass the Owners Manual >Cancer: A Ray of Hope >Birthing Baby >The Disappointment Down Under IV. Silent Sufferers >Female Frustrations >Gastrointestinal Conditions: A Glitch in Your Gut >Skin: The Purpose of the Surface >Stress: Notions & Emotions >Driving Your Qi: The Passing, Middle, or Breakdown Lane. (For this item please quote stock ID 20142) ISBN: 9780028639420

A companion volume to the Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine, authored by leading TCM specialists, and presented in two parts: general introduction and separate explanations. The first section summarises the history and sources of Chinese herbal medicines, processing methods, properties, pharmacology and rules for clinical practice. The second section introduces, in detail, nearly 200 commonly used Chinese herbs and their prescriptions, and patent drugs. It also explains the provenance, appearance, and methods of processing, properties, efficacy, functions, pharmacology and clinical applications. With its 180 coloured illustrations, this book an essential guide to the application of traditional Chinese drugs. (For this item please quote stock ID 20657) ISBN: 9787119024134

Anyone requiring knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), including coming to understand its ?mystic? terminology, will benefit from this book. The unification of Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine is a most challenging concept. For decades, numerous financial and human resources, including those of Chinese and overseas governments, as well as many individuals, have been channelled into this area. Two main issues have emerged: Firstly, the survival of TCM itself. TCM needs to be seen as compatible with Western medicine and it needs to be explained in terms that make sense to Westerners and overcomes problems of inherent definition ? for example, the diagnosis of liver fire without a fire, or kidney deficiency without an actual organ problem. Secondly, the development of a strong international medicine. More than half of those in the West are looking for more than what Western medicine can provide. Many medical scientists suggest that combining Western medicine and TCM could be the answer. This book sheds light on ways to revolutionise modern medicine, and provides a new hope for healing. Unification of Western Medicine & Traditional Chinese Medicine will be of particular benefit to: Non-medical people who maintain an interest in a natural medicine (such as TCM) that is not only fully self-contained but has been historically recorded and developed for thousands of years, and has successfully served billions of people worldwide Western medical professionals who see the importance of TCM and how it works; the differences between TCM and Western medicine and how they can complement each other Western medical professionals who want to communicate knowledge of TCM to colleagues in a clear and comprehensible manner, for the purposes of research or clinical practice, and who need an unobstructed text for reference and instruction. TCM professionals with ambitions of having TCM accepted by Western mainstream medicine and who need to communicate clearly with non-Chinese speakers. Many Westerners believe that TCM is effective as a medicine but nonsense in theory. It is commonly said that there are many Westerners applying TCM despite the fact that the theory to them is still a mystery. TCM practitioners are emphatic that without a self-explanatory medical theory, there is no self-supporting medicine. If a whole understanding of TCM is not available to Westerners, TCM may be in jeopardy of being appropriated by and subsumed into Western medical science ? e.g. extracting herbs and altering them synthetically may eventually eliminate traditional Chinese herbal medicine. This book is a breakthrough in the struggle to reach a resolution in the conflict between the two major medical traditions, and it is achieved without diluting TCM - or its underlying concepts or theories - in any way. (For this item please quote stock ID 23850) ISBN: 9780473096267

Medical systems function in specific cultural contexts. It is common to speak of the medicine of China, Japan, India, and other nation-states. Yet almost all formalised medical systems claim universal applicability and, thus, are ready to cross the cultural boundaries that contain them. There is a critical tension, in theory and practice, in the ways regional medical systems are conceptualised as 'nationalistic' or inherently transnational. This volume is concerned with questions and problems created by the friction between nationalism and transnationalism at a time when globalisation has greatly complicated the notion of cultural, political, and economic boundaries. Offering a range of perspectives, the contributors address questions such as: How do states concern themselves with the modernisation of 'traditional' medicine? How does the global hegemony of science enable the nationalist articulation of alternative medicine? How do global discourses of science and 'new age' spirituality facilitate the transnationalisation of 'Asian' medicine? As more and more Asian medical practices cross boundaries into Western culture through the popularity of yoga and herbalism, and as Western medicine finds its way east, these systems of meaning become inextricably interrelated. These essays consider the larger implications of transmissions between cultures. Joseph Alter is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh. He is the author of Gandhi's Body: Sex, Diet, & the Politics of Nationalism and Knowing Dil Das: Stories of a Himalayan Hunter. (For this item please quote stock ID 24517) ISBN: 9780812238662

Easily accessible and clearly illustrated, The Cultural Fabric of Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive guide to the unique theories and concepts behind traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Without jargon, this book provides an easy comprehension of TCM concepts - Yin-Yang Theory, Five Elements theory, Conduits (Jing Luo), etc - that are central to the theoretical framework of traditional Chinese medicine. The Cultural Fabric of Chinese Medicine is suitable for a broad range of readers who will not only learn a great deal about Chinese medicine but will gain insight into Chinese culture and history from various perpectives. '...A tightly knitted fabric that outlines the main features of Chinese medicine' - Professor Chen Ke-Ji, Academia Sinica, Beijing. 'Professor Kong succeeds in presenting a lucid and well-balanced account of the cultural foundations which are regarded as indispensable for a deeper insight into Chinese medical traditions. At the same time, he constantly throws new light on the use of modern science for the interpretation of early observations made by Chinese doctors. 'This is not only a stimulating book on present-day Chinese medicine, but also represents a major contribution towards a better understanding of China in the modern world' - Professor Erhard Rosner, Gottingen University. (For this item please quote stock ID 25612) ISBN: 9789620731686

Annals of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a new book series dedicated to the promotion of evidence-based TCM research. It features quality reports focusing on curriculum design, research methodology, original investigations of the quality, efficacy and safety of TCM, and evidence-based trials for the management of various clinical conditions. The second volume of this book series on the modern practice of Chinese medicine continues with the focus on evidence-based TCM research. It is even more focused than the preceding one and provides detailed information about the best sources of herbal supply required for research and drug development purposes. Herbal supply has always been a major concern for TCM researchers because it is difficult to ensure that the supply is of the best quality. Another highlight of the book are the special reviews on the state of Good Agricultural Practice. Contents: >The Basic Requirement for Modernisation of Chinese Herbal Medicine (Xie) >Evidence-Based Herbal Medicine: Challenges in Efficacy and Safety Assessments (Fong et al) >Good Agricultural Practice (GAP): Does It Ensure a Perfect Supply of Medicinal Herbs for Research and Drug Development? (Leung) >Supply and Cultivation of Medicinal Plants in Japan (Zhao) >Organic Produce of Medicinal Herbs in Australia (Sheng et al) >Quality Control of Herbs: Principles and Procedures, Using Panax as an Example (Lau & Koh) >DNA Profiling for Quality Control of Medical Herbs, Utilities and Issues (Hong & Guo) >Modern FT-IR Spectroscopy and Quality Control of Traditional Chinese Medicines (Sun) >GLP Requirements and Herbal Medicines (Cheng et al) >The Recognition and Challenge of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics in Modernisation Research in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Liu) >Intestinal Metabolism of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Its Pharmacological and Toxicological Significance (Han) >Observation of the Effect of a Herbal Formula in Anti-Metastasis of Post-Operation Colorectal Cancer (Shen et al) >Evaluation of Research on Diabetes with Combined TCM and WM (Ling & Ni) >Research on Depth and Angle of Dangerous Acupoints (Yan et al) >Acupuncture in Cancer Patient Care (Deng et al) (For this item please quote stock ID 26905) ISBN: 9789812567079

