Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture

This exciting new textbook gives a clear, detailed and accessible presentation of the main features of constitutional five element acupuncture treatment. 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.

Table of Contents:
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Section One: THE FOUNDATIONS 1. The Philosophical Foundations of Five Element Acupuncture 2. Five Element Theory 3. The Importance of the Spirit 4. The Constitutional Factor 5. The Causes of Disease Section Two: THE ELEMENTS AND ORGANS 6. The Inner Development of the Practitioner 7. Introduction to the Five Elements 8. Wood Element - Key Resonances 9. Wood - The Organs 10. Wood Constitutional Factors 11. Fire - Key Resonances 12. Fire - Key Organs 13. Fire Constitutional Factors 14. Earth Key Resonances 15. Earth - The Organs 16. Earth Constitutional Factors 17. Metal Key Resonances 18. Metal - The Organs 19. Metal Constitutional Factors 20. Water - The Organs 21. Water Constitutional Factors 22. Some Common Confusions Between Different CFs Section Three: DIAGNOSIS 23. Diagnosis - Purpose and Process 24. Diagnosis - The Key Methods 25. The Body Language of Different CFs 26. Levels and Golden Keys 27. Diagnosis by Touch 28. The Five Element Blacks to Treatment 29. Aggressive Energy 30. Possession 31. Husband-Wife 32. Entry-Exit Blocks Section Four: TREATMENT TECHNIQUES 33. Needle Technique 34. The Use of Moxibustion Section Five: THE USE OF POINTS 35. The Use of Acupuncture Points in Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture 36. Using Points to Treat the Spirit 37. Lung and Large Intestine points 38. Stomach and Spleen points 39. Heart and Small Intestine points 40. Bladder and Kidney points 41. Pericardium and Triple Burner points 42. Gall Bladder and Liver points 43. Ren and Du points Section Six: TREATMENT 44. Treatment Planning 45. Treatment - Pulling it Together Section Seven: INTEGRATION 46. Integration with TCM - A Brief Introduction to How a Practitioner Can Integrate the Two Styles 47. Case Histories Illustrating Integrated Diagnosis and Treatment APPENDICES Appendix A Different Terms to Describe the Spirit Appendix B 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 Glossary Bibliography