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Contents
1~ Classical Chinese Medicine 63 ~ Traditional Asian Manual Therapies
Translations of Pre-Modern & Classical Texts Shiatsu, Anma, Acupressure, Daoyin, Tuina, Bonesetting,
6~ Medical Sinology and Language Thai Massage, Qigong Massage, Jinshindo, Kiatsu
Linguistic and Sinological Works 68~ Innovative Bodywork Therapies
8~ Traditional Chinese Medicine Craniosacral, Osteopathic, Soft Tissue, Swedish Massage, Deep
TCM Principles, Diagnostics, Theory, Specialized Texts, Tissue Massage, Reflexology, Kinesology ... more
Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis, Exam Prep Books 74 ~ Asian Energetic Arts
21 ~ Traditional Chinese Medicine Qi, Qigong, Qi Breathing, Taiji, Taoist Arts, Yoga, Sexual
Herb Materia Medicas and Formula Repertoires Eneregetics
26 ~ Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine 86 ~ World Wisdom
Extrapolative & Interpretive Works Philosophy, Culture, I Ching, Eco-consciousness, New physics,
28 ~ Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Dao ... more
Modern Texts and Methods 91~ Energetic Bodywork & Beyond
42 ~ Acupuncture Adjunctive Techniques Music, Color, Light, Sound, Polarity, Vibration, Reiki,
Auriculotherapy, Electrotherapy, Microsystem, Scalp, Eye, Hand, Mind/Body, Intuitive ... more
Foot, Wrist, Ankle, GuaSha, Cupping 95 ~ Western Herbal Medicine, Essential Oils,
48~ Charts, Atlases, & Point Books Aromatherapy, Homeopathy, Flower
Acupuncture, Shiatsu, Acupressure, & Anatomical Reference Remedies
53 ~ Practice Management and Clinical Success 99~ Dietary and Nutritional Therapes
Resources for Professional & Business Skills 102~ Complementary and Holistic Therapies
54~ Integrative Asian & Biomedical Approaches Magnet Therapy, Vision Therapy, Iridology, Natural Pet Care ...
Pharmacologic Studies, Laser Therapy, Drug-Herb Interactions, more
Biomedical Reference 104~ Complete Title Listing
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Classical Chinese Medicine

Translations of Pre-Modern and Classical Texts
Farmer or Divine Peasant. As the oldest record of Chinese
A Study of Qi in Classical Classical Chinese Medical medicinals used in China, it includes a wealth of historical
Texts Texts information about early descriptions and usages of approxi-
P, 136 pp, $22.95 Vol 1, P, $34.99 mately 300 Chinese medicinals, categorized by animal,
Elizabeth Rochat de la Vallee Vol 2, P, $29.99 vegetable, or mineral nature, not by their actions or the
types of conditions they treat. Common uses for each
n understanding of qi is central
A to Chinese philosophy, art, med-
icine and movement therapies, but
Vol 3, P, $29.99
Richard Goodman (tr)
medicinal may vary greatly from modern usage and for that
reason this reference provides much food for thought for
modern practitioners of Chinese herbal medicine.
we often rely on vague terminology, hese three volumes focus on
using the catch-phrase “energy” to
explain what qi is. A Study of Qi contains detailed descrip-
T classical Chinese medical texts,
beginning with selections from the late Han to the Qing
Essence of Liu Feng-Wu’s
Gynecology
tions of the various differentiations of qi, but also a wide- dynasties, a period spanning over 1,500 years. The exten- P, 335 pp, $24.95
ranging philosophical investigation into the origin and sive vocabulary lists, detailed grammar notes, example sen-
development of the concept of qi itself. Elisabeth Rochat tences, and clear writing make them suitable for self-taught Zue Zhong Shuai
iu Feng-wu was one of the emi-
de la Vallee explores the philosophical texts of the
Zuozhuan, Zhuangzi, Huainanzi and Mencius, as well as
the medical texts of the Neijing and Nanjing, to provide
learners and classrooms alike. Each chapter contains the
text in its original as well as modern written forms, a
vocabulary section, pinyin, translation of the texts, and a
L nent gynecologists of his day. In
this book, Liu’s ideas about gynecol-
context and depth to our understanding of this ever-pres- detailed notes section which explains grammar and difficult ogical treatment of a variety of con-
ent but elusive activity of life. sentences. ditions are set forth using case histo-
ries from his extensive experience. Chapters are divided
Chinese Life Sciences: Correcting the Errors in the according to disease categories.
Introductory Readings in Forest of Medicine
Classical Chinese Medicine Yi Lin Gai Cuo Essential Subtleties on the
P, 488 pp, $69.95 P, 524 pp, $49.95 Silver Sea: Yin-hai Jing-wei
H, 525 pp, $80.00
Paul U. Unschuld Wang Qing-ren
his work offers a selection of Paul Unschuld, Jurgen Kovacs
T sixty texts with vocabulary and
translation, compiled and translated
T his is the book that elevated
blood stasis to one of the most
important disease mechanisms and H ere is the first translation into
English of the complete Yin-hai
from 33 classics including the Huang patterns within Chinese medicine, jing-wei, a classic 15th century text
Di Nei Jing, Yi Xue, Nan Jing, Shi Ji, San Yin Lun, Shang making it a must-read for anyone interested in the treat- on Chinese ophthalmology. As one
Han Lun, Ben Cao Gan Mu, and Pi Wei Lun. The texts ment of blood stasis. It is one of the most widely read and of the few original manuscripts on
are presented in ten lessons. Each lesson provides infor- seminal books in Chinese medicine. Wang’s original text is traditional Chinese medicine translated into a Western lan-
mation on the issues that have gained the most attention included in the book and has been translated, annotated, guage, this work offers an unprecedented view of the
in the West: general values, structure and function of the and commented on by a team of two practitioners (one practice of medicine, and specifically eye care, in pre-
organism, concepts of disease and diagnosis, principles of Chinese, one European) and a sinologist. In addition, this modern China. Superbly rendered from the classical
therapy, pharmaceutics, and needle treatment. book includes numerous published clinical trials and case Chinese and extensively annotated by the authors, the
Intended to optimize student study, each monograph studies on the use of Wang’s most important formulas. text provides detailed descriptions of the etymology,
includes the Chinese text in easily readable type size; a symptomatology, and therapy of every eye disease known
Dictionary of the Huangdi to Chinese practitioners of the era. The translators’ intro-
table containing each Chinese character with its PinYin and Neijing Suwen
English translation; a PinYin translation of the excerpt; an duction also provides the first in-depth analysis of the
English translation of the excerpt; and translational notes.
H, 375 pp, $95.00 development of this specialty within Chinese medicine. As
A vocabulary is provided which builds up as the lessons Hermann Tessenau, a source for comparative studies of Chinese and Western
progress and which emphasizes medical terminology. Also medicine and numerous other issues in the history of
Paul U Unschuld medicine and Chinese thought, this work has no equal in
included is a final glossary of all the characters introduced
his Dictionary is a result of a
in the individual texts, which allows the student to system-
atically access the classical Chinese medical literature. The T decades-long project to gener-
ate an annotated English translation
the Western world.
Essential Woman: Female
work also contains a detailed guide to currently available Health & Fertility in Chin
dictionaries, biographies, and bibliographies, thus making it of the Huang Di Nei Jing Su Wen, a
seminal text on the theory and clinical application of Classical
indispensable as a starting point for the study of the pri-
ancient Chinese medicine. As such, it is an indispensable P, 145 pp, $22.95
mary sources of Chinese traditional medicine.
research tool for accessing the overlapping relationships Elizabeth Rochat de la Vallee
Classic of Difficulties between medicine, philosophy, political ideology, as well
n understanding of women’s
(Nan Jing Translation)
P, 160 pp, $15.95
as social and economic structures in Chinese civilization.
To permit speedy access to the original context of the
A health is essential to modern
Chinese medical practice, yet it has
Bob Flaws tr characters and character compounds listed in this rarely been studied from the classics.
Dictionary, a complete reproduction of the Chinese refer- In this unique book Elisabeth Rochat draws on a range of
his book is a pocket-sized trans-
T lation of the Nan Jing. Written in
the late Han Dynasty, the Nan Jing is
ence text is included. There is also a complete stroke-
order list of every character that appears in the Su Wen,
Chinese texts both well-known and more obscure.
Beginning with the balance of blood and qi she moves on
identified with their pinyin pronunciations. to examine the different roles played by the zang fu and
one of the four foundation classics of
Chinese medicine. Its full title in Divine Farmer’s Materia extraordinary meridians in creating and maintaining femi-
Chinese is the Huang Di Ba Shi Yi Nan Jing (The Yellow Medica ninity and fertility.
Emperor’s Eighty-one Difficulties Classic). It is called the P, 205 pp, $24.95 Suwen chapter 1 is discussed in depth, with its full expo-
Eighty-one Difficulties because it consists of 81 chapters, sition of the seven year cycles of the girl and woman as she
each chapter discussing a difficult, unresolved or unclear Shou-Zhong Yang commences menstruation, reaches the fullness of her fertil-
he Shen Nong Ben Cao is the
issue from the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic. This is the
book that systematized pulse diagnosis at the radial arter-
ies on the wrists and that also systematized the use of the
T first known materia medica to
have been published in China, said
ity and then moves into menopause. There follow sections
on infertility, menopause, and various menstrual problems.
While explaining theory in depth, this book is also
60 transport points in five phase acupuncture. to have been written by the leg- supremely practical and will be of great help in the clinic.
endary Shen Nong, the Divine
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ume compendium of medical theory and practice com- realities with these beginnings that a realistic awareness
Extra Treatises Based on piled by court physicians in 1742 and used as a textbook may emerge of the process that Chinese medicine has
Investigation and Inquiry for the Imperial Medical School in the Qing Dynasty. The undergone in its adaptation to the values and require-
P, 140 pp, $19.95 authors claimed that the Golden Mirror contained the ments of modern times. This translation of a 2,000 year-
Shou-Zhong Yang core of Chinese medical doctrine: this “bright, golden mir- old text introduces readers to ideas, and their linguistic
ror,” replete with vivid illustrations and effective therapies expression, developed in Han China in the context of the
his is a collection of medical
T essays by the Jin/Yuan dynasty
master Zhu Dan-xi, one of the four
for many disorders, allowed scholars to clearly see the
origin and lineage of orthodox Chinese medicine. The
manipulation of the length and the quality of human life so
that it might last as long as possible with minimal physical
Chinese name for this particular text includes the phrase and mental suffering. To permit an easy comparison of this
great masters of internal medicine of xin fa, which means “heart approach.” A “heart approach” translation with the original Chinese text, a complete
his time. His theories indelibly refers to an understanding that comes after a long period reproduction of the Chinese reference textcan be found
shaped the development of Traditional Chinese Medicine. of thought about problems. in A Dictionary of the Huang Di Nei Jing Su Wen. The
In these essays, Zhu discusses his theories on a variety of English translation in the present volumes is consecutively
topics including the roles that diet, sex, and lifestyle play in The text is distinguished by its concise and well-
expressed insights, presented in verses complemented by marked by numbers referring to both the historical chap-
disease causation and prevention. T ters and the pages and lines of the 1983 Chinese edition
annotations. It covers a wide variety of gynecological issues
Forgotten Traditions of in a manner that allows the key clinical points to be rapidly of the Huang di nei jing su wen.
Ancient Chinese Medicine assimilated. The formulas are effective and based upon Jin Gui Yao Lue -
P, 403 pp, $59.95 generations of experience. Chapters are structured with Prescriptions from the
verses followed by annotations. Altogether, 161 classical Golden Chamber
Paul U Unschuld formulas and their variations are presented. Focusing on
P, 400 pp, $69.95
su Ta-Chun, wrote in the 18th
H century immediately prior to
the introduction of Western science
identifying yin and yang patterns of illness based on pre-
senting signs, the Fu Ke investigates women’s health in a
clear and systematic way, epitomizing the unique and
Zhang Zhong-Jing
ike its sister volume the Shang
and medicine to China. He achieved
recognition and influenced the histo-
sophisticated philosophy and style of Chinese medicine,
drawing from major medical classics and presenting infor-
L Han Lun (“On Cold Damage”),
the Jin Gui is a gem reconstituted
ry of medicine because the medicine he championed was mation in a concise way for easy learning. It is a unique text from fragments of a lost text called
pristine in logic and method. A literate, broadly skilled that represents the pinnacle of achievements of Chinese the Shang Han Za Bing Lun (“On Cold Damage and
scholar, he practiced medicine as an expression of person- medicine prior to the modern era. It covers conditions that Miscellaneous Diseases”) written by indisputably the most
al and social responsibility. Even with his articulate and are timeless and common, and provides insights into the brilliant medical mind China ever produced, the Han
profound attachment to classical ideas, he was able to rec- evolution of Chinese medical theory, offering the reader a Dynasty physician Zhang Ji. Exerting an influence on the
ognize progress in medicine, while retaining an ability to glimpse into history and culture simultaneous with clinically development of Chinese medicine unmatched by any
critically examine popular ideas and modern physicians. useful tools for the modern day. other medical scholar, Zhang integrated the then relatively
He could both recognize others for their accomplish- new theories of systematic correspondence of the Nei and
ments, and scathe with uncompromising prose those
Huang Di Nei Jing Su Wen
Nature, Knowledge and Imagery in Nanjing with an already vast practical knowledge knowl-
whom he felt corrupted the art of medicine. The scope of edge in the use of medicinals. Such was his brilliance that it
an Ancient Chinese Medical Text
Hsu’s essays gives us a view of Chinese medicine that is was not fully recognized by Chinese physicians until cen-
whole and inclusive. His discussions of illness, pathocondi- H, 502 pp, $75.00
turies later in the Song Dynasty, when Zhang’s combina-
tions, formulas, and substances are often more lucid than Paul Unschuld tion of theory and practice became the mainstream in
the explanations offered by modern texts. By speaking his Chinese medicine that survived centuries of scrutiny from
his translation expands our view
opinions clearly and reporting on an art with which he
was deeply intimate, Hsu has bequeathed us a richly T of traditional Chinese medical
thinking by providing an historically
successive generations of medical scholars and buttressed
traditional medicine against the challenge of Western in the
detailed vision of Chinese medicine at its height. 20th century. Combining theoretic etiologies with detailed
accurate and in-depth view of Chinese medical thought at
Fu Qing-Zhu’s Gynecology one of its most seminal stages of devlopment. By beginning diagnosis and skillfully devised treatments, Zhang’s work
from the extant fragments and literary references from the has left an indelible print on traditional medicine in China
P, 257 pp, $24.95
first century forward, Unschuld and his colleagues have for nearly 2,000 years. A third of the most commonly
Shou-Zhong Yang, Da-Wei Liu been able to establish the best possible estimation of the used in Chinese medical practice today were devised by
his is a translation of one of the Nei Jing contents, period by period, author by author. This Zhsng Ji.
T best-known books on traditional
Chinese gynecology and obstetrics.
foundation research shows us the Nei Jing in a light that
has until now illuminated the text only for those few schol-
The Jin Gui Yao Lue covers diseases other than external
contractions dealt with in the Shang Han Lun, including
Dating from the early Qing Dynasty, ars who have had access to these ancient sources. By lung diseases, water swelling, dissipation-thirst, impediment
it established many of the disease describing the earliest sources, the meaning of the title, and (bi), summerheat stroke, mounting diseases, and gynecol-
mechanisms and pattern diagnoses the history of the early Su Wen texts, Unschuld provides ogical diseases, to name just a few. The first chapter and
now standard in contemporary Chinese gynecology’s readers a with a clear view of the Nei Jing’s place in the explains the etiology of disease and treatment principles,
most famous formulas. ongoing adaptation of traditional Chinese medical thought while the last discusses food prohibitions.
to the changing needs and understandings of Chinese
Heart and Essence of Dan- thinkers. It is an exciting and detailed view of notions about Jing Shen, Huainanzi
xi’s Methods of Treatment life and health in critical transition from a world-view root- Chapter 7
P, 465 pp, $34.95 ed in the numinous to the idea that there were observable P, 136 pp, $24.95
Shou-Zhong Yang and knowable natural laws to which humankind could con- Elizabeth Rochat de la Valle,
form, thus achieving health and longevity. We see the Nei
hu Dan-xi was the last of the et al
Z four great masters of internal
Jing not as the static wisdom of an ancient sage, but as the
ing Shen is the title of the seventh
medicine during the Jin/Yuan dynas-
ties. This book is a record of Zhu’s
foundation of a dynamic intellectual construct that has con-
tinuously evolved through the adaptations and insights of
generations. It gives readers a firm foundation for under-
J chapter of the Huainanzi, a major
Daoist text of the early Chinese Han
differential diagnosis, treatment, and standing the deepest roots of a living medicine. dynasty. Until recently it has
case histories of a wide variety of internal and external dis- remained relatively unrecognized and only partially translat-
eases, as well as a source for many standard pattern dis- Huang Di Nei Jing Su Wen ed. Long dismissed as merely a reiteration of earlier writ-
criminations and treatments found in modern internal Complete Translation ings, its importance as a work in its own right and its role in
medicine texts. H, 2 Vol, slipcased, 1132 pp, Chinese intellectual history is only now beginning to be
Heart Approach to $195.00 appreciated. Chapter 7, Jing Shen - vital or embodied spirit
Gynecology: Fu Ke – examines the origins of life and the integral place of
Paul Unschuld human beings within the cosmos. As a contempory text to
P, 336 pp, $49.95 his is the first annotated English
Yu Shen T translation of the ancient
Chinese life sciences text Huang di
the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic), it is
of interest to practitioners of Chinese medicine as well as
the more general reader. Thisis a group translation, made
he Fu Ke Xin Fa Yao Jue is the
T gynecology section of the impe-
rial compilation known as the
nei jing su wen based on an application of rigorous philo-
logical principles. The creative reception of so-called TCM
under the aegis of Claude Larre and Elisabeth Rochat de la
Vallée.
in many Western countries has led to a conceptual and
Golden Mirror of Orthodox
clinical reality that is rather distant from its beginnings in
Medicine, a comprehensive, 90-vol-
Han Dynasty China. It is through a comparison of today’s
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language in the century since the Dunhuang library was
Lakeside Master’s Study of Medical I Ching discovered.
the Pulse P, 244 pp, $29.95
P, 130 pp, $15.95 Pregnancy and Gestation
Miki Shima in Chinese Classics
Shi-Zhen Li, Bob Flaws his timeless Chinese classic of

C ompiled in the late Ming

Dynasty as a song or “poem” to
T philosophy and metaphysics is
presented in a special version writ-
P, 150 pp, $22.95
Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallee
his work examines classical
serve as a mnemonic primer on
pulse diagnosis in Chinese medicine,
this work is still considered one of
ten especially with the healthcare
practitioner in mind. It includes
diagnostic and prognostic indica-
T Chinese medical literature to
presents the various transforma-
the most concise and authoritative texts on on this subject. tions for each of the 8 trigrams, 64 hexagrams, and all tions for mother and developing
changing lines. Shima also includes extensive instructions infant during pregnancy. The discus-
Ling Shu, The Spiritual on using all types of casting methods and the pros and sion begins with Suwen chapter 1, which describes the
Pivot cons of each, interpretation of readings, and an entire unfolding of female fertility, then looks at descriptions of
P, 283 pp, $25.00 chapter of case histories. the pulses during pregnancy. A month-by-month descrip-
Jing-Nuan Wu tion of pregnancy is given drawing specifically on the
Medicine in China: A Zhubing Yuanhou Lun, the Mawangdui manuscripts, and
he Ling Shu is an ancient docu- History of Pharmaceutics
T ment attributed to the Yellow
Emperor and his ministers, circa
H, 367 pp, $95.00
the writings of Sun Simiao. Two later texts, the Qipolun
and the Luxingjing, are particularly interesting because
Paul Unschuld they present alternative and more unusual images of the
2600 B.C. Wu’s translation of the developing fetus, and speak of the presence of the spirits
12 scrolls offers plenty of reflective his text is a collection of impor-
material to the reader. He has chosen a presentation that
is easy to follow, translating the text in a manner that
T tant theoretical statements con-
cerning the application of pharma-
(hun, po, and shen) in the fetus. These ancient teachings
are valuable today for our understanding of the transfor-
mations of blood and qi which take place during the ten
emphasizes its philosophical beauty as much as its utility ceutics in different periods of months of a pregnancy.
as a medical text. While it lacks glossaries and rigorous Chinese history. The sources
terminological standards that would win favor with sinol- selected are the works that introduced, extended, or Pulse Classic
ogists, many consider it more true to the original than developed primary theories, patterns, and methods in P, 376 pp, $49.95
other translations, such as Ilza Veith’s anthropological Chinese medicine. Drug therapies have been at least as
version, the Yellow Emperor’s Classic. central to Chinese medicine as has been acupuncture, Shu-He Wang, Shou-Shong
and at times more important. Many of the principal Yang
Master Hua’s Classic of the methods by which practitioners now understand he Mai Jing or Pulse Classic was
Central Viscera
P, 215 pp, $24.95
Chinese medicine evolved from materia medica and
pharmaceutics. Practitioner understanding of natural drug
T written in the late Han dynasty
by Wang Shu-he. It is the first book
Tuo Hua actions has often changed. Some of the pharmacopoeia in the medical literature devoted
emphasized the five-phase approach, others multiple entirely to pulse diagnosis, and as
ublication of the first English-lan-
P guage translation of this Chinese
medical text bearing the name of the
yin-yang dualities. What the reader will note is that it is
change that has been constant.
such is considered a foundation text for anyone interest-
ed in understanding the rationale for and methods of
Medicine in China: Nan- reading the pulse in Chinese medicine. Although com-
most famous Chinese doctor of
Ching, Classic of Difficult plex, this book is a mine of valuable information for
antiquity, Hua Tuo, gives Western
Issues those wishing to delve more deeply into the study of the
practitioners access to what is, perhaps, the premier
pulse.
proto-Daoist medical classic. In particular, this book is a H, 760 pp, $95.00
great source of information on pulse diagnosis and is the Pulse Diagnosis
locus classicus of the theory of warm supplementation, Paul U Unschuld
P, 128 pp, $16.95
containing numerous fascinating herbal and alchemical for- his translation and extensive
mulas for both internal and external usage. T collation of important commen-
taries is not only a work of monu-
Li Shi Zhen
he Bin Hu Ma Xue, from which
Medical Classic of the
Yellow Emperor
mental effort and dedication, but a
significant contribution to Western understanding of
T this translation was taken, was
first written in 1518, and has been
(ILLUSTRATED) acupuncture and Chinese traditional medicine. It covers a necessary component of
H, 302 pp, $45.00 the historical context, the technical problems, and the acupuncture education for over
Ming Zhu consequences for clinical practice of the many interpreta- 500 years. This translation develops
tions that have formed Chinese medical thought through each of the basic pulses and their combinations, explain-
his book is structured to present
T the translations of original articles
or sections of dialogue, followed by
the ages. Familiarity with this work was one of the
necessities of classical acupuncture study, and remains so
ing the essentials of pulse diagnosis: depth, position, rela-
tion to areas of the body, seasonal variation, and organ
today, for knowledge of the Nan Ching aids the student relationships. The four principal pulses are detailed and
annotations and commentaries. in gaining insight and the ability to judge circumstance explained and the variations of each are described. The
For example, the original article says, “Open the ghost intuitively. significance of each pulse and variation is presented in
gate and cleanse the clear fu-organ,” while the annotation TCM terms.
which follows says, “Diaphoresis and diuresis.” The reason
Medieval Chinese
for the significant difference is that the latter presents a
Medicine: Dunhuang Each of the 27 pulse states is compared to associated
readily recognizable gloss in Western medical terminology,
Medical Manuscripts pulses according to their relation to the cun, guan and
H, 472 pp, $190.00 chi positions. The significance of each pulse in practice is
while the former presents a literal translation of the origi-
described. The appendices present a Pinyin and charac-
nal text that is closer to the expression accepted by practi- Vivienne Lo, Christopher Cullen ter glossary and tables of information for easy reference
tioners of TCM in China, and comes closer to reflecting
he primary sources for this text for all standard pulses. Nearly 80 illustrations of pulse
the real meaning in the context of TCM conceptualization.
The style of translation is literal and verbatim, a choice T come from a collection of
medieval manuscripts discovered in
types are included, graphically represented as “waves,”
following standards used in China. The combination of
made by the translator in order to avoid where possible
1900 in a walled-up room in the text and graphics makes this the most accessible refer-
the pitfalls of narrowly specialized experts who might thus
Buddhist cave-shrines of Dunhuang, Gansu Province, ence to understanding Chinese pulse diagnosis.
inadvertently alter the transmission of information.
west China. Dunhuang was formerly an important Silk
Overall, the text is arranged with an introduction and Road town, and formed the base of one of the first gar-
overview, and eight chapters covering the theory of yin- risons to be established during the Han. In the collection
yang and the five elements, the zang-organs and manifes- we find the earliest handwritten copies of well-known
tations, the theory of channels and network-channels, the- classical medical treatises, together with hitherto
ory of pathogens and pathomechanisms, diseases and unknown medical works, including illustrations and
symptoms, diagnostic methods, therapeutic principles and charts, texts related to religious and popular healing tra-
methods, and the theory of health preservation. ditions and extensive portions of texts previously known
only through brief quotations in later works. This is the
first book to discuss this fascinating material in a western
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according to topic in a systematic, step-by-step manner cal usage. Current pharmaceutical research and laboratory
Shang Han Lun (On Cold and held together by Huang-fu Mi’s comments based on results are noted.
Damage): Translation & his clinical experience. According to Professor Han Bing of
Commentaries the Tianjin College of TCM, this book is “the cornerstone
Warm Disease Theory -
H, 746 pp, $89.95 of the art and science of acumoxa therapy, and no work
Wen Bing Xue
has ever surpassed it in clinical or theoretical value.” P, 300 pp, $39.95
Zhong Jing Zhang,
Craig Mitchell (tr) To Live as Long as Heaven Jian Min Wen, Garry Seifert
and Earth
T he Shang Han Lun has been a
primary treatment theory and H, 607 pp, $100.00 W arm Disease Theory is the
most modern of the four clas-
sics that all serious students of TCM
practice source for nearly two mil-
Robert Ford Campany in Chna are required to study.
lenia. This edition features the Chinese text, Pinyin translit-
he original author of this collec- There were several schools of
eration, and an English translation of the entire Song
Dynasty text, the content and textual order most used in T tion was Ge Hong (283-343
CE), an aristocratic scholar and
warm disease, dating from the Ming and Qing dynasties,
but until the time this text was written there had never
Asia. Just as in Chinese language editions, it is fully supple-
mented with notes and commentaries. The notes Daoist practitioner. It is a collection been an attempt to integrate their ideas into an overview.
describe the clinical symptoms Zhang Zhong Jing associat- because Ge Hong assembled and This translation is the first text to integrate the views of
ed with the Chinese terms. For example, modern inter- organized but did not attempt to systematize these every school, the first to undertake a comprehensive dis-
pretations of a “moderate” pulse often refer to the speed aspects of Chinese religious life that have echoed through cussion of the foundations of warm disease theory and the
of its beats. The same term, when used in the Shang Han Chinese thought ever since. The individual tales of what clinical treatment of warm diseases. It is in fact such a valu-
Lun, refers to a pulse that is loose, soft, and harmonious. are often called “Immortals,” but which the introductory able source of theoretical and therapeutic information that
Such notes provide practitioners with the clinical observa- text explains as a more complex issue of Daoist thought, it is often considered a modern classic.
tions necessary to properly apply the information. cover dietetic, alchemical, meditative, dance and exercise, Section 1 introduces all the basic information about
sexual, and medicinal disciplines for life extension. warm disease, including its history, disease causes, pattern
The commentaries further enhance the text’s clinical
utility by explaining the theoretical and practical founda- Treatise on Febrile Diseases identification, and general diagnostic and treatment meth-
tions behind the lines of text. Because entire bodies of ods. Section 2 devotes a separate chapter to each of the
H, 238 pp, $19.95
theory and practice can be associated with the terms and different warm diseases. It deals with the disease factors,
expressions used in canonical works like the Shang Han Zhong Jing Zhang clinical manifestations, pulses, and treatments in the warm
Lun, commentaries have become a standard means of his text is one of the most impor- diseases of the four seasons including wind warmth, spring
knowledge acquisition for Asian students. The commen-
taries in this edition serve exactly the same purpose,
T tant classics of TCM, written in
the third century by Zhang Zhongjing.
warmth, summerheat warmth, damp warmth, latent sum-
merheat warmth, autumn dryness, and warm toxins. In
greatly enhancing its utility. The introductory matter This version has side-by-side Chinese each of these warm diseases, the disease concepts, etiolo-
explains the background of the text, the conceptual struc- and English text, presented in 10 sec- gies, pathologies, main points of diagnosis and treatment
ture of its contents, and the problems of exegesis. The tions covering syndromes of taiyang, policies are discussed first, followed by the patterns and
appendices are designed to assist those studying Chinese yangming, shaoyang, taiyin, shaoyin, jueyin, and huoluan treatments of their characteristic disease transformations.
and the glossary and the full Pinyin-English index make this (cholera) and yin yang yi. Each clause in Chinese is followed Warm Pathogen Diseases A
an easily accessed reference. by the English translation. This particular rendering has no Clinical Guide
Shang Han Lun Explained case studies. The translation is by Luo Xiwen, so there are
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cussions of the diagnostic and thera-
peutic principles from each clause,
application of treatment principles to diseases, case stud-
W China on the ideas and for-
mulas of Li Dong-yuan, this book is
disease in response to the health crises of their time,
which included a number of epidemics. The discussion of
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las, cross-referenced Chinese and pharmacological herb Chinese medicine for 21st century diagnosis, and treatment demonstrates how traditional
names, and indexes for symptoms, clauses, and formulas. clinicians. The revised translation includes detailed annota- medicine has evolved to meet contemporary needs.
tions, relevant case histories and random clinical trial The second part of the book describes the various
Synopsis of Prescriptions reports for each chapter. It introduces the concept of yin types of warm disease from a clinical perspective. Here
from the Golden Chamber fire, important in understanding complicated internal dis- the author discusses the manifestations, pathogenesis,
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art of acupuncture, dating from the
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excerpts from the Su Wen, Ling Shu, Nan Jing, and other with each condition. Most major passages of the original Elisabeth explains the development of these ancient ideas
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novice, from the viewpoint of a Maoshing Ni medical texts of the Yellow Emperor and the Neijing
medical historian. he Su Wen is attributed to
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T Huang Di, the Yellow Emperor,
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Nelson Liansheng Wu (tr) nosis, therapy, and disease prevention, as well as ethics, Chinese thinking, a perspemctive quite different from that of
his Chinese-English edition of
T Wang Bing’s compilation of the
Nei Jing Su Wen Ling Shu includes
psychology, and cosmology, unified by the theme of the
natural laws of an holistic universe. The original text, pre-
senting broad concepts in a remarkably terse fashion, has
the modern West. It speaks of relationship, mutual reso-
nance, constant change, and transformation. Yin yang
underpins this interrelationship and codependence. These
Wang Bing’s preface, the Su Wen been elucidated and interpreted by the translator to make ancient texts suggest a universe in which humans are not
(Plain Questions) in 81 chapters, and the Ling Shu this a readable narrative for those curious about the princi- only part of the larger web of life, they are indeed responsi-
(Spiritual Pivot) in 81 chapters. Though the translators ples underlying Chinese medicine. ble for their actions, for their emotions, and for their health,
could have made good use of a native English-language and by extension, responsible for the health of the planet.
editor, and though arguably their terminological choices