This concise reference book on Traditional Chinese Medicine provides a comprehensive introduction to the concept of TCM, its basic principles, therapy and medication. More than 5000 well structured entries are arranged in alphabetical order and cover a wide spectrum. From symptoms and diseases to acupuncture points, to herbal and other drugs used in chinese medicine the reader can get information on relevant issues. Also included are four-colour images of the most important herbs and medicinal plants that are mentioned in the reference book. This is an indispensible guide not only for medical practitioners interested in TCM but also for pharmacists and interested laypersons. (For this item please quote stock ID 29667) ISBN: 9783540428466

At the heart of medical history is a deep enigma. The true structure and workings of the human body are, we casually assume, everywhere the same, a universal reality. But then we look into the past, and our sense of reality wavers: accounts of the body in diverse medical traditions often seem to describe mutually alien, almost unrelated worlds. The Expressiveness of the Human Body meditates on the contrast between the human body described in classical Greek medicine and the body as envisaged by physicians in ancient China. It asks how this most basic of human realities came to be conceived by two sophisticated civilisations in radically diverging ways. And it seek answers in fresh and unexpected topics, such as the history of tactile knowledge, the relationship between ways of seeing and ways of listening, and the evolution of bloodletting. '...this is an astonishingly original reading of early medicine in China and the West, yet one that builds its case with scrupulous scholarship...A great achievement!' - Athur Kleinman, Harvard Medical School. (For this item please quote stock ID 22360) ISBN: 9780942299892

A brief and concise introduction to the basic theoretical knowledge and diagnostic methods of traditional Chinese medicine. Reveals the genuine essence and practical value of TCM. (For this item please quote stock ID 15383) ISBN: 9789622381988

Medicine supposedly offers a scientific account of the human body and of illness, and it follows that scientific medicine treats all forms of folk medicine as little more than superstitious practices. Professor Good argues that this impoverished perspective neglects many facets of Western medical practice and obscures its kinship with healing in other traditions. Drawing on his own anthropological research in America and the Middle East, his analysis of illness and medicine explores the role of cultural factors in the experience of illness and the practice of medicine. 'The book reflects more than two decades of Good's work as a researcher, writer, and teacher ... offers an excellent overview of some of the controversies in medical anthropology today and provides ample ammunition for those who would demonstrate the field's relevance to the practice of medicine. Medicine, Rationality, & Experience is essential reading for anyone interested in the common ground between the medical and social sciences. The determined reader will be rewarded with a wealth of insight relevant to clinical practice, research, and teaching' - New England Journal of Medicine. (For this item please quote stock ID 15669) ISBN: 9780521425766

'All diseases originate from the environmental conditions of wind, rain, cold,and heat; from seasonal changes; excess joy and anger; from what one drinks and eats; the condition of one's residence; and by incesant worry and sudden fear.' - Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic. The ancient art of Chinese medicine is as relevant today as it was over two thousand years ago when it was first developed. Early Chinese medical research was firmly rooted in physiological studies, including postmortem dissections, and led to such discoveries as blood circulation; the first description of immune system function; unique features of the internal organ system; information about the brain, spinal cord, and sensory function; neurovascular nodes of acupuncture; somatovisceral relationships; the organisation of the musculoskeletal system; and a possible correlation with the endocrine glands. The Dao of Chinese Medicine takes a fresh look at an ancient system of physiological medicine, offering new and accurate interpretations of the Huangdi Neijing, with over 200 citations to more than 80 treatises that demonstrate the true genius of the ancient practice, and dao - or true way - of Chinese medicine. The book is written with intelligence and insight, and backed by a wealth of experience, for the interested individual, for students and practitioners of Chinese medicine, and for Western medical professionals seeking a more meaningful grasp of this ancient healing art. The Dao of Chinese Medicine provides an extensive overview of the entire system of Chinese medicine, covering such topics as: >The history & philosophy of Chinese medicine >Early Chinese understanding of physiology >Physiological & anatomical mechanisms of the body >Disease-causing factors, including environmental, emotional, & dietary stressors >Treatment strategies, including herbal, nutritional, heating & needling >Consistency with modern Western physiology >Comprehensive & accurate translations of the Huangdi Neijing, cross-referenced & applied to Western concepts. (For this item please quote stock ID 17997) ISBN: 9780195921045

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Western interest in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has grown considerably in the last few years. It is increasingly popular amongst the general public, and has become the focus of research by laboratory investigators and clinicians. Though TCM is often practiced in its constituent parts, this book begins by emphasising its comprehensiveness: acupuncture, qigong, the use of herbs and diet are part of an integrated system of health and well being. From clinical cases studies to surveys of different countries, key issues are highlighted, including: efficacy, training, the conditions for which TCM may be especially appropriate, and its wider use in national health care systems. The book also discusses the use of TCM in cancer research, issues of toxicity, procedures for identification of Chinese herbal materials using DNA fingerprinting and how modernisation of Chinese medicine is taking place in China. The Way Forward for Chinese Medicine is aimed at practitioners of Chinese and orthodox medicine as well as other interested health care professionals. It can be used an an introductory text to Chinese medicine. Contents: Section 1: Some key issues on Chinese medicine >The historical evolution of Chinese medicine & orthodox medicine in China >Philosophical aspects of Chinese medicine from a Chinese medicine academician >The theory & use of functional food in Chinese medicine >Understanding the toxicity of Chinese herbal medicinal products Section 2: Special aspects on clinical & scientific practice of Chinese medicine >Practice of Chinese medicine in Kotzting TCM Hospital in Germany >Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome using Chinese medicine >The practice of Chinese medicine in the National Health Service environment in the United Kingdom >The progress of using Chinese herbal medicines in cancer treatments >DNA techniques for the authentication of Chinese medicinal materials Section 3: Progress of Chinese medicine & related practice in some countries & regions >The progress of Chinese medicine in Australia >The progress of Chinese medicine mainland China >The progress of Chinese medicine in Hong Kong, SAR, China >The progress of Kampo medicine in Japan >The progress of Chinese medicine in Taiwan >The progress of Chinese medicine in the UK >The progress of Chinese medicine in the U.S. Section 4: Concluding issues >A curriculum model for teaching & training of Chinese medicine in English >An orthodox practitioners view on the use of Chinese medicine in orthodox medical practice >The way forward for Chinese medicine. (For this item please quote stock ID 17138) ISBN: 9780415277204

'Comprehensive, encyclopedic, and lucid, this book is a must for all practitioners of the healing arts who want to broaden their understanding. Readers interested in the role of herbs and foods in healing will also find much to learn here, as I have . . . a fine work' - Annemarie Colbin, author of Food & Healing ' Groundbreaking . . . Here at last is a complete and readable guide to Chinese medicine.' - San Francisco Chronicle (For this item please quote stock ID 4383) ISBN: 9780345379740

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At the heart of medical history is a deep enigma. The true structure and workings of the human body are, we casually assume, everywhere the same, a universal reality. But then we look into the past, and our sense of reality wavers: accounts of the body in diverse medical traditions often seem to describe mutually alien, almost unrelated worlds. The Expressiveness of the Human Body meditates on the contrast between the human body described in classical Greek medicine and the body as envisaged by physicians in ancient China. It asks how this most basic of human realities came to be conceived by two sophisticated civilisations in radically diverging ways. And it seek answers in fresh and unexpected topics, such as the history of tactile knowledge, the relationship between ways of seeing and ways of listening, and the evolution of bloodletting. '...this is an astonishingly original reading of early medicine in China and the West, yet one that builds its case with scrupulous scholarship...A great achievement!' - Athur Kleinman, Harvard Medical School. (For this item please quote stock ID 9012) ISBN: 9780942299885

An authoritative overview for students and practitioners that introduces the principles of complementary and alternative medicine and explores the issues surrounding practice.

