Author Description
Clinical Acupuncture and Ancient Chinese Medicine weaves together historical perspectives, ancient wisdom, and modern medicine to provide a holistic, effective, and rewarding way to understand and apply acupuncture in clinical practice. Methodology for memorizing the function of acupuncture meridians and points is supplemented by nearly 600 high-quality images that illustrate point locations and needle insertion techniques. Algorithms for making diagnostic formulations, developing treatment strategies, and implementing effective therapeutic interventions are emphasized. Chapters also cover published outcomes data, the critical role of human psychology and spirituality in healing, and adjunctive therapies to acupuncture such as medicinal herbs and cupping. Authored by Dr. Jingduan Yang and Dr. Daniel A. Monti, two internationally known leaders and teachers of Chinese Medicine and Integrative Health, Clinical Acupuncture and Ancient Chinese Medicine is an ideal resource for a diverse range of health care practitioners and trainees including physicians, chiropractors, and licensed acupuncturists.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the integration of traditional Chinese medical principles with contemporary clinical practice to provide a structured framework for acupuncture application. Dr. Daniel A. Monti and Dr. Jingduan Yang leverage their backgrounds in integrative health and Chinese medicine to synthesize historical wisdom with modern clinical outcomes. The authors present a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing the necessity of combining ancient methodologies with current medical standards.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed methodologies for memorizing acupuncture meridians and points.
- Nearly 600 high-quality images illustrating point locations and needle insertion techniques.
- Diagnostic algorithms and treatment strategy development protocols.
- Integration of adjunctive therapies including medicinal herbs and cupping.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide an exhaustive history of Chinese philosophy beyond its direct clinical application.
- It does not serve as a substitute for supervised hands-on clinical training or certification requirements.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Practitioners and medical trainees frequently identify this work as a comprehensive technical resource for bridging the gap between traditional theory and modern clinical practice. Experts highlight the clarity of the visual aids and the structured diagnostic algorithms as particularly useful for professional application.
Page Count:
630
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190210079
ISBN-13:
9780190210076
Medical
Allied Health
Integrative Health
Acupuncture
Health Professions
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