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A Brief History of Qi lowed by a third section that presents examples of com-
Chinese for TCM
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Zhang Yu Huan, Ken Rose
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his book is devoted to a topic
T represented by a single Chinese
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Chinese medical terms and texts at Methods of Treatment, Chinese Pharmaceutics and 1 covers theory: reading pinyin, his-
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author Ken Rose often discussed with his graduate and 912 self-test questions, Chinese medicinals and formulas strokes and stroke order, dictionary usage, and linguistic,
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more than 2,500 terms covered in the text. ten stems and twelve branches, a chronological table of
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Acupuncture and needs and interests, Scheid gives Western clinicians the he founded a medical lineage that continues to the present
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T tion published separately from
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Nigel Wiseman, Feng Ye growth of Chinese medicine. The chase medical books and journals by mail, and what to
his important text provides an first is “magical” correspondence. The second is empirical, translate and what not to translate as a beginner.
T accurate presentation of over
1000 Chinese medicine concepts in
practical medicine-the folk knowledge of herbs and sub-
stances that aided in the treatment of disease. The third is What is Medicine?
an English terminiology that closely the professional knowledge of the pharmacist or acupunc- P, 236pp, $24.95
matches the Chinese. It is the ideal text for students who turist, a medicine of systematic correspondences.
Paul Unschuld
are beginning to learn Chinese medicine and who have Unschuld’s work teaches us that medicine is heavily
his work is the first comparative
established a working knowledge of the Chinese language,
as well as for those who wish to master the English termi-
influenced by the society in which it is practiced. The per-
spectives he offers, and the models he explains, help the T history of two millennia of
Western and Chinese medicine. In
nology for the purposes of clinical application or transla- reader to develop a broad understanding of Chinese
tion. Because it renders the traditional Chinese medical medicine and recognize the antecedents for “modern” his exposition of the basic forces that
concepts accurately, without using Western medical terms ideas. He provides a means by which we may recognize influence shifts in medical theory, we
that reflect the Western medical understanding and when we can or cannot call upon the long experience of see the connection to politics, econ-
obscure the Chinese medical understanding, it is highly Chinese medicine to validate our own adaptations. His mics, and other contextual factors. Unschuld makes an
useful for English-speaking students who want to establish translational and academic rigor preserves for the reader eloquent and timely contribution that will stimulate fresh
a clear understanding of the original concepts of Chinese the conceptual integrity of a large and illustrious body of thought on the essence and interpretation of reality in
medicine’s attempt to manage the health of humankind.
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TCM Principles, Diagnostics, Theory, Specialized Texts,
Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis, Exam Prep Books
works provide tremendous insight into medicinal therapy,
Aging and Blood Stasis Bi Syndromes formulas, and case-based treatment approaches. As the
P, 265 pp, $25.95 P, 365 pp, $61.95 third and final publication in the series, this case study vol-
De-Xin Yan Pei-Lin Sun, L. Vangermeersh ume provides a fascinating insight into the clinical thought
processes of one of the few true modern masters of our
eyond being a thorough and use- his text covers the treatment of
B ful clinical manual on treating the
most common geriatric diseases, this
T bi (obstruction) syndromes with
acupuncture and traditional Chinese
time. Jiao documents a variety of cases that cover nearly
every specialty field in Chinese medicine. Each case pro-
vides an in-depth patient history, and each patient is diag-
book further presents a broadly medicinals. The authors present a nosed and treated using the principle of pattern identifica-
helpful discussion of the interrelation- detailed explanation of etiology, dif- tion to determine treatment. Readers will see Dr. Jiao’s
ship between qi and blood. Whether ferentiation by symptoms and signs, thought process as he correlates symptoms, identifies pat-
one treats elderly patients or not, this manual plays an and stage of invasion and location, as well as the treatment terns, determines the treatment method, selects and
important role in the English-language TCM literature. principles typically applied. Their thorough step-by-step modifies formulas, integrates biomedicine, and tracks the
and concept-by-concept presentation that covers the vari- patient’s progress. While students will benefit from this
Applications of Chinese ous diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to bi stands in
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H, 514 pp, $49.95 texts; the result is a unified view of the various logical tools that Dr. Jiao utilizes. Already a classic in China, this long-
Li Fei et al Chinese physicians use to deal with bi problems. Both the awaited text fills a clinical niche that makes it an essential
point list and materia medica are focused on questions rel- addition to the library of all serious practitioners.
his manual provides a detailed
T explanation of the combination
rules of various herbal formulas,
evant to bi patterns and pay particular attention to clinically
useful combinations of acupoints and medicinals. Clinical Applications of
Shan Han Lun Formulae
their effects, and their clinical appli- Blood Stasis, China’s
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viding scientific analysis of 18 types of formulas and P, 380 pp, $83.95 his work aims to bring classical
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text includes summations of clinical research, experimental Gunter Neeb T knowledge to bear in addressing
modern medical practice. The Shang
studies, and the pharmacology and chemistry of modern his book provides comprehen-
formulas. T sive insight into the ancient con-
cept of blood stasis and its modern
Han Lun is widely regarded as one
of the most important classical Chinese medicine texts, as
Applications of Chinese well as one of the most difficult to master. Drawing from
scientific aspects. Diseases in direct over 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. Chen Rui-chun
Herbal Compatibility relationship to blood stasis include arteriosclerosis, elucidates key points about many of the formulas from the
H, 380 pp, $39.95 apoplexy, cardiac infarction, heart failure and angina pec- Shang Han Lun. Presented simply, and accompanied by
He Xiu-chuan toris, cor pulmonale, acute renal failure, respiratory arrest, examples of clinical cases for each formula, Dr. Chen takes
chronic hepatitis, diabetes, numerous skin diseases, classical formulas beyond the scope of their traditional
erbal compatibility describes an
H understanding of combining
medicinals that change the primary
dementia, hemorrhagic and menstrual diseases, tinnitus
and deafness, insomnia, low immunity and tumor forma-
presentation and explores new clinical applications.
A presentation of case studies organized around the use
tion, and rheumatic and arthritic conditions. of nearly 50 classical formulas is followed by other case
herb’s function and expand its main
treatment scope by increasing effica- Section 1 presents a description of the concept of blood studies from the author’s extensive clinical experience. A
cy, preventing side effects, and providing comprehensive stasis, background knowledge, and causes and diagnosis final section contains the author’s informal essays on
treatment in complicated cases. This text focuses on the from the viewpont of both Chinese and biomedicine. diverse medical issues, such as the use of herbal wines,
function, application, and compatibility analysis of com- Section 2 offers practical applications of the theory, giving the connection of spleen deficiency to the generation of
monly used medicinals in dual combination. For example, examples of treatment principles, applications and combi- wind, and the efficacy of San Ren Tang to stop sweating.
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medicinals are described in association with one other from classical texts, including Wang Qing-Ren’s Yi Lin Gao P, 453 pp, $16.95
medicinal. Each combination also includes case studies and Cuo and six other classical authors. Hong Tu Wang
formula prescriptions. This work will be highly absorbing Case Studies on Pattern his is a highly useful clinical man-
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edge.
Identification
H, 312 pp, $69.95
T ual that guides informed readers
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Basic Theories of TCM of treatment therapy for the more
Jiao Shu-De than 300 diseases and syndromes
Academy Press
ase study literature is widely
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useful tools for education and clinical
presented in the Yellow Emperor’s Internal Canon. It
combines the clinical and scholarly efforts of famous
Chinese and other foreign contributors, stressing diagno-
his book is part of a series of
T books developed by the Beijing
University of Traditional Chinese
development in the field of Chinese
medicine. However, few English
sis, treatment, and practical application. It outlines the lat-
est methods of medical treatment, highlights comprehen-
Medical from the textbook series for case study resources truly illustrate the successes and fail- sive applications and recent developments in TCM, and
colleges of TCM. The information is ures of highly-skilled practitioners, and thus many such includes preventive medicine and dietary guidelines. The
presented in both English (translated books fail to be truly useful in the clinic. By contrast, information is organized in sections: treatment principles,
by a native Chinese speaker) and in Chinese. It covers the Paradigm’s new case study text by Jiao Shu-De represents treatment methods, nursing care and regulation, and clini-
early development of TCM, its philosophical and cultural a breakthrough in high-quality case study literature. Dr. cal applications for exogenous diseases and syndromes,
influences, and its basic theories and characteristics. Jiao is a senior practitioner and educator in China with dampness diseases and syndromes, dryness diseases and
Individual chapters explain yin-yang and the five elements; unparalleled clinical experience, one of the most well- syndromes, and fire and heat diseases and syndromes.
visceral manifestation; qi, blood, body fluid, and vitality; respected and well-known Chinese medical practitioners The formulas are given in English, Latin, and Pinyin, and
meridians; disease etiology and pathogenesis; pathological of the modern era. His extensive knowledge and pro- quantities are indicated. The point names are in untoned
mechanisms; principles of treatment; and prevention. found clinical experience have been an inspiration to gen- Pinyin accompanied by alphanumeric equivalents. The
erations of modern Chinese students, and his collected Chinese text is included as well.
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Herbal Medicine and tation of a range of nuances, will lead the student or prac-
Vol 1, Lung, Kidney, Liver, Acupuncture
Heart, H, 967 pp, $90.00 titioner to a successful diagnostic interpretation.
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H, 974 pp, $90.00 Xong Jing Zhou, Jin Hui De Chinese Medicine
Vol 3, Qi, Blood, Fluid, ome 200 diseases, spanning such
Channels, H, 987 pp, $90.00 S TCM specialities as internal medi-
cine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics,
P, 314 pp, $35.95
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Will Maclean, Jane Lyttleton
his work makes the logical rela-
T his 3-volume TCM clinical for-
mulary series is is thorough and
dermatology and otorhinolaryngolo-
gy, are discussed relative to their etiology and pathogene-
sis according to TCM, with emphasis on key points in
T tionships in pattern diagnosis
easy to see, easy to read, and easy
impressive in scope. The information is presented in a diagnosis, differentiation of syndrome and treatment. Each to understand. It succinctly explains
way that aids quick reference and accommodates easy disease is detailed according to treatment based on differ- each of the symptoms, signs, tech-
access to the information you need. More tables, flow ntiation of syndromes, patent Chinese medicine, common niques, and patterns with special emphasis on practical
charts and appendices make this a user-friendly work, herbal formulas, acupmoxa, and other therapies. clinical observations, followed by a graphical display of the
designed to help practitioners find effective solutions clinical details for each.This saves students the hours and
quickly and efficiently. Pathologies are organized by estab- Clinical Reasoning in hours of effort usually taken to sort these details from lec-
lished TCM patterns within biomedical categories. Chinese Medicine tures and textbooks. The translational terminology used
Historically established patterns from classical texts such as H, 217 pp, $34.95 preserves the basic English terms on which there is a high-
the Shang Han Lun and Wen Bing are included. Each of er degree of consistency and familiarity so that readers feel
the patterns is detailed as to pathophysiology, clinical fea- Hu Zhen, Dong Fei-xia
most comfortable. By insuring that the full detail of the
his book offers a solid grasp of
tures (symptoms, pulse and tongue), treatment principle,
prescription, modifications, patent medicines, applicable
acupuncture points, and clinical notes. The nomenclature
T how to utilize the fundamental
principles of diagnosis and treatment
diagnostic skills is included, and that each concept can be
reliably linked to Chinese, readers can find everything they
might need to know and can cross-reference other texts
for both the prescription and its modifications includes in Chinese medicine. Clinical rea- that have a reliable relationship to their Chinese sources.
Pinyin, Latin and Chinese, with dose in grams. Where soning in CM is a manifestation of
applicable, variations and additional prescriptions are refer- both traditional Chinese philosophy and scientific thinking Part 1 covers the main concepts and principles of diag-
enced. in medicine. Once acquired it allows students to apply and nosis. Chapter 2, Inspection, describes a whole-person
fully comprehend the essence of Chinese medical theory, diagnostic routine with emphasis on tongue inspection. It
Each pattern is discussed from the perspective of its also includes a section on pediatric inspection of the
presentation and treatment in a Western context, with resulting in ineffectivensss of diagnosis and treatment. The
first part of the text deals with clinical practice in CM, and superficial veins of the index finger. Chapter 3 details the
insights, practical advice and clinical tips relevant to traditional approach to listening and smelling. Chapter 4
Western patients. In many cases, syndrome differentiations discusses the mode of thinking in pattern differentiation
and treatment with practical casework. The second part describes a full course of questioning including areas of
are more extensive than in other internal medicine texts, investigation particular to pregnancy, post-partum issues,
and some unique patterns are described. Diagnostic algo- deals with the international transmission of Chinese med-
ical knowledge, pointing out that the greatest challenge to and pediatric disorders. Chapter 5 is devoted to palpation,
rithms to aid diagnosis and pattern identification accompa- with an emphasis on pulse palpation.
ny major disorders. All disorders are discussed with refer- non-Chinese students may not be the language but the
ence to etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, and mode of thinking. Chapters cover the nature of clinical Part 2 covers Pattern Identification. In Chapter 6, Eight
treatment with herbs, acupuncture, and related therapies, thinking; types of clinical reasoning; pattern differentiation; Principle Pattern Identification is detailed. Here, the graphi-
as well as patent medicines where appropriate. The useful diagnosis, treatment, and health preservation; formula cal approach really excels because it is easy to see how
clinical notes section outlines the sorts of prognoses that composition; and using medicinals. one pathomechanism, for example, an insufficiency of
may be reasonably expected when correct treatment is yang qi, can relate to many manifestations observed by
Diagnosis in Chinese the patient and practitioner, as well as many systemic
applied, and gives a general estimate of the length of treat- Medicine
ment required. The diseases discussed include those com- pathologies. There is also an analysis of transmission
H, 1127 pp, $169.00 between one eight principle pattern and another. Chapter
monly seen in clinic
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These main sections are supplemented by appendices patterns of Qi and Blood. Chapter 9 describes the identifi-
his work is an easily accessed
listing original unmodified formulas, processing methods,
delivery methods, contraindications for pregnancy, incom-
patible and antagonistic combinations, toxic substances,
T and highly illustrated guide to
diagnosis in Chinese Medicine.
cation of patterns for each of the internal organs. Here
too the liberal use of tables make the multiplicity of rela-
tionships easier to see. In chapters 10 through 12, Dr.
and medicinals derived from endangered species and ani- Emphasis is placed on issues and Chen describes three specialized diagnostic approaches:
mals. TCM patterns are listed according to the same bio- symptoms commonly encountered Six Channels; Wei, Qi, Ying and Blood; and the three
medical categories by which the book is organized. in clinical practice, and the text focuses on interpreting burners. Chapter Thirteen presents fourteen case histo-
Formulas and medicinals are listed in both Pinyin and these signs and symptoms. It is the author’s proposal that ries to be used as review of pattern diagnosis.
English with the main reference noted in bold. since Chinese medicine diagnosis relies on a subjective
appraisal of the patient’s symptoms and signs - which form
a pattern – many factors beyond traditional Western