> What is complementary medicine?
> What evidence is there to support its use?
> What can orthodox medicine learn from holistic practices?

Providing a sound introduction to the range of treatments and philosophies usually termed 'complementary and alternative medicine', this book offers a systematic explanation of the philosophies and practices that underpin contemporary complementary medicine.

Introduction to Complementary Medicine examines the rise in popularity of complementary medicine and discusses the challenges of developing a more integrated system of health care.

Drawing on recent research, this book explores the development, application, evidence, contraindications and appropriateness of a wide range of traditional systems of medicine and healing modalities. Written by leading academics, researchers and experienced practitioners, Introduction to Complementary Medicine is designed as a reference for students and practitioners in a range of health professions.

Contents:
Part I: Holism in Medicine
>1. The evolving medical paradigm (Terry Robson)

Part II: Philosophies of Healing
>2. Ayurveda (Shaun Matthews)
>3. Indigenous Healing (Martha Macintyre)
>4. Naturopathy (Assunta Hunter, Stephen Myers, Pamela Snyder & Jared Zeff)
>5. Traditional Chinese Medicine (Alan Bensoussan & Corinne Patching)

Part III: Healing Modalities
>6. Acupuncture (Kylie O'Brien & Charlie Xue)
>7. Aromatherapy (Mark Webb)
>8. Chiropractic (Phillip Ebrall)
>9. Counselling (Stephen Andrew)
>10. Flower Essences (Bach flowers, Bush flowers) (Nicole Heneka & Ian White)
>11. Herbal Medicine (Western) (Hans Wohlmuth)
>12. Homoeopathy (Ian Howden)
>13. Massage (Vicki Tuchtan)
>14. Nutrition (Karen Bridgman)
>15. Osteopathy (Nick Lucas & Robert Moran)
>16. Yoga & Meditation (Simon Borg-Oliver & Bianca Machliss)

Part IV: Integrated Medicine
B>>17. Challenges facing an integrated approach (Stephen Myers)

Terry Robson BA, Dip Ed, ND is a health journalist and health reporter for radio and television networks around Australia. A fully qualified naturopath he has worked extensively in private practice, the manufacture of complementary medicines and as deputy editor of International Wellbeing magazine. Terry also participated in an extensive lecture tour of Australia with leading US naturopath, Michael Murray.

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Written for those new to natural healing, Simple Chinese Medicine gives you tools that you can use today to improve your quality of life and begin your healing journey. Based upon centuries old practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), readers are provided simple-to-do exercises for stress relief, health maintenance, and cancer prevention. Additional sections include guidance on using food for healing and for weight control. Careful attention is given to explaining the differences between Eastern healing methods and Western treatment methods, as well as an insightful discussion of TCM?s concept of ?prevention? for health maintenance. A final section shares the personal experiences of some of Dr. Kuhn?s patients.
<>BR> Contents include:
> Healing in Traditional Chinese Medicine
> Differences in Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine
> TCM Diagnostic Method
> Seeking the Right Medical Care
> Food Healing in Chinese Medicine
> Food Balance
> Healthy Balanced Diet and Weight Reduction
> Weight Control Program?Food and Exercise Log
> Exercises for Healing, Disease Prevention, and Good Health
> Cancer Prevention and Healing
> Exercise Routines for Healing Cancer
> Chinese Medicine?s Secrets of Good Health and Longevity
> Trends in Longevity

About the Author
Aihan Kuhn, C.M.D., is a Chinese medical doctor trained in both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is a graduate of the Hunan Medical University, Changsha China. In China, Dr. Kuhn practiced OB/GYN in Chinese hospitals (1983-1988), studied Tai Chi and Chi Kung (since 1978) and returns each year to advance her training in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and martial arts. (For this item please quote stock ID 31499) ISBN: 9781594391248

'Now, for the first time, a complete account of traditional Chinese medicine . . . Volume One is devoted to theory [founded on] the Five Elements of water, fire, wood, metal, and earth, which categorised all natural phenomenon, including the interaction of body organs . . . Treatment is the subject of Volume Two, [which contains] a table covering all plants, animals, and minerals believed to have therapeutic activity.' - Times Literary Supplement 'Reflects a great deal of work not only by the author...but also by a group of 10 highly proficient translators and editors on both sides of the Pacific who did a wonderful job'. ? Journal of the American Medical Association For more than 4000 years, Chinese scholars and medical practitioners have documented ways of maintaining health and treating illness, from theories of yin-yang and the zang-fu organs to the use of herbs and acupuncture. The Essential Book of Traditional Chinese Medicine marks the first time such concepts have been made accessible to Westerners in a comprehensive form. Contents >Treatment: Principles & Basic Methods >Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Basic Concepts & Common Examples >An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Prescriptions >Treatment of Some Common Conditions >Treatment of Common Communicable Diseases >Treatment of Common Gynaecologic Disorders >Treatment of Other Selected Conditions >Appendix A: Names of Herbs >Appendix B: Names of Prescriptions >Selected Bibliography >Index (For this item please quote stock ID 10017) ISBN: 9780231103572

Provides a systematic description of the fundamental theories of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Included is an outline of the basic theories and concepts of TCM: yin-yang, the five elements, qi (vital energy), blood and body fluids, pathogenesis, pathology, the four diagnostic techniques, the eight guiding principles, differentiation of syndromes and general rules of prevention and treatment. The theories and fundamental knowledge described in this book are the basis for other branches of Chinese medicine and pharmacology, as well essential reading for those intending further TCM study. (For this item please quote stock ID 14432) ISBN: 9787119013985

This volume explains the basics of Chinese medical theory relative to migraines and gives a step-by-step guide to Chinese medicine treatment. It introduces the various TCM therapies used in Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and tui na, and offers suggestions on lifestyle, diet, exercise, and home therapies for particular ailments.

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This volume explains the basics of Chinese medical theory relative to arthritis and gives a step-by-step guide to Chinese medicine treatment. It introduces the various TCM therapies used in Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and tui na, and offers suggestions on lifestyle, diet, exercise, and home therapies for particular ailments.

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This patient education series brings valuable instructions on having the most appropriate lifestyle, diet, exercise, and home therapies when we are diagnosed with an ailment. It explain the basics of Chinese medical theory clearly and gives a step by step guide to Chinese medicine treatment. It also introduces the various therapies used in Chinese medicine such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, tui na (massage) as well as others forms of practical therapies for commonly known diseases.

