Written for acupuncturists and Chinese medicine practitioners, foreword by Will Maclean. This book describes the medical conditions that can prevent, complicate or result from diving and other water sports, and provides effective clinical treatments. The most common problems experienced by divers - ear, nose and throat (ENT) disorders - can be effectively treated with acupuncture.

Through in-depth knowledge of Western diving medicine, diving techniques and Chinese medicine, the author prescribes acupuncture diagnostics and treatment for these ENT disorders.
Complete with anatomical diagrams and acupuncture point charts, this is a practical resource for acupuncture clinicians who deal with the issues associated with diving. Advice for patients is given at the end of each chapter, and is available as a handout in downloadable form.

'This book will fill the gap between Western diving medicine and the acupuncture point of view. Also easy to access for non-acupuncture medicals.' - Menno TW Gaastra, M.D., medical director DAN Europe for the Netherlands 'Janneke Vermeulen's book embodies both art and science - with her exquisite colour diving photographs, medical illustrations, and Western and Chinese medicine treatments, for ear, nose and throat (ENT) imbalances and other syndromes. The protocols are well organised, and can also be utilized for ENT problems caused by "frequent flying", chronic sinus issues, colds, etc. Her last chapter beautifully addresses the spirit and the receptive, yin aspect of the Water element, which encourages meditation and a sense of being present in the eternal Now.' - Mary Elizabeth Wakefield, L. Ac., M.S., M.M., Dipl. Ac., NCCAOM, author, international teacher of facial acupuncture and opera singer 'Divers around the world should rejoice in seeing this book published. It is a comprehensive manual of health conditions associated with diving. Incorporating both Western and Chinese medicine perspectives, Janneke Vermeulen details the clinical features of disorders that can be aggravated or initiated by diving, or inhibit one's ability to enter the water in the first place. She gives numerous practical and effective treatments, acupuncture point combinations and lifestyle recommendations that will help practitioners treat divers better so that they can keep on diving.' - Lillian Pearl Bridges, author of Face Reading in Chinese Medicine, 2nd Edition With Diving Medical Acupuncture, Janneke has amply demonstrated the significant role the acupuncturist can have in keeping divers in the water. Her approach is based on experience as a PADI Divemaster and this shows in her understanding of the practical realities of the dive itself, the potential problems that can mar the experience, and the effective solutions to be found in the Chinese medical approach. Each section combines a clear discussion of the relevant anatomy and pathology, augmented by splendid illustrations to enhance understanding. The pluses and minuses of mainstream medical treatment are discussed, along with appropriate Chinese medical pattern differentiation that focuses on those areas in which the Chinese medicine approach really shines, and Janneke does a first rate job of linking the two systems of thought and producing practical and easily implemented strategies. As an immediate and portable skill, acupuncture can be applied at the dive site without resorting to potentially complicating medications. For more persistent or recurrent problems, proven treatments applied in a professional setting can often correct even the most recalcitrant problems and return divers to the water. Diving Medical Acupuncture is thoroughly researched and referenced, and fills a much-needed niche in the expanding repertoire of effective Chinese medical therapy. This book will find an appreciative readership in divers and their therapists, and an equally enthusiatic following among practitioners dealing with ear, nose and throat issues commonly seen in general practice.' - William Maclean, practitioner of Chinese medicine and author of the Clinical Handbook of Internal Medicine, Clinical Manual of Chinese Patent Medicines and Clinical Handbook of Chinese Herbs

B&W Anatomy drawings; colour photographs

248 pp

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