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acteristics and progressions of the patterns are elaborated, tary section is a discussion of the point’s clinical use based
Diagnostics of Traditional and appropriate TCM treatment measures are suggested. on Chinese sources and the author’s experience.
Chinese Medicine These discussions detail the practical use of the point,
Experience in Pattern
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diagnosis, techniques of observation, tional illustrations, tables and diagrams, and more illustra-
cal experience in treating obstinate
auscultation and olfaction, interrogation, and palpation; 8- tive case studies. An accompanying CD-ROM provides
disease. In this book he provides
principle syndrome differentiation, etiology, qi, blood and self-testing questions and answers to help students check
explanations of the pathogenesis of diseases based on the
fluid syndromes, syndromes of viscera and channels and their understanding of material.
Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic and other classical texts,
exogenous diseases, and the keeping of a medical record.
demonstrating a unique clinical approach. Fundamentals of Chinese
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T tion of a concept not only cen-
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course of study in TCM. It includes
explanations of terms and an entire
fu, the channel system, pathogene- cal foundations but also critical to its materia medica and formulary suffi-
sis, methods of examination and dif- clinical practice. It presents the theo- cient to practice the treatments described by the text. It
ferentiation of patterns. Vol. 2 covers the principles and retical and clinical detail on which rests the more general features a simplified but precise English terminology, thou-
methods of Chinese internal medicine, including treat- discussions of beginner’s texts. Documented at a level typ- sands of source Chinese characters, and hundreds of clini-
ments for more than thirty conditions. The information ical of scholarly works, the material is direct from Chinese cal definitions never before available in English. Contents
includes symptom-complex discussions and the formulas sources with contributions by the author’s Chinese teach- include yin and yang and the five phases; qi, blood,
used along with their modifications and brief case histories. ers. It is supplemented by the author’s notes, explana- essence, and fluids; the channels; the organs; diseases and
An extensive tabled presentation of medicinal substances tions, and opinions. their causes. Pattern identification and treatment of eight-
and formulas denotes substances by their Latin and com- parameter, organ, qi-blood, pathogens, and exogenous
The text begins with a review of TCM theory relative to heat conditions are discussed in detail, as are the principles
mon names, channel and quality, function and dose. fluids and follows with detailed chapters on the physiology, and methods of treatment. Illustrative acumoxa therapy
Essentials of Chinese pathology, symptomatology, and differentiation and treat- has been added for Western acupuncturists.
Diagnostics ment of patterns. The formulas used are described by
name and constitutent medicinals. There are “classical Much of this text is translated from the Zhong Yi Ji Chu
P, 292 pp, $18.00 Xue. It gives English-speaking students of TCM a chance
comments,” quotations from relevant classical sources,
Manfred Porkert cases, and translations of clinical essays that complete the to appreciate the qualitative details heretofor available only
discussions. The chapter notes offer explanations of terms; to their Chinese-speaking colleagues, and an opportunity
his book is addressed essentially
T to Western general practitioners
and medical research workers who
Pinyin transcriptions and inter-lineal characters offer a
direct link to the Chinese language.
to understand Chinese medicine as it is perceived and
taught in China.
seek a stringent methodological These chapters are followed by treatises on phlegm and Handbook of TCM Patterns
approach to TCM. Porkert provides damp. Etiology, symptoms, relation to the viscera and & Their Treatments
a bridge between two radically different modes of bowels, symptoms and treatments are detailed. Illustrative P, 197 pp, $29.95
thought, inductive synthesis and causal analysis. He pres- case histories, discussions of combined pathologies, and
ents the theory of Chinese diagnostics-yin/yang, 5 phases, both root and branch approaches to treatment have inter- Bob Flaws, Daniel Finney
the basic concepts of differential diagnosis and agents of nal medicine as the principal focus. The principal medici- his book is a collection of TCM
disease, and the pathology of the orbs, conduits, and
energy forms. The discussions of practice detail diagnosis
nals and their associated treatment principles are
described. A new chapter on “Acupuncture Methods in
T patterns together with their dis-
ease causes and mechanisms, signs
by inspection, ausculation and olfaction, interrogation, and Fluid Pathology” details acupuncture treatments for specific and symptoms, tongue and pulse,
palpation (primarily pulse palpation). Indexes include a disorders of fluid metabolism. There are also summaries treatment principles, guiding formu-
general index, and index of symptoms, latin terms, and of phlegm and damp clinical manifestations in table form, las and modifications, and acupuncture and moxibustion
transcribed Chinese terms and names. an index of formulas, and appendices. treatments. It includes many of the complicated patterns
other English language TCM books leave out but which
Essentials of Chinese Foundations of Chinese Western patients typically present. The book is designed
Medicine: Internal Medicine Medicine for both the student learning TCM pattern discrimination
H, 564 pp, $64.95 H, 1205 pp, $171.00 and as a clinical manual for professional practitioners.
Anshen Shi Giovanni Maciocia Patterns and Practice in
his text is the second in a unified Chinese Medicine
T series entitled Essentials of
Chinese Medicine that uses concise,
T his text covers the basic theory
of traditional Chinese medicine
for beginning students.
H, 324 pp, $45.00
simple language to transmit the Concentrating on acupuncture, and Jingyi Zhao, Xuemei Li
essential knowledge of TCM. The emphasizing relationships in its dis- his is the second volume in a
author, a graduate of Beijing TCM University, taught for 10
years in the PRC and subsequently has taught herbology
cussions of pathogenesis and therapy, Foundations uses
many 2-tone illustrations, diagrams, and case histories to
T series of clinically oriented stud-
ies of traditional Chinese diagnosis,
for 15 years in the U.S. reinforce the text. It describes the functions, etiologies and acupuncture, and herbal therapy. In
Part I covers 47 common internal medical conditions patterns associated with each of the channels and organs. this volume, the authors present
(including addendums) presented according to the tradi- Also included are descriptions of hand diagnosis, eye reflex eight series of cases, each devoted to a common clinical
tional medical practice of differentiation and treatment. areas, and information regarding the often overlooked disorder: asthma, epigastric and abdominal pain, abnormal
Derived from the analysis of etiology, pathogenesis, diag- specifics of habit and lifestyle. appetite, diarrhea, depression and anxiety (yu), facial pain,
nosis and differential diagnosis, patterns for the selected The section on channels and points is imaginative and chest and intercostal pain, and abnormal urination. In each
condition are differentiated and identified, and guidelines original. Instead of the usual location and actions listings, of the few dozen illustrative case histories (variations on
for treatment are provided. Part II presents 37 Western the author directs attention to the experiential information common patterns), the authors describe the dynamics of
medical conditions for which TCM treatment has proven needed to select and apply points effectively. Each point is the traditional Chinese diagnostic art of differentiation of
effective. The approach in Part II integrates Western med- discussed in three categories: nature, action, and commen- patterns, and of treatment with acupuncture and herbal
ical diagnosis and TCM differentiation of the condition. tary. The first category is the point associations, the second therapy. Dozens of charts graphically illustrate the informa-
Based on the analysis of the primary symptoms, the char- its related functions or treatment principles. The commen- tion in the case histories, and each chapter concludes with
a diagnostic master chart.
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pages are devoted to clinical observations in external Each and every concept is preserved in English, giving the
Pictorial Guide to Clinical medicine, and there are chapter-ending tables that review text an integrated relation to supporting theoretical and
Observation in Chinese differentiations in useful detail. In each chapter there are clinical literature. This is a no-nonsense clinical guide to
Medicine differentiations of what may and what must be clinically modern Chinese practice.
P, 150 pp, $55.95 observed before a pattern can be identified with confi-
dence. Throughout, the book is distinguished by the both
Practice of Chinese
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the extent and depth of its detail.
hinese medicine developed
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Practical Dictionary of
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n this sequel to Foundations of
for success is well-proven. The four
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Chinese medicine, and the Pictorial Guide to Clinical
H, 945 pp, $169.95
Nigel Wiseman, Feng Ye
I Chinese Medicine, Maciocia pres-
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his is a valuable work with a as it is applied to the treatment of
Observation in Chinese Medicine provides an excellent
study guide to these traditional methods of observation for
disease detection. Accompanied by many photographs,
T scope that is absolutely breath-
taking. It will provide rapid access to
specific diseases with acupuncture
and herbs. He integrates research and study from ancient
the text enables readers to develop the ability to use an enormous amount of information and modern Chinese textbooks with his personal experi-
inspection as an integral part of their clinical practice. for the student, researcher, or clini- ence with Western patients, so that the traditional
Topics covered include the six aspects of inspection: vitality cian, and is sure to become the new reference source for approach is applied to concrete Western clinical situations.
and color, body shape and form, sense organs and orifices academic studies, international exchange, and training in Disease is discussed both as patterns and as biomedical
of the head and face, tongue, body and limbs, and skin. Chinese medicine. From the simple and common to the conditions. Each pattern is differentiated into the various
Commonly encountered disease syndromes are present- complex and rare, this book contains subtleties, distinc- biomedically defined conditions with which it is associated.
ed in 221 cases with corresponding pictorials to display tions and nuances of Chinese medicine never found in Descriptions include etiology, pathology, differentiation and
the essentials of inspection for each case. This text serves beginners’ texts. Whether for translational or clinical appli- treatment, and prognosis. Treatment prescriptions consist
a wide range of interests, useful not only for medical col- cation, it presents the concepts of Chinese medicine of general and auxiliary acupuncture points. One or more
lege students, academics, international students, and scien- exactly as they would come to the mind of a Chinese herbal formulas are given, including patent remedies, and
tific researchers, but to the general reader with an interest physician speaking or writing in their native language. each is explained according to the action of the individual
in Chinese medicine as well. Arranged as a classical dictionary, definitions are provid- herbs. It describes the application of traditional Chinese
Pocket Atlas of Chinese ed in English alphabetic order, and include the English medical theory to the diagnosis and treatment of 48 dis-
Medicine term, the source Chinese term, its Pinyin transliteration eases and disorders, including common, chronic, and
(including spoken tone), pronounciation, etymology, and acute conditions which clinicians may see in their practice.
H, 340 pp, $44.95
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Kevin Ergil, Marnael Ergil Terms used within definitions are cross-referenced and full color photos and 440 duotone pictures significantly
eginning with historical and cul- disease and symptom descriptions include the standard enhance its value.
B tural factors shaping TCM since
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therapies applied in China. Each definition is referenced to
one or more Chinese source. In all, it lists the characters,
Streetwise Guide to
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tions of diagnosis, acupuncture and moxibustion, Chinese
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The definitions and treatments are drawn from clinically
authoritative Chinese medical sources, all of which are
T introduces Chinese herbal medi-
cine both from an historical perspec-
concludes with an overview of modern scientific research, cited. The many useful features include a full set of English tive and as it is practiced today.
methods, and findings. common and commercial names for medicinal substances, Concise descriptions and colorful
as well as standard Latin scientific names. Western medical photos of 62 of the most commonly used herbs (as they
Practical Diagnosis in TCM correspondences are noted, as is nomenclature put for- appear in herb shops) are presented, along with basic
H, 556 pp, $176.00 ward by the World Health Organization. The index is principles of theory, diagnosis, and treatment.
Tie Tao Deng, comprehensive and fully cross referenced; it also includes
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his text is distinguished by its
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Huang Huang
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than translated from Chinese sources
Medicine
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T path to a richer understanding of
traditional Chinese herbal formulas.
and is typically abbreviated to fit the limits of general survey Dr. Huang discusses the core
Yan Wu, Warren Fischer
texts for beginners. Practical Diagnosis differs from these aspects of the ten most important
his is uniquely an original
presentations as it is an English presentation of the entire
Chinese language work compiled by one of China’s most T Chinese text written specifically
for translation to English. Dr Wu Yan
families of formulas in the classical
formula tradition in a way that is both profound and acces-
respected living physicians. The English edition is a com- sible, introducing the concept of constitutions and the
plete translation of the text used in China with neither is a linguist and physician, a visiting attendant vulnerabilities of those constitutions to certain
abstraction nor simplification. professor at the Pacific Institute of Chinese Medicine in types of disorders -- a very useful key to understanding
New York, and a tenured faculty member at Beijing Peili how and when to use these formulas in the clinic.
The book is in six major sections with information pre-
Acupuncture College.
sented from the general to the specific allowing the reader The ten families of formulas are grouped around the
to understand the many details in context. The first sec- This text is based on the practice of TCM in the medical following herbs: cinnamon, ephedra, bupleurum, gypsum,
tion describes the four examinations. The second covers centers of the People’s Republic of China. It complements rhubarb, coptis, aconite root, dried ginger,astragalus, and
eight principle; disease cause; six channel; four aspect; qi, all didactic and clinical texts by providing students and clini- pinellia. For each family of formulas, Dr. Huang describes
blood and fluid; viscera and bowel, and channel and net- cians with the treatment protocols used in China’s public the associated presentation and constitutional aspects
work vessel patterns. The third section concentrates on healthcare system. Over 100 general conditions are differ- common to all members of the family, then turns to the
the application of these patterns in practice, including a entiated according to pattern, referenced to related bio- individual formulas that are especially useful for treating
small but unique chapters giving a step-by-step approach medical conditions, and discussed in terms of etiology and particular aspects of that presentation. The discussion is
to determining treatment from the pattern and the differ- pathogenesis. Treatment by acupuncture and moxibustion, embellished with case histories and relevant clinical
entiation of various conditions that are treated as fixed- individualized decoctions or prepared formulas, as well as research.
entity diseases. The fourth section describes the applica- ancillary methods such as ear acupuncture are described.
tion of traditional diagnostic principles in the gynecology, The text is direct and clinically specific. Formula amenda-
pediatrics, external medicine, traumatology, opthamology, tions and auxiliary points are noted for specific clinical signs.
and EENT clinics. This is followed in section five with an The authors’ remarks lucidly describe useful integrations
explanation of 25 commonly-seen clinical symptoms and, with biomedicine and diagnostic clues that can make the
in section six, an explanation of the standard in- and out- difference between clinical success and failure. The clarity
patient medical record and how to prepare one. Several of the clinical definitions is of great utility to the student.
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De has taught a range of students from barefoot doctors
Ten Stages of Diagnostics to advanced graduates of China’s top traditional medical
TONGUE DIAGNOSIS
and Therapeutics in TCM schools, and has developed considerable skills in transmit-
P, 355 pp, $29.95 ting Chinese medicine. His lectures and his numerous
Zhang Chang-en published works give students and practitioners access to
the knowledge and skill of one of the most eminent living Atlas of Chinese Tongue
his work sums the extensive and
T profound knowledge of TCM
into ten procedures. The author has
teachers and writers in the field.
Dr. Jiao discusses approximately 300 Chinese medicinal
Diagnosis
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stance. Here, Dr. Jiao gives the details of specific practical
W tongue diagnosis are covered
elsewhere, this is the first book in
the symptoms and pulses; synthesis of the four diagnos-
tics; estimation of the disease field; syndrome differentia- applications for each medicinal, including representative English to systematically present
tion of various diseases; syndrome identification with eight formulas for each given function, and also information hundreds of excellent color photo-
principles; distinction of formula syndromes; formation of about specific preparations and dosages, and comparisons graphs and detailed explanations of the tongues of
therapeutic principles; distillation of therapeutic methods; with other medicinals having similar or related actions. Western patients and their diagnostic significance. The
selection of formulas and drugs; and observation and Ten Lectures supplements standard Chinese materia photographs illustrate tongue signs related to disharmonies
recovery following treatment. Thus the ten stages medica with copious detail on clinical applications from a affecting the major organs, systemic problems (such as
described in the book cover theory and method as well as personal clinical experience — information about the blood stasis and heat), unusual tongue signs, and the iden-
herb and formula prescription, using concise expression medicinals that is not available in any current English-lan- tification of changes in the tongue after treatment.
while conveying a great deal of information. guage materia medica. For example, the information com- Especially helpful are the sequential photos of the same
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paring and contrasting medicinals having similar functions tongue over the course of an illness, from a mild dishar-
Ten Lectures on the Use of can help practitioners make better clinical decisions. Dr. mony to a more severe illness. This enables the practi-
Formulas Jiao also discusses a specific medicinal’s actions in the con- tioner to more readily identify a patient’s presenting status
H, 640 pp, $84.95 text of well-known and frequently used formulas. Within in the progression of an illness. Included are individual case
practical discussions of medicinal agents, he explains funda- studies and 320 color plates, most from the author’s own
Jiao ShuDe, Nigel Wiseman (ed) practice.
mental theory, allowing all levels of student or practitioner
T en Lecutures on the Use of
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mation that a practitioner may have already memorized
Atlas of Tongue Diagnosis
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but in a way that allows for better clinical implementation.
Chinese Medicinals, is read by virtu- The Preface provides critical information about the study Ding Cheng-hua, Sun Xiao-gang
ally every student of Chinese medi- of the materia medica and the use of prescriptions. The tilizing over 200 full-color pho-
cine in China. Prof. Jiao is not only a nationally-recognized
master but also a teacher and author whose works are
final chapter discusses formula organization with specific
examples from Dr. Jiao’s own clinical experience.
U tos of tongue pathologies and a
practical, concise text, this work
considered essential for the aspiring Chinese physician.
Dr. Jiao stresses the importance of using the results of explains the application and signifi-
Jiao Shu-De’s theories and extensive knowledge of
modern scientific research in order to advance the study cance of tongue presentation in the
Chinese medicinals culminate in these lectures on formu-
and development of traditional Chinese medicine. He diagnosis and treatment of common
las. Here Prof. Jiao moves beyond theory and provides us
nonetheless places equal importance on the need to view diseases. Chapter 1 explores fundamentals of tongue diag-
with the most practical and obtainable information for use
these results in the context of the theories of traditional nosis, including the relationship of the tongue to the
in everyday clinical situations. Those who apply Jiao’s
medicine. He is disturbed by the tendency for modern organs, channels, qi, blood, and fluids; important markers
knowledge to their own patients find the results to be out-
physicians to lose sight of traditional theories and principles in diagnosis, and a comparison of the tongue reflecting
standing. His work is an essential guide for answering the
in the face of biomedical research. When asked about this, normal and pathological states. Chapter 2 covers diagnosis
questions and solving the problems that clinicians face in
he replied that the physicians of antiquity didn’t know the of tongue quality, e.g., vitality, color, shape, condition, and
everyday practice.
word “hepatitis,” but they could treat it without knowing vessel appearance. Chapter 3 covers diagnosis of the
Jiao has compiled over 200 commonly used traditional anything about liver enzymes or antigen/antibody titers. tongue coating, including qualities and colors of the coat-
formulas and has further added several dozen formulas He advocates a research methodology that he describes ing. Chapter 4 elucidates the clinical significance of tongue
from his own experience. This information is set out as as “carrying on tradition, choosing the strong points, high- diagnosis and its clinical application to diseases of the vari-
ten Lectures, which follow this outline: Lecture 1 covers lighting the distinguishing traits, and developing new ideas.” ous zang fu.
issues that one must pay attention to in clinically applying
formulas. Lecture 2 discusses formulas that treat the qi, Thirty Years of Kanpo Essence & Scientific
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Lecture 4 discusses wind-expelling formulas, cold-expelling he case histories from this text
formulas, and damp-expelling formulas. While Lecture 5 is T reveal the integrity, competence,
Ze-Lin Chen, Mei Fang Chen
wo expert research practitioners
about formulas that clear fire, disperse summerheat, and
moisten dryness, Lecture 6 discusses phlegm-eliminating
formulas, abductive-dispersing formulas, and offensive-pre-
and compassion of a successful and
sensitive healer. The deeply personal
nature of the discussions makes the
T from Shanghai explicate an inte-
grated view of tongue diagnosis.
cipitation formulas. Lecture 7 discusses ejecting formulas, book almost an autobiography of a During their thirty years of TCM
astringing and securing formulas, and insect-killing formu- practicing physician. Healthcare professionals will find the practice, the authors have adapted research methods to
las; Lecture 8 discusses heavy-settling formulas, toxin- blend of anecdotes and medical theory fascinating as well the study of traditional Chinese tongue diagnosis. The
resolving formulas, and cancer-preventing formulas; and as extremely valuable. intent of this research is to objectify tongue diagnosis by
Lecture 9 discusses commonly used gynecological and bringing Western scientific approaches to bear on the ter-
pediatric formulas. Lecture 10 introduces a few of Jiao’s Traditional Chinese minology of TCM. Following an introduction that includes
own empirical formulas. The cogency of the information Internal Medicine a discussion of the history of tongue diagnosis and its clini-
and the clarity with which it is presented make it a Academy Press cal value, the authors explain their investigation methods.
remarkable resource for student, clinician, and instructor These range from electron microscopy to massive epi-
H, 1001 pp, $29.95 demiological surveys.
alike.
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Ten Lectures on the Use of
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Mirror of Health:Tongue
Diagnosis in Chinese
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dozen conditions are examined, and extensive tables list
all the prescriptions found in the book, along with classical O ne of the main diagnostic
instruments in the hand of the
tioners. During his more than 60 source and composition. practitioner of Chinese medicine is
years of clinical experience, Jiao Shu- tongue diagnosis. The tongue is like
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a mirror, reflecting the microcosm that is our body, and appendices following the text, the basic information is pre- show how this information can be formulated into a
the knowledgeable practitioner can choose successful sented in relationship to organizational principles of the rational diagnosis. Key information in the book is organ-
treatment strategies by looking at the patient’s tongue. Shang Han Lun, the Wen Re Lun, and the Three Burners ized and richly illustrated in over one hundred tables and
The first section of the text contains clear color photo- classification. A further appendix summarizes the principal graphic drawings. Individual chapter tables of contents and
graphs to illustrate 34 tongue conditions, in conjunction points in tables. There is a discussion of tongue appear- extensive indexes provide convenient access to every
with a detailed description of diagnosis and treatment and ances that signify dangerous conditions, and a glossary of aspect of this important subject.
patient guidelines for lifestyle approaches to improve 27 Chinese terms most important to the text. There are
52 case histories and 59 color plates, as well as sections
Pocket Atlas of Pulse
health. The subsequent section is a collection of patient Diagnosis
case studies, accompanied by dramatically different addressing integration of tongue and pulse diagnosis; the
use of the tongue in diagnosing emotional problems; P, 180 pp, $49.95
“before” and “after” photographs. The appendices are a
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The Pocket Atlas of Pulse Diagnosis unravels the mys-
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istics and the second half combines achievements in modern scientific individual pulses are presented, along with simple dia-
these characteristics in real case research on tongue examination in TCM. The numerous grams that vividly illustrate how the different pulses should
studies. Chapters include introduction, history and scientif- full-color photos (over 200), relevant textual explanation, “feel” under the fingers at each level of palpation. Useful
ic basis, technique, tongue characteristics, case studies, and Chinese-and English presentation make it widely use- comparisons of the different pulses are also included to aid
diagnostics of changes in the tongue, and diagnosing ful. Following an introduction covering the origin and the reader in understanding how to differentiate between
headaches. Over 162 high-quality color photos augment development of tongue examination, the chapters go on the many types of pulses. There is a chapter that analyzes
the text’s utility. to cover the mechanisms of tongue inspection, methods the pulse manifestations of various common diseases, as
of observing the tongue, tongue inspection procedure, well as a chapter that discusses sections of Wang Shu-He’s
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his CD contains extensive clinical
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cient in the art of pulse diagnosis.
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comprehensively. Sections cover
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Li Shi Zhen
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body, coating, and identification of pathological abnormali-
ties, diagnostic routines, and physiological variations. Also T this translation was taken, was
first written in 1518, and has been a
PULSE DIAGNOSIS
included are notes from classical literature, modern
research, and clinical case studies. necessary component of acupunc-
ture education for over 500 years.
Tongue Diagnosis for Warm This translation develops each of the
Diseases Chinese Pulse Diagnosis: basic pulses and their combinations, explaining the essen-
P, 158 pp, $45.95 Contemporary Approach tials of pulse diagnosis: depth, position, relation to areas of
Zhang Zhi-wen Liu Bi-qing H, 812 pp, $85.00 the body, seasonal variation, and organ relationships. The
four principal pulses are detailed and explained and the
his pocked-sized tome presents Leon Hammer
T 147 color spreads, often with ulse diagnosis, one of the jewels
variations of each are described. The significance of each
pulse and variation is presented in Oriental medical terms.
multiple photographs taken of P of traditional Chinese medicine, ach of the 27 pulse states is compared to associated
patients in Chinese hospitals. Each
illustrates a tongue condition and
is a profoundly subtle instrument for
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E pulses according to their relation to the cun, guan, and
chi positions. The significance of each pulse in practice is
each condition is described in terms of the observable fea- disease. Yet far too often, in the
ture of the tongue, the associated indications, and the for- described. The appendices present a Pinyin and character
haste of modern education and practice, it has become a glossary and tables of information for easy reference for all
mula used in treatment. The formulas are listed by English neglected art. Chinese Pulse Diagnosis offers a clear and
and Pinyin, and the index contains the contents of each standard pulses. Nearly 80 illustrations of pulse types are
practical path toward a much deeper understanding of this included, graphically represented as "waves," following
formula in Pinyin and Latin. The formulas do not contain traditional diagnostic method, while recasting its interpre-
doses or administration instructions but may be found in standards used in China. The combination of text and
tation in the context of our own times. The book is graphics makes this the most accessible reference to
many formula texts. organized in seventeen chapters, which are presented in understanding Chinese pulse diagnosis.
The conditions are organized by the tongue qualities: an advancing hierarchy of complexity. The early chapters
White Tongue Coating, Yellow Tongue Coating, Grey consider such general issues as terminology, classification Pulse Diagnosis P, 181 pp,
Tongue Coating, Black Tongue Coating, Red Tongue Body, of pulse qualities, historical comparisons of positions and $24.95
Crimson Tongue Body, Purple Tongue Body, Tongue depths, the effects of age and gender, and a methodology Yubin Lu
Sores, and Whitish Tongue. for taking the pulse. The middle chapters provide an in- his text describes the origin of
Tongue Diagnosis in
depth look at each of the individual pulse qualities, identi-
fied by felt sensation based on such characteristics as rate
T pulse diagnosis and pulse posi-
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Chinese Medicine and rhythm, stability, volume, depth, size, and shape. The pulse to organs, yin-yang, qi, and
H, 164 pp, $45.00 types of pathology associated with each of the qualities are blood, normal pulse and physiologi-
Giovanni Maciocia also discussed. cal variations, methods of pulse-tak-
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T tions regarding examination of
the tongue in the context of its rela-
when found across the entire pulse, or large segments of
the pulse (left or right side, across the burners), and at dif-
ing, pulse patterns and indications,
and the physiopathological basis of pulse diagnosis. The
descriptions of the 28 pulses include the features of the
tionship to the internal organs and ferent depths. The relationship of the various pulse quali- pulse, essentials for identification, the mechanism of the
the eight principles. It includes the ties to psychology and prognosis are addressed in separate pulse, the differentiation of similar pulses, and syndrome
detail of tongue spirit, body color, shape, and coating; case chapters. A final summary chapter on interpretation, sup- and pathogen indications.
histories; and eight four-color pages of 40 plates. In the ported with case histories, draws everything together to
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low and quick to reference. In all, this work sets a new
Pulse Diagnosis a Clinical standard of utility and depth for the study and practice of
Chinese Veterinary Herbal
Guide Chinese medical obstetrics. It will be welcomed by stu-
Handbook
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Sean Walsh, Emma King specialists in this field. Huisheng Xie
Chinese Medical Psychiatry his work presents 212 of the
T his work describes a reliable
method of pulse assessment.
The authors’ style and approach to
H, 600 pp, $108.00 T most commonly used herbal
formulas for veterinary applications.
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pulse diagnosis provides a unique Chapter 1 provides a quick selection
his work is a textbook and clini-
insight that draws upon the traditions of Chinese medi-
cine, the knowledge of biomedical constructs, and the T cal manual on the diagnosis and
treatment of psychiatric disorders
based on clinical conditions; Chapter 2 is sorted by zang fu
syndrome. Chapter 3 addresses each formula based on
relationship of each to contemporary TCM clinical prac- functional category, and includes indications (Western and
tice. Subjects covered include exploration of the concept with acupuncture and Chinese med- traditional), contraindications, warnings, dosage, directions
of “pulse” and establishment of it within the context of icine. Part 1 covers all the necessary for use, principles of treatment, classical antecedent, ingre-
health, limitations of current pulse literature in relation to theory and introductory materials dients (unmeasured) and actions. Chapter 4 is a review of
clinical practice, pulse diagnosis within contemporary TCM necessary to understand and practice Chinese medical basic knowledge of Chinese herbal medicine. The format
clinical practice, and pulse taking procedures. psychiatry, such as the disease causes and mechanisms of uses tables and outline to efficiently deliver critical informa-
psychiatric diseases, an acupuncture point guide, an tion regarding each formula. This latest edition includes 42
Secrets of Chinese Pulse acupuncture formulary, a psychiatric materia medica, and a newly developed Chinese herbal formulas, twenty new
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P, 160 pp, $24.95 Part 2 discusses the disease causes and mechanisms, for specific conditions, patterns, or diseases.
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This text teaches people how to learn pulse diagnosis,
impaired memory, profuse dreamins, ghost oppressive
dreams, insomnia, easily being awakened, somnolence, B dozens of premodern and con-
temporary Chinese gynecological
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identifying a single, key technique for understanding the ning piglet, and lily disease. texts and hundreds of articles
pulses. Using this technique, anyone can learn to distin- appearing in Chinese medical jour-
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information for 12 modern Western psychiatric disorders, ence specializing in Chinese medical gynecology, this new
and includes for each Western medical sections on nosolo- book is admirable in its scope and depth, and of consider-
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text also includes protocols for over 60 gestational, cians who seek to expand their perspective on managing cal observation studies, make this book an indispensable
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fying common clinical presentations, and abstracts of ers. include physiology, etiology, and pattern identification;
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fungal infections of the skin; disorders of the sebaceous
acupuncture points and special medicinals for specific con-
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P, 302 pp, $26.95
T is an essential and systematic
exposition of the basic knowledge of S tarting with a review of basic
Western medical theories of
TCM pediatrics, covering physiology blood diseases, the book addresses
Guo Xinzhi and pathology, differentiation of syn- the traditional Chinese medical treat-
his book systematically intro- ment of Western hematological dis-
T duces the concept, classification,
and preventive understanding of
dromes, and treatment characteristics for children’s dis-
eases. Chinese herbal medicine is the first and primary
treatment modality, supplemented by recommendations
eases. It demonstrates how Chinese medicinals might be
used, and then focuses on red blood cell disorders, white
cerebral palsy according to tradition- for acupuncture and massage therapy. Both herb and blood cell disorders, and hemostatic disorders. These sec-
al Chinese medicine, though its main focus is on treatment acupuncture prescriptions detail formulary ingredients tions are then followed by 30 pages of case histories and
methodologies, including acupuncture, massage therapy, and/or point name, and provide explanations as to the clinical audits. A bibliography, index, and Pinyin formula
acupoint block therapy, head and foot reflexology, and utility of each ingredient or point. Approximately 30 condi- index are included.
Chinese herbal medication therapy. The book offers differ- tions are detailed. There is an appended discussion of
ent prescriptions developed by Dr. Guo Xinzhi and his pediatric massage and an index of recipes and patents.
Handbook of Obstetrics &
distinguished research group, and is accompanied by illus-
Gynecology in Chinese
trative photos that augment the reader’s understanding.
Fire in the Valley Medicine
P, 142 pp, $21.95 P, 212 pp, $28.50
Diseases of the Colon and
Rectum Bob Flaws Jin Yu
his specialized text on the use of
P, 91 pp, $10.00
Him-Che Yeung
T his book is a collection of trans-
lations from classical and mod-
ern Chinese sources on the diagno-
T Chinese herb formulas for
female conditions covers disorders
his fact-filled monograph covers
T the Western and Chinese tradi-
tional treatments for four general
sis and treatment of diseases of the
vagina, cervix, and external genitalia.
Herbal and acupuncture protocols
of the vulva, inflammatory diseases,
anovulatory and non-anovulatory menstrual disorders,
complications of pregnancy and post-partum, and miscella-
conditions of the bowel: ulcerative are given for vaginitis, cervicitis, cervical erosion, herpes neous conditions. For each pathology within these param-
colitis, granulomatous colitis, diver- genitalia, vaginal itch, yeast infections, venereal warts, eters, the author includes a brief description and treat-
ticular diseases, and cancer of the colon and rectum. The abnormal vaginal discharge, bartholinitis, Naboth’s cyst, ment goal according to conventional biomedicine, TCM
formulas include English, Chinese, Latin and Pinyin listings, and more. indications, strategy, formula content and measure,
and are categorized by differentiating symptoms. Specific method of application, modifications, anaysis of formula,
information for each herb includes chemical components, Four Paws, Five Directions mechanism of action, and efficacy results.
actions, and dosage. Acupuncture point descriptions P, 406 pp, $28.95
include location, surrounding anatomy, method of punc- Handbook of TCM
Cheryl Schwartz Pediatrics
ture, and indications.
tyled for home animal care with
Diseases of the Kidney &
Bladder
S emphasis on clear, uncomplicated
approaches using acupuncture,
P, 370 pp, $49.95
Bob Flaws
P, 328 pp, $59.95 his text is the fruit of extensive
Wei Li, David Frierman
Chinese herbs, acupressure and diet,
this book includes full-color photos that chart the meridians
and acupressure points of 32 various dogs and cats.
T research into the Chinese med-
ical literature on pediatrics and the
his is the first English language
T textbook and clinical manual writ-
ten specifically on the Chinese med-
Fulfilling the Essence
P, 240 pp, $24.95
response to years of practitioner
requests for a good, comprehensive
TCM pediatric textbook. It covers over 45 common pedi-
ical treatment of kidney and bladder Bob Flaws atric complaints, giving differential diagnosis, disease mech-
diseases. It is based on the author’s anisms, herbal treatments, acumoxa therapy where
his work includes the TCM
decades of experience in China and the U.S. It presents
both modern Western and traditional Chinese medical T treatment for various Western
diseases associated with infertility,
appropriate, and compiler’s commentary. The diseases
are presented in the chronological order of appearance,
views of kidney disease, and covers acute and chronic uri- and include everything from colic and cradle cap to
nary tract disorders including UTIs, interstitial cystitis, including female immunologic infer- mumps and pediatric hyperactivity. There are also special
nephrotic syndrome, chronic glomerulonephritis, chronic tility, fallopian tube blockage, sections on pediatric diagnosis and treating young children
kidney failure, and more. Acupuncture and Chinese medici- endocrine imbalances, polycystic with Chinese herbal medicinals.
nal treatment strategies are given for each disease, and ovarian syndrome, uterine myoma, luteal phase defect,
there are numerous charts and tables. anovulation, and endometriosis. Handbook of Traditional
Chinese Dermatology
Endometriosis, Infertility Gynaecology Revisited
P, 176 pp, $19.95
and TCM P, 380pp, $73.95
P, 105 pp, $12.95 Jian-Hui Liang, Ting-Lian Zhang
Robin Marchment
his clinical manual systematically
Bob Flaws
his book offers an explanation as W ritten for practitioners and
advanced students of Chinese
T covers the main concepts of