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Discover parallels between eastern and western thought! The Tao of Bioenergetics is a fascinating examination of the energy paradigm as developed in Eastern and Western thought. Katchmer shows how the findings of ancient qigong (chi kung) masters were paralleled and confirmed in the early works of Hippocrates, Parcelsus, and Mesmer. He confirms qigong theory through the discoveries of Freud, Jung, Reich, and Lowen. The Tao of Bioenergetics is both scholarly and readable. (For this item please quote stock ID 8763) ISBN: 9780940871281

As a traditional healing art that has established a contemporary global presence, Chinese medicine defies categories and raises many interesting questions. If Chinese medicine is ?traditional,? why has it not disappeared with the rest of traditional Chinese society? If, as some claim, it is a science, what does that imply about what we call science? What is the secret to Chinese medicine?s remarkable adaptability that has allowed it to prosper for more than 2000 years? In Chinese Medicine in Contemporary China Volker Scheid presents an ethnography of Chinese medicine that seeks to answer these questions, but an ethnography informed by some atypical approaches. Scheid, a medical anthropologist - and practitioner of Chinese medicine since 1983 - has produced an ethnography that accepts plurality as an intrinsic and non-reducible aspect of medical practice. It has been widely noted that a patient visiting ten different practitioners of Chinese medicine may receive ten different prescriptions for the same complaint, and yet many of these various treatments may be effective. In attempting to illuminate the plurality inherent in Chinese medical practice, Scheid redefines - and in some cases abandons - traditional anthropological concepts such as tradition, culture, and practice, in favour of approaches from disciplines such as science and technology studies, social psychology, and Chinese philosophy. As a result his book sheds light not only on Chinese medicine but also on the Western academic traditions used to examine it and in this manner presents us with new perspectives from which to deliberate the future of Chinese medicine in a global context. Chinese Medicine in Contemporary China is the product of two decades of research including numerous interviews and case studies. It will appeal to a Western academic audience as well as practitioners of Chinese medicine and other interested medical professionals, including those from Western biomedicine. ?Volker Scheid's book is a seriously original work. One of its great strengths is Scheid's refusal to see Chinese medicine as either unitary or centred. He insists on its plurality, with incursions of Western biomedicine as just more elements within an already multiple field of medical practices. The other great strength is Scheid's refusal to see medicine as static. He brings to the fore the creative interplay between Chinese and Western traditions, the dynamism that can emerge in the intersection of radically disparate techniques, remedies and conceptual schemes. Along the way, Scheid develops a fascinating epistemology and ontology of agency, human and nonhuman, that makes sense of the plurality and syntheses that he confronts us with. This is a path-breaking book - one that could be a model for future work in the history of medicine and in cultural studies at large.? - Andrew Pickering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. ?Volker Scheid reveals the dynamic context of Chinese medicine and its continuous process of encounter, interpretation, negotiation, and synthesis. This study's depth of detail and breathtaking interdisciplinary scope provides a multidimensional understanding of Chinese medicine and the forces that nourish, constrain, and transform it. Any serious scholar or practitioner will want to read and re-read this groundbreaking volume.? - Ted J. Kaptchuk, author of The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine Volker G. Scheid is Wellcome Trust Research Fellow in the Department of History, School of Oriental and African Studies, at the University of London. He was formerly Practitioner of Chinese Medicine at the Director West Terrace Clinic in Eastbourne, England (For this item please quote stock ID 17180) ISBN: 9780822328728

Here Unschuld draws on his own extensive and impressive background to provide the reader with a broad and objective perspective on Chinese medicine. From its early roots to its use in the modern era and the challenges of its future, this compact volume touches on the whole of Chinese medicine’s history in a way that will engross and enlighten readers of all levels of experience. The practice of Chinese medicine, in particular of acupuncture, is widespread in the industrialised countries of the West. This book points out the characteristics of traditional Chinese medical thought and offers a comprehensive discussion of the background of the current interest in Chinese medicine in the West, and the problems associated with this phenomenon. (For this item please quote stock ID 13639) ISBN: 9780912111551

This book is designed as a study guide for either students or practitioners needing additional information on basic TCM theory. It is also designed to be extremely helpful for those preparing for the basic TCM theory portion of the NCCAOM exam. The book is divided into seven tests containing 125 questions each. Each test includes an answer sheet and an answer key. Practitioners may also find the information contained in this book useful in their everyday clinical practice. (For this item please quote stock ID 27356) ISBN: 9781891845437

The classic text on balance, inner calm, and the cultivation of tranquillity using the age-old techniques of Zen masters • Reveals the psychosomatic underpinnings of Zen, Taoism, and other Eastern traditions • Provides an alternative to the 'chest out-belly in' postural attitude of the West • Includes translations of the wisdom teachings of three Japanese masters • Shows how the theory and practice of Hara helps us find our essential self When we speak of an individual’s state, we are actually referring to something that transcends the duality of body and soul, something that reflects the entirety of a person’s being. Because each of us is a unity of body and soul, there is no psychic structure or inner tension that is not reflected outwardly in the form and order of the body. When we find the physical centre of the body we also find the psychological centre of the soul. According to Zen masters, by correcting posture and breathing to balance this centre, one can cultivate inner tranquillity and balance: the state called Hara. In Hara, Karlfried Graf Dürckheim shows the Western world how to overcome the physical and spiritual decay of modern life by adopting the age-old techniques of Japanese Zen masters. By leaving behind the /chest out–belly in' posture and attitude of the West and adopting the belly-centered posture and attitude of Hara, individuals can live a calm, grounded, and more balanced life. Included in this classic text are vital life force practices and translations of the wisdom teachings of three Japanese Zen masters. This book also explores how the practice of Hara emphasizes empirical learning and the cultivation of self-knowledge through the perfection of arts such as painting and archery. Karlfried Graf Dürckheim (1896–1988) spent eight years in Japan before World War II and was a professor at the University of Kiel until Hitler’s rise to power in 1933. In Japan he discovered Zen Buddhism in its various expressions and subsequently became a Western authority on the subject. (For this item please quote stock ID 6599) ISBN: 9781594770241

Warm disease theory or Wen Bing emerged from the experiences of Ming dynasty practitioners faced with epidemics of feverish diseases which did not abate when treated according to the principles laid out in earlier works such as the Shang Han Lun. The author reviews the historical and theoretical aspects of Warm Disease theory and its clinical applications. (For this item please quote stock ID 8204) ISBN: 9780941942201

The concept of physiological and pathological fluids is fundamental to an understanding of Chinese medicine and to its clinical practice. This book covers in clear and comprehensive detail the area of fluid physiology, metabolism and disorders in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), drawing on a huge range of original Chinese material. Disorders of sweating and urination, the formation of thin mucus, damp and phlegm, and the interaction of these with other pathological factors are discussed, and the classical sources quoted. Differentiations and treatments, both Classical and modern, including both herbs and acupuncture, are provided in all categories, with case histories where appropriate and interesting. The book fills a large gap in the literature and treatment techniques available to TCM practitioners in the West, by providing herbal formulae and treatment recipes along with useful tips from experienced practitioners. This new edition includes a new chapter on acupuncture, new illustrations, a full index, and revisions throughout. Features: >Examination of the concepts & processes of fluid metabolism & pathology in TCM unrivalled in its detail >Draws on original translations from Chinese sources ranging from the classical era through to modern times >Includes a uniquely comprehensive analysis of phlegm, & its associated problems & treatment >Designed to be a clear & practical clinical reference >Written by a highly qualified practitioner & teacher described by Giovanni Maciocia as a 'master of the subject' Contents: >Fluid physiology in TCM >Fluids of the five zang organs >Sweat >Urination >Oedema >Thin mucus syndromes >Phlegm; aetiology & symptomatology >Phlegm treatment: principles & methods >Damp >Damp-heat >Acupuncture treatments >Appendices >Index of formulas >Index Steven Clavey, BA (Colorado), DipAdv Acupuncture (Nanjing), Specialist in Traditional Gynaecology (Zhejiang College of TCM), private practitioner, Melbourne, Australia (For this item please quote stock ID 19302) ISBN: 9780443071942

