Five element constitutional acupuncture 2nd Edition by Angela Hicks ISBN 0702031755 978-0702031755

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ISBN 10: 0702031755

ISBN 13:  978-0702031755

Author:  Angela Hicks 

This exciting new edition of Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture gives a clear, detailed, and accessible presentation of the main features of constitutional Five Element acupuncture. It covers the context and history of this form of acupuncture, as well as the relevant Chinese medicine theory. After examining the Elements themselves and the functions of the Organs, the book explores the basis of diagnosis in Five Element acupuncture, possible blocks to treatment and the treatment itself. It puts this style of treatment into the context of other styles of acupuncture treatment – especially Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as it is used in the West today. Features The Five Elements referred to in the title are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Gives a clear, detailed and accessible presentation of the main features of Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture treatment. Covers the context and history of this form of acup

Table of contents: 

Section 1: The Foundations

Chapter 1 – The Philosophical Foundations of Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture
Chapter 2 – Five Element Theory
Chapter 3 – The Importance of the Spirit
Chapter 4 – The Constitutional Factor
Chapter 5 – The Causes of Disease
Chapter 6 – The Inner Development of the Practitioner

Section 2: The Elements and Organs

Chapter 7 – Introduction to the Five Elements
Chapter 8 – Wood – Key Resonances
Chapter 9 – Wood – The Organs
Chapter 10 – Patterns of Behaviour of Wood Constitutional Factors
Chapter 11 – Fire – Key Resonances
Chapter 12 – Fire – The Organs
Chapter 13 – Patterns of Behaviour of Fire Constitutional Factors
Chapter 14 – Earth – Key Resonances
Chapter 15 – Earth – The Organs
Chapter 16 – Patterns of Behaviour of Earth Constitutional Factors
Chapter 17 – Metal – Key Resonances
Chapter 18 – Metal – The Organs
Chapter 19 – Patterns of Behaviour of Metal Constitutional Factors
Chapter 20 – Water – Key Resonances
Chapter 21 – Water – The Organs
Chapter 22 – Patterns of Behaviour of Water Constitutional Factors
Chapter 23 – Some Common Confusions between Different CFs

Section 3: Diagnosis

Chapter 24 – Diagnosis – The Purpose and Process
Chapter 25 – Diagnosis – The Key Methods
Chapter 26 – The Body Language of the Different CFs
Chapter 27 – Diagnosis – Levels and Golden Keys
Chapter 28 – Diagnosis by Touch

Section 4: Blocks to Treatment

Chapter 29 – The Five Element Blocks to Treatment
Chapter 30 – Aggressive Energy
Chapter 31 – Possession
Chapter 32 – Husband–Wife Imbalance
Chapter 33 – Entry–Exit Blocks

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Section 5: Treatment Techniques

Chapter 34 – Needle Technique
Chapter 35 – The Use of Moxibustion

Section 6: The Use of Points

Chapter 36 – The Use of Acupuncture Points in Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture
Chapter 37 – Using Points to Treat the Spirit
Chapter 38 – Lung and Large Intestine Points
Chapter 39 – Stomach and Spleen Points
Chapter 40 – Heart and Small Intestine Points
Chapter 41 – Bladder and Kidney Points
Chapter 42 – Pericardium and Triple Burner Points
Chapter 43 – Gall Bladder and Liver Points
Chapter 44 – Ren and Du Channel Points

Section 7: Treatment

Chapter 45 – Treatment Planning
Chapter 46 – Treatment – Pulling It All Together

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Section 8: Integration

Chapter 47 – Integration with TCM – A Brief Introduction to How a Practitioner Can Integrate the Two Styles
Chapter 48 – Case Histories Illustrating Integrated Diagnosis and Treatment

Appendices

Appendix A – Different Terms Used to Describe the Spirit
Appendix B – The External and Miscellaneous Causes of Disease
Appendix C – Four Needle Technique
Appendix D – Blocks from Scars
Appendix E – Treatment Reactions
Appendix F – Checklist for a Traditional Diagnosis
Appendix G – Outcomes for Treatment
Appendix H – Diagnosing and Treating Element within Element

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