T to why endometriosis and infer-

tility are on the rise in contemporary
medicine, this work responds to the
need for the modern practitioner of
Chinese pathophysiology in derma-
tology. Its treatment section covers
differential diagnosis, therapeutic
Western society and describes how Chinese medicine to understand principles, and internal and external treatment plans for 90
traditional Chinese medicine diag- contemporary Western approaches dermatological conditions ranging from warts, scars, and
noses and treats these two often-related conditions. to gynaecology and obstetrics. The book describes disor- acne to psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo.
Included are sections on prevention, diet, exercise, and ders in gynaecology and obstetrics according to traditional
relaxation therapies. Chinese medicine, by presenting the main patterns and Handbook of Traditional
pathomechanism with a guiding formula for each. The for- Chinese Gynecology
There are 24 full-color pages featuring 103 tongue pho- mulae contain essential modifications for each disorder
tographs that establish a visual baseline for the important P, 243 pp, $24.95
and variable modifications for individual clients. The book
labels used in the text (e.g. swollen tongue). In the clinical also explains the contemporary view of each disorder so Ting-Liang Zhang
sections of the text the authors detail case studies, meth- his text is a complete Chinese
ods, and clinical observations. The final chapter of this sec-
tion concerns pathological features of tongue coatings. Of
that practitioners are able to refine treatment protocols
and understand what the contemporary treatment options
are. It features a detailed description of anatomy, physiolo-
T clinical manual on TCM gynecol-
ogy and obstetrics covering patho-
value clinically, this information also gives an important gy and pathology; formula names in Pinyin and characters; physiology, diagnosis, therapeutic
chance for Western practitioners to examine the integra- herb names in pinyin; and an appendix with diagnostic principles, and herbal treatment
tion of East and West as it is developing in China.
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plans for 35 commonly encountered complaints. includes historical and background information and an views. This is followed by a description of the commonly
overview of applications of Kampo within the framework encountered syndromes and an explanation of the role of
Infertility Cure: Ancient of modern medicine. It sets forth the basis of Kampo prac- the extraordinary vessels.
Chinese Wellness Program tice, from diagnosis (including techniques of abdominal pal- The next section covers the development of female
P, 320 pp, $16.99 pation and pattern identification) to issues surrounding pathologies, proceeding through the four examinations,
Randine Lewis, Ph.D. treatment and evaluation. Each chapter in the treatments establishing a checklist of seminal diagnostic criteria. The
section focuses on one aspect of common problems section on tongue examination includes 16 high-quality
his work presents the author’s
T extensive clinical experience in
assisting couples to achieve pregnan-
affecting menopausal women. A special feature is the
quick-reference table that accompanies each chapter,
color photographs of representative tongue conditions.
The largest section is a clinical manual devoted to an
designed to facilitate the identification of appropriate
cy using natural techniques and remedies. Part Four provides a compendium of formulas examination of specific clinical domains. Each begins with
remedies drawn from TCM. Part I with information regarding composition, pattern, signs and the author’s commentary on the condition, its clinical defi-
addresses the differing views of Western and Eastern symptoms, applications, and further notes on usage or nition, and the relevant Chinese physiological and patho-
medicine on infertility, conception, and body require- contraindications. logical concepts. This is followed by subsections specifically
ments. It includes diagnostic tools including an interesting detailing the relevant etiology, pathology, and diagnosis,
discovery questionnaire for patients. Part II introduces the Management of Cancer providing conceptual foundations and practical clinical
Chinese medical approach to reproductive wellness, with Chinese Medicine observations. These are then summed as principles of
beginning with methods to achieve harmony and balance H, 616 pp, $75.00 treatment.
to prepare the reproductive system, attending to dietary The therapeutic information is organized by syndromes,
and lifestyle adjustments, energy clearing with acupressure Peiwen Li
including treatment principle, acupuncture treatment, and
and acupuncture, and use of herbal remedies. Part III his is the first comprehensive
addresses fertility in special circumstances where there are
Western-diagnosed obstacles to fertility. This is a book that
T book in English on the TCM
approach to cancer management
herbal prescriptions. There is an explanation of the appli-
cation of each acupoint and each the medicinal substance.
The treatments are further supplemented by case histories
can be read and appreciated by patient and physician alike. and is written by a well-known TCM from the author’s practice, a commentary on prognosis
oncology specialist. It is designed for and prevention, and discussions of related Western dis-
Introduction to Integrative practitioners to consult in their daily practice and provides
Oncology eases. There are also clinical insights and translations of
a guide to clinical success in dealing with cancer patients. acupoint prescriptions from ancient sources. Acupoints are
P, 240pp, $39.95
Manual of Dermatology in listed in alphanumeric and Pinyin; herbs appear in Pinyin
Daniel Weber Chinese Medicine and pharmaceutical Latin with dose in grams. Formulas are
any cancer patients seek out presented in Pinyin and English translation.
M complementary treatments, by
some estimates up to 80 percent. In
P, 382 pp, $39.95
De Hui Shen, Xiu Fen Wu Palpation in Chinese Medicine
many cases these are either ineffec- his is an extensive clinical manual DVD, 38 min, $34.95
tive or dangerous. This work pres-
ents herbs, compounds, and supplements that have
T for the diagnosis and treatment of
skin disorders in TCM. Five introduc-
Palpation is a crucial part of the four physi-
cal examinations in Chinese medicine. This
research and proven clinical applications to support tory chapters describe the history, eti- DVD introduces diagnostic methods of pal-
patients in cancer recovery. It also details studies of CAM ology, diagnostics, and differentiation pation of the head and neck, chest and rib-
in cancer treatment, giving both positive and negative of skin patterns, followed by 17 chapters devoted to specific sides, abdomen, muscles, skin, extremities, and acupoints.
reports. There is a comprehensive annotated listing of skin disorders ranging from bacterial, fungal and viral infec- Features include careful explanations and distinctions for
CAM methods and medicinals from both Western and tions to autoimmune and circulatory disorders. The descrip- the various palpation methods (touching, rubbing, press-
Chinese practice for use with cancer therapy, chemother- tions include definitions, signs and symptoms, differential ing, and tapping), and realistic case highlights that present
apy, and radiotherapy as well as for chemotherapy and diagnosis, and traditional etiology. Primary treatments are comprehensive aspects of palpation including objectives,
radiotherapy side effects. herbal formulas, with adjunctive acupuncture, moxibustion methods, and contraindications.
and cupping. Each formula is listed by English name, Pathomechanisms of the Five Viscera
Kampo A Clinical Guide Chinese script, and Pinyin. Ingredients are listed in Latin and
P, 224 pp, $67.95 Pinyin. Includes Pinyin-English cross reference of formula Pathomechanisms of the Heart
Keisetsu Otsuka names, formula index, point index, and materia medica. P, 210 pp, $29.95
Pathomechanisms of the Liver
his work, composed by one of Menopause and Chinese
T Japan’s most distinguished 20th
century practitioners, provides an
Medicine
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P, 450 pp, $44.95
Pathomechanisms of the Spleen
P, 350 pp, $34.95
excellent overview of modern prac- Pathomechanisms of the Kidney
Bob Flaws P, 400 pp, $39.95
tice of Kampo in Japan. It also pres-
his book describes the disease Pathomechanisms of the Lung,
ents historical perspectives both
from practitioners in Japan and the West. Dr Otsuka’s per- T mechanisms, pattern discrimina-
tion, and Chinese medical treatment
P, 350 pp, $34.95
Yan Shi-Lin, Li Zheng-Hua
sonal reflections on Kampo study, the legal and practical
of perimenopausal and menopausal n modern China, pathomechanisms have become a
status of Kampo practitioners in his early practice, and clin-
ical anecdotes infuse the introductory portion of the book.
The text itself summarizes diagnostic theory and method-
syndromes as never before in the
English language. It explains the precipitating and on-going
I major focus of Chinese medical literature and education.
Up to now, relatively little of this material has been trans-
ology and contains a section including 80 principal formu- roles of the liver, spleen, and heart in the climacteric, not mitted to the West, and consequently many practitioners
las followed by a therapeutic section organized according just the kidneys. If you have ever wondered why the kid- have failed to go beyond pattern diagnosis to examine the
to allopathic definitions of disease. The heart of the text neys become exhausted at seven times seven years of age underlying disease process that produces the patterns.
follows a traditional systems approach in internal medicine in women, this book will tell you. In addition, this book Thus, pathomechanisms are often described as a “missing
beginning with respiratory and cardiovascular disorders, contains numerous reports on clinical trails and real-life link” in a Westerner’s Chinese medical education.
moving through a comprehensive analysis of all the body case histories from some of the most famous doctors in Paradigm's new series of texts devoted to pathomech-
systems and outlining essential clinical information con- China. It is a must for anyone interested in treating anisms attempts to bridge this gap so that practitioners
cerning differential diagnosis and formula selection accord- menopausal complaints with Chinese medicine. may advance their knowledge and reap the rewards of
ing to Kampo tradition. The index includes 120 major greater clinical success.
Obstetrics & Gynecology in
herbal formulas and 180 individual herbal ingredients Each volume in this thorough series portrays the vari-
Chinese Medicine
compiled from the author’s lineage and experience. ous manifestations of disease, both repletion conditions
H, 959 pp, $193.00 and vacuity conditions. Each text describes the pathome-
Kampo Treatment for
Climacteric Disorders Giovanni Maciocia chanisms of the different viscus in detail, with references
his text is a comprehensive to its historical development, then further differentiated by
P, 265 pp, $34.95
Yoshiharu Shibata, Jean Wu
T review of the Chinese clinical lit-
erature on women’s problems
the specific etiological factors. Each subsection discusses
the origins and development of ideas relevant to this
his text presents a modern informed by the clinical experience pathology, then gives the various symptoms, treatment
T method of administration of clas-
sical Chinese herbal formulas that is
and understanding of the author.
Using innovative diagrams and illustrations, the text elu-
strategies, and specific formulas, often with modifications
to address the particular symptoms more directly. The
known as Kampo, one of the oldest cidates the theoretical foundations of the specialty, describ- author, a distinguished leading practitioner and educator in
medical traditions of Japan. The text ing female physiology fromboth Western and Chinese Sichuan, offers a review of relevant literature, spanning the
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the early classics. For each text, he gives the specific quo- case studies. liver and kideny.
tations and then paraphrases and explains it. Each section The major evidence-based complementary Western The text covers menstrual disorders, diseases in preg-
concludes with a summary of the information in a useful herbs and supplements for each condition are also includ- nancy, postpartum diseasses, and miscellaneous gynecol-
table that differentiates again by etiology and then lists spe- ed. Further, because the reader of this book is most likely ogical diseases through the presentation of case histories.
cific symptoms in each case. There is also a section on to be a Western English-speaking person, the material is Each case is documented visit by visit and includes the for-
modern research, a Chinese-English bibliography in alpha- organized by Western medical disease categories, and mula (including doses) and the number of times it was
betical order (with both classical texts and journal articles each Western medical disease is reframed into its con- given before the next visit.
on modern research) and a Chinese bibliography organ- stituent Chinese disease categories. Without question, this
book offers a major contribution towards a greater under-
Rheumatology in Chinese
ized by stroke number. Medicine
standing of men’s health and illness for those in the West
These works are invaluable aids for all students and P, 426 pp, $75.00
to study or practice Chinese medicine.
practitioners of Chinese medicine, providing important
insights and helping to maximize clinical results. Psyche in Chinese Medicine Mach Chieu, Gerard Guillaume
hile rheumatological condi-
Patterns and Treatment in
Gynecology and Obstetrics
H, 650 pp, $115.00
Giovanni Maciocia
W tions such as joint and other
musculoskeletal pain are commonly
H, 572 pp, $34.95 his work comprehensively dis- seen problems in clinics of Chinese
Qian Bo-Xuan T cusses the treatment of mental-
emotional disorders with both
medicine, until now there have been
no comprehensive studies of this subject. Dr. Guillaume (a
his book discusses 54 of the
T most common female disorders
and presents their etiologies, signs
acupuncture and herbal medicine. It
discusses the etiology, pathology,
rheumatologist) and Dr. Chieu are both well-respected
French acupuncturists and have written and compiled the
and diagnosis of mental disorders, first such book in English. Part I lays the groundwork for
and symptoms, treatment principles, then explores the nature of the Mind (Shen), Ethereal the TCM approach to rheumatology. Part II of the text is a
formulas, and formula analyses in a Soul (Hun), Corporeal Soul, (Po), Intellect (Yi) and Will- translation of a Chinese work on bi and low back pain.
clear and concise manner. Comments are added after the Power (Zhi) and details the diagnosis and treatment of the Part III is a presentation of the authors’ own approach to
discussion of each disease, refl ecting the author’s exten- most common psychological disorders with both acupunc- the subject, utilizing many aspects of current energetic
sive clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of ture and Chinese herbs. Specific chapters focus on the French models, including barrier points and trigger points.
gynecological and obstetrical diseases. This book is a com- treatment of common conditions including depression, Part IV is a selection of relevant portions from pre-modern
panion to Case Studies in Gynecology and is designed to anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, bipolar disorder and texts, including the Inner Classic.
provide insight into Qian Bo-xuan’s clinical thought Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Each condition is
process. illustrated with case histories from the author’s extensive
Shaolin Secret Formulas
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for Tx of External Injuries
Practical Library of TCM
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Basic Theory, P, 238 pp, $22.00 nature of the Shen, Hun, Po, Yi and Zhi in Chinese medi- Patriarch Chan, Bob Flaws
Chinese Acupuncture & cine; the first detailed description of the nature and func- ranslated from a manuscript
Moxibustion, P, 371 pp, $40.00
Chinese Tuina Massage, P, 372
tions of the Hun (Ethereal Soul) and how that relates to
conditions such as depression, bipolar disorders and
T copied by a student of the
Abbot of Shaolin Monastery, this text
pp, $30.00 ADHD; an entire chapter dedicated to the functions of comprises part of the monastic line-
Diagnostics, P, 280 pp, $22.00 acupuncture points in the treatment of mental-emotional age of “fall & strike” medicine. It
Gynecology, P, 246 pp, $18.00 disorders; and case studies that offer realistic insights and presents hundreds of treatments for a wide variety of
Internal Medicine, P, 506 pp, $36.00 understanding to the range of diagnostic and treatment external and martial arts injuries as well as preventive
Life Cultivation and Rehabilitation, P, 391 pp, $26.00 choices. training formulas. This second edition includes a full symp-
Ophthalmology, P, 202 pp, $14.00 A Qin Bowei Anthology tom index, easier to use formula descriptions, and Pinyin
Otorhinolaryngology, P, 201 pp, $12.00 as well as Latin herbal descriptions.
Pediatrics, P, 331 pp, $22.00 P, 223 pp, $59.95
Science of Materia Medica, P, 378 pp, $28.00 Charles Chace, Ting Liang Zhang Shen: Psycho-emotional
Science of Prescriptions, P, 386 pp, $24.00 Aspects of Chinese
in Bowei [1901 to 1970] was
Surgery, P, 313 pp, $22.00
Traumatology & Orthopedics, P, 342 pp, $34.00
Q one of China’s post-revolution-
ary heroes, a man whose contribu-
Medicine
H, 452 pp, $75.95
his updated and revised series from the Shanghai
T College of TCM features side-by-side English and
tions to medicine were a social
accomplishment of lasting force, and
Elisa Rossi
his work explains how the emo-
Chinese text, and is thus particularly helpful to the English
reader wishing to acquire skills in reading the traditional
an author of rare skill whose discus-
sions of Chinese medicine, case histories, and theoretical
T tional, mental, and physical ele-
ments of Chinese Medicine in illness
Chinese, as well as for the non-native English speaker expositions are notable for detail, precision, and clinical
wishing to convey principles and concepts the more famil- are an extremely effective therapy in
practicality. dealing with cases where alterations of the shen are both
iar Chinese language. This series includes 14 texts cover-
ing the full range of TCM healing techniques, from acu- The topics covered in this anthology include liver disor- obvious and subtle. It focuses on the psycho-spiritual
moxa therapy to tuina. ders and measures for treating fever, cough, and swelling. aspects of a patient’s condition and is purposefully con-
These are presented at a level of detail rarely found in a structed to facilitate practitioners’ formulations of diagnosis
Principles of Chinese Western language. His discussions of ming men and sup- and treatment. It reflects throughout on the patient-practi-
Medical Andrology plementation reveal the logic of TCM with unprecedented tioner relationship, resources, and various characteristics,
P, 425 pp, $49.95 depth. Each of his theses is complete with clinical exam- inherent problems and qualities of acupuncture. Key fea-
ples, cases, and the application details for the treatment tures include clinical guidelines for treating people with
Robart Damone protocols recommended. psycho-emotional symptoms; researched material and
his book is an advanced text-
T book and clinical manual devot-
ed to the treatment of andrological
Qian Bo-Xuan Case Studies
in Gynecology
clinical applications concerning emotions and movement;
the causes and progression of psycho-emotional symp-
toms in terms of etiological and pathological mechanisms,
diseases with Chinese medicine. H, 570 pp, $59.95 specific symptoms, and classical syndromes; and in-depth
Book 1 introduces the foundations Qian Bo-Xuan descriptions of 29 clinical case studies with discussion on
of Chinese andrology, beginning with a short history of points, ongoing treatment, and problematic situations.
his text follows the tradition of
andrology in Chinese medicine and progressing to discus-
sions of anatomy of the male genitourinary system; the T studying the case histories of
famous physicians. Qian Bo-xuan
TCM Facial Rejuvenation,
channels and network vessels; the viscera and bowels; 4 DVD set, 1460 min, $250.00
disease causes and pathomechanisms; Chinese andrologi- was influenced by his father, a
his DVD is a recording of the author's
cal diseases and general treatment principles. Book 2 cov-
ers specific andrological diseases including their definition;
famous physician of the 19th centu-
ry, to study from the classics. By age 16 he was already T lecture and slide presentation. The
slides are somewhat difficult to read and
Western medical perspective; causes and pathomech- studying with an imperial physician. By 22 he had opened
his own successful clinic. He placed special emphasis on the student questions are sometimes diffi-
anisms; disease and pattern discrimination; treatment prin-
the importance of treating the spleen, liver and kidney by cult to hear. Disk 1 covers basic TCM theory, five phases,
ciples; treatment with Chinese medicinals and acumoxa
and zang fu with an emphasis on qi functions and patholo-
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gies that affect the face, and a description of acupoints that tions, plus self-test questions and case study examples. disc, sciatica, knee pain, and arthritis. Each condition is
can be used in facial rejuvenation. Some source texts are Several chapters cover specific case studies in depth, and given a careful and complete description and detailed
briefly discussed. Disk 2 continues the discussion of TCM there are appendices containing tables of point name, analysis. Each contains full prescriptions both for Chinese
diagnosis, acupoints selection, and treatment technique for location (equine and canine), and indications, and com- medicinal and acupuncture therapy.
various conditions such as bags under the eyes and monly used formula compositions.
drooping eyelid. This includes a discussion of ear acu-
Treatment of Autoimmune
points, massage techniques, herbs, and foods for facial
Transforming Emotions Disease w/ Chinese
applications. The author also discusses various types of
with Chinese Medicine Medicine
skin and their impact on therapy, then demonstrates qi P, 190 pp, $34.95 H, 240 pp, $73.95
gong exercises germane to facial rejuvenation. Disk 3 Yanhua Zhang Hou Wan-Zhu
includes a review section and questions that are to be
he author conducted a 12- ritten by highly qualified,
answered and returned to obtain the ten CEUs offered
(applicable to NCCAOM certifcation only). It continues T month ethnographic field study
on emotion-related disorders in vari-
W American-based practitioners
with long experience of working in
with a discussion of the use of author’s proprietary
herbals, herbs and their use, and a brief history of the ous Beijing clinics and hospitals of both Chinese and Western medical
Chinese source texts. Advanced topics include specific Chinese medicine. His book bril- environments, this work clearly describes the integration
point applications, followed by clinical demonstrations. liantly illuminates this TCM construct for Western readers of Chinese and Western medicine in the treatment of
Disk 4 is a hands-on reference for the application of TCM who may be conceptually hampered by linear models of autoimmune diseases. It addresses the use of Chinese
facial rejuvenation techniques. It shows a comprehensive biomedical diagnosis, unable to sort through a chaos of medicine in a wide range of autoimmune diseases includ-
TCM facial lift protocol with the application of the author’s symptoms to derive a treatable pattern of illness. It con- ing rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and psoriasis,
TCM herbals, and finishes with a treatment for eye bags veys emotion-related disorders as they are understood, presenting recommendations for acupuncture point and
and dark circles under the eyes. experienced, and treated in the TCM clinics in contempo- herbal treatment based on differential diagnosis, blood test
rary China. We see that emotion-related disorders are not results, and ongoing prescribed medications.
TCM Weight Management and directly correlate to Western psychiatric conceptualization.
Cellulitis Reduction 4 DVD set, The TCM construct is used loosely to include a group of
Treatment of Cardiovascu-
720min, $190.00 illness patterns originating from internal damage attributa-
lar Diseases w/ Chinese
ble to excessive emotions and marked with certain config-
Medicine
This DVD distance learning program (qual-
ifying for 13 NCCAOM PDAs) is present- urations of physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. H, 640 pp, $99.95
ed over 12 live seminar hours. Its focus is This meaning reflects ongoing social and political dynamics Simon Becker et al.
on addressing the underlying causes of in contemporary Chinese society and changes in the pro-
his text contains the most com-
obesity and cellulitis using acupuncture, traditional Chinese
herbal medicine, acupressure, and conjunctive therapies.
fession of Chinese medicine through decades of state-
sponsored TCM modernization. The way in which a TCM T plete, most up-to-date informa-
tion currently available in English on
Section 1 compares and contrasts Western medicine and disorder is conceptualized, experienced, diagnosed, and
treated remains permeated with culture and tradition. This the subject of cardiovascular disease.
TCM approaches to obesity, and relates TCM theory,
work covers an extensive range of complex ideas in a Written with non-Western practitioners in mind, it con-
basic principles, and guidelines for treating obesity and
heady but accessible manner, offering a rich array of mate- tains not only summaries of Western terminology, progno-
overweight. Section 2 covers details of TCM pattern dif-
rial for cogitative assimilation. sis, preventive care, treatments, and side effects for 28
ferentiation with respect to TCM etiology and pattern
cardiovascular conditions, but as well thorough discussions
identification. Section 3 covers specific TCM treatment Treating Cancer with of acumoxa therapy, pattern discrimination and treatment
modalities for weight loss and cellulite reduction, including Chinese Herbs plans, Chinese herbal medicine case histories, and up-to-
acupuncture treatment, acupoints selection, and therapeu-
P, 330 pp, $14.95 date research showing how Chinese medicine is being
tic technique based on individual patterns of obesity and
used in tandem with all types of Western medical treat-
overweight pattern diagnosis; Chinese herbal medicine Hong Yen Hsu ments to treat cardiovascular conditions.
selection and formula composition for obesity and over-
sing a variety of Japanese and
weight pattern diagnosis; specific treatment therapies
including auricular acupuncture, tui na, diet therapy, and qi
U Chinese sources from the
1970’s, Dr. Hsu has compiled herbal
Treatment of Diabetes
Mellitus with Chinese
gong; and TCM cellulite treatment protocols including pat-
treatments for an extensive list of
Medicine
tern diagnosis and treatment modalities. Section 4, is a H, 450 pp, $99.95
cancer and tumor conditions. Each
hands-on step by step demonstration.
condition is described in Western biomedical terms and Bob Flaws et al.
Traditional Chinese Chinese medical terms. Treatment using Chinese medi-
ritten by two practitioners of
Treatment Series
Hou Jinglun
cine is discussed and formulas listed. Treatments are tradi-
tional formulas, with a case history included where avail- W Chinese medicine and a
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Herb Materia Medicas and Formula Repertoires
Chinese herbal formulas, but a combined perspective of
Chinese Herbal Legends 50 Chinese Herbal Medicine the pharmacological effects of formulas themselves with
Stories Materia Medica clinically relevant research evidence. Written to empower
P, 247 pp, $24.95 H, 1311 pp, $125.00 practitioners to become better clinicians, it offers detailed
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of the characters for the medicinal are displayed in the anisms of action underlying important herbal combina- occurrence. Primary focus is on individual syndromes,
“fill-in the boxes” style by which native Chinese speakers tions, and comparisons with similar herbs provide a including the composition of individualized formulas,
learn stroke order. deeper context for understanding how the herb can be though additional sections list other possibilities for herb
Chinese Herbal Medicine used in the clinic with optimal effect. selection in complicated situations. The principles, meth-
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Volker Scheid et al common herbs; tables identifying herbs that are indicated nations, syndrome differentiations, treatment methods,
his new 2nd edition is designed and treatment sequence. The principal syndromes
T to serve as both a textbook for
students and a reference for TCM
for specific pathologies of the five yin organs; and exten-
sive cross references of the herbs by taxonomy, pinyin,
pharmaceutical name, and other East Asian languages. A
include exterior, accumulation, internal heat, internal cold,
deficiency, dampness, food accumulation, phlegm, qi stag-
practitioners. The introduction to bibliography of source books provides information on nation, blood stagnation, bleeding, disturbance of heart
the book traces the historical evolu- over 175 books cited in the text, and an editors’ bibliog- shen, and internal wind.
tion of the formulas, and provides practical pointers for raphy lists the dozens of books that were used in Chinese Herbal Medicines
their preparation and use. Detailed timelines depict the researching and writing this volume. There are also com- Comparisons &
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his text features detailed com-
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twice the information in the first edition. For each of the
Chinese Herbal Formulas
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Formula commentaries deepen the reader’s under- contributed their expertise to this used Chinese herbal medicines. The revised and edition
standing of a formula’s genealogy, present an overview of massive 1600-page project. As com- has particular emphasis on the safe use of Chinese herbal
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issues, describe the extension of a formula’s application to raised, the need for integrative understandings rises in tan- on safe dosages, commonly used herbal combinations,
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mulas that are similar in terms of composition or indica- a valuable resource for achieving improved patient care
tion. Tables at the end of each chapter reinforce these and therapeutic outcome.
distinctions by comparing and contrasting formulas across The work covers not only the traditional usage of 683
a wider range.
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he authors, both recognized
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longevity elixirs as well as sources for the ingredients used. discussed is treated as a single monograph that presents and a section on the treatment of common diseases
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his work enumerates production
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tion, theories on drug properties,
useful comments. Also discussed are toxicology and
herb-drug interactions. The black and white images that
medicine, and to healers who are beginning to explore
the possibilities inherent in the Chinese medicine
accompany each herb discussion also show the sub- approach to healing.
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details properties, effects, indications scale. Clinical Applications of
dosage and administration, and Eight Essential Formulas
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Chinese Herbalist’s
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applications. The eight main formulas include gui zhi tang,
ma huang tang, xio chai hu tang, er chen tang, si ni tang, si
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give a slightly different perspective on formulas and supply
T sands of Chinese medicinal for-
mulas recorded in the Chinese
erence source for the remedies additional information about clinical applications.
medical literature. However, stu-
used in Oriental herbal medicine. It
presents over 450 plant, mineral, and animal remedies 160 Essential Chinese dents at Chinese medical colleges in the People’s Republic
and contains up-to-date information on botanical sources, Herbal Patent Formula of China learn a core repertoire of only 70-80 formulas.
P, 288 pp, $29.95 Yet knowing these core formulas, and how to modify
plant habits, biochemistry, pharmacology, energetic prop-
them with additions and subtractions, allows the practi-
erties, therapeutic actions and indications, preparation Bob Flaws tioner to treat the majority of presenting situations in clini-
forms, dosages, cautions and contraindications. The pri-
rganized according to Chinese cal practice. This text also includes a special essay by Bob
mary remedies are illustrated with botanically accurate
wood-block prints of the plants in the wild from the Zhi O therapeutic category, this work
discusses the ingredients, functions,
Flaws on how to write a Chinese herbal formula.
Wu Ming Shi Tu Kao of 1848, the Chinese manual of
medicinal plant illustrations. indications, dosages, and contraindi-
cations of ready-made medicines
Jade Remedies spells out clearly and concisely the func- that have been selected for their clinical utility as well as
tions and uses of Chinese herbs in easily-understood their purity of manufacture. Multiple formula therapies are
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Acupuncture — Extrapolative
and Interpretive Works
world. He explains how to work with the Five Elements
Acupuncture and the to diagnose physical illness, resolve emotional imbalances,
Dragon Rises, Red Bird
Chakra Energy System and navigate the stages of life. Using case studies, poetry,
Flies
P, 184 pp, $19.95 classical sources such as the I Ching, and examples from P, 439 pp, $34.95
John R. Cross contemporary culture, the author enfolds East and West Leon Hammer
as he explores universal symbols that expand our under-
he author compares the tradi- ammer explores the positive
T tional and modern approaches
of TCM with the chakra energy sys-
standing and help us cultivate enduring values in our life
experience. Chapters include discussions of Ch'i, ancient H and negative manifestations of
human character to create fully
Chinese wisdom, understanding life's fundamental patterns
tem of Ayurvedic philosophy and through the Five Elements, and pattern identification using formed pictures with which to
offers clinically sound strategies for Worsley's Causative Factor (termed Central Focus). organize our recognition of body-
using these two methods to treat the causes of disease Additional chapters explore archetypal patterns in popular mind. After introducing essential concepts, the text pres-
conditions, not just the symptoms. He describes the 7 culture, the system of energy relationships known as the ents the patterns of Chinese medicine in the context of
major and 21 minor chakras and explains how each is Twelve Officials, and a Jungian perspective on Five the five phases. Within each phase the concepts that cor-
related to the body’s aura, meridians, key points, Element archetypes. Further chapters portray the Sheng respond to that phase, as well as the related organ pat-
endocrine glands, autonomic nervous system, and varying cycle in the seasons of human life, the K'o cycle as it per- terns and disharmonies, are discussed in terms of psychol-
symptomatologies. He presents clear, in-depth explana- tains to resolving emotional imbalances, the ancient ogy and psychiatry.
tions of techniques using the chakras and meridian systems Chinese view of the Soul, and enhancing life experience Behind the acupuncture, herbal remedies, and sophisti-
in the treatment of chronic physical and emotional condi- using archetypal symbols. cated diagnostics of Chinese medicine lies a “congenial
tions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, low back system of healing that embodies unification of body and
pain, insomnia, hypertension, depression, and menopausal Body/Mind Energetics mind, spirit and matter, nature and man, philosophy and
symptoms. Also included are case studies and appendices P, 258 pp, $18.95 reality.” Hammer offers a new model for appreciating the
on the use of copper and zinc needles and biomagnets. traditional healer’s effective and profound respect for indi-
Mark Seem
Acupuncture Imaging vidual integrity and energetic balance, arguing that such an
any people in the West assume
P, 128 pp, $12.95 M that disruptions of the body are
the exclusive domain of medical
Eastern-influenced practice is as much a spiritual science as
a physical one. Accessible to the general reader, yet a
Mark Seem resource for the professional in any healing art, this book
intervention and that disruptions of examines the natural energy functions of the human
he author proposes a method
T by which body workers and
patients may clearly understand the
the mind are to be addressed prima-
rily by psychological inquiry. This
organism as a key to mental, emotional, and spiritual
health.
work is a discussion of the integration of the principles of Esoteric Acupuncture
energetic systems of the bodymind traditional Chinese medicine and psychosomatics. It
and thus develop an individualized V 1 Gateway to Expanded
explains a dynamic model of health that incorporates the Healing, P, $24.95
approach and treatment using connection of body and mind. This model is made practi- V 2 Discern the Whisper,
acupuncture and meridian therapies. He shows how to cal by reference to patient assessment, diagnosis, and P, $24.95
recast and reconceptualize physical, emotional, and psy- treatment. V 3 Climbing Jacobs Ladder,
chological problems in terms of disrupted energy flow, so P, $24.95
that both practitioner and patient can see, feel, and expe- Clinical Practice of Chinese
V 4 Sea of Fire-Cosmic Fire,
rience these disturbances. This allows for creative change. Medicine P, 307 pp, $24.95
The book provides a brief but descriptive overview of bio- H, 828 pp, $99.00 V 5:Support the Mountain,
physical phenomena and the healing process. The book is P, 323 pp, $24.95
an important statement of approach by a notable propo- Lonny Jarrett
Mikio Sankey
his is a highly individualistic work
nent of the integration of humanism, psychology, and
Oriental medicine. T written by a healer whose prac-
tice resonates with heart and spirit of F or those seeking knowledge of the healing sciences, a
light by which to walk with discernment and supernal
Acupuncture Physical his teachers and his art. In Part I understanding, and a guidebook for understanding multiple
Medicine Jarrett focuses on treatment para- fields of energy medicine, Mikio Sankey’s series on
P, 150 pp, $29.95 digms that can provide a first therapeutic step to lay the Esoteric Acupuncture will educate and inspire. The author
groundwork for subsequent constitutional and ongoing conjoins ancient (esoteric) practices with cutting-edge pro-
Mark Seem tocols in the field of New Encoding Patterns, which
treatment. In Part II he presents different categories of
rawing on his years of clinical
D experience, the author
describes the knowledge he gained
acupuncture points and their clinical implications. In Part III
he considers treatment planning and how to prioritize the
“unlock the frequencies” in the body as well as illuminate
the spiritual poles.
material presented in the context of clinical practice, with Contents of Volume 1 include Defining the Parameters
from treating patients with all types his guidelines on how to offer therapeutic suggestions of Esoteric Acupuncture; Installation, Activation, and
of pain, fatigue, and stress disor- effectively and the importance of metaphor as medicine in Actualization; the Spin Points; Qi Flow; the Different Body
ders—patients for whom standard medical treatments had restoring conscious awareness. Jarrett examines the System; the Chakras; Sacret Geometry and Acupuncture;
been unsuccessful. He elucidates four major patterns of nature of acupuncture point function as an evolving the Quabbalistic Tree of Life; the Clinical Use of Esoteric
“tight tender” points that he observes in patients with these inquiry. In Part IV, he discusses the inner nature of all the Acupuncture; Antahkarana; and the easty to understand
conditions and provides treatment strategies for each pat- acupunture points on the 12 main channels as well as his protocol to the New Encoding Patterns. Volume 2 contin-
tern, along with many convenient charts and diagrams. rationale for combinng points. In Part V Jarrett addresses ues the work on the expansion of the higher frequency
Archetypal Acupuncture the cognitive styles in the practice of Chinese medicine, realms but also has a slightly different focus on the treat-
creating a context for understanding the types of con- ment of imbalances. It describes New Encoding Patterns
P, 310 pp, $19.95
sciousness that have impacted the practice of Chinese with a specific focus on Healing the Heart and Raising the
Gary Dolwich medicine throughout its history up to the present. Consciousness. Volume 3 is a workbook that contains pat-
he author draws from his expe- terns from Volumes One and Two as well as new patterns
T rience teaching Five Element
acupuncture to present material for
and an entire section of Acupuncture Yantras which will
“bring the present world of acupuncture to a a whole new
use by students as well as anyone level and dimension.” Volume 4 further expands the
interested in an approach to health material presented in the earlier volumes. It also contains
based on the rhythms of the natural an in-depth discussion on How to Connect your Higher
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Twin Flame Within, the Seven Brain Centers and ther the convergences and divergences of the many disciplines,
Connection to the Seven Major Chakras, and the Buildiing while the second chapter thoroughly exposes the coun-
Sound and Acupuncture:
of the Complete Antahkarana: How to Bridge the Gap terpoint between TCM and Worsley's five element
The Body As a Harp Bk 3
from Muladhara (Root Chakra) to Sahasrara (Crown acupuncture. The Glossary contains a clear review of P, 131 pp, $28.00
Chakra). Volume 5 explores the interconnectedness of much of Worsley's unique approach. Fabien Maman
foods and consciousness, emphasizing the energetic
Lost Secrets of Ayurvedic his text begins with an introduc-
dynamic that affects and shapes individual consciousness.
Chapters cover vignettes of pioneering great minds in bio-
Acupuncture
P, 207 pp, $15.95
T tion to the theoretical bases of
the five phases and how they are
medical science (including Royal Rife, Antoine Bechamp,
and Gaston Nassens), discussions integrating raw foods and intertwined with emotion and voice
Frank Ros quality, and their subtle counterparts,
naturopathy with Chinese medical theory and Five Element
he author’s research into the
theory, common abnormal conditions from enzyme defi-
ciencies, and discussions of the functions, energetics, and T ancient texts of Ayurveda uncov-
ered a practice of acupuncture that
the five shen. The author then analyzes the organic psy-
chology of the six temperaments. From this philosophical
foundation, Maman introduces the techniques which can
deficiency issues of foods and nutrients, explicated both
from an exoteric and esoteric perspective. Addendums pre-dated the Chinese system. be used to incoporate acupuncture with sound healing.
provide further perspectives on the esoteric understanding Based on his studies, he describes These include fork tuning on meridians, on shu points, on
of “Support the Mountain,” and on naturopathic tools for how acupuncture developed, and provides interesting the spine, and on ear points in relation to the sound and
addressing minor imbalances by natural methods. insights useful to the practitioner, as well as correspon- spiral of the ear and the musical spine. Maman discusses
dences to Chinese medical practice. Kototama, the ancient science of sound, and its relation to
In the right hands, and with the right intention, Sankey’s acupuncture through a chart of the elements and organs
books are immensely powerful and transformative for New American Acupuncture with their corresponding sounds and notes. This volume
both practitioner and client. The diagrams throughout P, 157 pp, $29.95 concludes with Celestial Acupuncture, the meaning of the
these volumes are exceptional, as is the extraordinary three ethers, and the analogy of the musical structures
practical and visionary output of his writings. Mark Seem
which correspond with the elements, all guided by a chart
his book represents the fruit of
Esoteric Acupuncture
DVD
T many years of research into the
use of acupuncture as a tool for
of the eight elements and the prenatal alchemical etheric
cycle. Included are a large number of full color charts that
Vol 1 $19.95 (101 min) depict the connection between sound and acupuncture.
releasing holding patterns in the
Vol 2 $22.95 (51 min) Stages Levels Envelopes
bodymind as a way to restore func-
hese DVDs present Dr.
T Sankey’s ageless wisdom
teachings as they integrate sacred geometry, tetrahedral
