| Description |
1 online resource (19, vi, 529 pages, [16] pages of color plates) : illustrations, color portraits |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Scientific bases of acupuncture. Challenges in advancing classical acupuncture. The current state of acupuncture therapy -- Methods of studying complicated systems -- Modern expression of ancient terminology -- A systemic view of medical acupuncture -- Reflex arcs: basis of acupuncture. Homeostasis and reflex -- Stimulation signals of acupuncture -- Tissue structures and sensory receptors of acupoints -- Afferent pathways of needling sensations -- Stretch reflex and reactions around needles -- Input locations of acupuncture stimulations -- Reflex centers and autonomic efferent paths of acupuncture -- Long reflexes of nerve-humoral regulation -- Therapeutic functions of acupuncture -- Acupuncture anesthesia -- Reflex zones: essence of the meridians. Contemporary studies of the meridian phenomena -- Referred pain and viscera-body surface correlation -- Radiating pain and body surface-body surface correlation -- Revolutionize the meridian theory -- Reflex zone: a substitutable concept for the meridian -- Formation of reflex zones or the meridians -- Classification and distribution rules of reflex zones -- Relationships between reflex zones and the meridians -- Local overlapping and layering of reflex zones -- Relationships between micro and macro reflex zones -- A simplified model of reflex zones or the meridians -- Reflexotherapy: the ascription of acupuncture |
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Mechanisms of acupuncture functions. Relative specificity in actions of acupoints -- Mechanisms of regulatory functions of acupuncture -- Mechanisms of acupuncture analgesia -- Mechanisms of acupuncture rehabilitation -- Mechanisms of propagation of needling sensations. Classification of propagation of needling sensations -- Propagation of excitation inside nervous centers -- Activation of peripheral factors -- Hypothesis: propagation of muscle tension waves -- Hypothesis: transmission among sensory nerve endings -- Hypothesis: the retrieval of sensory memory -- pt. 2. Systemic methodology of acupuncture. Black box of the patient -- Gathering reflex information from the body surface. Skin temperature -- Appearance and tension of local soft tissues -- Tender spots -- Electrical resistance of the skin -- Input of intervening information of acupuncture. Optimal stimulation locations -- Types of stimulation -- Intensity and duration of stimulation -- Stimulation features of basic needling methods -- Properties and generations of needling sensations -- Separation of effects and needling sensations -- Treatment course and intervals between sessions |
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Feedback principle of treatment. The assessment of acupuncture effectiveness -- Time models of the effectiveness -- Indicators of revising treatment plan -- Self-control and instant responses -- Rapidly revising treatment plan -- The flow chart of acupuncture therapy -- Factors influencing effectiveness of acupuncture. The sensitivity of the body surface -- Proper body postures -- Psychological factors -- Mental state of the patient -- The finger strength of the practitioner -- Painless needle-insertion techniques -- The settings of therapeutic environment -- The order of stimulation -- The area of stimulation -- The size of needles -- The angle, depth and direction of needling -- Strategies to raise therapeutic effectiveness. Selection of tender spots -- Multiple needles at a single point -- Single needle through multiple points -- Integrating with electrical stimulation -- Techniques of heat-penetrating moxibustion -- Prolonging stimulation -- Point-associations through multiple passages -- Alter preexisting functional states of the patient -- Miscellaneous needle-manipulation techniques -- Advanced needling techniques. Point-probing and repeatedly needle-thrusting methods -- Needle-manipulations with both hands -- Point-probing with electroacupuncture -- Nerve-stimulation techniques -- Pulsating responses and pulsating points -- Blood vessel stimulation techniques -- Resistance-needling method -- Heat/cool-producing techniques -- Control the propagation of needling sensations |
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pt. 3. Clinical trials and case studies. Disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Frozen shoulder/shoulder pain -- Cervical spondylopathy/chronic neck pain -- Stiff neck/whiplash -- Lumbago -- Hip osteoarthritis/groin pain -- Knee arthritis/knee pain -- Rheumatoid arthritis/arthritis of small joints -- Fibromyalgia -- Tendonitis/heal pain -- Tennis elbow/epicondylitis -- Carpel tunnel syndrome -- Tenosynovitis/trigger finger/ganglion -- Injured soft tissues or spained ankle -- Sciatica -- Disorders of the nervous system. Intercostal neuralgia/chest pain -- Lateral femoral cutaneous neuritis -- Peripheral neuropathy -- Reflex sympathetic dystrophy -- Trigeminal neuralgia -- Bell's palsy -- Facial spasm -- Headache -- Apoplexy/hemiplegia -- Tremor/Parkinson's disease -- Multiple sclerosis -- Alzheimer's disease -- Epilepsy -- Mental disorders. Insomnia -- Neurosis/nervousness/anxiety -- Hysteria -- Depression/schizophrenia/psychiatric disorders -- Disorders of ophthalmology. Myopia/ametropia -- Retinopathy/optic atrophy/glaucoma -- Disorders of otorinolaringology. Tinnitus/neurosensory deafness -- Meniere's disease -- Rhinitis/sinusitis -- Dysphonia -- Dental disorders. Toothache/dental pain -- Dysfunction of temporomandibular joint |
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Disorders of circulatory system. Hypertension -- Angina pectoris/coronary artery diseases -- Arrhythmias -- Raynaud's syndrome -- Disorders of respiratory system. Common cold/tonsillitis -- Asthma/bronchitis -- Disorders of digestive system. Nausea/emesis/hiccups -- Gastritis/peptic ulcer/reflux esophagitis -- Ulcerative colitis/irritable bowel syndrome/Crohn's disease -- Cholelithiasis -- Hepatitis -- Disorders of urogenital system. Urinary retention -- Nocturnal enuresis/nocturia/bedwetting -- Urinary incontinence -- Prostatitis/prostate cancer -- Impotence/prospermia -- Dysmenorrhea/endometriosis -- Menopause/hot flush -- Infertility -- Malposition of the fetus -- Hysteromyoma -- Disorders of the skin. Herpes zoster -- Urticaria/pruritus/neurodermatitis/psoriasis -- Acne -- Disorders of endocrine. Obesity -- Diabetes -- Thyroid diseases -- Other disorders. Smoking cessation -- Alcoholism -- Drug addiction -- HIV/AIDS -- Cancers |
| Summary |
This book aims to connect and integrate classical acupuncture therapy and contemporary medicine. Based on updated reviews and systematic analyses, the meridians are actually systems of physiological and pathological reflexes in the body, and acupuncture therapy is a type of reflexotherapy. Includes incisive and concrete theory and technique descriptions, a novel systems approach, and many case studies. An advanced, practical, and valuable resource for acupuncture practitioners interested in sharpening clinical skills; and an essential and comprehensive text for health care professionals intere |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Acupuncture.
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Medicine, Chinese.
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Acupuncture Therapy -- methods
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional -- methods
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Acupuncture Therapy
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Acupuncture
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Acupressure & Acupuncture.
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MEDICAL -- Acupuncture.
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Medicine, Chinese.
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Acupuncture Therapy -- methods.
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional -- methods.
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Acupuncture.
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Acupuncture
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Medicine, Chinese
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Jin, Jia-Jia X.
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Jin, Louis L.
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| ISBN |
9780387710297 |
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0387710299 |
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9781461929222 |
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1461929229 |
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