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Ted J. Kaptchuk (2000) The Web that has no Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine. McGraw-Hill. New York.
Contents, Foreword, Introduction. Bibliography.
1. Medicine East and West: Two Ways of Seeing, Two Ways of Thinking.
2. The Fundamental Textures: Qi, Blood, Essence, Spirit, Fluids.
3. The Organs of the Body: The Harmonious Landscape.
4. The Meridians: The Warp and Woof.
5. Origins of Disharmony: Stormy Weather.
6. The Four Examinations: Signs and Symptoms.
7. The Eight Principle Patterns: The Faces of Yin and Yang.
8. The Patterns of the Human Landscape.
9. Chinese Medicine as an Art.
10. The Web that has no Weaver - and Mount Sinai.
Appendixes. AppendA,B,C,D. AppendEa. AppendEb. AppendF,G.
John O’Connor, Dan Bensky [Trans. & Eds.] (1981) Acupuncture: a Comprehensive Text. Shanghai College of Traditional Medicine. Eastland Press. Seattle.
Contents,Forward,Appendices.
Bibliography,PointIndex. IntroA. IntroB.
SECTION I: CHANNELS.
Summary of Theory; Formation and Development of Theory; Twelve Primary Channels; Root/Branch, Origin/End, Path of Qi; Eight Miscellaneous, Twelve Divergent; Connecting, Muscle, Cutaneous; Research on Channels/ Points. Channel1. Channel2. Channel3.
SECTION II: POINTS.
Overview. Head&Neck. Chest&Abdmn. Back. UpperLimb. LowerLimb. New. Miscellaneous. OtherChannelPoints.
SECTION III: TECHNIQUES.
Needling/Related Techniques Overview/Ancient Tech. Moxabustion/Cupping
Surgical Ear. Face,Nose,Head,Hand,Foot.
SECTION IV: THERAPY.
Principles/ Research on Effects. Anaesthesia,Emergency,Infectious.
Internal and Pediatrics. Surgical and Dermatological.
Obstetrics&Gynecol./Eyes,Ear,Nose,Throat.
Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss (1989) Grasping the Wind: an exploration into the meaning of Chinese acupuncture point names. Paradigm. Brookline.
Content.
Part I: Characters.
Part II: Point Names.
Lung/Large Intestine Stomach/Spleen Heart/Small Intestine
Urinary Bladder Kidney Pericardium/San Jiao
Gall Bladder/Liver Ren/Du Mai
AppendAa AppendAb. AppendB/Point Names List
Lade, Arnie (1989) Acupuncture Points: Images & Functions. Eastland. Seattle.
Contents, Forward, Introduction. LadeIntro.
Chpt 1: Point Function Terminology.
Chpt 2: Point Classification.
Chpt 3: Point Images and Functions.
Lung/ Large Intestine3a. Stomach/ Spleen3b. Heart/ Small Intestine3c. Urinary Bladder3d. Kidney/ Pericardium/ San Jiao3e
Gall Bladder3f Liver/ Ren Mai3g Du Mai/ Extra points3h
Chpt 4: Point Function Repertory; LadeRDIB.
Character Dictionary; Point Index; Bibliography.
Mario Wexu (1975) A Modern Guide to Ear Acupuncture. The Ear: Gateway to Balancing the Body. Aurora. New York.
Introduction, Contents, Appendices.
Section I: Introduction
1. The History of Ear Acupuncture.
2. Symbolism & Reality Attached to the Ear. Physiological Links to the Internal Organs. The Role of Ear Acupuncture in the West.
3. The Structure of the External Ear. Vascularization & Innervation. Wexu1-3.
Section II: Diagnosis & Technique
4. Examining the Patient. Contra-Indications. Acupuncture Intolerance. Position of Patient. Examining the Ears. Wexu4-5.
5. Precautions. How to Insert the Needle. Treatment Frequency. Needling Techniques. Type of Needle.
6. Positive Reactions. Chinese Visceral Theory. Combining Ear Points with Body Points. Analysis of Moxa.
Section III: Ear Point Locations & Treatment
7. Case Histories. Wexu6-7.
8. Chinese Ear Point Locations.
9. Ear Acupuncture Treatment.
10. Dr. Nogier’s Points. Wexu Points.
11. Drug and Nicotine Addiction. Alcoholism.
12. Otology, Otitis, Otalgia, Deafness.
Section IV: Acupuncture Anesthesia
13. Acupuncture Anesthesia. Wexu11-13.
Zmiewski, Paul; Feit, Richard (1989) AcuMoxa Therapy: a Reference and Study Guide. Paradigm. Brookline.
Contents, Introduction. Bibliog, Appendix.
Part I Basic Theory: Yin/Yang; Qi,Blood,Body Fluids,Essence; Organs; Five Phases.
Part II Channels: 12 Regular,8Extras; Connecting; Sinews/Divergences.
Part III Points: Transporting, Mother/Child, Back Shu, Source & Connecting, 8 Meeting, XiCleft, Master of 8Extras, Lower Uniting, General Luo, Group Luo, 4Command, 4Seas, Window of Sky, Entry/Exit, Intersection; Clinical Application; Ear Pts.
Part IV Pathology, Disease Causes/Patterns.
Part V Diagnosis: Observation; Look/Smell; Enquiry; Palpation/ Pulse.
Part VI Point Selection Strategies: 5Phases, Mother/Child, 8Method, Common Points.
Part VII Clinical Practice: Needling, Moxibustion, Cupping, Bleeding.
Paul Zmiewski, Richard Feit (1990) AcuMoxa Therapy: a Reference and Study Guide II. The Treatment of Disease. Paradigm. Brookline. FeitZ1, FeitZ2, FeitZ3, FeitZ4.
Sections include: Treatment Method and Representative Points; Illustrative Treatments; Selected Point Locations.
Nancy Zidonis, Amy Snow (2000) Acu-Cat: a Guide to Feline Acupressure.
Introduction, Contents, Forward.
Chpt 1: Cats will be Cats.
Chpt 2: Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Chpt 3: Feline Acupressure Treatment.
Chpt 4: Feline Meridian System.
Chpt 5: Feline Acupressure Points.
Chpt 6: Acupressure Treatment for Specific Conditions.
Chpt 7: Maintenance Treatment.
Glossary, Bibliography.
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