tional/structural balance and to
relieve chronic pain. Seem shares his clinical experience of
how and why this style of acupuncture works and pres-
P, 282 pp, $40.00
Ofer Baranovitch
and hyperspatial geometry, Flower of Life, Qabbalistic ents specific protocols for use in the clinic. A valuable ref- he author has deconstructed the
Tree of Life, the layayoga chakra system, and esoteric
numbers within the framework of traditinal Chinese
erence text for anyone whose practice focuses mainly on
acupuncture.
T core principles of channel/net-
work vessel and viscera/bowel theo-
acupuncture. ry, and rethought them in an original
Nourishing Destiny way. He examines not only the
Five Spirits: Alchemical H, 494 pp, $89.00
Acupuncture in physical symptoms of his patients,
Psychological and Spiritual Lonny Jarrett but also their dream-worlds, thoughts, and aspirations,
Healing Using teachings rooted in the Yellow Emperor’s Classic of
his text examines the spiritual
P, 448 pp, $40.00 T and philosophical foundations of
Chinese medicine as they pertain to
Internal Medicine, he has reframed these teachings on
channels and vessels as “stages, levels, and envelopes,” in
Lori Dechar a bold venture that aims to connect mind, body, and spirit
the fulfillment of individual destiny. in an effort to recover health and equilibrium in the shat-
hrough her investigations of
T Chinese characters and the
reading of alchemical texts, the
This tradition is elaborated proceed-
ing from a review of historic texts
through the practical considerations of modern clinical
tered world we presently inhabit.
Survey of Traditional
author discovered that the theory of the five spirits — the practice. Recasting Chinese physiology with the deepest Chinese Medicine
shen, hun, po, yi, and zhi—was much more than a story, meanings of terms such as jing, qi, shen, hun, po, and ling, P, 231 pp, $26.95
that it was the core of an ancient spiritual psychology. By the author defines an inner tradition of Chinese medicine
melding this discovery with the theories of Western arche- whose central focus is the evolution of spirit and conscious Claude Larre,
typal psychology she began to decipher the ancient sym- awareness. The etymology of Chinese characters is dis- Elizabeth Rochat de la Vallee
bols and their obscure references and to reorganize them cussed throughout this beautifully illustrated text in a way he authors explore the principles
in a way that has proven to be clinically invaluable in treat-
ing psychosomatic, emotional, and psychospiritual distress.
that illuminates their deep meanings thus providing a win-
dow for the student into the metaphorical language of the
T of classical Chinese medicine via
philological interpretation of the char-
The goal of this treatment method is to restore com- medicine. Elaborate case studies illustrate the orientation of acters used for the central concepts.
munication between mind and body and thus to bring a the book in order to enable students to grasp the applica- Both the encompassing ideas of Chinese philosophy (Dao,
person closer to the experience of their own wholeness tion of the theory as it is applied by the author in practice. yin-yang and qi) and the specifically medical concepts (wei,
and connection to Tao. Treatment is a way to bring move- Power of the Five Elements jing, mai) are viewed as families of associations. Each idea is
ment and consciousness to deadened, unconscious parts related according to its etymological antecedent and its
of the being that are buried in the matrix of the physical P, 312 pp, $18.95 place in cosmology. The authors’ concern is with the com-
body. It is also a way to call back parts of the being that Charles Moss plex of associations that accrues to the characters through
have flown off and disassociated from sensory embodied the historical place of the ideas in Chinese thought.
rawing on his experience from
experience. Restored communication occurs from the fos-
tering of an alchemical or transformational relationship
D a 30-year integrative medical
practice. Dr. Moss offers a synthesis
Traditional Acupuncture,
Law of the Five Elements
between the mind, the imagination, and the vital functions of the wisdom of Taoist Chinese
of the body. The tools include needles, moxa, and touch, P, 177 pp, $18.95
Medicine and current mind-body
as well as conscious awareness and imagination. research. He presents five Dianne M Connelly
In the Footsteps of the Adaptation Types, based on the Chinese five phases, that he author has furnished a won-
Yellow Emperor
P, 252 pp, $18.95
can help both patient and practitioner understand stress
reactions and identify behavioral changes, exercises, and
T derfully evocative introduction to
the five elements of Chinese medi-
meditations that will improve individual adaptive capacit- cine, detailing the correspondences
Peter Eckman ties, reduce stress, and enhance healthy aging. He also of each to color, season, organ, time
ckman traces the development of emphasizes the importance of lowering abnormal levels of of day, direction, taste, orifice, sense organ, sound, body
E acupuncture in its original
Chinese context, then its introduc-
cortisol, the main stress hormone associated with heart
disease, diabetes, and cancer.
part, smell, climate, life aspect, physical manifestation,
channel pathway, and pulse position. She describes the
tion into Europe and the Western traditional examination, diagnosis, and treatment in posi-
world. His focus is the hidden influ- tive and reassuring terms that will help both patient and
ences in the development of Worsley-style acupuncture, student open to the powerful spiritual, emotional, and
comparing this approach with the current practice of psychological benefits that are important aspects of
TCM. The first chapter is a synthetic approach exposing acupuncture therapy.
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Acupuncture
Modern Texts & Methods
memory aids for differential diagnosis. It will enable the tions, gynecological disorders, pain, neurological problems,
practitioner to rapidly track a patient’s symptoms through eye/ear/nose diseases, skin disorders, and pediatric prob-
both the western and Chinese systems of medicine simul- lems. This collection offers opportunities to understand clini-
taneously, cross referencing as needed. Alphabetical pres- cal practice in China from an inside perspective and to self-
entation includes recommended patent herbal formulae test by trying to arrive at accurate diagnoses and appropri-
and possible syndromes and points related to the present- ate treatment plans for the cases.
ing condition.
Acupuncture Cases from
Acupuncture, Ancient China
Chinese Art of Healing & P, 336 pp, $117.00
AcuMoxa for Endometriosis DVD, $44.95 How it Works
Acupuncture for Allergic Rhinitis DVD, 41 Zhang Dengbu
min, $39.95 P, 234 pp, $11.00
his collection of acupuncture case
Acupuncture for Dermatological Diseases
DVD, 63 min, $59.95
Felix Mann
ann’s work offers beginning stu-
T histories presents the28 treat-
Acupuncture for Dysmenorrhea DVD, $44.95
Acupuncture for Headache DVD, 34 min, M dents and general readers a
sense of orderliness to the discus-
ments used to remedy a wide range
of difficult and complex cases. It is a
valuable source book for the practi-
$44.95
sion and portrayal of acupuncture. tioner who wants to learn first-hand from Chinese experi-
hese DVD programs comprehensively cover the
T Chinese medical theories and therapies used in the
treatment of specific conditions. Features include a thor-
For many readers this matter-of-fact text can be vital to
initially accepting acupuncture.
ence. The text covers general medicine, including respirato-
ry disorders, rheumatological and orthopedic conditions,
Acupuncture in Black and skin disorders, and endocrine disorders. Special sections are
ough investigation of the causes, pathomechanisms, diag- devoted to gynecology, pediatrics, ear, eye, nose and throat
nosis, pattern identification, and clinical manifestations, White
disorders, and diseases affecting the channels.
based on a solid foundation of both Chinese medical the- P, 300 pp, $49.95
ory and biomedicine; an overview of the diagnostic Acupuncture Channels &
Jacob Goodwin Points
process and management of the condition in an integrated
his work takes the reader back to
medical setting; and acupuncture therapy protocols based
on pattern identification to help practitioners create cus-
tomized treatments for maximum success. There are
T the very foundation of all
acupuncture theory. It explores the
P, 264 pp, $75.95
Joan Campbell
core logic of complemental opposi- his easy to follow primer is suit-
sophisticated treatments with moxibustion, including tech-
niques for making medicinal cakes for use with moxa, as
well as point combinations and point functions, warm-
tion (Yin-Yang), found in the Yijing.The text organizes and
examines the fundamental theories of acupuncture accord-
T able for beginning study of the
acupuncture channels and points. It
needling, injection therapy, auricular acupuncture, and ing to the different Yijing perspectives of The One, Two features a concise layout, and
electro-acupuncture techniques, along with cautions and Poles, Four Signs, and Eight Trigrams. This provides a simple includes unencumbered channel
indications to guide practitioners to the most effective yet logical way for the reader to understand acupuncture pathway and point locus drawings that have self-study and
methods for treating each conditio. theory as a construct of Yin-Yang. Having refined the sophis- self-test iterations to help reinforce the learning process.
tication of acupuncture theory down to its fundamental There is a case study example for each channel that
Acupoint Dictionary premise, “Qi is everything and everything is Qi…all phe- assumes some knowledge of differential diagnosis, so clearly
nomena are perturbations and contrasts within in a single this feature is meant to dovetail with other materials and
P, 131 pp, $ 49.95
field of energy,” the author subsequently rebuilds the theory textbooks the student may be undertaking whilst memoriz-
David Hartman according to Yin-Yang logic using Yijing symbology, providing ing the channel and point information.
reasoning for some of acupuncture’s more “mysterious”
his quick reference guide for acupuncture students and
T qualified practitioners provides acupuncture treatments
for 1000 TCM actions and biomedical signs, symptoms,
concepts such as possession, chronological acupuncture,
and the ties between people and their environment.
Acupuncture, A
Comprehensive Text
Qi is presented as a rational concept, readily observed H, 741 pp, $75.00
and disease states. Treatments are listed alphabetically, and
listed conditions range from the most common signs and and demonstrated in everyday life. The first six chapters Dan Bensky, John OConnor
symptoms such as neck pain to rarer and more chronic offer a strong theoretical basis, including an elaborate discus-
ne of the first English-language
conditions such as Raynaud's phenomenon. TCM indica-
tions include "Liver Yang Rising", "Sanjiao", "Qi Stagnation",
sion of Qi, Yin-Yang, and the symbolic language of the Yijing.
The remaining three chapters discuss diagnosis, treatment,
O reference works on acupunc-
ture points, this text has greatly con-
etc. The remaining disorders are Western signs, symp- and corresponding methods of cultivation. The chapter on
tributed to the development of
toms, and disease states, as well as treatment principles to treatment includes several novel point combination and
acupuncture outside of China. The
adopt in certain situations. Basic signs and symptoms cover point selection strategies that offer the reader new clinical
introduction covers the main elements of diagnosis and
conditions such as memory loss and headache. Disease tools and strategies. By distilling all of acupuncture theory
treatment, while the main part of the text is a modern
states cover conditions such as hepatitis and irritable into simple logic, the author simultaneously expands it into
point reference work developed by the Shanghai College
bowel syndrome. Treatment principles cover conditions new metaphysical heights, creating a single logical mental
of TCM. Covering fundamental information for the prac-
such as inducing labor and reducing lactic acid build-up. construct while accommodating its art, wonder, and mys-
tice of acupuncture, this book is one of the handful of
Each of the 1000 disorders is presented with TCM actions tery. New students and experienced practitioners alike will
English-language texts to have been given scholarly recog-
or indications (referenced), main acupoints (referenced), find interest and inspiration in this work.
nition, as well as being required reading for U.S. licensure
secondary acupoints, and additional notes necessary to Acupuncture Case Histories examinations.
better understand the condition. from China Acupuncture Core Therapy
Acupuncture: Aid to P, 300 pp, $29.95
Differential Diagnosis P, 324 pp, $49.95
Ji Rui Chen, Nissi Wang Shoji Kobayashi
P, 146 pp, $6395
his book presents 100 case histo-
Suzanna Dowie
his work gives a comprehensive
T ries from the files of various TCM
S hakujyu chiryo is a popular
acupuncture methodology in
T conventional and acupuncture
differential diagnosis, referenced by
practitioners in Northern China. Each
case includes Western medical indica-
tions, differentiation and description,
Japan that is increasingly taught in the
academic schools and colleges.
presenting condition and by acupuncture diagnosis. It gives
Shaku is a concept that refers to full-
explanations of point selections, and details on the course of
ness or repletion, and jyu is a concept that refers to empti-
the practitioner and student handy and portable access to therapy and results. The text is grouped into internal condi-
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ness or vacuity. Kobayashi choses the name “Acupuncture wide range of eye disorders, from conjunctivitis and hay well, many childbearing women and their partners will find
Core Therapy” for the English language name of his shaku- fever to glaucoma and macular degeneration. For some a book of this type useful when they are receiving treat-
ju chiryo method. Kobayashi has refined the essence of this conditions, such as degenerative diseases of the retina, ment. The practical information has been gained from the
technique from his study of classical teachings on the vital there is no effective treatment in conventional medicine, author’s bilingual and bicultural heritage, as well as her
energy system and has developed a unique method of while in others, such as acute conjunctivitis, acupuncture experience as a midwife acupuncturist, and will be of utility
acupuncture root treatment. Using the flexibility of yin- offers a cure that is more rapid and effective than other in understanding how acupuncture can address prenatal,
yang, the five phases,the eight principles, and other basic modalities. The book provides clear, step-by-step guide- intrapartum, and postnatal conditions. Contents include
tenets of acupuncture, Kobayashi applies these to clinical lines for diagnosis and treatment of a variety of conditions, theory of TCM; dietary advice in Chinese medicine; con-
situations. He has reassembled the fragments of transmit- coupled with a discussion of expected results. trainidications and safety; acupuncture in intrapartum care
ted teachings and condensed them to their intrinsic core and induction of labor; and postnatal conditions treated
significance. This makes for a reliable and significant method
Acupuncture Handbook of with acupuncture, including perineal pain, insufficieint lac-
to achieve remarkable clinical results using these classical
Sports Injuries tation, breast engorgement/mastitis; symphysis pubis dys-
patterns and directing the body’s energy with the intention Spiral, 392 pp, $29.95 function, hemorrhoids, and acupuncture for children.
of the needle and the choice of point selection. Whitfield Reaves Training and professional issues are also addressed, and
there are references for further reading.
Acupuncture Energetics: his work is a clinical manual that
Clinical Appr Physicians
H, 759 pp, $119.95
T integrates traditional Chinese
acupuncture with Western orthope-
Acupuncture &
Moxibustion
dic and sports medicine. It outlines Academy Press
Joseph Helms the diagnosis, assessment, and treat-
elms relies on his clinical expe- ment protocol for 25 common sports injuries. It includes P, 701 pp, $18.95
H rience to offer a valuable expo-
sition of the European model of
common conditions such as plantar fascitis, rotator cuff
tendonitis, and arthritis of the knees and hip. Diagnosis T his volume is part of the English-
Chinese Collegiate Texbooks in
acupuncture, which he terms and assessment is summarized from both Western and TCM Series. It offers a detailed pres-
Medical Acupuncture. The author understands energetics Chinese Medical perspectives and includes detailed illus- entation of the network of meridians
as the use of acupuncture to move qi within the dynamic trations and descriptions to facilitate precise treatment. and points (name, location, anatomi-
of the human system. This approach is explained in the cal considerations, indications, and needling methods),
context of the meridian couplets (tai yang, shao yang, tai
Acupuncture and IVF acumoxa techniques, and treatments for 70 conditions.
yin, etc.), with a full presentation of acupoints, diagnostics, P, 216 pp, $29.95
and clinical instructions. In addition to drawing upon the
Acupuncture &
Lifang Liang Moxibustion: Guide
well-developed body of French-language acupuncture
his book covers acupuncture and Clinical Practice
works, he references research in other Western lan-
guages. The text adapts modern graphical and textual T Chinese medicine protocols for
each stage of the in vitro fertilization
H, 151 pp, $103.00
techniques to the teaching of acupuncture and examines Bernard Auteroche et al
the roots and sources of its clinical ideas so that their con- process. Research has shown that
acupuncture alone can increase the eplete with careful drawings and
ceptual foundations may be more deeply understood.
Acupuncture Energetics:
success rate of IVF by 35%. By
adding Chinese herbal medicine, it is Dr. Liang’s experi-
R step-by-step guidelines, this text
has great utility as a model for prop-
Workbook for Diagnostics ence that you can almost double that increase. Dr. Liang er use of equipment and mastering
& Treatment provides an overview of Chinese medicine and the manipulative technique. Exhaustive coverage of needling
P, 144 pp, $16.95 pathology of infertility, procedures of IVF, and step-by-step techniques includes a description of the tools of the trade,
protocols for combining acupuncture and Chinese herbal exercises to strengthen the hands and fingers, needle
Mark Seem medicine both prior to and during IVF procedures. It also insertion and manipulation techniques, description of mox-
he author describes a variety of includes a detailed discussion of commonly used IVF
T acupuncture treatment strate-
gies, including local-distal points, mu-
drugs, protocols for preventing miscarriages, and numer-
ous case studies. Appendices cover recent acupuncture
ibustion techniques with indications and contraindications,
other manual and cupping techniques, and qigong exercis-
es and training designed to strengthen the qi and sharpen
shu points, source and connecting and IVF research, Western fertility drugs, and Chinese sensitivity.
luo points, five element and five shu points, xi-cleft points, medicinals. More complex manipulations described include “lighting
and points for qi, blood, and fluid. The treatments are the fire in the mountain,” “coolness from heaven,” “green
accompanied by an explanation of yin/yang and the five
Acupuncture, Meridian
Theory,& Acupuncture tortoise seeks the point,” and “dragon and tiger come to
phases, a description of a nine-step process for energetic blows.” Each lists the method, the associated diseases, and
evaluation and diagnosis, and a review of zang fu patterns.
Points
examples of utilization of technique. Moxibustion is cate-
The exercise questions that follow aid students in practic- H, 414 pp, $70.00
gorized by direct and indirect methods, moxa stick and
ing diagnosis by following an outline for sample case stud- Li Ding medicated stick techniques, suspended moxibustion, moxa
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resented in a language and style
Acupuncture: Everything
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P consistent with modern mainland
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treatment.
P, 160 pp, $19.95 sive description of meridians and Acupuncture for
points than may be found in comparable first-year texts, Musculoskeletal Injury
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his book introduces general covers system theory and the physiology, pathology, and
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T readers to basic questions and
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Lu Shao-jie
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tion covers acupuncture technique,
clatures, functions, and location methods. Part 2 reviews
points on the 14 meridians; appendices describe extra
T and pathogenesis, diagnostic
highlights, syndrome differentiation
diagnosis, and treatment. The next section gives an points and new points. The illustrations are adequate yet and treatment, selection of points,
overview of Chinese medicine and its underlying theories. rendered with some shortcomings. Definitions of termi- and therapeutic scheme for 69 vari-
The last section answers questions about topics such as nology can be referenced from the text or from standard ous musculoskeletal injuries. It includes commentary, point
organ dysfunctions, diet, cancer, AIDS, and emergencies, Chinese-English dictionaries. prescriptions, illustrations, and clinical explanations. It
provides case studies, and suggests further reading. records the manipulation, needling direction and depth,
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tion of supplementation and drainage methods, and
Acupuncture Patterns & Acupuncture Points:
advanced techniques such as penetrating-heaven coolness,
Practice, A Clinical Intro. Images & Functions
burning mountain fire, bluegreen dragon wagging its tail,
H, 205 pp, $35.00 P, 363 pp, $29.50 and white tiger shaking its head, are all included.
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bi (obstruction), palpitation, and wind stroke. There is a ter presents descriptions of traditional functions and associ-
general discussion of each of these disorders/syndromes, ated points organized in table form. A dictionary identifies It includes discussions and demonstrations of methods
and each case is thoroughly analyzed and contrasted with the characters used in point names and the different points such as three-edged needle, cutaneous needle, intrader-
comparable cases in the chapter. The liberal use of dia- that contain each character. mal needle, electro-acupuncture, and point injection ther-
grams augments the presentation. The work is designed to apy. In addition, such methods as bloodletting, plum-blos-
aid beginning practitioners who are making the transition
Acupuncture in Practice: som, seven-star, and luo han needling are clearly explicat-
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Case Histories from the ed. Safe needling methods are emphasized.
the clinical skills of more experienced acupuncturists.
West
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T extensive study, practice, and
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fatigue, gastric problems, pains and sprains, anxiety,
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The second section is a channel-by-channel presentation gency & rehabilitation; running needle, moxibustion, elec-
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his is a concise, instructively illus-
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clinical repertory for respiratory, circulatory, locomotor, T trated, and practical guide to
using acupuncture for the treatment
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facial, skin, and psychological patterns. In all cases there is of women throughout pregnancy and
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his work discusses the theory
for TCM syndromes as differentiated by the most signifi-
cant configurations of symptoms and signs, including pulse
of pregnancy and labor and for postpartum developments.
Discussions and case studies include high-risk pregnancies, T and unique characteristics of
pediatric acupuncture, including the
and tongue descriptions. There are also instructions for abnormal fetal positions, and postpartum depression
causes of disease in children, diagno-
point selection and extensive tables of alternative selec- Acupuncture Response: sis, and special concerns. It focuses
tions. Balance Energy and Restore on 27 specific pediatric disorders, including etiology and
Acupuncture & Health pathology, clinical manifestations and differentiation of pat-
Moxibustion for Depression P, 200 pp, $16.95 terns, and treatment and prognosis. There are numerous
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keeping focus on the patient's individual medications, diet, health, methods for resolving unbalanced energy and
and psychological state. common health conditions for each constitutional type, It gives guidelines on developing
and using acupuncture, diet, herbal remedies, qi gong and treatment principles, selecting and
Acupuncture & Moxibustion environmental adjustments to improve health. The book combining points, managing acute symptoms, and assessing
for Stroke Rehabilitation concludes with information on what to expect on a first risk. It also discusses Chinese perspectives on the causes
P, 150 pp, $19.95 acupuncture appointment, getting insurance coverage for and progression of depression, pattern imbalances and dif-
Wang Qi-cai acupuncture, and how to locate a qualified acupuncturist. ferentiation, and study design and other research issues
pertinent to clinical acupuncture. Includes case histories.
n delineating both Chinese and
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the author emphasizes syndrome dif-
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ferentiation and treatment, prognosis, Nervous Disorders
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advanced methods, along with material on preparation and
cautions. It clearly demonstrates needling manipulation,
T revised compilation of two other
volumes by Lu Shao Jie, Handbook
including such techniques ad lifting and thrusting, twirling, of Acupuncture in the Treatment of
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Acupuncture in the Treatment of Nervous System generations. While many of the Tung points are found on
Disorders. As with its precursors, the apparently simple Acupuncturist’s Handbook the twelve regular channels, they are in locations distinct
Although the structural presentation is simple and straight- H, 498 pp, $58.00 from the 360+ points presented in modern TCM
forward, the depth of its content is rewarding. Divided Kuen Shii Tsay acupuncture texts. They are also largely distinct from the
into seven chapters, the first four are arranged by body miscellaneous "extra" or "non-channel" points described in
his notebook-style presentation
part and include both musculoskeletal and neurological
conditions, while the three remaining chapters focus T imparts essential clinical skills. It
is written for a Western audience
most contemporary TCM acupuncture texts.
The number of Tung Style Acupuncture points required
almost exclusively on neurological disorders. Each chapter to successfully ameliorate any given ailment is fewer than
offers a wealth of information on from 8 to 31 different yet it reflects the perspective of the
author’s Chinese-training and clinical that required in most current TCM acupuncture texts to
conditions (a total of 127 in all), and each condition is cov- treat the same malady. Tung Style Acupuncture does not
ered both from a Western medical and a Chinese medical experience. The materials empha-
sized are selected on the basis of his extensive clinical necessitate the use of the diagnostic methods or terminol-
(TCM) perspective, with sections on Clinical manifesta- ogy adopted by contemporary, herbalist-driven TCM
tions, Pattern identification, Treatment, Method, and training and his teaching experience at the New England
School of Acupuncture. This revised and expanded edition acupuncture. Furthermore, the clinical results obtained
Clinical notes. using the Tung style often far surpass those achieved
covers: practical diagnosis, including pulse, palpation, and
Acupuncture Treatment of tongue diagnosis, the eight principles, qi and blood, differ- through the use of TCM acupuncture, especially in the
Pain ential diagnosis according to the zang fu, exogenous fac- West.
P, 188 pp, $19.95 tors, and channels; point prescription methods, including This book will be of particular utility to clinicians who
basic and advanced techniques for treatment, and com- have already famililarized themselves with Master Tong's
Leon Chaitow monly used acupoints with their indications and point acupuncture and who are interested to augment their prac-
he author presents acupuncture
T as an effective pain control
method for healing professionals to
combinations; and special acupuncture techniques, includ-
ing scalp and ear acupuncture, point through to point
needling, and emergency techniques.
tice and success rate using these well-founded techniques.
Advanced Tung Style
use as an adjunct to Western meth-
Acupuncture: Nephrology
ods. Presented by disease category,
Advanced Needling Techniques Spiral, 365 pp, $68.00
both body and ear points are recommended for alleviating DVD, 40 min, $110.00
Ching Chang Tung, James Maher
pain. In addition to formulas for pain treatment, there are Wei Liu his volume contains over 350
also chapters on acupuncture anesthesia and the treat-
ment of addiction.
T his DVD introduces basic and advanced
needling techniques. The basic segment
T pages with over 275 prescrip-
tions drawn from the Chinese Tung
Acupuncture, Trigger begins with needling sensations associated with acupunc- Acupuncture literature. More than
Points, and ture, including dullness, heaviness, and electrical sensa- 15 different sources were refer-
Musculoskeletal Pain tions. It demonstrates fast and slow insertion methods, the enced, compiling all the nephrology, urology, and androlo-
H, 347 pp, $123.00 12 techniques for promoting qi, and the seven methods of gy prescriptions with accompanying diagrams for each dis-
tonifying and dispersing. The advanced section introduces order/disease. Included are point locations, needling
P E Baldry the three levels of needle depth insertion (heaven, instructions, contraindications, clinical comments, herbal
his text describes trigger point
T acupuncture and the treatment
of musculoskeletal or myofascial
human, and earth), the nine combination techniques of
tonifying and dispersing, and other techniques including
fire needle, two needle, midnight-midday, and other spe-
suggestions, and lifestyle modifications based on clinical
experiences with Master Tung’s Acupuncture.
Section 1 addresses the applications for specific disor-
pain. Part One presents the author’s cial techniques passed down in familial lineage. The DVD ders of the upper and lower urinary tract involving the
view of the history of Chinese acupuncture and its migra- is well scripted, well narrated, and well produced. kidneys and urinary bladder in both sexes. The text
tion to Western countries. The second part deals with the includes disorders involving not only the actual anatomical
principles of trigger-point acupuncture (a dry-needle tech-
Advanced Techniques in
Oriental Medicine substrates but also the broader TCM organ/channel func-
nique that is distantly related to traditional Chinese tions of the Kidney and Bladder. Section 2 is concerned
acupuncture) and gives a critical account of the evidence H, 183 pp, $59.95
with maladies unique to the male such as balanitis, phallal-
for, and the nature of, trigger points and their use to deac- Skya Abbate gia, cryptorchidism, orchitis, impotence, premature ejacu-
tivate pain. Part Three provides details and practical lation, and erectile dysfunction.
his useful guidebook presents an
accounts of various musculoskeletal pain conditions along
with the acupuncture treatments suggested for each. The T overview of all aspects of
needling, from the parameters of the
Advanced Tung Style
book also presents useful case histories and profuse docu- Acupuncture: Neurology
mentation; information on historical precedence and cur- needle itself to the importance of
Spiral, 520 pp, $89.00
rent research is meticulously presented. treating and anchoring the patient’s
spirit. Skya Abbate’s clear language and detailed descrip- Ching Chang Tung, James Maher
Acupuncturist’s Clinical tions guide you step-by-step through thirteen categories of olume 4 of the ‘Advanced Tung
Handbook
P, 426 pp, $49.95
disease, ranging from anxiety, geriatric and chronic degen-
erative diseases, to those illnesses thought to be untreat-
V Style Acupuncture Series’, is
solely concerned with the applica-
able. Specialized chapters offer insight and guidance for tion of Master Tung’s Acupuncture in
Jeffrey Jacob practitioners seeking to enhance their treatment strategies the treatment of neurological and
ot a theory book, but a book
N written with the purpose of
easy clinical access, this text will
with additional therapeutic techniques, including moxibus-
tion, bleeding techniques, herbal liniments, infrared light,
threading, and others. Rounding out the text is a practical
neuropsychiatric disorders. It is entitled ‘Advanced Tung
Style Acupuncture’ because it, like previous volumes in the
series, implies that the user has already had a course in
serve as quick reference and appendix with a glossary of Chinese medical terminology, Master Tung’s Acupuncture (e.g., that presented by Drs.
reminder for students looking for sample instructions for patients, as well as an index with Wei-Chieh Young, Min-Chuan Wang, Palden Carson,
information on acupoints and treatments. In addition to more than 2,000 disorders. Skillfully weaving the time- Robert Chu, Esther Su, Richard Tan, Miriam Lee, Susan
basic data, such as a section on TCM Zang Fu diagnosis, honored principles of Oriental medicine into the cutting- Johnson, etc.). Ergo, this text is not intended for use by
the author has included his clinically based findings. The edge reality of the clinic, this work offers a wealth of sim- the novice, but rather, as a reference by those who
descriptions include concise sections on acupoint energet- ple yet effective treatment strategies. already have a working knowledge of Master Tung’s
ics, the command points, the primary meridians, the Acupuncture.
extraordinary vessels, the sinew and divergent meridians
Advanced Tung Style
(channels), and common techniques such as ear, scap,
Acupuncture: Dao Ma This text presents 500+ pages of over 480+ prescrip-
electro acupuncture, moxibustion and ion pumping. The Spiral, 340 pp, $68.00 tions culled from the Chinese language Tung Acupuncture
book is one of a handful of books available in English that literature in the translator's personal library – more than
Ching Chang Tung, James Maher 15 different sources were referenced (several currently
presents information from the perspective of Taoist ener-
ung Style Acupuncture was first
getics. For example, the point energetics are Taoist in
nature and the sections on the secondary vessels are T made available in English a trans-
lations of Master Tung Ching-
out of print). He has compiled, collated, and translated all
the neurological prescriptions proffered by the Chinese
sources noted above, and applied accompanying diagrams
based completely on a Taoist interpretation.The section
covering differentiation of syndromes is presented with Chang's work in the mid- to late for each clinical entity to facilitate their application.
lists and columns for ease of access. A final section covers 1900's by Richard Tan, Miriam Lee, Included are: author-specific point locations, needling
Shang Han Lun differentiation. The presentation is appeal- and others. As a system, it uses points different from those instructions, contraindications and, when available, clinical
ing for students in clinical settings as it compiles pertinent found in most present-day TCM acupuncture texts, and is comments, lifestyle modifications, etc., all derived from
facts and numbers that must be constantly utilized. purported to predate the Huang Di Nei Jing, having been the author(s) own personal clinical experiences with
passed down through teacher-student lineage for untold Master Tung’s Acupuncture.
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Tung Style Acupuncture was brought to Taiwan from more precise diagnosis and better clinical results. Theory
mainland China by Master Tung Ching-Chang in 1949 and practice are connected through a detailed discussion of
Best of Master Tung’s Magic
when he left China with the Kuomingtang (KMT) army a channel palpation methodology developed by Dr. Wang,
Points
under General Chiang Kai-Shek. His acupuncture style which leads to more precise and effective point selection, DVD, 180 min, $350.00
was thus spared from the synthesis of the 'New Medicine' location, and technique. The book is presented in a highly Susan Johnson
engendered as a consequence of the 1958 dictum by readable format that preserves the intimacy of dialogue
atch Susan Johnson demonstrate
P.R.C. Chairman Mao Ze-Dong to create a 'New
Medicine', i.e. to unify the 'best' parts of Western and
between apprentice and teacher, with questions and
answers, narratives, and case studies. Richly illustrated. W Master Tung's Magic Points. This 2-
DVD set features close-up digital footage of more than 30
Chinese medicine. Ergo, the Tung Style escaped the
efforts to compel acupuncture to conform to the model
Art of Acupuncture different point patterns, in over 3 hours of edited sessions.
espoused by the TCM herbalists who had been assigned
Techniques Along with the book, Tung's Acupuncture by Wei-Chieh
to the task of inventing this 'New Medicine' - forcing the P, 211 pp, $21.95 Young,
proverbial 'square peg into a round hole'. Robert Johns Case Studies of Chinese
As a system, Tung Style Acupuncture does not necessi- ohns calls on acupuncturists to
Acupuncture Experts
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adopted by contemporary, herbalist-driven, TCM
J redress the “loss of the kinds of
subtlety and nuance that increase
P, 240 pp, $39.95
acupuncture; this renders the Tung Style Acupuncture well Wang Hong-Cai
the definition and clarity of under-
suited for use by non-TCM trained clinicians. Furthermore, his book is a collection of case
the clinical results obtained using the Tung Style
Acupuncture often far surpass those achieved through the
standing, and that in turn support a
more fully integrated treatment approach” by attending to T studies from experienced
Chinese clinical practitioners that illu-
the features of classical Chinese acupuncture. He provides
use of TCM acupuncture, especially in the West. This is, in a review of principles followed by sections on point selec- mine the practice of acupuncture. It
part, because Western patients seldom conform to an tion and technique. His emphasis is on the development consists of 150 studies, covering 70
exact mold of a single TCM pattern. Western patients typi- of treatment plans based on the classical approach. The diseases, selected on the basis of unique disease patterns
cally present with a myriad of signs, symptoms, and west- book covers ancient methods of point selection, creating as well as a solid overview of the condition. Importance is
ern-biomedical diagnoses, which can often leave the TCM acupoint prescriptions, classical needling techniques, moxi- given to particular treatment records refined by expert
based clinician somewhat bewildered as to where to bustion techniques, and other special methods. practitioners in their approach to different diseases. Each
begin; this is particularly true in a multidisciplinary, referral includes the name of the contributing practitioner, descrip-
based, setting. Art of Palpatory Diagnosis tions of the main complaint, present medical history,
Thus, Tung Style Acupuncture is a unique and highly
in Oriental Medicine observations from examination, pattern diagnosis, treat-
effective form of authentic Chinese acupuncture. The style P, 364 pp, $83.00 ment principles, treatment points and method of stimula-
has been proven clinically very effective and is rapidly gain- tion, extent of therapy and outcome, and informative
Skya Gardner-Abbate notes that explain the diagnosis and treatment rationale.
ing in popularity all over the globe. This rise in global
alpation is the heart of Japanese
interest is due to its high degree of clinical efficacy and
because the style is well suited to virtually all clinicians - P acupuncture diagnosis and treat-
ment. This book provides a step-by-
Along with prescriptions and techniques that form a solid
basis for clinical practitice, readers will note new uses for
commonly used points and intriguing point couplets.
those TCM trained as well as those who are not TCM
trained. This text series should not be construed as intro- step introduction and practical guide
to palpation as a method of assess-
Channel Divergences,
ductory texts or as ‘primers’ in the acupuncture of Master Deeper Pathways of the
Tung Ching-Chang, nor as preparatory texts on the TCM ment, diagnosis, and treatment within the context of
Oriental medicine, particularly the practice of Japanese
Web
theories governing each specialty.
acupuncture. Leading the reader through the “how” and P, 266 pp, $39.95
Advanced Tung Style “what” of touching/palpating the abdomen (or hara) and Miki Shima, Charles Chace
Acupuncture: Obs/Gyn other key areas of the body, the author also explores key
he channel divergences (jing bie)
Spiral, 500 pp, $85.00
Ching Chang Tung, James Maher
acupuncture points for clearing these areas, as well as
Japanese needle techniques. The aim of the book is for T are among the most enigmatic
facets of the channel system. Also
the reader to more vividly and sensitively feel what lies
his volume addresses the appli- below acupuncture meridians and points, and to be able known as the divergent meridians or
T cation of Master Tung’s acupunc-
ture in obstetrics and gynecology. for
to assess and successfully treat a wide variety of clinical
conditions with an understanding of the individual patient.
distinct meridians, their trajectories, and usually some con-
jecture concerning their function, is discussed in nearly
readers already familiar with the every basic textbook of acupuncture. Nevertheless, few
The many line drawings and photographs give the read- acupuncturists have any idea of what to do with the chan-
basics of Master Tun'gs acupuncture, er a vivid and accurate sense of what is being seen and
through coursework or reading material offered and com- nel divergences in clinical practice. Written by two senior
felt. The author’s emphasis on the integration of Chinese acupuncturists with extensive training in classical Chinese,
piled by his students. This text is not intended for use by and Japanese medical thought helps the reader to see
the novice, but rather by those who already have a work- this text represents the most definitive statement to date
them as interrelated, classically based systems. Additionally, on the theory and application of this fascinating layer of the
ing knowledge of Master Tung’s Acupuncture. the text follows a “building blocks” approach whereby channel system. The text begins with a critical review of
This text presents 400 prescriptions gathered from the concepts and new terms are gradually introduced, the classical source literature concerning the channel
Chinese language Tung Acupuncture literature in the explored, and reviewed with questions that summarize divergences and then the major channel divergence spe-
author's personal library. More than 15 different sources each chapter. Cases from the author’s 15 years of clinical cialists in Japan and Europe, culminating with the treat-
were referenced (several currently out of print). From experience are integrated to elaborate upon the concepts ment strategies of Miki Shima who has used this system
these Chinese language sources, he has compiled, collat- covered, which helps readers study patient progress and for over 20 years. Included are extensive appendices with
ed, and translated all the OB/GYN prescriptions proffered grasp how to apply the material. Forms outlining proce- a treatment formulary and discussions of adjunctive thera-
by the "experts" and has applied accompanying diagrams dures, diagnoses, and possible treatment strategies supple- pies to facilitate immediate application in clinical practice.
for each disorder/disease to facilitate their application. ment the theoretical material in each chapter so that the
Included are author-specific point locations, needling practitioner is assisted in organizing and performing palpa- Channels of Acupuncture
instructions, contraindications and, when available, clinical tion examinations. & Secondary Channels
comments, herbal suggestions, and lifestyle modifications, H, 780 pp, $139.00
based on personal clinical experiences with Master Tung’s
Basics of Acupuncture
Acupuncture. P, 309 pp, $39.95 Giovanni Maciocia
his is a lavishly illustrated text in
Applied Channel Theory in
Chinese Medicine
Gabriel Stux, Bruce Pomerantz
condensed version of a larger
T the same fashion as the recent