This book is a completely revised and expanded edition of this work. It now includes: - Many More Important and Useful Statements of Fact. - Chinese Characters for Every Statement. - Pinyin Romanization for Every Statement. - Explanation of the Clinical Meaning of Each Statement. At last, what every TCM student has been looking for, a linguistically accurate, succinct list of the key statements of fact in TCM which, as a style of Chinese medicine, is largely a word game. This book will help Western students gain both clarity and proficiency in the process and practice of TCM. When supplemented by a teacher, introductory grammar, and a dictionary, this book can quickly and efficiently help teach English language students and practitioners how to read medical Chinese and thus gain access to the vast library of Chinese medical literature. This book lists most of the basic TCM statements of fact. These statements have been compiled from a number of Chinese TCM glossaries and encyclopedias as well as from indisputably important Chinese medical classics ranging from the Su Wen (Simple Questions) to the Pi Wei Lun (Treatise on the Spleen & Stomach) and Dan Xi Zhi Fa Xin Yao (The Heart & Essence of Dan-xi’s Methods of Treatment). Each statement includes Chinese characters, Pinyin romanization, and English translation. This book will be of inestimable value to all students, teachers, and practitioners of TCM as it provides an authoritative repertoire of statements of fact used in the process of doing, speaking, and writing about TCM. These statements provide the framework for thinking in terms of TCM methodology. These statements will clear up many ambiguities for beginners and add deep insight for advanced practitioners. (For this item please quote stock ID 7036) ISBN: 9780936185521

This volume explains the basics of Chinese medical theory relative to insomnia and gives a step-by-step guide to Chinese medicine treatment. It introduces the various TCM therapies used in Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and tui na, and offers suggestions on lifestyle, diet, exercise, and home therapies for particular ailments.

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For patients with endometriosis, Chinese medicine can provide extraordinary results. Not only can it improve symptoms, but it may help reduce or even eliminate the need for pharmaceuticals. Its is our hope that this book will help you take the first steps towards a new and better way of looking at your health.

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The Five Spirits are the Taoist map of the human psyche. The system provides a view of the nervous system and forms the basis of Chinese medical psychology. It also describes a precise and efficient technology for spiritual transformation, the process through which a human being rediscovers their essential wholeness and innate connection to the divine.

The Five Spirits themselves can be understood as the Taoist version of the chakra system of Vedic India. Like the chakras, the spirits exist as centers of consciousness in the subtle body rather than as structures in the physical body. Just as each chakra relates to a particular level of consciousness, each spirit relates to a particular aspect of human awareness, a particular vibration or frequency of psychic energy. An understanding of The Five Spirits is the key that opens the doorway to the mysteries of Taoist psycho-spiritual alchemy. By taking advantage of the discoveries of Western archetypal psychology and new discoveries about the mind and nervous system, we can decipher the Five Spirits and reorganize the system in a way that has proven to be clinically invaluable in treating psychosomatic, emotional, and psychospiritual distress.

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In this fascinating book, an esteemed professor of Chinese medicine shows us how to use natural system to heal yourself. Detailed treatments are given for a wide range of common complaints, including bodily pains, digestive problems, infertility and sleeplessness, as well as for diagnosed diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, anemia, epilepsy, arthritis, rheumatism and allergies. (For this item please quote stock ID 10183) ISBN: 9789679785142

Traditional Chinese medicine has a long and complex history, yet the basic principles at the heart of practice have remained the same for hundreds of years. Without a solid understanding of these basic theories, effective practice cannot take place, and this book provides a complete introduction to everything that practitioners, both new and experienced, need to know.

The book outlines all of the fundamental theories of the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach, including yin/yang, the five elements, the zang and fu organs, Zang Xiang, Qi and the meridians and collaterals of the body. Explaining the basic principles upon which these elements work, and how they interrelate, it describes how they can be used in practice to identify, treat and prevent ill-health and disease. This thorough and accessible textbook, compiled by the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), is essential reading for students of traditional Chinese medicine, and is also a useful basic reference for TCM practitioners.

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Listen to Your Body shows how you can promote health and natural well-being by modifying everyday actions to improve the flow of qi (the universal principle of energy). Breathing, eating, drinking, resting, washing, and many other small but vital actions - if carried out in the right way - can result in profound changes in body function. To give readers an understanding of the body’s own natural medicine, the authors provide a clear explanation of the foundations of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with reference to qi and its flow through the body’s meridians, the balance of yin and yang, and the body’s energy centres. Readers will learn how to ‘tune in’ to the signals the body transmits to warn of impending health problems; numerous case histories illustrate how this highly developed information system of the body works. Later chapters address the art of relaxation, bringing together the TCM approach to health with recent scientific studies. Finally the authors describe in detail how to apply the natural medicine of the body to daily life. They discuss illness prevention and provide specific guidance for the management of a range of health disorders. Exercises and simple routines are given, together with the basis for their therapeutic effect. Dr. Bisong Guo trained in both Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing. A specialist in acupuncture, she has made an intensive study of qigong with Daoist monks and Buddhist qigong masters. She has lived in England since 1989. Dr. Andrew Powell graduated with distinction in medicine from the University of Cambridge and specialized in psychiatry and psychotherapy at the Maudsley Hospital, London. He is chairman of the Spirituality and Psychiatry Special Interest Group of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, U.K. (For this item please quote stock ID 16132) ISBN: 9780824824662

Discover the foundation behind this fascinating system of holistic health based on several thousand years of real clinical experience. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a unique, comprehensive, and scientific system, maintaining that the root of a disease must be found, and that a patient must be treated according to their whole being as well as their surrounding natural conditions. Viewing the human as a single, integrated entity that relates with nature, TCM maintains that the human body is affected by any changes that occur in nature, and must be treated as such. Since its beginnings, not only has TCM been well preserved and documented but it has also been continuously developing and growing. Having remarkable curative abilities and few side effects, it is an effective means to prevent and treat diseases and to keep yourself strong and healthy. Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine is systematic, concise, practical and easy to read. Originally published in China, this re-edited edition will provide you with the principles of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. >Discover the principles of treatment & prevention of diseases >Learn essential primary theories, such as Yin & Yang & the Five Elements Theory, as well as their use in clinical applications >Discover the foundations for diagnostic methods >Essential for today's alternative health library. (For this item please quote stock ID 20250) ISBN: 9781886969995

This is an introductory textbook on Chinese Medicine for international medical students, clinical practioners, and anyone interested in learning about Chinese medicine. It not only focuses on the fundamentals of Chinese medicine, but also emphasizes the application of its basic theory in clinical practice. The book contains the most commonly used classic formulas and detailed explanations of each ingredient. Special emphasis is given to the acupuncture section. The authors have made the structure brief and direct, with more tables and charts to assist readers to easily grasp, accept, and comprehend the content. The book also serves as a practical guide for medical practioners. The formulas and acupuncture points listed in this book are from classic medical texts and the most popular Chinese medicine texts being used at the present time. The names of each ingredient in the formulas refer to Dan Bensky's Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formula & Strategies. (For this item please quote stock ID 27280) ISBN: 9787117080644

This patient education series brings valuable instructions on having the most appropriate lifestyle, diet, exercise, and home therapies when diagnosed with an ailment. It clearly explains the basics of Chinese medical theory and gives a step by step guide to Chinese medicine treatment. It also introduces the various therapies used in Chinese medicine such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, tui na (massage) as well as others forms of practical therapies.

