E-Book, Englisch, 272 Seiten, eBook
Stux / Pomeranz Basics of Acupuncture
Erscheinungsjahr 2012
ISBN: 978-3-642-97115-0
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
E-Book, Englisch, 272 Seiten, eBook
ISBN: 978-3-642-97115-0
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
Following an introduction to the philosophical and
theoretical background oftraditional Chinese medicine, the
diagnostic system of acupuncture is presented. The Chinese
system of channels and functional organs and the
significance of the points are described. The 14 main
channels with the most important acupuncture points for
daily practice are presented with didactic emphasis on
morphology and clinical applicability. The methods of
needing and moxibustion are described in detail with their
clinical applications. The most important acupuncture points
are given for the different diagnoses.
Zielgruppe
Research
Weitere Infos & Material
1 Introduction.- 2 Scientific Basis of Acupuncture.- 2.1 Acupuncture Analgesia (Basic Research).- 2.2 Acupuncture Analgesia for Chronic Pain.- 2.3 Drug Addiction.- 2.4 Asthma, Nerve Regeneration, and Cardiovascular Effects of Acupuncture.- 2.5 Acupuncture Points (Do They Really Exist?).- 3 Background and Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine.- 3.1 Tao, Yin, and Yang.- 3.2 The Vital Energy: Qi.- 3.3 The System of Five Phases.- 3.4 Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine.- 4 Channels, Organs, and Points.- 4.1 System of Channels and Organs.- 4.2 Point Categories.- 4.3 Methods of Point Location.- 4.4 Description of Channels and Points.- 5 Technique of Acupuncture.- 5.1 Acupuncture Needles.- 5.2 De Qi Sensation.- 5.3 Tonifying and Sedating Methods of Stimulation.- 5.4 Sterilization of the Needles.- 5.5 Complications of Acupuncture Treatment.- 5.6 Moxibustion.- 5.7 Acupressure.- 5.8 Laser Acupuncture.- 6 Acupuncture Treatment.- 6.1 Principles of Acupuncture and Rules of Point Selection.- 6.2 Locomotor Disorders.- 6.3 Respiratory Disorders.- 6.4 Cardiovascular Disorders.- 6.5 Gastroenterological Disorders.- 6.6 Mental Disturbances and Illnesses.- 6.7 Neurological Disorders.- 6.8 Gynecological Disorders.- 6.9 Urological Disorders.- 6.10 Skin Disorders.- 6.11 Disorders of the Sense Organs.- 6.12 Acute Disorders and Emergencies.- 7 Electroacupuncture and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.- 7.1 Electroacupuncture.- 7.2 Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, TENS.- 7.3 Acupuncture-like TENS Differs from Conventional TENS.- 7.4 Habituation to Monotonous Stimuli.- Appendixes A-D.- References (for chapter 2).