H, 718 pp, $75.00 A text, Acupuncture Atlas and

Reference Book, this volume con-
new edition of the author’s
“Foundations.”
Wang Ju Yi, Jason Robertson tains the core material necessary to Part I includes discussions of the
his book is a collaboration understand the theory, diagnostic concept of channel in Chinese medicine, morphology and
T between one of modern China's
most respected scholars, teachers,
approach, and treatment principles
of Chinese medicine. The reader will find a very clear and
flow of qi of channels; the huang, the gao, the coul li, and
the triple burner cavities; functions of the channels in bal-
and practitioners with over 45 years well-organized presentation, albeit fewer points and less ancing and harmonizing body functions; and the role of
of experience, and his American stu- practical information. An excellent choice for the curious the channels in diagnosis. Part II describes the pathways
dent. It demonstrates how a deeper understanding of the reader with a scientific background. of the twelve main channels; channel symptoms related
relationship between organ and channel theory can lead to to each of the twelve main channels; how to use how to
use each of the main channel distal, local, and adjacent
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acupuncture points; classical energetic actions of the five the next 40 years actively promoting acupuncture among
shu points; categories of points; and combining acupunc- medical professionals. Just before his death in 1955, he
Chinese Medicine Study
ture points for sucessful treatment. Part III describes the completed l’Acuponcture Chinoise, the work which led
Guide: Acupuncture &
morphology and pathways of the connecting channels; the first successful European acculturation of acupuncture.
Moxibustion
the physiology, etiology, diagnosis, and pathologic indica- l’Acuponcture Chinoise he laid the foundation for the H, 400 pp, $39.95
tors of the connecting channels; and various treatment modern practice of acupuncture in Europe, introducing Zhao Ji-ping
potentials using the connecting channels. Part IV discusses many of the ideas and expressions by which it is known
ased on China’s national text-
the morphology and pathology of the muscle channels;
the functions and etiology; the pathology and symptoms;
today.
The text is massive, containing nearly 900 densely but
B book for acupuncture and moxi-
bustion, this book thoroughly covers
and the treatment of the muscle channels including meth- readably organized oversize pages. Volume One describes
ods such as massage, gua sha, cupping,a nd acupuncture. acupuncture’s fundamental concepts
the energetics of acupuncture; Volume Two, the applica- and more advanced theory. Designed as a companion to
Part V discusses the morphology of the divergent chan- tion of those energetics; Volume Three, their relation to
nels, and their function and clinical use. Part VI details the textbooks in the West, the information in this book is pre-
physiology. Volume Four summarizes the meridians and sented in a chart and diagram format so as to help the
morphology, diagnosis, pathology and treatment of the points, organizing information around the classical con-
cutaneous regions. Part VII introduces the eight extraordi- reader quickly access and compare information. The book
cepts of energy circulation, so that the reader perceives a presents an introduction to acupuncture channels, collat-
nary vessels and their clinical use, then devotes chapters clinical range much greater than that found in more recent
to individual vessels, describing the pathway, clinical indi- erals, and points, techniques of acupuncture and moxibus-
English-language texts. Volume Five, a detailed treatment tion, and acupuncture and moxibustion treatment. As a
cations, applications, herbal and acupuncture therapy, and repertoire, is still the largest of its kind in a Western lan-
case studies. Finally, Part VII covers the etology, differenti- serious study aid, the depth of the information given here
guage. The information has been meticulously compiled is suitable for students currently attending a Chinese medi-
ation, and treatment of bi syndromes. The appendices from works that are universally recognized as the epitome
include two glossaries, a bibilography, and a reference list- cine school, graduates preparing for national licensing
of Chinese clinical experience: the Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, examinations, and for clinicians' reference.
ing of Chinese dynasties as well as further reading sugges- the Zhen Jiu Yi Xue, theYi Xue Ru Men, and the Zhen Jiu
tions. Yi Zi. Illnesses are presented as energetic categories, and Chinese Single Point
Chasing the Dragons Tail as organ, function, and body area groups. Within each of Acupuncture
these categories conditions are precisely defined and finely VCD, $60.00
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differentiated. Decheng Chen
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Stephen Birch
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specialized sections of technical works, but never at this
scale. The book is universally recognized not only as a
T acupoint or one small local area in the treatment and
prevention of disease. They cover the use of single point
D insightful and masterful 20th
century Japanese physician and heal-
unique and historic achievement but also as one of the
best, most detailed, and most practical of clinical texts. It
selection, manipulation, methodology, and effects, and
include a complete discussion of 22 diseases and conditions
er whose clinical system, based in conveys the ideals of the Chinese medical arts to Western ranging from angina and hypertension, bronchitis and asth-
five-phase and meridian therapy doctors and acupuncturists, and continues to inspire those ma, diarrhea and constipation, to impotence and seminal
constructs, finds its fullest expression in this text. who write or practice today. emission, migraine and, insomnia, and high cholesterol.
This work introduces Dr. Manaka’s major clinical and Chinese Acupuncture and Techniques include acumoxa, cupping, bleeding, auricular
theoretical accomplishments by describing how what he Moxibustion and head acupuncture, point injection, and laser therapy.
terms the “X-signal system” is the foundation of human Plays on a DVD player or a Windows computer using
topology, function, and response. In essence, the X-signal H, 544 pp, $65.00 Windows media player, downloadable at http://www.my-
system defines qi, yin-yang, and the five phases as clinical software-space.com/windowsmediaplayer.
events, just as traditional Oriental thinkers recognized
Xin-nong Cheng
Classical Acupuncture, the
his is the official revision of
these ideas through right-brain pattern recognition. While
Dr. Manaka references some of the most advanced scien-
tific thinking of our era — information theory, holographic
T Essentials of Chinese
Acupuncture used by the
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models and new paradigms — his explanations are full of International Acupuncture Training
practical tests which readers can use to confirm his ideas Centers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Manfred Porkert
for themselves. Nanjing. Presented in 18 chapters, it begins with a brief he author provides a clear and
The core of the text is a complete description of Dr.
Manaka’s treatment system. This is of great importance,
history, followed by a discussion of yin-yang and the five
phases, a review of the zang fu, and extraordinary fu and
T complete presentation of
authentic Chinese theory as a reli-
their interrelationships, a discourse on qi, blood and body able basis for modern scientific
not only because Dr. Manaka was recognized in both
fluids, a description of the meridians and collaterals, and research and for effective clinical application. Readers
Japan and China as one of the foremost practitioners of
location of the acupuncture points. familiar with Porkert’s earlier works will at once feel at
his generation,but also because the system has already
proven itself adaptable to many others. It is thus a clinical Theoretical discussions include etiology and pathogene- home with his academically rigorous style and tone. The
manual of unique value because it describes Dr. Manaka’s sis, diagnostic methods, differentiation of syndromes, and core and basic structure of the text centers around
most important techniques: ion pumping and other root acupuncture techniques. Treatment information includes theZhenjiu Dachen, a classical text completed in 1601 by
treatments, as well as his distinctive use of fire needles, moxibustion and cupping, general principles of acupunc- Yang Jizhou.
channel stimulation techniques, sotai, moxibustion, and ture treatment, internal diseases, and gynecological dis- The text begins with an explanation of the basic premis-
other modern Chinese and Japanese clinical develop- eases. There is a supplementary section on ear acupunc- es of acumoxa therapy and a brief history. The second
ments. Beginning with a step-by-step template for formu- ture and anesthesia, a bibliography, a cross-index of chapter presents a detailed explanation of diagnosis by
lating and confirming a diagnosis, Dr. Manaka provides the acupuncture points, and an index. The book incorporates inspection, olfaction and ausculation, interrogation and pal-
instructions necessary to apply these techniques quickly the experience of teaching classes of Western physicians pation. Radial pulse palpation is examined in detail as are
and with confidence. The text concludes with case histo- as well as clinical practice and acupuncture research. The the eight guiding criteria, the six excesses, the seven emo-
ries and appendices that provide supporting technical information retains the characteristic features of traditional tions, and the neutral agents of disease. Further chapters
details. acupuncture and stresses the integration of theory and introduce functional categories for the foramina (acu-
practice. points) and conduits. A large section explicates the classi-
Chinese Acupuncture
In this second edition, a number of revisions and read- cal foramina, conduit by conduit. For each the position,
H, 896 pp, $149.95 justments have been made in the light of existing needs in special qualifications, effects of stimulation, symptoms and
George Soulie de Morant education, scientific research, medical treatment, and indications, and combinations are succinctly detailed.
international academic exchanges. These include typo- Location and treatment by acupuncture and moxibustion
eorge Soulie de Morant went
G to China at the turn of the cen-
tury, where he remained for almost
graphical corrections, locational and terminological stan-
dardization according to guidelines set out by the WHO
is described with particular distinction between classical
and modern insertion depths.
and the PRC State Bureau of Technical Supervision stan- The final two chapters explain how to plan and apply
two decades, gaining entrance to the
dards, and elimination of more abstruse contents. treatment. Topics discussed include establishing a prescrip-
highest circles of the Chinese socie-
Students sitting for the U.S. licensure exams will find this tion, choosing between acupuncture and moxibustion,
ty. Although his life’s work was
book requisite reading. selecting foramina and combinations of foramina. Clinical
acupuncture, his literary output was voluminous and cov-
ered every aspect of Chinese culture. He was a man of topics such as preparing the patient, locating and needling
great talent, and became the only European recognized as the foramina, attaining qi, and controlling effects by adjust-
a Chinese doctor by the Chinese themselves. ing technique are also presented in detail. Moxibustion is
also detailed. The text’s main section concludes with a
Returning to France in 1917, Soulie de Morant spent
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effective Body-Mind-Spirit adaptation that focuses on bal- The second part of the text expounds on over 92 dif- using each point individually. With roots going back even
ance and integration. Worsley emphasizes the enormous ferent conditions, ranging from internal diseases such as to the Nei Jing Su wen, Nan Jing, and Jia Yi Jing, the
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Classical Five Element Most points, syndromes, and concepts are rendered with tracing the source, principles and formulas, foundational
Acupuncture English, Pinyin, and Chinese. Chief Editor Liu Gongwang theory, and modern research. The second section pres-
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works describe acupuncture
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point, corrected and approved by Professor Worsley as suggests, the primary aim of this text is to help acupunc- diseases. This work covers concepts,
his final effort, will serve as an aid to students and a refer- turists gain a better understanding of the clinical applica- history, and research on this treatment modality. Part 1
ence for qualified practitioners. The first appendix illus- tions of a number of commonly used acupuncture points. reviews the commonly used acupuncture points and their
trates and describes the eight extra meridians. Further Following the classical methods of pattern identification location and regional anatomy. Part 2 details single point
appendices list entry and exit points, fire points, first aid and differentiation, treatment for the diseases discussed is therapy for common disorders, organized by body system
points, forbidden points, four needle technique, horary approached and understood in different ways depending and biomedical disease. There are line drawings through-
points, junction points, meeting points, metal points, on the particular manifestations and patterns involved. out, and the text is rendered both in Chinese and English,
meridan-by-meridian point names, alphabetically listed providing greater facility for both the native Chinese and
point names, reunion points, seas and oceans, sedation The presentation is in 16 chapters, with discussion os
86 commonly used points — 84 along the 14 main chan- the native English reader.
points, source points, tonification points, water points,
windows of the sky points, wood points, and composite nels and vessels and two non-channel points. Each chap- Clinical Experience of Dr.
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cussing the art of diagnosis, Worsley emphasizes the
importance of discerning the state of balance and harmony
asociated organs; the channel points, and connections
with other channels. The acupuncture point information
I that has characterized the transmis-
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returns to the theme of emotive manifestations, discerned years in China, this text presents the
and illustration, needling direction and depth, cautions, clinical experience of a senior
in the five elements, the twelve officials, the Causative point classification, and additional features; range of appli-
Factor, and in diagnostic clues gained from the consulta- Chinese acupuncturist. Translated by his student, Andrew
cations; actions; methods of point selection; indications; Ellis, himself an experienced practitioner and author, this
tion. His message, that Traditional Diagnosis and treatment clinical applications; case studies; point function differentia-
depend for success on the fundamental and essential book is nicely produced and carefully rendered.
tion; point combinations; needling direction and sensation;
desire to help those who are ill, is deeply felt and deeply classical knowledge; historical experiences; and a transla- The first chapter is the translator’s summation of the
moving. tion of a classical poem for each. author’s experience and realizations of apprenticeship.
The third volume of Worsley’s Classical Five Element The second chapter covers precision in point location and
Acupuncture series, The Five Elements and Officials, is Clinical Application of technique. There are several references to specific points,
written in an approachable personal style, and describes Double-Point Acupuncture guidelines for areas, and both translations and explanation
and details Worsley’s understanding of the Five Seasons & Moxibustion Therapy of traditional point poems. The third chapter describes Dr.
(the spirit of the Elements), the Five Elements, and the P, 258 pp, $58.00 Shi Neng-Yun’s needle manipulation techniques in detail
Twelve Officials (the zang fu). His imagery and delivery are and the fourth chapter covers the treatment of more than
Decheng Chen fifty common patterns and symptoms. It also includes les-
intoned with thought and care, his words imbued with the
ouble-point acumoxa therapy
personality which distinguished him as a teacher and
revered him to his students. D selects two points that effec-
tively provide rapid therapeutic
sons on self-massage and moxibustion as patient “home-
work” or as illness-preventive techniques. The text con-
cludes with a final chapter of case studies that illustrate the
response and exceptional results in a text’s information.
treatment session. It is a useful methodology for a variety
of clinical conditions such as infections, parasitic infestation,
internal medicine, surgical application, OB/GYN, pedi-
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150 common conditions and their treatment using dou-
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Clinical Introduction to review with illustrations of all the articular areas. Each is
Cosmetic Acupuncture, a
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TCM Approach
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Steven Aung, William Chen method of examination of the area, and its disorders and Radha Thambirajah
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other specialities and to optimize The author explains that the skin is
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his text elaborates the physiolo-
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anatomic facts for point localization, clinical pearls, and
practical tips for integrating these techniques into everyday
T gy, pathology, and treatment of
collateral disease, e.g., extra-channel
emotional balance. The discussions include descriptions of
blood, energy (qi) and body fluid states of all the interal
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scalp, and ear therapy. Each topic is supplemented by a as ancient as Qin and Han dynasties. points and needling techniques used to treat cosmetic
short self-study quiz to aid in national certification and problems, common dermatological conditions and their
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select points according to the specific stem and branch of
the hour or day (see Manaka: Hara Diagnosis, Reflections
gration of theory and clinical treat-
ment to make Gui's theories and ideas systematic, practi-
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theory of acupuncture and tuina, including theory of the medicine and how time is woven into the core of
Essential Guide to
channels and collaterals, a presentation of the acupuncture acupuncture theory.
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I textbook, acupuncturist Debra
Betts draws on more than 15 years
photos that can be found throughout the book are helpful cepts that cast light on obscure passages from the Nei Jing
for highlighting exact point location, visual confirmation of of experience specializing in the use
and address common confusions and perplexities in com- of acupuncture during pregnancy and childbirth.
needling methods, and hand placement and positioning for prehending stems and branches, both in philosophical
tuina therapy. Acupuncture is an ideal form of treatment in that it offers
basis and practical application. women drug-free relief from a multitude of problems that
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1938 in Tianjin, is China’s most and the teaching of acupressure to a woman’s partner or
peutic techniques used in these distinguished modern living acupunc- caregiver can make a great difference in the levels of pain
methods of treatment for 130 kinds ture master. His Comprehensive experienced during labor. During labor itself, acupuncture
of common and intractable diseases in the fields of internal Textbook of Acupuncture and Moxibustion is the culmina- can play a role in actively reducing the level of medical
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matology. Etiology and pathogenesis, major clinical mani- Published in a luxuriously boxed two-volume set, this caesarean sections. Acupuncture can provide effective
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and acupoint prescription are elaborated. Emphasis is on channel and collateral theory, point location and energet- tension and posterior presentation, and help induce labor,
examples of simple, practical, and markedly effective clini- ics, and acupuncture needling and moxibustion tech- allowing women to achieve natural childbirth.
cal experience (about 2000 instances). For readers' refer- niques. A major portion of the book includes treatment
ence there is an index to extra points and to materia med- Each topic is presented from both a Western and tradi-
protocols which are arranged by category, and include dis- tional Chinese medical perspective. The discussion of clini-
ica. eases of an infectious etiology and diseases of the respira- cal treatments reflects what has actually worked in practice
Close to the Bone: tory , digestive, circulatory, neurological, urological, obstet- for the author and the midwives she has worked with.
Treatment of Musculo- rical, gynecological, EENT,and musculoskeletal systems. The text is illuminated with clinical case histories, illustra-
skeletal Disorders A short chapter includes unique and thoroughly expli- tions, and color photographs.
P, 304 pp, $74.95 cated point combinations for commonly encountered clin-
ical symptoms. Professor Shi is perhaps best known for his
Exposition on the Eight
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Extraordinary Vessels
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T osteopath and acupuncturist
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Charles Chace, Miki Shima
i Shi-Zhen’s Exposition on the
ders. He has designed this book as a
practical reference for clinical use. The first section covers
ment and clinical application, has an astounding therapeutic
success record. It is introduced herein for the first time in L Eight Extraordinary Vessels (Qi
jing ba mai kao) is among the most
TCM physiology, pathology and etiology of musculoskele- English, and is accompanied by case studes that deepen
tal disorders, with treatment priorities and TCM treat- the reader’s grasp of the technique. This text is a treasure remarkable texts in the Chinese
ments and point selections. The second section surveys for the serious student and senior practitioner alike. medical literature. Bringing together
the tissues and their specific disorders and treatment. The writings on acupuncture, herbal medicine, and internal
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cultivation (nei dan), it argues that aspiring adepts and the points themselves. Shudo Denmei, one of Japan’s
physicians alike must understand the full scope of the master teacher-practitioners, has selected 160 of his
Fundamentals of Chinese
extraordinary vessels if they hope to achieve their respec- favorite points and describes how to use palpation to find
Acupuncture
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Although the Exposition is a cornerstone of the extraor- the particular conditions for which each point is best suit- Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman
dinary vessel literature, it is rarely, if ever, considered on ed, rather than noting all possible indications. With unique
his text presents a thorough
its own terms. Li’s approach to extraordinary vessel
acupuncture and herbal medicine reflects a perspective
insight and evocative stories drawn from his decades of
experience, he brings these points into vivid focus, allow- T view of classical acupuncture
alongside the modern approach. It
that differs considerably from the strategies familiar to ing readers to “peer over the shoulder” of a master clini-
cian. has several unique features that have
most modern readers. His work on the extraordinary ves- contributed to its popularity. First,
sels is every bit as innovative in its own milieu as his other Five Element Constitutional the authors have applied a precise method of translation
seminal writings, Pulse Studies of the Lakeside [Recluse] Acupuncture that allows the clinical experience of both modern and
(Bin-Hu mai xue) and Comprehensive Outline of the classical Chinese authors to be transmitted directly.
P, 404 pp, $87.95
Materia Medica (Ben cao gang mu), are in theirs. Second, the text provides the most consistent information
This volume is the first translation of the Exposition pub- Angela & John Hicks, at the lowest cost. Third, it provides a more systematic
lished in English, and it is among the most comprehensive Peter Mole arrangement of study material.
discussions of the text available in any language. It is divid- his textbook gives a clear,
ed into five parts. Part I provides an introductory overview
of the main themes running throughout the text: theory,
T detailed, and accessible presen-
tation of the main features of consti-
There are four sections: Materials and Methods,
Channel, Pathways, Channels and Points, and Approaches
to Point Selection. The Materials selections have been
acupuncture, herbal medicine, internal alchemy, and pulse tutional five element acupuncture adapted to Western practice. However, the techniques
diagnosis. Part II contains the Chinese text and translation methodology. It covers the context and history of this presented are those used by Chinese clinicians.
of the Exposition itself. Part III presents extensive com- form of acupuncture, as well as the relevant Chinese
mentaries on the text, and Part IV discusses the influence The methods of needle manipulation and stimulus man-
medicine theory. After examining the elements them-
of Li Shi-Zhen’s extraordinary vessel writings on subse- agement are explained in clear, step-by-step procedures.
selves, and the functions of the Organs, the book explores
quent pre-modern and modern physicians. Part V consists The information in the channels section describes all the
the basis of diagnosis according to five element acupunc-
of appendices containing tables of herbs, prescriptions, channels, including the extraordinary channels, the main,
ture, possible blocks to treatment, and the treatment itself.
acupuncture holes, and the people and books mentioned internal, branch, divergent, connecting, sinew, and alter-
It puts this style of treatment into the context of other
in the Exposition. There is also an extensive bibliography, nate pathways as they are currently understood in China.
styles of acupuncture treatment — especially Traditional
point/hole and herb/formula index, and general index. The pathway-by-pathway descriptions are supported by
Chinese Medicine (TCM) as it is used in the West today.
sketches that follow the Chinese sources.
Extraordinary Vessels The authors have composed an inspirational encapsulation
of a popular style and approach in acupuncture that should Main pathologic signs, therapeutic capacities, symptoms,
P, 304 pp, $29.95 be of interest to many in the field. and TCM pattern relationships are detailed. Information
Kiiko Matsumoto, Stephen Birch provided for each point includes Chinese, Pinyin transliter-
Five Elements and Ten ation, English translation, Western alphanumeric designa-
his text makes available the Stems
T information a student or practi-
tioner needs to add important and
P, 236 pp, $26.95
tion, anatomical location guide, and classical location. A full
set of point functions used in TCM to link diagnosis and
treatment are detailed. Each function organizes the symp-
powerful treatments to their reper- Kiiko Matsumoto, Stephen Birch toms presented using TCM concepts. The classical signs
toire. The authors have assembled n this essential text, the authors
theoretical explanations and treat-
ment systems based on the use of the eight extraordinary
I explore concepts from the Su
Wen, Ling Shu and Nan Jing to bring
and symptoms from which the modern indications and
functions were derived, and primary and secondary indi-
cations and supplementary functions are also presented.
vessels. The information comes from highly successful us a view of ideas that flowered in
Oriental scholars and practitioners. The reasoning and The technical information for each point includes needle
an age rich with Chinese medical
research from which these treatment systems are derived stimulus, contraindications, needling depth and recom-
history. They discuss the philosophical and theoretical
is detailed, beginning with the classical descriptions of mended technique, extent and duration of moxibustion.
development of the five-phase system, in particular the
these vessels as the oceans of qi and blood. Special point groupings, such as the shu or mu points, are
relationship of five phases tothe I Ching, Tao Te Ching,
also included. The last section covers indications for a
Descriptions of the eight trajectories include starting and other classical Chinese texts, then present the corre-
point. Reference tables summarize current Chinese clinical
points, pathways, variant pathways, and branches. Eleven spondences that a practitioner can apply to the problems
experience, emphasizing principal points and their relation
full-page body charts illuminate the text and more than 50 of diagnosis and treatment. The diagnostic section is a
to TCM treatment principles. However, the descriptions
tables summarize the trajectories, the meeting points, and complete and practical discussion of technique, including
of classical methods of point selection render a dimension
the areas of diagnostic correspondence. Classical extra pulse, body type, visual diagnosis, and hara or abdominal
of information that is otherwise unavailable.
meridian treatments are set out, with treatment styles that diagnosis. The treatment section describes basic exercises,
are detailed in step-by-step presentations. Fascinating sys- breathing techniques, treatment principles, and tech- Gentle Needle
tems that have been only partially or superficially reported niques from eminent classical texts. Modern treatment 2 DVD set, 130 min, $84.95
in the West are fully explained. These systems include protocols are presented in clear, easy to use tables. It is
plus-minus needling, the Chinese system of body zones, one of the best sources of technique currently available Julian Scott
the use of bipolar metals, magnets, and electrically pulsed and it reaches beyond technique to the art of healing. his is an introduction to needling tech-
magnets. Sample treatments, illustrations of correspon-
dence and reflex areas, treatment tables, and diagrams
Fundamentals of T nique useful for infants and children,
based on a special child-friendly technique
Acupuncture & Moxibustion
provide practical support. There is a major treatment list the author learned from Zhang Caiyun. In lecture style,
for the eight master-coupled points, with thousands of P, 379 pp, $39.95 Scott covers preparation of the clinic, point location,
indications for the points from Japanese, Chinese, English, Liu Gongwang, Akira Hyodo needling technique, insertion methods, arrival of qi, tech-
and German texts. Organized by body area or specific niques for tonification, dispersion, and moving the qi,
eachers and clinical professors
condition, this reference permits the practitioner to see
how the various indications relate to one another and
T from Tianjin College of TCM
and Tokyo's Goto College of Medical
retaining the needle, closing the qi hole, moxa and supple-
mental techniques, children who are hyperactive, nerv-
form groups. A final section describes the authors’ experi- ous, frightened, strong or weak, hyperactive spleen, some
Arts and Sciences contributed their
ence in combining extraordinary vessel and magnetic photos of children exhibiting particular sumptomology, and
learning and expertise to produce
treatments with element/stem diagnosis, scar treatment, short clips from 3 treatment sessions showing techniques
this book. It embodies the experience gained through
and zone therapy. used in clinic.
years of training hundreds of foreign doctors and scholars
Finding Effective in the basic theories of TCM, and as such is a useful con- Golden Needle Wang Le-
Acupuncture Points tribution to the currrent English-language literature. Ting
P, 274 pp, $29.95 Chapters include basic principles, morphology and func- P, 240 pp, $24.95
tion, etiology and pathology, examination methods, diag-
Denmei Shudo nosis and treatment, and principles and methods of treat- Hui-Chan Yu, Fu-Ru Han
hough there are many books ment. There are helpful line drawings throughout.
T about acupuncture points, there
are few that provide descriptions
W ang Le-ting, one of the archi-
tects of modern Chinese
acupuncture, created many new
from expert practitioners on selec- acupuncture treatment protocols
tion, location, and clinical utility of useful in the treatment of chronic,
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recalictrant conditions including paralysis and atrophy due from the Da Cheng and Dr. Manaka’s practice. This chap-
to organic disease (MS, lupus, ALS), cerebrovascular acci- ter contains the information necessary to use the bio-
Japanese Acupuncture: A
dent, and traumatic injury to the spinal cord. This book is rhythms, including tables for the bi-hourly and daily merid-
Clinical Guide
an account of his special acupuncture theories and con- ian rhythms, stem-branch rhythms, the ten-day cycle of P, 348 pp, $49.95
tains his most effective, innovative treatment protocols, the phases and source points, and the sixty-day cycle of Stephen Birch, Junko Ida
representative case histories, and Wang’s analysis of point the extraordinary vessels. The point associations are
his text is a practical guide to the
selection.
Grasping the Wind, the
detailed, as are the selection procedures.
The text includes everything that is required for a practi-
T tools, skills, and techniques com-
mon to all acupuncture practice with
Meaning of Chinese tioner to begin clinical application. Hara Diagnosis is an emphasis on those that are
Acupuncture Points replete with useful therapeutic and diagnostic information, uniquely or creatively Japanese. It is
clinical and theoretical insight, and approaches to the clear, direct, and completely illustrated with high resolution
P, 462 pp, $34.95
understanding of acupuncture that draw East and West close-up photography. The instructions are simple and
Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman ever closer. It is the first text generated in the U.S. that concise so they may be easily applied to the practice of
oint names, the traditional means has been favorably received by Japanese practitioners.
P for identifying acupoints, have
meanings that are, like the wind,
Healing the Eyes with
any acupuncture tradition.
Beginning with traditional needling techniques, the text
Acupuncture DVD covers filiform needling, supplementation and drainage,
hard to grasp. Yet enfolded in these needle with moxa, all with several approaches.
3-DVD set, 262 min, $59.95
often poetic words is a utility that involves the complex Moxibustion is covered to an equally great extent and
associations derived from the evolution of the Chinese Julian Scott detail, as are instruments, intradermal needles, press tack
language and the vast array of therapeutic analogies found his 3-DVD set presents over 4 hours of illustrated les-
in traditional medical works.
The authors examine the meaning, context, and signifi-
T sons and demonstrations of techniques for treating
eye disorders with acupuncture. Included are discussions
needles and spheres.
In addition to highly specialized Japanese techniques
such as shonishinpo (treatment techniques for children)
cance of each acupuncture point to promote understand- of basic Western anatomy and disease categories, with and the Manaka wooden hammer and needle technique,
ing of the point’s use in acupuncture practice. Guidelines illustrations; the relationship of the zangfu to the eyes; therapies like cupping that are used throughout Asia are
for understanding the nature and structure of the Chinese channels and points, with illustrations; demonstrations of described in full detail. This book is more than just a fine
language are offered, along with discussions of the Chinese local and distal needling and moxibustion; principles of collection of practical instruction. The introduction pro-
rationale for naming points and point groupings. Each of treatment; treatment strategies for common diseases vides context through a brief but very accessible tour of
the 363 points covered is listed according to the system including open angle glaucoma, optic atrophy, retinal modern Japanese training and practice that includes a high-
currently used in China. Descriptions include the name in bleeding, diabetic retinopathy, dry eyes, cataract, short ly useful guide to root treatment. Each of the techniques is
Chinese characters, in Pinyin, and in English. The classical sightedness, crossed eyes in children, conjunctivitis; and also made more valuable by the description of treatment
location according to major Chinese texts, the associated qigong massage for the eyes. protocols with proven histories of successful clinical appli-
point groupings, an explanation of point functions, and clas- cation.
sical energetic associations are also noted. Further detail is
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relationships, and qi functions. Additional notes detail lin- Skya Abbate Acupuncture: Intro to
guistic and practical considerations that have accrued to the Meridian Therapy
his is aa beginer- to mid-level
point over time. Alternate names for the point are given,
again in Chinese, Pinyin, and English. Indexes provide T manual for students and practi-
tioners that has useful treatment
H, 251 pp, $45.00
Denmei Shudo
stroke order listings, point group names, and point lists for
each character. A glossary of all the characters used in point strategies. Part I outlines general eridian therapy is a style of
names provides a definition for each Chinese character. treatment strategies. Part II address-
es the treatment of specific clinical
M Japanese acupuncture distin-
guished by its emphasis on the clas-
Hara Diagnosis: Reflections conditions with a variety of modalities, and includes actual sics, its utilization of five-phase logic
on the Sea case studes to illustrate the applications of the techniques. in treatment and its concentration on the root of disease.
H, 484 pp, $74.95 Using this manual students can sharpen their diagnostic While theoretically concise, its practitioners practice the
abilities, coordinate diagnosis with clinically effective tech- skills of observation, palpation, point location and needle
Kiiko Matsumoto, Stephen Birch niques, and bring full awareness to their healer’s art. technique as fine arts. Diagnosis centers on the acute
his work presents the theory and
T practice of abdominal diagnosis
with the greatest care ever applied to
Illustrated Tung’s
Acupuncture Points
observation of both objective and subjective signs.
Shudo’s presentation includes essential theoretical and
an important diagnostic technique. H, 130 pp, $60.00 historical information, diagnostic techniques, and treatment
Beginning with an historical and cul- strategies. Pulse and abdominal diagnosis are introduced
Wei Chieh Young and case histories from the authors’ clinical practice are
tural perspective on the use of palpation in general, and
his work contains more than
abdominal palpation in particular, the book details the infor-
mation required to master and extend the techniques pre- T 200 color photos of point loca-
tions, as well as a limited listing of
used to exemplify these themes. The book covers the his-
tory, theoretical foundations, and practical clinical associa-
tions of meridian therapy. The discussion of the four
sented. Introductory chapters concern the role of the
emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of Chinese medi- indications. The author created this examinations that follows is unique in its sensitivity to
cine. Detailed etymologies, historical context, and classical map to make it easier for the reader detail. This concentration on finely resolved detail, reflect-
sources are used to acquire a greater insight into hun, po, to correctly locate Tung’s points. Each point is identified ing the heart of meridian treatment itself, is continued in
zhi, jing, and shen, as well as many other seminal concepts. individually and also in relation to additional Tung’s points. discussions of abdominal diagnosis, pattern identification,
Written and assembled by Master Wei-Chieh Young, a and point location. The discussion of patterns, their mean-
The text offers an exceptionally well detailed explo- ing and intent, is unique. This text is a rare opportunity to
ration of interior meridian pathways and the role of classi- direct lineage disciple of Tung Jing-Chang, Liu Di-Zhou,
and Zhu Bo-Kun, this texts, along with the other two vol- acquire an understanding of a refined clinical approach.
cal Chinese energetic anatomy, including concepts such as
source and origin. It also contains a description of the umes from Wei Chieh Young, will meet the growing Japanese Pulse Diagnosis
anatomy and physiology of the body’s energetically active curiosity and demand of practitioners who have heard of and Meridian Acupuncture
fascial system, drawn from the latest Western studies, that the efficacy and power of Tung’s points but have not been
able to source reliable information.
P, 80 pp, $19.00
establishes the authors’ rationale for acupuncture based in
a complex biological information system. Detailed, step- Hirohisa Oda
Insights of a Senior
by-step procedures for practical diagnosis and therapy are his is a pocket-sized manual that
accompanied by many illustrations and useful case histories.
Acupuncturist
P, 140 pp, $19.95 T covers the essential points of
Japanese pulse diagnosis based on
The treatment systems described are coordinated
through the abdominal patterns and are staged from the Miriam Lee the 69th and 75th chapters of the
his book details the ingenious Nan Jing. He describes the pulse qi
general to the specific. Therapies and techniques include
hara shiatsu, sotai and breathing exercises, and five-phase
treatments. Clear instructions are provided for using
T use of five major acupuncture
points for treatment of a wide vari-
and the five phase points, pulse position and basic pulses
in diagnosis, diagnosis and the mother-child law, syn-
Manaka’s ion pumping cords, mu point diagnosis, O-ring ety of illnesses. It is ideal for any dromes of the hollow and solid organs, when to use the
diagnosis, and secondary diagnostic and treatment strate- complete clinic reference shelf and a eight meeting points, point groups and their use in resolv-
gies such as palm diagnosis. The text concludes with a full text that is likely to be used regularly. ing treatment problems, useful treatment point sets, and
description of biorhythmic treatment procedures drawn traditional and practical needling techniques.
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T acupuncture as a technique that
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lished material on the jingjin and explores the possible
includes detailed modifications of the treatments, to aid and physiology. Volume 1 deals with musculoskeletal dis-
intentions of the earliest authors in light of contemporary
clinical practice. It covers techniques of acupuncture, as orders. It includes a brief summary and desciption of
knowledge. the original jingjin pathways are examined and a
well as moxibustion, point massage, cupping, electric stim- TCM, of the basic meridians, of standard nomenclature,
proposal for clarification of those pathways is detailed.
ulation, ear acupuncture, and herbal medicine, to address and of the biochemical mechanism involved. Acupuncture
Clinical applications based on the author’s extensive practice
pain relef, pain intensity, coping with pain, tissue swelling, as a physical therapy and its utility in pain management and
are presented.
infection, side effects of anesthesia, hematomas, use of normalization of the ANS are discussed, along with the
Lectures on Tung’s painkiller, and as well to assist emotions, appetite, energy, therapeutic strategies of neuro-anatomical acupuncture.
Acupuncture: Points Study quality of life, and stimulate a more rapid recovery. Treatment formularies of points are presented foranatomi-
H, 290 pp, $70.00 cal areas. There are clearly labelled and rendered illustra-
In addition to highly useful approaches to pain manage-
tive drawings depicting point locations from a surface,
Wei Chieh Young ment with acupuncture, chapters detail Shen-calming
muscle, and skeletal justaposition. Sets of tables identify
methods for pain relief, detailed analyses of pain manage-
his volume describes the loca- meridian, acupuncture point, and location, and other
T tion, application, and mechanism
of Tung’s extraordinary points. The
ment according to channels and corresponding anatomical
area, references to secondary channels in the treatment of
tables identify innervation correlations for muscle, action,
peripheral nerve, spinal segment, and acupuncture point.
pain, and far more details from Dr. Sun's extensive clinical
emphasis of the book is on the repertory. Each section includes discussions of treatment Volume 2 deals with neurological disorders. Separate
exploration and elaboration of the based on differentiation, basic point selection based on chapters describe the clinical anatomy of the head, the
mechanism, elucidation, and application of Master Tung’s channel differentiation, treatment differentiation, including face, and the cranial nerves. Chapters on head pain,
original work. symptoms and signs, principle of treatment, acupuncture stroke, Parkinsonism, MS, Alzheimers, CP, spasticity,
Master Young expounds in detail on the locations of treatment, explanations, modifications for each, and alter- peripheral neuropathies, and spinal cord disorders denote
these extraordinary points so they can be easily and cor- native techniques that can be used. etiology and pathogenesis and symptoms and signs for
rectly found. In addition to the elaboration of indications, each condition. Acupuncture treatment point formularies
Master Young emphasises the mechanism of the indica-
Manual of Acupuncture are presented in tables that list point and action. Further
tions, to allow readers to understand the reason for the H, 670 pp, $150.00 chapters present discussions and acupuncture treatments
indications and use them in the clinic freely, thereby for reflex sympathetic dystropy, Raynaud’s disease, and
obtaining more remarkable effects. The contents under acupuncture control of the ANS.
Peter Deadman, Mazin Al-Khafaji
the headings of location, function, indication, selection, Volume 3 is a review of TCM with a Western medicine
ainstakingly researched, written,
and manipulation adhere to Master Tung’s original work so
the readers can understand the manner and spirit of P and illustrated over a period of
seven years, this book may well
interpretation. It makes TCM classical methodology easily
comprehensive for those with biomedical backgrounds,
Master Tung’s thought. To help the readers find the points thus helping to insert TCM into the Western medical prac-
rapidly and correctly, there is an illustration for each point become one of the primary refer- tice in a simple, easy, and more effective way. It is an
after the main text. ence sources in the West for the excellent therapeutic guide for acupuncture in both TCM
study of acupuncture points and channels. The book con- and neuro-anatomical approaches.
Lectures on Tung’s tains chapter-length descriptions of the channels and col-
Acupuncture: Therapeutic laterals, point categories and locations, and point selection Medical Acupuncture in
System and needling methods. In addition, it includes illustrations Pregnancy
H, 280 pp, $70.00 and text descriptions of all primary, extraordinary, diver- P, 242 pp, $79.95
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Wei Chieh Young and regional illustrations of the locations for each of the 14 Ansgar Roemer
his work focuses on the thera-
T peutic system of Tung's
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channel and extra channel points (in English, Chinese and
Pinyin). The material for each point includes practical iden-
tification of point actions, extensive lists of point indications
B usy practitioners will appreciate
this accessible guide to the many
ways in which the acupuncture
this book include therapeutic point drawn from classical and modern texts, in-depth com- methods presented in this work can
selections and the analysis of reasoning and theoretical mentaries explaining the principal historical and modern both enhance and ease a pregnant
principles. The point selections are described according to applications, and classical prescriptions that demonstrate woman’s experience before, during, and after delivery.
the 14 meridians and explained in accordance with classi- point combination. There are extensive indexes, including With an engaging and lucid style, this book offers a concise
cal acupuncture and Master Young's personal clinical expe- one dedicated to point indications. This text required yet thorough explanation of the underlying principles of
rience. Master Young also compares the therapeutic effect reading for most U.S. licensure examinations. TCM. Against this backdrop, the author guides the reader
between the applications of the 14-meridians and Tung's step-by-step through the treatment of a wide array of
acupuncture. All subjects are covered in depth and are Manual of Acupuncture DVD conditions, including hyperemesis and heartburn; preterm
clinically practical in scope. Thus it is not only a book on Mac or Windows DVD, $125.00 labor and preeclampsia; dysfunctional labor and post par-
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therapeutics in the 14 meridians, allowing readers to
ccess the entire contents of A Manual of The text features directly useful descriptions of how
choose either the 14 meridians or Tung's acupuncture or
a combination of both to treat clinical disease presenta- A Acupuncture in an interactive, digital for-
mat, with the ability to view, print, and search every word
TCM treats complications of pregnancy and post-partum
and includes clear and helpful illustrations showing the
tions.
in the book. Features include high quality color graphics, precise location of acupuncture points, detailed descrip-
Important theoretical principles such as Zang Fu Bei and clickable icons on every point page that bring up body tions and diagrams of needling depth and direction, tips
Tung (The extraordinary connections of the zangfu), Ti area illustrations and Chinese pronunciation of point and practical advice on how to combine TCM and tradi-
Ying Zhen Fa (Application of Holographic Acupuncture names. An image for every point shows how to locate and tional Western-based medicine, and easy-to-find informa-
Technique for Different Parts of the Body), Taiji needle, with a voiceover giving needling instructions and tion for quick reference in a clinical setting. In addition
Holography and Correspondence, and the Method of caution. The self-testing modules test your point location there is a practice-oriented introduction to qigong and
Selecting Five Shu Points of the Same Five-Element accuracy, and test according to channels, point categories, supplemental information on Chinese dietetics. For busy
Category have their own chapters to elaborate their theo- body area or random points. There are multiple-choice biomedical practitioners—gynecologists, obstetricians,
retical principles and applications in details. Those chap- nurses, midwives, doulas, chiropractors, and occupational
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therapists—this is a highly useful reference and clinical and readily accepted by children. Issues of diet and on the scalp, auricle, face, nose, hand, foot, wrist, and
resource. immunization are also explored. The author is a practic- ankle. There are many illustrations. The combination of
ing pediatrician with many years experience in both text and illustration for each point helps students to
Meridian Therapy: working with children and as an acupuncture practitioner. achieve quick mastery and clinicians rapid access.
Traditional Japanese Hari
(2 Volume Set) Perfect Seasons Seasonal Practice of Acupuncture
H, 263 pp, $120.00 Balancing Acupuncture H, 640 pp, $139.95
Kodo Fukushima P, 130 pp, $39.95
Hans-Ulrich Hecker et al
ukushima, a skilled master practi- Ilan Migdali
F tioner, offers a detailed treatment he author presents a method of H ere is a modular TCM educa-
tional approach synthesized
of the basic principles, techniques,
clinical applications, and achieve-
T seasonal and cyclical acupunc-
ture, based on the Seasonal
from extensive study, teaching, and
practice. It provides a thorough
ments of the Japanese meridian therapy system of Balancing treatments of Richard Tan, model of systematic acupuncture
Keiraku Chiryo. The contents of Meridian Therapy are which are in turn based on the (with references to TCM and practi-
exhaustive. They include a discussion of meridian therapy, ancient hexagram arrangements from the I Ching (Yi Jing), cal guides), topography training following the head-to-toe
ki ketsu-ei e yin-yang and five phases, meridians, the doc- or Book of Changes. The text is written for acupunctur- pattern, and TCM training for practice-oriented learning.
trine of organ patterns, the doctrine of causes of illness, ists who are familiar with Dr. Tan's Balance Method, and A substantive text, it covers the basics of locating, meas-
doctrine of signs of illness (symptoms and akashi), the assumes that the practitioner understands the theoretical uring, and identifying acupuncture points and channels; an
four-way examination system, pulse diagnosis, final diag- rationale behind Tan's six-system theory, which uses the overview of TCM syndromes; TCM identification of
nosis (determination of akashi), therapeutic technique, ho internal relationship between the meridians and energetic disharmony patterns; understanding and addressing con-
and sha of point selection, rules of treatment, correcting systems as the hinge on which to bring balance to the ditions of the musculoskeletal system and internal diseases
mistaken treatment, clinical case studies, and appendices body. Presented in four parts, Part 1 covers some of the using the modular system; psychosomatic medicine; and
on needling for children, subcutaneous needling and theory explaining why Tan's Balance Method is successful cupping. Medical doctors and physicians are perhaps the
okyo. Part II includes the position and location of points, a and reviews the six balancing systems with examples of most intentional audience for this work, as it presents a
listing of points and index of point names, an index of their application. Part 2 explores the I Ching, guas, hexa- method of understanding acupuncture that is compatible
books and a glossary of special terms. grams, the fu xi (earlier heaven) ba gua (eight trigram) and approachable for those with years of Western med-
Navigating the Channels of and its application to the Balance Method. Part 3 intro- ical training and perception.
TCM duces the special wen wang (later heaven) ba gua and
explores different aspects of Seasonal Balancing. Part 4
Practice of Japanese
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Acupuncture and
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Moxibustion
Yitian Ni
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his is a good, basic explication of Pocket Atlas of
T channel theory and the channel
system, written by an experienced
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his work is an in-depth intro-
professor who trained and taught at
the Nanjing College of TCM and
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Carl Hempen, V. Wortman
T duction to a form of treatment
practiced in Japan based on the clas-
more recently at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Chow sics of Oriental medicine. It provides
in California. It delves into the components of the chan- eginning with a brief overview of a bridge for traditionally trained students and practitioners
nels and collaterals and the characteristics of the channel
system, providing descriptives of the twelve channel and
B the history of acupuncture in
China and Europe, this text
for transferring their knowledge of Japanese acupuncture
and moxibustion into clinical practice, and will inform the
extraordinary channel systems that include the key points, describes the underlying principles reader’s work with the breadth and depth of the classics.
pathway, associated organs and points, physiology, pathol- of Chinese medicine and how it differs from Western Part One provides the basic information needed to
ogy, clinical applications, and divergent, tendinomuscular, medicine, and it looks at the way Western medicine understand and diagnose the most common patterns of
and collateral channels. Twenty illustrative case histories attempts to explain the effects achieved by acupuncture disease. Part Two sets forth guidelines for treating a wide
with treatments are included to help the student grasp therapy. variety of disorders including those affecting the muscu-
the partculars of theoretical application of the information loskeletal, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, and uro-
presented. A brief glossary and bibliography are append- The main focus of this book is the presentation of the
genital systems. Case histories and drawings vividly illus-
ed. 361 classic acupuncture points giving details of their loca-
trate the theoretical discussion of each disorder and its
tions, the way they are classified, their actions and indica-
100 Diseases Treated by treatment. An introduction by the translator illuminates
tions, as well as the needling techniques to be used. On
Single-Point Acumoxa certain aspects of this work which may be unfamiliar to
the pages facing the descriptions, there are precise
students in the West.
P, 200 pp, $20.00 anatomical drawings showing the paths of the channels
and the points located on them. Review and Pretest for
Dechen Cheng Acupuncture Licensure
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T painful diseases, internal dis-
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Meridian Style
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gynecological and pediatric disease, P, 372 pp, $70.00 Sidong Chen
and ophthalmic and ENT diseases, his book covers all important
100 diseases in total. For each, the point, location,
John Pirog
n academic, theoretical analysis
T topics for NCCAOM exam
method, result, case, and discussion are introduced.
Therapy includes acupuncture, moxibustion, auricular A combined with a practical clinical
focus offers a systematic approach
except CNT. It includes 1323
board-like comprehensive questions
acupuncture, cupping, bleeding, point injection, and laser (with answer keys), 100 board-like questions of point
therapy, as well as medicated compress application, acu- to treatment using the logic of meri-
location with pictures (with answer keys). Since 1995,
pressure, and massage. An appendix provides line draw- dan theory. Point categories, extraordinary vessels and
many students and teachers around the world have used
ings of point names and locations. distant points, are described in terms of meridian theory,
the book for NCCAOM exam and the exams in
which is then applied to musculoskeletal pain and vacuity
Pediatric Acupuncture California, New Mexico, Hawaii, Nevada, and Florida.
patterns, attempting a comprehensive and rigorous expo-
The author promises a new edition every three years.
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Secondary Channels and
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T pediatric acupuncture explores
the important concepts of childhood
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Wang Qi-cai
Jin Shi-ying
development and integrates con- he author is the chief compiler
ventional theories with those of
TCM. It covers a variety of non- T his handbook dwells on the
location, indication, and
T of the famous text Chinese
Acupuncture and Moxibustion.
invasive acupuncture techniques. Full treatment protocols needling method of each point on
Secondary Channels and Collaterals
are given for 22 common pediatric conditions, with a the 12 primary channels, the du and
is the logical extension of that text.
particular emphasis on treatments that are safe, simple, ren vessels, extra vessels, and points
It gives the details of theory and practice concerning the
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eight extraordinary vessels, the twelve divergent chan- categories of “cause” - damage from intemperance of the large part of this book describes various systems of
nels, collaterals, the twelve sinew channels, the twelve seven affects, and other factors including inherited and choosing and forbidding points based on timing. These
cutaneous regions, branch and root - origin and termina- fetal pathoconditions. Treatment protocols for each con- include the Eightfold Spiritual Turtle Method, the Eightfold
tion, and qi streets and four seas. Each of these chapters dition are provided, including techniques such as electros- Soaring Method, and the Midnight-Midday Ebb & Flow
describes the nomenclature and definition, course and timulation and large needle and deep puncture tech- Method. In addition, there are sections on longevity and
distribution, manifestations, physiological functions, niques on the body, as well as facial, ear and scalp punc- first aid moxibustion, Ma Dan-yang’s Twelve Star Points,
pathologies, related points, and clinical applilcations. Case ture; fluid injection therapy, point suture embedding ther- and secret Daoist points for the treatment of various dis-
analyses are presented relative to each chapter. The text apy, point grasping and cupping therapy, vessel pricking eases.
is supported with channel diagrams, illustrations of point and laser therapy, and co-therapy with Chinese and/or
locations, and tables, and the language is much improved Western drugs. TCM Study Guide
in terms of translation and editing.
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Acup Exam Wkbk & Study P, 213 pp, $39.95 Shi Cun Wu
Guide Yoshito Mukaino his is an exam primer that con-
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his book is a study guide and
T exam preparation workbook for
Chinese acupuncture. Comprised
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of 750 questions and answers, it is a
injury so that even nonacupuncturists and athletes can over 2,000 questions (with answers in the back) similar
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Based on this assessment, the synergistic action of the his book captures, word-for-
Single Point Acupuncture
& Moxibustion Therapy
joints and muscles involved in the movements can be
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his work is a compilation of ten
T years of study and clinical prac-
tice. It contains meridian theory,
helps practitioners select treatment and identify the most
effective points for dealing with pain and restricted move-
ment.
USA. Speaking on types of acupuncture, how it works,
treatment of the individual, imbalance of the organs as
cause of disease, the Law of Five Elements, of
syndrome-differentiation, therapeu-
The M-Test can be used to evaluate the results of treat- Mother/Child, of Husband/Wife, of Midday/Midnight, the
tic principles, and a myriad of case
ment or the stretching regimen so that a better strategy Law of Cure, and the Chinese internal clock, he provides
studies to illustrate the scope of healing utilizing a single
can be formulated if the results are unsatisfactory. In addi- a refreshingly simple introduction to traditional Chinese
acupuncture point. The authors cover herbal therapies,
tion, athletes can learn stretching M-Test techniques and medicine that remains a favorite selection for those who
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of each treatment. When applicable the authors add Sticking to the Point & Moxibustion
important clinical notes and observations that can only be P, 450 pp, $49.95 P, 240 pp, $27.00
gleaned from years of practice. A wide representation of Bob Flaws
diseases are discussed in the case studies in areas of inter- Cui Yongqian, Chen Ken
estern students and beginning
nal disorders, surgical disease, obstetrics and gynecology,
pediatric disease, and diseases of the skin, eyes, and ears. W practitioners will find this
book an invaluable aid in honing A selection of multiple choice,
true-false, fill-in-the-blank, term
Soothing the Troubled their ability to understand and use definition, case analysis, and Q&A
Mind: Acup Tx TCM. The first section of this book questions drawn from the text of
Schizophrenia explains in depth how to do a com- Chinese Acupuncture and
plex, individualized TCM diagnosis, Moxibustion are designed to help the student self-test for
P, 168 pp, $15.95 comprehension and content. Answer keys are provided
how to arrange and make sense of confusing signs and
Thomas Dey symptoms, and how to think using TCM terms and state- to all questions and case analysis, Q&A and term defini-
ments. Although specifically about acupuncture, the tion questions are explained in depth.
his book was intended for prac-
T titioners of TCM in mainland
China as an introduction to schizo-
method presented can be used to build a TCM treat-
ment plan using any modality. The second section of this
Traditional Japanese
Acupuncture:
phrenia (from the Western perspec- book presents specific acumoxa treatments for all the Fundamentals of Meridian
tive) and a review of the TCM treatments being used in main TCM patterns, including commentary and explana- Therapy
treating not only schizophrenia, but all mental diseases. Its tions. Features of the new edition include terminology
P, 364 pp, $42.95
central focus is not on the utility of acupuncture and TCM definitions directly in-text; Q&A at the end of most chap-
in treating mental diseases, but on an examination of the ters, real-life case studies with point protocols, and lists of Soc.Trad.Jap.Med.,
best way to apply the treatments. Besides giving a thor- patterns correlated to treatment principles. Koei Kuahara
ough review of historical treatments, it has a fascinating Study of Daoist eridian Therapy, the system of
section on combining treatments; when an expensive
drug or a treatment with severe side effects can be used
Acupuncture M traditional acupuncture utilized
in Japan and based on the acupuncture classics (e.g., the
in a fractional dosage and supplemented by acupuncture P, 260 pp, $29.95
Su Wen, Ling Shu, and Nan Jing) is a very sophisticated
or other traditional Chinese treatments, the results are Liu Zheng-Cai treatment modality that has much to offer and much to
truly worthy of exploration. teach to Western students, practitioners, and their
his book is an introduction to
Although the text introduces the varieties of schizo-
phrenia according to the parameters of Western biomed-
T the specifically Daoist contribu-
tions to the practice of acupuncture
patients. The authors, a group of Japan’s foremost teach-
ers and clinicians, offer a work that provides a wide-rang-
ical understanding, in TCM disorders of this type are con- and moxibustion. It begins with an ing, accurate, and detailed foundation for students learn-
sidered to be the result of invasions of the six environ- overview of Daoism’s contributions ing acupuncture or for clinicians who want to expand
mental excesses. Thus the book gives attention to an to Chinese medical theory and then goes on to present their knowledge base. This is a most welcome work that
exposition of these factors, as well as to two additional the biographies of numerous famous Daoist doctors. A is an important and pivotal contribution to the U.S. accul-
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turation of classical acupuncture. It is built around numerous Chinese studies on the treat- renowned authority on veterinary acupuncture, Dr.
Chapter 1 covers the principles, philosophy, and histo- ment of enuresis, enabling the reader to view and treat Huisheng Xie, and a panel of experts, the book incorpo-
ry of Meridian Therapy, and Chapter 2 offers an introduc- the problem from various perspectives. How to put all rates a traditional Chinese approach to veterinary
tion to the basics — Yin and Yang, Five Phases, Ki, Blood, this knowledge into practice is demonstrated in quite a acupuncture, including ancient and newly developed
and Fluids, and deficiency and excess. Chapter 3 contains few well-structured case histories. An introductory sec- acupuncture techniques for both small and large animals.
an overview of the meridians and points, then a channel- tion on the Western view of pathology and treatment of With the growing interest in veterinary acupuncture
by-channel description of channel flow, connecting vessel, bedwetting offers the most up to date information in an worldwide, this ground-breaking and authoritative text is
divergent channel, and channel sinews for each of the 12 easily readable format. This book takes integration of a timely resource for practitioners and students alike.
main channels and an explanation and description of the Western and Chinese medical approaches one step fur-
ther. Through reading this thoughtful book the practition-
Zang Fu: Organ Systems of
flow of the 8 extraordinary vessels. Chapter 4 covers the TCM
viscera — the hollow and solid organs — describing the er will discover just how rapid and successful TCM can be
in treating this trying condition. P, 262 pp, $103.00
nature, areas of control, functional properties, seasonal
relationship, and paired organ relationship. Chapter 5 Understanding Jeremy Ross
delves into the etiology of disease factors, giving details of Acupuncture he emphasis of this work is on
constitutional patterns, deficiency/excess patterns,
heat/cold patterns, and their combinations, and articulat-
P, 335 pp, $79.95 T the basics of acupuncture, learn-
ing to diagnose, differentiate, and
ing endogenous factors such as emotions, fatigue, and Stephen Birch, Bob Felt treat in terms of TCM alone. Many
dietary consumption and also exogenous factors of sea- his is the first textbook of concepts are presented only in
son, temperature, and weather. Chapter 6 contains a dis-
cussion of symptoms and pathology that is methodically
T acupuncture to concentrate on
the historical, intellectual, and scien-
Pinyin, emphasizing the place of the term in the system,
rather than in relation to Western ideas. By offering expla-
laid out according to yin/yang-five phase-deficiency/excess tific roots of acupuncture. The nations through flow charts and diagrams, the author
patterns and paired organ and extraordinary vessel rela- authors have organized information avoids the confusion that often arises from too extensive
tionships. Chapter 7 covers diagnosis, beginning with the provided by the research and personal cooperation of or too complex a presentation. Coverage includes a dis-
three methods of looking, listening and smelling, and scholars, scientists, and clinicians, to produce a survey cussion of Chinese medical concepts; a presentation of
questioning, then proceeding to abdominal diagnosis and text which is exclusively drawn from peer-reviewed liter- each organ system including functions and patterns of
patterns, back examination, and meridian palpation. ature and extensively referenced. disharmony; zang fu interrelationships, a clinical practice
Chapter 8 is entirely given over to pulse palpation, one of section, and case histories.
the most important diagnostic tools in Meridian Therapy. The first two chapters describe acupuncture’s ancient
There are pulse diagnosis techniques for the beginning and modern history, and emphasize its continual adapta-
student as well as the advanced practitioner, and detailed tion to the needs of East Asian populations and the
coverage of 30 different pulse patterns and 13 different refinement of Asian methods of problem-solving. The
deficiency patterns. Chapter 9 covers treatment strategies third chapter discusses the basic theories of traditional
and procedures, point selection for Nan Jing based root medicine, not as clinical instructions, but as expressions of
treatment, and point selection for local treatment. Asia’s refinement of naked-sense observation and the
relationships of systematic correspondence. Chapters 4
Treatment of 100 Common and 5 consider the basic science and clinical efficacy of
Diseases with New acupuncture. These chapters contain the first convenient-
Acupuncture ly-accessible analyses of scientific work on acupuncture
P, 90 pp, $15.00 and openly discuss the biases that have affected scientific
judgements. Chapter 6 describes patient assessment,
Med & Health Pub again, not as the clinical protocols of a particular school of
rranged by area of disease affec- practice but as a set of broadly shared intellectual and
A tion (first aid, internal diseases,
nervous and mental diseases, surgi-
observational skills. This is also true of the following chap-
ter where the authors present the central therapies of
cal diseases, sense organ diseases, acupuncture in a framework embracing the tremendous
urogenital, oby/gyn, pediatric), each disease descriptive variety of the field.
includes a brief synopsis according to Western etiology, The authors conclude with a challenging assessment of
and succinct table-format summaries of therapeutic the current economic status of acupuncture’s pioneer
method, point prescription, stimulus technique, and institutions relative to the field’s need to sustain its integri-
accompanying remarks. Modalities include acupuncture, ty in massive Western medical markets and delivery and
auriculotherapy, point-injection, electroacupuncture, cup- education systems. The back matter contains information
ping with tapping, plum blossom needle, intradermal nee- for patients and referring physicians, including a list of
dle, moxibustion, and scalp needling. non-commerical resources, a list of seminal historic texts
Treatment of External in Asian languages, and an extensive bibliography.
Diseases w/ Acup. & Veterinary Acupuncture,
Moxibustion Ancient Art to Modern
P, 253 pp, $29.95 Medicine
Cui-Ian Yan, Yun-long Zhu H, 707 pp, $125.00
ritten specifically with Allen Schoen
W Western practitioners in he clinical experiences of 30
mind, this book is a clinical manual
for the treatment of traumatic
T veterinary acupuncturists com-
bine in this book to cover tech-
injuries, muscle-joint problems, dermatological condi- niques and instrumentation, classifi-
tions, and post-operative complaints, written by a well- cation of points, atlases, and treatment using acupuncture
known Tangshan acupuncturist specializing in external dis- for musculoskeletal, neurologic, intervertebral, cardiovas-
eases. Practitioners will find this book a useful addition to cular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, reproductive, dermato-
their library, allowing them to treat an even wider variety logic and immune system disorders for dogs, cats, birds,
of diseases. horses, cattle and pigs.
Treatment of Pediatric Xie's Veterinary
Bedwetting w/ Acup & Acupuncture
Chin Herb
H, 360 pp, $139.99
P, 250 pp, $24.95
Huisheng Xie
Robert Helmer
his text serves as a comprehen-
T his book is an excellent
resource for Chinese medicine
T sive and accessible reference on
the basic principles, techniques and
practitioners who face common clinical application of veterinary
pediatric conditions in their practice. acupuncture. Written by a world
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Acupuncture — Adjunctive Techniques

