Health & Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture and Moxibustion are indispensable parts of traditional Chinese medicine in the prevention and control of disease. Since the founding of the Peoples' Republic of China, these arts have been developed and are highly regarded by the international academic community. Based upon Essentials of Chinese Acupuncture, used as a textbook by the International Acupuncture Training Centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Nanjing, Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion incorporates the rich experience of class teaching and clinical practice and the results of acupuncture research, retaining the characteristic features of the traditional theory of acupuncture and stressing the integration of theory and practice. The book consists of eighteen chapters and four appendices. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion was compilted by the International Acupuncture Training Centers and Acupuncture Institute of China, Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, on commission of the Ministry of Public Health.

The record of acupuncture treatment for diabetes mellitus could be found even in the ancient classic of traditional Chinese medicine. In recent years, the reports about diabetes mellitus treated by acupuncture were more and more seen both at home and abroad. Acupuncture, to those patients with diabetes who need to take drugs for long time, shows more advantages. It can not only enhance life quality, but also prevent the occurrence of complications and treat chronic complications. Acupuncture treatment for diabetes mellitus has attracted extensive attention and been applied broadly.

Depression is a common disorder characterized by a pervasive and persistent lowering of mood. With the rapid economic development, the increasingly faster pace of modern life, people have to deal with greater and greater psychological pressure. It is no wonder that the incidence of depression shows an obvious rising tendency. This book covers the definition, etiology, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of depression as well as some main diagnostic points and differential diagnosis from both the angle of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and that of Western medicine. It also analyzes the TCM pattern identification of depression, summarizes the progress that has been made over the last few decades through researching the way acupuncture works in the treatment of this condition. It also gives some clinical applications of acupuncture treatments and puts forward specific acupuncture methods to treat depression based on TCM pattern identification and treatment. Lastly, it lists the commonly used acupuncture points related to this condition and gives some examples of typical clinical cases. The book should be helpful to acupuncturists at home and abroad, teachers and student of TCM universities and colleges, Chinese personnel practicing abroad, foreign students and non-professionals.

"Professor Xie Zhufan is a leading specialist in the area of integrating Chinese and Western medicine. Taking heed of the cultural differences of the East and the West, he has written Practical Traditional Chinese Medicine to meet the needs of Western doctors who do not have the knowledge of Chinese but wish to study Chinese medicine. The book is reader-friendly, explaining profound concepts in simple terms. It covers basic theories and major therapeutic measures, i.e., herbal medication and acupuncture. The diseases discussed are mainly those, for which Western medical treatment is either hardly effective or likely to produce serious side effects while Chinese medicine may gain better results. The therapeutic methods have been carefully selected; they are quite practical and easy to apply, indicating the characteristic features of traditional Chinese medicine: simplicity and effectiveness. The book not only includes the basic knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine, but also the fruits of Professor Xie's own experience and understanding."

Acupuncture and Moxibustion are indispensable parts of traditional Chinese medicine in the prevention and control of disease. Since the founding of the Peoples' Republic of China, these arts have been developed and are highly regarded by the international academic community. Based upon Essentials of Chinese Acupuncture, used as a textbook by the International Acupuncture Training Centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Nanjing, Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion incorporates the rich experience of class teaching and clinical practice and the results of acupuncture research, retaining the characteristic features of the traditional theory of acupuncture and stressing the integration of theory and practice. The book consists of eighteen chapters and four appendices. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion was compilted by the International Acupuncture Training Centers and Acupuncture Institute of China, Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, on commission of the Ministry of Public Health. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.