Chen Yun-hui holds a PH.D degree of TCM in Science of Formula from Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.

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The modern medical model is gradually shifting from one of biomedicine to one that integrates practices from the physiological, psychological, sociological and medical fields. This growing recognition that people, the environment, ecological conditions and society are all aspects of a united whole has given rise to an emergence of alternative medicine and therapies, many of which are borrowed from traditional Chinese medicine.

Essentials of Chinese Medicine systematically introduces the basic theories, diagnostic methods, therapeutic practices, and the principles of health preservation and rehabilitation of the Chinese medical tradition. The basic theories and methods of acupuncture and moxibustion are explained, and a range of Chinese herbs are illustrated. The textbooks also introduces 84 Chinese herbal formulas and 6 associated formulas commonly used in clinical practice. Furthermore, it elucidates treatments of commonly and frequently encountered diseases in internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology.

With a strong emphasis on the fundamental principles of Chinese Medicine, this three-volume set provides concise and systematic content that is suitable for both teaching and self-study.

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The channel divergences (jing bie) are among the most enigmatic facets of the channel system. Also known as the divergent meridians or distinct meridians, their trajectories - and usually some conjecture concerning their function - is discussed in nearly every basic textbook of acupuncture. Nevertheless, few acupuncturists have any idea what to do with channel divergences in clinical practice. Written by Miki Shima and Charles Chace, two senior acupuncturists with extensive training in classical Chinese, Channel Divergences: Deeper Pathways of the Web represents the most definitive statement to date on the theory and application of this fascinating layer of the channel system. The text begins with a critical review of the classical source literature concerning the channel divergences and then the major channel divergence specialists in Japan and Europe, culminating with the treatment strategies of Miki Shima who has used this system for over 20 years. Channel Divergences also contains extensive appendices with a treatment formulary and discussions of adjunctive therapies to facilitate immediate application in clinical practice. ‘Travelling from the Inner Classic and Zhuangzi through modern Japanese masters to the work of Miki Shima, this is an interesting, provocative, and clinically relevant journey exploring some important, if under utilised, aspects of Oriental medicine. A worthwhile addition to any curious and thoughtful practitioner’s library who is looking to expand their therapeutic toolbox' - Dan Bensky (For this item please quote stock ID 12650) ISBN: 9781891845154

This text is based on the actual practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the medical centres of the People’s Republic of China. Over 100 general conditions are differentiated according to patterns, referenced to similar bio-medical conditions, and discussed in terms of etiology and pathogenesis. Treatment by acupuncture and moxibustion, individualised decotions or prepared formulas, and ancillary methods such as ear acupuncture, are described where such are considered important in modern Chinese practice. Formula amendations and auxiliary points are noted for specific clinical signs. The authors’ remarks clarify areas of integration with biomedicine and the subtle diagnostic clues that can make the difference between clinical success and failure. This is a no-nonsense clinical guide giving anyone who needs to know modern Chinese practice the precise, cross-referenced clinical information they require. Practical Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine is an original text specifically written in Chinese for translation to English. Dr Wu Yan is a linguist and physician and Dr Fischer is a practitioner in British Columbia who was admitted to and graduated form a T.C.M. program usually reserved for native Chinese medical students. 'Practical Therapeutics is equally valuable for students, practitioners, and scholars. Students will appreciate the clear instructions and the useful clinical details. Practitioners will be pleased to find China’s specific clinical protocols, not merely general didactic models. Scholars will be pleased to discover the first English language treatment text produced to university standards.' - Cui Yueli, President, National Traditional Chinese Medical Association; and Professor Meng Shu, President, Peili University Acupuncture and Moxibustion College (For this item please quote stock ID 14147) ISBN: 9780912111391

Contents: Part 1: Taoism, The Energy Theory, The Circulation Theory, The Seven Glands Theory, The Nerve Theory. Part 2: Living With the Whole Body: The Internal Exercises. Part 3: Advanced Living: Taoist Meditative, Contemplative, & Breathing Exercises. Immortal Breathing: Small & Large Heavenly Cycles. Part 4: Beginning Anew: Finding Problems, Solving Problems. Taoist Healing Prescriptions. (For this item please quote stock ID 5183) ISBN: 9780942196061

The authors explore concepts from the Su Wen, Ling Shu and Nan Jing to bring us a view of ideas that flowered in a rich age of Chinese medical history. This book has established itself as an essential text. It presents correspondences a practitioner can apply to the problems of diagnosis and treatment, practical discussions of technique, including pulse, body type, visual diagnosis, and hara or abdominal diagnosis. The treatment section describes basic exercises, breathing techniques, treatment principles, and techniques from eminent classical texts. Modern treatment protocols are presented in clear, easy to use tables. (For this item please quote stock ID 10647) ISBN: 9780912111254

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'This is a good, basic explication of channel theory and the channel system, written by an experienced professor who trained and taught at the Nanjing College of TCM and more recently at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in California. It delves into the components of the channels and collaterals and the characteristics of the channel system, providing descriptives of the twelve channel and extraordinary channel systems that include the key points, pathway, associated organs and points, physiology, pathology, clinical applications, and divergent, tendinomuscular, and collateral channels. Twenty illustrative case histories with treatments are included to help the student grasp the partculars of theoretical application of the information presented. A brief glossary and bibliography are appended.' - Redwing Reviews (For this item please quote stock ID 16183) ISBN: 9780967303437

