Acupuncture in Practice
Case History Insights from the West
- 1st Edition - December 20, 1996
- Editors: Hugh MacPherson, Ted J. Kaptchuk
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 0 5 0 4 9 - 7
Written by THE leading lights in the field of integrating acupuncture into a Western medical system, this book bridges the gap between the theoretical foundations of acupuncture… Read more
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Written by THE leading lights in the field of integrating acupuncture into a Western medical system, this book bridges the gap between the theoretical foundations of acupuncture and its application in a modern Western clinical context. Each case history focuses on the complexities and dilemmas of treatment that are tackled, providing valuable insights by experienced practitioners into the management of a course of acupuncture treatment.
Students and practitioners of all types of acupuncture, particularly traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture, TCM teachers
The Cruel Virus: a Case of HIV and AIDS. Harry. Diabetic Neuropathy in the Lower Extremities. Ockham's Razor and a Case of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Africa, Malaria and a 'Virus'. A Heart-Sink Patient. Treating the Untreatable. Maria's Children. Pregnancy, Nausea and Multiple Sclerosis. Depression and Fatigue After Giving Birth. A Case of Postpartum Complications?. Elinor in the Dance. A Case of Tropical Acne. Palpations, Periods and Purpose. Shouting for Sympathy. The Tip of the Volcano. Hysterectomy: Is It Necessary?. The Young Woman Who Could Only Crawl. Early Damage. Judy, A Left-Handed Caucasian. California Dreaming. Challenges that Take Their Toll. Out of My Head Into My Heart. Like Mother, Like Daughter. Undescended Testicles. A Case of a Gastric Ulcer. Unwinding a Volvulus to Cure a Migraine. Epigastic Pain. Irritable Bowel Syndrome and a Painful Shoulder. An Achilles' Heel. Coffee, Marijuana and Back Pain. A Crushing Pain in the Chest. Unresolved Shock. Surrender or Control?. Managing Pharmaceutical Drug Withdrawal. Solidity and Fragility. Anxiety, Agitation and Angry Determination. A Clear Case of Possession. Fleas, Ponies, Doctors, Angels. Headaches, Angels and Guiding Spirits
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 20, 1996
- Language: English
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Hugh MacPherson
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Research Fellow, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UKTK
Ted J. Kaptchuk
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA