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3) The spark in the machine: how the science of acupuncture explains the mysteries of western medicine
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vii, 294 pages ; 23 cm
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1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Had it with hot flashes? Cartons of cigarettes taking the toll? Don't want to deal with full fledged flu? Considered Chinese medicine to help you with these challenges? Join Candy Jones and a host of others as they share their own powerful personal stories of transformation and healing while "Seeing Dr. Zhao."
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Succinctly, the dictionary defines the ancient, mysterious Chinese healing science of acupuncture as "the puncturing of the skin or tissue by a needle for the relief of pain" But this quick description does not take into account the vast interest in this unknown and often misunderstood method of treatment of human ills that has come down through the ages in virtually unchanged form. Masaru Toguchi is an acupuncturist of Japanese descent who lives...
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When one thinks of Chinese complementary medicine, the first thing that usually comes into mind is Acupuncture. The image of multiple needles poking through the skin is scary for many, but lately, acupuncture has become one of the most popular methods of alternative medicine.The regard for acupuncture is not surprising though, as numerous studies have proven the power of acupuncture. Today, more and more people are seeking acupuncture for headaches,...
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Chinese medicine is a healing art that has survived and continues to thrive in East Asia and is increasingly becoming a global resource. The Web That Has No Weaver is the classic English language introductory text that explains how medicine so rooted the archaic past can be relevant to modern health care. The book demystifies the worldview of Chinese medicine. Yin and yang, dampness and wind are easily comprehended. The Web lets the reader see, feel...
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Uno de los inconvenientes que tenemos al comienzo, sobre todo a la hora de la práctica clínica, los que estudiamos la Medicina Tradicional China (MTC), es saber: ¿Qué punto poner...? ¿Cuál es el punto más indicado...? ¿Para qué sirve este punto...? ¿Con qué punto tratar, tal sintomatología...?
Durante los años que llevo de formación y de enseñanza, ha surgido esa inquietud de utilizar de forma adecuada las posibilidades energéticas...
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Professor Yang Jiasan is one of China's foremost acupuncture and moxibustion scientist. He is the first director, professor, doctoral supervisor and professor of acupuncture and massage at the department of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. Professor Yang is famous at home and abroad for his exquisite medical skills and unique academic viewpoints. He is recognized as the Chinese authority on acupoint selection, clinical acupoint application,...
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The Nei Jing consists of ancient Chinese scripts and is the foundation of Chinese acupuncture. But several factors make the Nei Jing, and also today's Chinese medicine, difficult to comprehend.
Parts of the Nei Jing are fact based, parts are metaphorical and not intended to be interpreted literally, and other parts contain contradictory theories, which cannot all be true. Added to this is the problem that Chinese medicine concepts can seem incomprehensible...
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Neuropuncture is the only complete neuroscience acupuncture system in the world that has been created by a traditionally trained acupuncturist for the traditionally trained acupuncturist and anyone else who wants to learn how to apply twenty-first-century medical sciences to the classical acupuncture model, in an effort to bring acupuncture into the heart of mainstream medicine as opposed to leaving it on the outskirts. A "complete neuroscience acupuncture...
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The book provides a clear, easy-to-read account of what Chinese acupuncture is, how it works, and what it can treat-all expressed in terms that Western readers can understand. Hence, it can be fruitfully read by any patient who wishes to understand their treatment, how it works and the thinking behind it; or read by acupuncture students who wish to quickly obtain this same overview of the subject-to complement their more detailed studies and to also...
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'I felt a total lack of joy in my life. Sometimes I would feel like I wanted to cry for no reason. I felt broken. I wasn't able to sleep. I wasn't able to focus. I felt strange inside.'
If you can relate to these comments, you're not alone. More than 300 million people worldwide are living with depression today. But what if it doesn't have to be that way?
Stick it to Depression - Get Your Life Back, Naturally is a comprehensive guide to depression...
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'I've found a solution for depression. Another option to just pills, pills and more pills. I want all doctors to have another tool in their doctor's bag in helping their patients with depression."
Over 300 million people worldwide are living with depression, six times the number a generation ago. According to the World Health Organization, depression is now the leading cause of ill health and disability in the world.
As a general practitioner, you...
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AcciDental Blow Up in Medicine: Battle Plan for Your Life offers an in-depth look at how to detect and treat deeply hidden dental problems and parasite/fungal problems, which are 'asymmetric threats' to health. You hold in your hands the key to a healthier immune system, and a healthier future.
In my years as a conventional physician and regional HMO medical director, I experienced the limits of care by specialists focused on separate systems in the...
16) Heal Yourself with Qigong: Gentle Practices to Increase Energy, Restore Health, and Relax the Mind
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Qigong (pronounced chee-gung) is an ancient Chinese practice consisting of physical movements, meditation, creative visualization, and breathing exercises to help revitalize the body and heal the spirit. Similar to tai chi, qigong cultivates vital life-force energy in the body for better health, heightened energy, and longevity. Its powerful benefits have been known in China for thousands of years. This unique book presents over 100 easy, five-minute...
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Dans ce livre, vous apprendrez comment pratiquer facilement l'acupression pour le traitement de 25 maux. L'acupression est une ancienne méthode de traitement chinoise qui implique la pression à certains points du corps pour soulager les douleurs. Le corps humain comprend 14 points transportant l'énergie dans tout le corps. Ces points sont appelés les méridiens. L'acupression est la méthode la plus efficace et la plus facile pour l'auto-traitement...
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Edgar Blanco (León, España, 1988) lleva conviviendo con acúfenos en ambos oídos desde inicios del año 2020. Actualmente no existe ningún tratamiento respaldado por la comunidad científica que pueda curar el tinnitus, lo cual le ha llevado a investigar sobre los acúfenos para obtener información de todas las fuentes posibles a lo largo de varios años.
Este es el relato detallado de los tratamientos seguidos por el autor en su camino hacia...
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Basic Acupressure Booklet Acupressure Point Formulas & Energy Flows Point Treatment Guide This Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT) booklet contains: the ancient principles of traditional Chinese medicine applied hands-on, learn how to work with healing energy, how acupressure works for energy balancing, practice a healing energy visualization, and a Hara breathing meditation. Learn Acupressure assessment procedures such as pulse reading and face reading,...
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