Practice of Acupuncture () von Hans-Ulrich Hecker

<p><strong>Basic Theory of Acupuncture</strong><br>Scientific Aspects of Acupuncture<br>Indication and Direction of Action of Acupuncture<br>Relative Contraindications<br>Excessive Reactions, Undesired Effects, and Complications<br><em>Yin</em> and<em>Yang</em><br><em>Qi</em><br>The System of Channels<br>The Channel Clock<br>The Five Phases of Transformation<br><strong>Acupuncture Points</strong><br>Characteristics of Acupuncture Points<br>Localization of Acupuncture Points<br>Method of Needling<br>Needle Stimulation<br>Moxibustion<br>Cupping<br>Differentiation of Acupuncture Points—Control Points<br><strong>Side Effects of Acupuncture</strong><br>Introduction to the Subject<br>Delay in the Diagnosis of a Disease<br>Worsening of a Disease as a Result of Treatment<br>Autonomic Reactions<br>Infections<br>Accidental Damage to Organs and Tissues<br>Other Side Effects<br><strong>Cun Measurement</strong><br>How to Locate Acupuncture Points<br>Proportional Measurement Based on Body Cun<br>Proportional Measurement Based on Finger Cun<br><strong>The Channels</strong><br>The Lung Channel (LU) (Hand<em>Tai Yin</em>)<br>The Large Intestine Channel (LI) (Hand<em>Yang Ming</em>)<br>The Stomach Channel (ST) (Foot<em>Yang Ming</em>)<br>The Spleen Channel (SP) (Foot<em>Tai Yin</em>)<br>The Heart Channel (HT) (Hand<em>Shao Yin</em>)<br>The Small Intestine Channel (SI) (Hand<em>Tai Yang</em>)<br>The Bladder Channel (BL) (Foot<em>Tai Yang</em>)<br>The Kidney Channel (KI) (Foot<em>Shao Yin</em>)<br>The Pericardium Channel (PC) (Hand<em>Jue Yin</em>)<br>The Triple Burner (San Jiao) Channel (TB) (Hand<em>Shao Yang</em>)<br>The Gallbladder Channel (GB) (Foot<em>Shao Yang</em>)<br>The Liver Channel (LR) (Foot<em>Jue Yin</em>)<br>The Conception Vessel (CV) (<em>Ren Mai</em>)<br>The Governor Vessel (GV) (<em>Du Mai</em>)<br>The Extra Points (EX)<br><strong>Topography</strong><br>Important Points in the Frontal Region of the Head<br>Important Points in the Lateral Region of the Head<br>Important Points on the Top of the Head<br>Important Points in the Neck Region<br>Important Points in the Posterior Region of the Shoulder<br>Important Points in the Anterior and Lateral Regions of the Shoulder<br>Important Points in the Elbow Region<br>Important Points in the Regions of the Hand and Forearm<br>Important Points in the Frontal and Lateral Regions of the Chest<br>Important Points in the Posterior Region of the Chest<br>Important Points in the Abdominal Region<br>Important Points in the Lumbar Region<br>Important Points in the Hip Region<br>Important Points in the Anterior and Medial Regions of the Knee and Lower Leg<br>Important Points in the Posterior and Lateral Regions of the Knee and Lower Leg<br>Important Points on the Dorsum of the Foot<br>Important Points in the Medial Region of the Foot<br>Important Points in the Lateral Region of the Foot<br><strong>Refresher: Points for TCM Syndromes</strong><br>Important Points Arranged According to TCM Syndromes<br><strong>Pragmatic Five-Step Concept for Treating Locomotor Pain and Headaches</strong><br>Diagnostic Step One: Excess–Deficiency<br>Diagnostic Step Two: Channel–Axis<br>Diagnostic Step Three: Dysfunctional Muscles<br>Diagnostic Step Four: Pattern of External Pathogenic Factors (Climates)<br>Diagnostic Step Five: Internal Pathogenic Factor (Emotion) and Pattern of<em>Zang Fu</em> Disharmony<br><strong>Pragmatic Five-Step Concept for Treating Internal Disease</strong><br>Diagnostic Step One: Differentiation According to the Eight Principles (<em>Ba Gang</em>)<br>Diagnostic Step Two: Pattern of Disharmony According to the<em>Zang Fu</em> Organs<br>Diagnostic Step Three: Pattern of Disharmony According to Internal Pathogenic Factors (Emotions)<br>Diagnostic Step Four: Pattern of Disharmony According to External Pathogenic Factors (Climates)<br>Diagnostic Step Five: Specific Dysfunctions<br>An Example of Treatment in Compliance with the Pragmatic Therapeutic Concept: Chronic Gastritis Associated with Cold and Dampness<br><strong>TCM: Identifying Patterns of Disharmony</strong><br>Introduction<br>Patterns According to the Eight Principles (<em>Ba Gang</em>)<br>Patterns According to the Internal Organs (<em>Zang Fu</em>)<br>Patterns According to External Pathogenic Factors (Five Climates)<br>Patterns According to Internal Pathogenic Factors (Five Emotions)<br>Patterns According to the Vital Substances (<em>Qi</em>, Blood, Essence)<br>Concluding Comments—Case Studies<br><strong>Psychosomatic Dysfunctions</strong><br>Basic Therapeutic Concept for Psychosomatic Dysfunctions<br>Mind–Body Relationships of the Organ Networks According to TCM<br>The Lung Network<br>The Kidney Network<br>The Liver Network<br>The Heart Network<br><strong>TCM Refresher</strong><br>Basic Information on TCM<br>Zang Fu Patterns of Disharmony in the Modular System—Three-Step Comparison of the Main Patterns of an Organ Network<br><strong>Appendix</strong></p>

Combining the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Western medical acupuncture, this eagerly awaited book and CD-ROM brings the entire field of acupuncture to a new professional standard. The authors, leading experts from diverse disciplines, systematically guide you through the channels, point locations and trigger points in the body, from head to toe. Each acupuncture point is shown in vivo and then explained in detail, using illustrations that show its exact anatomical location and characteristics.

In addition, you will benefit from state-of-the-art information never published before, including: a universal point localization system based on anatomic principles; a comprehensive discussion of potential contraindications and side effects of acupuncture; and a focus on outcome-based models and scientific studies throughout.

Ideal for those who practice Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as anyone studying for certification, this book covers all acupuncture point locations, as well as the fundamental concepts and methods of this ancient art. It is indispensable for practitioners who need the most complete, scientifically based, and reliable information available anywhere.

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