Review
"This book throughout is solidly rooted both in historical analysis and the clinical perspective of a practising doctor. It is a pleasure to read a work such as this which is based on careful historical reference and a willingness to draw new and sometimes challenging conclusions. I recommend it to students and practitioners who wish to enrich their understanding of where our art comes from." Peter Deadman, Journal of Chinese Medicine NO. 66 JUNE 2001, http://www.jcm.co.uk

Product Description
Acupuncture: Visible Holism provides a theoretical complement to currently available guides to the clinical practice of acupuncture. The author presents the groundbreaking concept of acupuncture as "visible holism", as well as an entirely new theory concerning the origins of acupuncture, the identification of the meridians, and the discovery of the acupoints. Also contained in the volume are original interpretations of a number of key aspects of acupuncture, including the Root and Tip theory (ben biao) and its applications, the principles of pattern identification (bian zheng), the importance of the needling sensation (deqi) and how to maximize it, and the necessity of a synergistic relationship between patient and acupuncturist.