Written
by a clinically deft and distinguished California
acupuncturist, this book details the ingenious use
of five major acupuncture points for treatment of
a wide variety of illnesses. It is ideal for any
complete clinic reference shelf and a text that
is likely to be used regularly.
Table
of Contents
Foreword
Collaborator? Preface
Author? Preface
Section 1: Theoretical Models
1 Antique Points
2 The Circulation of Qi & the Power of Distal
Points
3 Selecting Channels for Treatment & Using
the 24 Hour Chinese Clock
4 Earth as Center
5 The Lung? Anti-gravitational Function in Chinese
Physiology
6 Stomach & Large Intestine Channels Have
More Qi & Blood
Section 2: The Clinical Applications of St 36,
Sp 6, LI 4, LI 11 & Lu 7
1 Intention & Healing the Patient, Not Just
the Disease
2 Depression & Running on Empty
3 Multiple Sclerosis
4 Allergies
5 Nervousness & Emotional Disturbances
6 Weight Loss
7 Hypoglycemia, Hyperglycemia & Diabetes
8 Upper Respiratory Tract Problems
9 Therapeutic Uses of St 36 Alone
10 Technique & Intention: Getting Patients
Well
Appendices
A. The Five Transport Points
B. the Heart & Kidneys in Traditional Chinese
Medicine
C. Examples of Other Point Formulas Involving
St 36, Sp 6, LI 4, LI 11 & Lu 7
D. Illustrations of Extra Points
E. Treatment of AIDS
F. Dietary Directions for Asthma/Emphysema Patients
G. Mental Derangement: Stages of Progression Beginning
with a Tight Stomach
H. Winter Pear & Rock Sugar for Reducing Phlegm
I. Not All Fever is Caused by Infection
Index