Advanced Techniques in Oriental Medicine

I General Approaches to Treatment II The Treatment of Specific Diseases III Other Modalities—Treatment Tools Complementary to Acupuncture IV Specialized Use of Points Appendix

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Advanced Techniques in Oriental Medicine

Front Matter

1 The Needle

2 Thoughts on Needling within the Clinical Encounter

3 Treating the Spirit—Treating the Blood with Oriental Medicine

4 Gentle Treatment for General Anxiety Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress, and Episodic Anxiety

5 The Relationship between Bunions, Sugar, and the Spleen

6 An Oriental Medical Physician's Framework for the Understanding and Treatment of Cancer

7 Geriatric Disorders: Clinical Considerations and Treatment Modalities in Working with Elderly Patients in an Institutional Setting

8 Help for Prolapsed Intervertebral Disks of the Lumbar Region (Herniated Disks)

9 Thyroid Disorders, a Study in Contrasts

10 The Management of Multiple Sclerosis with the Extraordinary Vessels

11 The Pathophysiology and Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy of the Upper and Lower Extremities

12 Prolapses: A Beneficial Treatment with Oriental Medicine

13 The Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Classical Points for a Contemporary Condition

14 A Simplified Approach to the Treatment of Scars

15 Shoulder Problems: A Quick and Comprehensive Approach

16 Repetitive Motion Disorders

17 Bleeding Techniques: Ancient Treatment for Acupuncture Physicians

18 Liniments, Sprays, and Powders

19 An Overview of the Therapeutic Application of Moxibustion

20 The Mineral Infrared Therapy Device

21 Practical Threading Therapy

22 Multiple Uses of Auricular Points

23 The Ancient Use of ST-36 (Zu San Li) with Different Needle Techniques and Point Combinations

24 GV-14 (Da Zhui): Big Vertebrae—Central Reunion Point

25 Modern Use of the Six Divisions: A Practical Needling Strategy for Pain and Blockage

26 Anecdotal Point Usage

27 The Role of the Heart in Needling within the Treatment Process

Home Care Protocols

Glossary

Suppliers

Further Reading

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