Bibliograph

The acupuncture handbook, how acupuncture works and how it can help you, Angela Hicks

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The acupuncture handbook, how acupuncture works and how it can help you, Angela Hicks

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The acupuncture handbook

Oclc number

698451217

Responsibility statement

Angela Hicks

Sub title

how acupuncture works and how it can help you

Table Of Contents

Author's note -- Introduction -- Introducing acupuncture -- Who has acupuncture? What does it treat? -- What is it like to have treatment: needles and moxibustion -- The landscape of the body: the network of Qi channels -- Why do we get ill? Our internal and external climate -- The theory of Chinese medicine: our internal map --The 12 organs and officials: in the Emperor's Court -- How your acupuncturist forms a diagnosis -- Common ailments seen the Chinese way: keeping yourself healthy -- Additional treatment methods: Auricular acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, Guasha therapy, Cupping therapy -- Treating children with acupuncture -- Specialised uses of acupuncture: childbirth, drug dependence, animals and facial rejuvenation -- Finding the right practitioner

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