The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine explicates, in 850 pages, how to achieve the core value system at the heart of Nourishing Destiny (the author's earlier work) in clinical practice. All treatment paradigms are fully elaborated to allow immediate integration into the clinic. Jarrett covers, in detail, the points on the 12 main channels cross-referencing every character in every main and alternate point name to Weiger's etymological text and to Mathews' Chinese-English Dictionary. He also fully elaborates the Worsley five-element tradition with a fresh perspective for the twenty first century. A chapter, 'Clearing Blocks with Chinese Herbs', contains a beautifully written piece by Thea Elijah on treating possession, exit/entry blocks, and clearing the sensory orifices with herbal medicine. Another 60-page chapter discusses the in-depth use of the five element points on each channel with an eye toward engendering the integral consciousness that lies at the heart of Chinese medicine. In all, the book, like Nourishing Destiny, is designed and built to the highest standard. From the Foreword by Heiner Fruehauf (Professor of Chinese Medicine, National College of Naturopathic Medicine) 'Lonny Jarrett has written another book in his unmistakable style. In The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine, he continues the message that Oriental medicine is not merely a technique, but an art that draws near when its core begins to resonate with the heart and spirit of the approaching student . . . but it is the writing between the lines that carries the main pronouncement of this work: at a certain stage in every practitioner’s development, similar to a calligraphy student who is eventually done imitating the brush strokes of his predecessors, there is the need to soar and arrive at the heart of one’s own medicine. ‘While providing a tremendous amount of clinical information that is immediately applicable in a practicable realm, The Clinical Practice of Chinese Medicine primarily transmits this message. In a sense, this work must be read as the autobiography of a master practitioner who shows us his roots, his growth process, and the amalgamation of Chinese medicine with everything he is, thinks, and knows - all in the spirit of inspiring us to do the same. Reviews ’An inspirational masterpiece’ - Jeanne-Marie Gilbert, TCM World Newspaper ‘Lonny Jarrett's work opens up the spiritual dimension of the Chinese mode of healing. The book presents intriguing and potent methods of acupuncture in a clear and concise way, and provides an easily accessible resource for the dedicated practitioner. Based on in-depth experience and developed in great subtlety, it is a wonderful guide to the deeper mysteries of Chinese medicine, a veritable treasure trove of modern spiritual healing following the traditional Chinese vision’ - Livia Kohn, Professor of Religion, Boston University ’Lonny Jarrett is a master in the traditional art of Chinese Medicine with a deep understanding of both its practice and history. By combining the traditional history and philosophy of Chinese Medicine with the developmental model of spiral dynamics he has created a work that is both an invaluable manual for the practitioner as well as a solid introduction to evolutionary ways of thinking that I believe are essential for humanity to grasp at this stage in our development and in fact for our very survival’ - Andrew Cohen, author of Living Enlightenment & founder of What Is Enlightenment? magazine (For this item please quote stock ID 21885) ISBN: 9780966991611

Annals of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a new book series dedicated to the promotion of evidence-based TCM research. It features quality reports focusing on curriculum design, research methodology, original investigations of the quality, efficacy and safety of TCM, and evidence-based trials for the management of various clinical conditions. The inaugural volume of this series, Chinese Medicine - Modern Practice, contains chapters on Chinese Herbal Medicine (for AIDS, cancer, cardiovascular disease, cerebral haemorrhage and Alzheimer disease), Acupuncture (for drug withdrawal, anaesthesia and analgesia), Research Methodology and Chinese Medicine Education. The book will be of interest to clinicians in western medicine, mainstream medical researchers, other healthcare professionals, Chinese medicine educators, clinical and basic Chinese medicine researchers, and health science students, particularly Chinese medicine students. It will also be an important resource for TCM regulators to obtain reliable and critical information concerning the evaluation of quality, efficacy and safety of clinical modalities of Chinese medicine. Contents: >Risks of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine (Ernst) >Research of Acupuncture Ameliorating Psycho-Craving for Patients Dependent on Heroin (Wu et al) Advances in Research of Angiogenesis Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Ding & Yuo) >The Rationale of Combination Drug Formulas in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Wang et al) >Approaches in Treating AIDS with Chinese Medicine (Lu) >Anti-Liver Fibrosis with Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine (Liu et al) >Advances in the Treatment of Lung Cancer by Traditional Chinese Medicine (Liu) >Direction of TCM Modernisation and Quality Control Mode (Xie & Wong) >A Critical Look at Traditional Medicine Recommendations in the Line of Research Approach (Leung) >Study of XS0601 on Preventing Restenosis after Coronary Interventional Treatment (Chen et al) >Research on Treatment of AIDS in Chinese Medicine (Guan) >Research and Production of Dachengqi Granules (Wu et al) >Study on Evacuation of Hematoma and Traditional Chinese Medical Therapy in Hypertensive Middle- and Large-Amount of Cerebral Haemorrhage (Liu et al) >The Conceptual Framework of the Chinese Quality of Life (ChQOL) Instrument (Zhao et al) >Clinical and Experimental Studies on Acupuncture-Drug Balanced Anaesthesia and Analgesia in China (Wu) >Approaches in Developing an Integrative and Evidence-Based Curriculum in Chinese Herbal Medicine (O'Brien et al) (For this item please quote stock ID 26112) ISBN: 9789812560186

Acupuncture now enjoys immense popularity as a major form of alternative healing in the West. Once considered mysterious and exotic, acupuncture dates from before the first century BC and the Huang Di Nei Jing (The Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic), one of ancient China’s earliest philosophical and medicinal texts. What makes it so popular today? How did the traditions of acupuncture evolve, migrate, and adapt to different societies worldwide? Originally published in 1996 to great acclaim, this updated paperback edition of In the Footsteps of the Yellow Emperor offers a fascinating and highly readable account of one doctor’s personal and professional quest to explore the healing traditions of Asia, its rich historical lineage, and its subsequent transmission to contemporary Europe and North America. It is a must-have book in the healing arts for all practitioners and general-interest readers. Peter Eckman, MD, PhD (New York University), MAc (College of Traditional Acupuncture, Leamington Spa, England) is editor of The Essential Book of Traditional Chinese Medicine and co-author of Closing the Circle: Lectures on the Unity of Traditional Oriental Medicine. He has a medical practice in San Francisco. "(Eckman) traces acupuncture through Chinese antiquity with a very readable clarity absent in other scholarly accounts of the same material. This story blossoms in the 20th century convergence of acupuncture traditions in Europe, and stands as the only articulate comprehensive account of this migration." Joeseph Helms MD in the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture Review (For this item please quote stock ID 6674) ISBN: 9781592650743

The Zang Fu, the organ systems, are the central core of traditional Chinese medicine. A thorough understanding of Zang Fu is vital to the successful practice of TCM. This authoritative and instructive text provides that understanding by focusing on genuine TCM as it is taught and practiced in the PRC today. The author has studied and trained in Canton (Guangzhou) and Nanjing, as well as in the U.K. Within this book he has used his long experience in the teaching of both science and alternative medicine to great effect and clarifies areas which have proven ambiguous or difficult for the Western reader. The book gives a clear, well-organised framework of the theory of Zang Fu. Illustrated with many tables, diagrams and actual case histories it shows how the theoretical principles are applied in clinical practice. In four parts: Part 1: The background. Part 2: Zang Fu. Part 3: Interrelationships. Part 4: Clinical Practice. Zang Fu is an essential text for every serious student and practitioner of therapies such as acupuncture which are based on Chinese medicine. Jeremy Ross is also the author of Acupuncture Point Combinations: The Key to Clinical Success and Combining Western Herbs & Chinese Medicine: Principles, Practice & Materia Medica - Using 50 Major Western Herbs According to the Principles of Western Tradition, Chinese Medicine & Phytopharmacology. (For this item please quote stock ID 12227) ISBN: 9780443034824

