Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture

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 acupuncture, as well as the relevant Chinese medicine theory. Includes an unambiguous description of the principle aspects of diagnosis within a system, ironing out inconsistencies often present in discussions of these aspects. This edition has been thoroughly revised throughout. Quotes from the foreword to the first edition by Peter Eckman, San Francisco: "...the authors have shown how their approach can even integrate with TCM findings to treat patients more completely and rapidly. As the case histories illustrate, Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture is a style of practice that is second to none, and this innovative text is an excellent resource for learning it"

Table of Contents:
Introduction 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 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 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 Bibliography Glossary Index

Review :
Review Journal of Chinese Medicine: "The authors deserve sincere approval for collaborating to write this book. They are making a tremendous contribution to the possibility of increasing dialogue within the acupuncture community far beyond the integration of Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture and TCM. From the Foreword to the first edition by Peter Eckman, San Francisco: "...the authors have shown how their approach can even integrate with TCM findings to treat patients more completely and rapidly. As the case histories illustrate, Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture is a style of practice that is second to none, and this innovative text is an excellent resource for learning it"