Synopses & Reviews
It will be an eye opener for the public to see that acupuncture is widely practiced and that research in this area is going on . . . all over the world . . . It has been proven many times . . . that acupuncture can work in many cases where conventional medicine has failed. Nelly Tsiving, licensed acupuncturist Throughout history, acupuncture has provided painless, low-cost, non-invasive relief for conditions ranging from back pain and headaches to cancer and AIDS. As Americans seek viable, cost-effective health care alternatives, the benefits of acupuncture are gaining new respect in the West. In this guide, Marie Cargill, a licensed acupuncturist, de-mystifies acupuncture, explaining: * how and why acupuncture works * how acupuncture is effective in most major medical specializations * what you can expect from a visit to the acupuncturist Detailed, direct, and easy-to-follow, Acupuncture will persuade skeptics of the potential for this effective approach to healing.
Synopsis
A lay person's guide to the basic principles of acupuncture, its history, treatment procedures, and healing effects within the areas of most medical specialty fields.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-170) and index.
About the Author
MARIE CARGILL is a licensed acupuncturist in the Boston area.
Table of Contents
Illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgments
Basics
Introduction: My Path to Acupuncture
What is Acupuncture?
A Visit to an Acupuncturist
How Acupuncture Works from a Chinese View
How Acupuncture Works from a Western View
Acupuncture at Work
Release from Pain
Acupuncture Anesthesia
Scalp and Ear Acupuncture: The Repair of the Brain and Nervous System
Repair of Orthopedic Injury: Chinese Hit Medicine
Internal Medicine
Cancer
The Immune System and Acupuncture
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Pediatric Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
Overcoming Addictions through Acupuncture
Acupuncture and Mental Health
Acupuncture in the United States
The Legal Status of Acupuncture
The Future of Acupuncture
Appendix
Bibliography
Index