This book is devoted to a topic represented by a single Chinese character: Qi. When presented with the concept of Qi, students of Chinese culture, Chinese medicine, Chinese martial arts, and a wide range of Chinese traditional arts and sciences face one of the most perplexing challenges of their tenure. Contemporary linguists hold that if a word or concept can be expressed in any one language or dialect it can be translated into any other language or dialect. However, many who have confronted the problem of how to translate the word Qi might challenge this axiom. While teaching a seminar in the translation of traditional Chinese medical terms and texts at the Chengdu University of TCM, author Ken Rose often discussed with his graduate and post-graduate students the question of how to translate this single word. The consensus developed that it would take an entire book to properly explicate this one word. A Brief History of Qi is this book. Beginning with an examination of Qi’s linguistic and literary roots stretching back through the shadowy mists of Chinese precivilisation, the book explores concepts from other (non-Chinese) cultures which can be correlated with the ancient Chinese notion of Qi. The authors then trace the development of the concept of Qi through a number of related traditional Chinese disciplines including painting, poetry, calligraphy, dance, medicine, qigong, and martial arts, and conclude with an examination of the depth and breadth of Qi as manifested in life’s cycles. The authors lead readers on an adventure of discovery, demonstrating from many points of view how Qi interconnects the very roots of culture in one of the world’s most enduring civilisations. They present for the first time in English an exhaustive examination of this ancient metaphysical concept. Any reader with an affinity for Chinese culture, Chinese medicine, Chinese martial arts, or any of the many Chinese traditional arts and sciences will find this book stimulating, provocative, useful, and absorbing. (For this item please quote stock ID 14514)

This Study Guide Series presents ideas in a simple and clear manner to facilitate learning with charts and diagrams throughout. This format allows material to be remembered and compared in a functional way. Prof. Zhou Xue-sheng of Nanjing University lays out his many years of teaching experience in this new edition providing a complete reference and study tool of basic TCM ideas. With a more systematic and complete content along with descriptive charts and figures, this book provides an excellent explanation of CM basic theory, and serves as a important reference book for both CM teachers, students and researchers. Features: > Detailed presentation of the basic theories and concepts of CM > Legible figures, tables, charts and illustrations > Profound quotes from ancient classics > Clarified explanation of the abstract theories (For this item please quote stock ID 28610) ISBN: 9787117092401

Possibly the most profound and far-reaching effects of Buddhism on Chinese culture occurred at the level of practice in religious rituals designed to cure people of disease, demonic possession, and bad luck. A basic concern with healing characterises the entire gamut of religious expression in East Asia. By concentrating on the medieval development of Chinese therapeutic ritual, the author discovers the origins of many surviving rituals across the social and doctrinal frontiers of Buddhism and Taoism, including transmission to persons outside the Buddhist or Taoist fold. The author describes and translates many classical Chinese liturgies, analyses their structure, and seeks out non-liturgical sources to shed further light on the politics involved in specific performances. Unlike the few previous studies of related rituals, this book combines a scholar’s understanding of structure and goals of these rites with a healthy suspicion of the practitioners’ claims to uniqueness. ‘Strickmann unearths the history, literature, and fundamental assumptions of these Buddhist and Taoist religious rituals and offers a wealth of astute social and literary commentary. He combines the highest standards of philological and historical scholarship with an eye for the spiritually bizarre, the socially telling, and the psychologically gripping detail - all in a style that is elegant, entertaining, well-organized, and always accessible.’ - Stephen F. Teiser, Princeton University Contents: >Disease & Taoist law >Demonology & epidemiology >The literature of spells >Ensigillation: a Buddho-Taoist technique of exorcism >The genealogy of possession >Tantrists, foxes & shamans. (For this item please quote stock ID 16596) ISBN: 9780804739405

Chinese doctors of antiquity have strongly asserted a great many times that, 'Medicine is connected to the I Ching.' This might also be translated as 'Medicine is made intelligible by the I Ching,' or even, 'Medicine opens through the I Ching.' Sun Si-maio said, 'Without understanding the I Ching, it is not possible to become a supreme doctor (tai yi).' Zhang Jie-bin said, 'The theory of the Nei Jing is based on the theory of the I Ching.' And, 'If the theory of the I Ching is not clear, neither can one know the Nei Jing clearly.' Based on these statements, a literature developed in China called yi yi or medical I (Ching). This is exemplified in Tang Zong-hai’s Clarifying Words on Medicine and the I Ching; Li Yu-cun’s A Guide to the Reasoning of the Medical I Ching; and Shao Tong-zhen’s Medicine and the I Ching, One Theory amongst a number of other books. The importance of the I Ching in medicine is still reiterated today. Sifu Tsuei Wei has said, 'If the Nei Jing is the door to the treasure house of Chinese medical classics, then the I Ching is the key.' Now, with the publication of Dr. Miki Shima’s The Medical I Ching: Oracle of the Healer Within, perhaps the most clinically useful part of this medical I Ching literature is being introduced to the West. Dr. Janet Zand, ND, OMD says of this book, 'For the first time in English, Dr. Miki Shima has synthesized the age old wisdom of the I Ching and the vast body of Chinese medicine. I strongly recommend this exciting, original work.' And Grandmaster Sango Kobayashi says, 'I firmly believe that this volume is the first of its kind in the West and will further the understanding of this ancient book of wisdom. I have no problem in recommending Dr. Shima’s work on the I Ching to anyone interested in practicing medicine, Western or Oriental.' Finally, Peter Eckman, MD, PhD, comments, 'Dr. Shima... has presented us with a rather provocative work which serves to remind every practitioner of Oriental medicine that being a healer involves both sides of human consciousness - the intuitive as well as the rational.' (For this item please quote stock ID 12651) ISBN: 9780936185385

This text is a groundbreaking translation of the Zhong Yi Ji Chu Xue, demonstrating that not only is it possible to meet scholarly expectations for translations of Traditional Chinese Medicine, but that the cooperation of Chinese speaking clinicians could reveal the nuances of practice. Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine offers a unique opportunity to understand Chinese medicine, not as it is perceived by a Western writer, but as it is perceived and taught in China, because Chinese descriptions of TCM that confound Western expectations have not been expunged from the textual translation. Based on feedback from Western teachers and translators, this newly revised, popularly priced edition features a straightforward English terminology, thousands of source Chinese characters, and hundreds of clinical definitions never before available in English. Contents include yin and yang and the five phases; qi, blood, essence, and fluids; the channels; the organs; diseases and their causes. Pattern identification and treatment of eight-parameter, organ, qi-blood, pathogen, and exogenous heat conditions are discussed in detail, as are principles and methods of treatment. Illustrative acumoxa therapy has been added for Western acupuncturists. This edition includes a glossary of terms and a materia medica and formulary sufficient to practice the treatments described by the text. As such it is a unique, absolutely-defined and referenced text, and a self-contained and inexpensive course of study. 'The translators have made an excellent choice for the commencement of their proposed series. This volume is considered by many Chinese practitioners to be the most important introductory textbook of the last two decades...Western readers can finally have an accurate sense of how the Chinese are presenting the Oriental medical tradition of this era.' - Ted Kaptchuk, Introduction to 1st Edition 'This book will make history. For the first time a monograph-size publication directed at Western practitioners and expounding the conceptual foundations and clinical applications of Chinese medicine may be said to meet all the criteria of a serious, scholarly contribution. The standards set...cannot be neglected by anyone writing on Chinese medicine in the future.' - Paul Unschuld, Sudhof’s Archiv (For this item please quote stock ID 13846) ISBN: 9780912111445

A wonderful comparative study of two leading therapies, one from the East and one from the West. Both methods are steeped in concepts of energy in healing. Of special interest is the set of chapters that describe 13 homeopathic medicines and the Chinese equivalent treatment. (For this item please quote stock ID 10508) ISBN: 9781556430176