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Synopsis
CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE explores the theory and practice of oriental medicine, explaining what oriental medicine is and how it works. It discusses the effectiveness of oriental medicine in treating a number of common disorders, including pain control, substance abuse, asthma, digestive disorders, women's reproductive health, HIV, depression, CNS malfunctions, and more. This text gives the reader an introduction to the ancient theoretical foundations of Chinese medicine, along with glimpses into what a day in the life of a modern practitioner is actually like. Part of the Medical Guides to Complementary and Alternative Medicine series, this book was written with the traditional health care provider in mind.
Synopsis
Contemporary Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture explores the theory and practice of Oriental medicine. It lays the foundation for a broad understanding of what Oriental medicine is, how it works, and its effectiveness in treating a number of common disorders. This text gives the reader an introduction to the ancient theoretical foundations of Chinese medicine, along with glimpses into what a day in the life of a modern practitioner is actually like.
Provides basic, foundational material on Oriental Medicine for health professionals with no prior experience in this areaCovers hot topics, such as pain management, HIV, women's issues, substance abuse, asthma, digestive disorders and depressionEffective organization of content: foundations of theory and practice, practical chapters on specific populations and disorders, then chapters on the direction of the profession and information on referralsSection on "The Experience of Oriental Medicine" provides a look at how Oriental Medicine is used in the US and integrated into clinics. Well-referenced and includes a glossary for definitions.