Auriculotherapy, Electrotherapy, Microsystem, Scalp, Eye,
Hand, Foot, Wrist, Ankle, Guasha, Cupping
anatomical zones of the ear. Beginning with a historical
Acutone New System of Art of Cupping and theoretical overview of auriculotherapy, the text then
Healing P, 182 pp, $49.95 goes into the anatomy of the auricle, the auricle zone
P, 182 pp, $39.95 system, auricular diagnosis and treatment procedures,
Hedwing Mainz
Dean Lloyd, John Pirog clinical case studies, and protocols for treating various
ntroduction and foundations, clini-

I n ancient China, specific sounds

were combined with channel
I cal applications, indications and
symptomology, and cupping as a
conditions throughout the body. There are over 200
illustrations, with the most complete collection of auricu-
lar ear charts available, showing the ear topographically
points for certain therapeutic treat- complementary modality are cov- from both vertical and horizontal perspectives, plus a 2-
ments. Centuries later, accom- ered in this concise manual. page full-color insert. There is a handy index of treatment
plished clinicians such as Yoshio Illustrated with photographs from protocols listed alphabetically by condition (with page
Manaka explored the clinical possibilities of using tone and the author’s practice, and formatted for quick reference number reference for treatment) for convenient clinical
point combination treatments. Drawing on backgrounds and ease of use, it provides practical instructions for 45 use, and clinical forms for patient health history and diag-
in music and in both Japanese-style five-phase therapy different disorders, and details applications for both wet nosis. This 3rd edition contains more information in
and Chinese-style TCM, as well as on the work of prede- and dry cupping. Each chapter deals with a different area every section, totalling 100 more pages than the 2nd edi-
cessors, the authors pay homage to ancient knowledge of the body and its disorders. Information is given on the tion, with revised artwork throughout and updated
and present their own innovative healing modality that complaint, the correct cupping application, supplementary research references.
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Auricular Medicine New SPIRAL 2nd EDN
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Era of Medicine & Healing
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foundation in acupuncture or Eastern bodywork. P, 626 pp, $95.00
en Español, P, 248 pp, $47.00
Health care professionals will greatly appreciate this Li Chun Huang
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Terry Oleson
protocols for both five-phase and twelve-channel thera-
pies. This modality can enhance treatment options and
T and comprehensive view of
auricular medicine, a system devel- T his conventient spiral-bound
second edition of the
contribute to the healing of patients. oped by the author and derived Auriculotherapy Manual lays flat on
Acutonics: There’s No Place from her 35 years of training, a table for easy clinical use.
Like Ohm, Sound research, and clinical experience formulated from the Beginning with a synopsis of the history of auriculotherapy
Healing,Ori.Med. theories of TCM. It covers the history of auricular medi- and its comparison with body acupuncture, this book
cine, provides a comprehensive classification of auricular continues with the most complete and thorough collec-
P, 206 pp, $75.95 tion of auriculotherapy ear charts available. The descrip-
points according to type and function, enumerates various
Donna Carey, Marjorie De methods of auricular diagnosis and differential diagnosis tions of auricular anatomy present the ear topographically
Muynck for common diseases, and summarizes the effects of in both horizontal and vertical dimensions. They point
auricular treatment for a large number of diseases and out the ear landmarks, including those aspects hidden by
his book describes healing with
T a combination of oriental medi-
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color and black and white drawings, and detailed tables the body. The maps are made more useful by the devel-
forces. The book includes subjects such as the music of opment of a fully illustrated presentation and an inclusive
make this an ideal text for in-depth study.
the spheres, cosmic octaves, vibrational healing, the use nomenclature for ear point locations. The text to details
of acutonics tuning forks, treatment strategies for the Auriculotherapy over 250 clinical relations, including some from Chinese
chakras, interval healing by combining tuning forks, use of P, 175 pp, $49.95 practitioners, Western functional associations, and those
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cludes with specific treatment protocols and over 40 case uilding on and updating the
studies from various acutonics practitioners for treating
physical illness, psychological ailments, and
B work of his father, Paul Nogier,
the author presents the principles
the clear and well-labeled illustrations makes this text an
ideal clinical reference. (Note that this edition is available
in Spanish as well.)
veterinary/equine conditions. introduces the principles and prac-
tice of auriculomedicine, types of Basic Microcurrent
Akabane Therapy: Acupoint Manual
ear points, ear anatomy, reflex pat-
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Hirohisa Oda tions for treatment. He shows how acupuncture needles
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for pain. This pocket-sized volume therapy. Details of instrumentation,
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French ear acupuncture into one

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medical conditions including chronic pain and addictions.
Based on research conducted at the UCLA Pain
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auricular nomenclature system for the reflex points and
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Chinese Auricular enable practitioners to correctly perform the manipula- ogical, and psychological symptoms. A separate chapter
Acupuncture tions. The diagnostic information, point prescriptions, on NADA thoroughly explicates this simple and highly
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provides case histories to illustrate Reinhold Voll
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applying vacuum cups to areas
M points, 350 established outside
the classical or modern Chinese
common ear pathology and include instruction on diag- on the skin surface in order to points, which can bedefined accord-
nosis. The text features Chinese clinical energetics of ear relieve stagnation and promote flow ing to exact topographical position with respect to body
acupoints interfaced with the most common diagnostic of blood and qi — are presented in anatomy, are included in this volume. Using accurate
paradigms. It also contains a detailed discussion of how to historical and clinical perspective. Cupping treatments needling as well as medicament testing at these points
construct prescriptions tailored to the patient rather than describe therapy for common disorders ranging from results in a highly successful therapy.
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Chinese ear map rather than a set of complex charts and and back pain. Over 60 illustrations complement the tex-
Electro-Acupuncture
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Primer (EAV)
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useful, and appropriate for students of traditional Chinese
Dermal Needling Therapy
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Z comprehensive English language
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Basic information concerning energy cycles of the organs,
midday-midnight, coupled organs, etc. is provided. It is
plum blossom needling. Part 1 14 channels as well as extra points, outlining the princi- assumed that the practitioner already has knowledge of
includes discussion of the origin, ples of syndrome differentiation, treatment, point combi- the diagnosis and that what is sought is information specif-
development, and various types of plum blossom nee- nations and point selections. Treatments for 86 common ic to the execution of treatment using the Voll machines.
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Practical Manual &
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Clinical Moxibustion
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Li Guan-rong
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Beate Strittmatter
T of the theoretical foundations of
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T his is a book on clinical applica-
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more than 30 years of clinical prac-
T plete instructions with diagrams
for locating ear acupuncture points
evidence for the efficacy of electroacupuncture in its vari-
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tice, the author puts forth a system- to treat a variety of conditions. cal practice of electroacupuncture, illustrated with inform-
atic exposition of the clinical Practitioners will be able to precisely ative case histories. It provides the key information a
research and application of moxibustion, providing locate acupuncture points on the beginning practitioner would need to know, as well as
detailed first-hand data. ear by referencing the more than 300 black and white exploring avenues for advanced practitioners. The pres-
The book is divided into three parts. The first part line drawings with the points clearly maked in red. entation is accessible yet thorough. This is not a quick-
gives a general introduction to moxibustion, its current Suggestions are included for points or reflex zones that recipe book, but a text that will yeild a full harvest of clini-
usage, classification, application, standard consent letter are difficult to find. This book concludes with a section on cal, technical, and theoretical information when methodi-
for moxibustion treatment, new standard amounts for the ear acupuncture treatments for various conditions includ- cally reviewed. The accompanying CD-ROM is an ideal
use of moxibustion, mechanism of moxibustion, and ing migraines, tension headaches, knee joint pain, carpal research tool, providing searchable chapters from the
some typical cases. Part two is about the channels and tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis of the hip joint, rheuma- book as well as an extensive database of more than
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B ously developed methods of
energy emission analysis, colorpunc-
P, 283 pp, $29.95 T basics of ear acupuncture: how
to diagnose by examining the ear,
ture, and acu-impulse therapy, the
author presents a view of illness as a
Ping Zhang, D.O.M.
finding the active points, and treating holistic disturbance and a signal for correction and trans-
he author has taught TCM Facial
T Rejuvenation seminars in the
West and has formulated this book
according to the principles of auricu-
lar therapy. Both a manual and a reference work, the
formation.

contents cover history, a review of basic TCM theory,

in three parts. Part 1 covers TCM explanatory models for acupuncture effectiveness, anato-
comprehensive facial rejuvenation my and point location on the ear, functional points,
protocols, Part 2 advanced TCM facial rejuvenation pro- equipment for therapy, ear examination, methods of ear
tocols. In Part 3, a step-by-step protocol for TCM facial acupuncture, and treatment protocols for a variety of
rejuvenation is introduced. Throughout the book, precise conditions ranging from pain, dermatological conditions,
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Essential Auricular symptom, each prescription lists colors to apply specific
Handbook of Acupuncture
Reflexes acupuncture points. A diagram of the hand and corre-
Tx for Dogs & Cats
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Steve Meeker scription. Mayfair TC
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T gives 72 points for dogs, with
Pinyin name, descriptive and
to advanced practitioner, it presents anatomical location, type of treat-
point classification and location, find- Arya Nielsen ment method, and common symp-
er and stimulator tools, and basic treatment using a vari-
ety of techniques (microcurrent, massage, manipulation,
needling, threading). The vascular autonomic signal (VAS)
G ua sha is an indigenous folk
technique that stimulates the
skin to bring sha rash to the surface,
toms. Ink diagrams show cutaneous, muscular, skeletal
and abdominal point locations. The cat section has sev-
eral dozen points and similar charts.
is described and the pulse-taking method govem/ releasing the exterior and resolving
Oscillation and blocks to healing, frequencies on the ear, Qi and Blood stagnation. The
Handbk of Auriculotherapy
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cy detection and treatment (light, laser, and frequency with case studies documenting successful treatment of Paul Nogier
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esigned as a first text in auricu-
diagnosis, both the ear geometry of 30 degree lines com-
bined with the phases and Chinese locations are present-
as bodywork practice, the book is easy to follow with
illustrations, color and black-and-white photos. D lotherapy, this book describes
the auricle in comparison to the
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ty categories of selected treatments are included, as well
Gua Sha Step-by-Step shape of the fetus, the localizations
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chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and RSD. New
international points, needling direction, and hard-to-find I by a round-edged instrument to
extravasate blood and metabolic waste
therapeutic index. It includes and illustrates 30 auricular
points frequently used in clinical practice, while cautioning
the reader to have modest expectations of success until
points are included.
congesting the surface tissues and muscles, and thereby greater knowledge and experience can be obtained.
Eye Acupuncture Therapy promote normal circulation and metabolic processes. By
resolving fluid and blood stasis, gua sha is valuable in the
Handbook to Chinese
P, 229 pp, $12.95 Auricular Therapy
treatment of many acute or chronic disorders.
Xin Zhao P, 238 pp, $10.95
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B the basic theories of eye
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author’s own research includes the diagnostic significance
Chen Ken, Cui Yongqiang
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acupuncture - the relation of the
eyes to channels and internal organs
of the color of sha, and the importance of checking for
immediate tongue changes as a direct result of gua sha.
T succinctly addresses treatment
of 95 conditions with 111 points. It
- the text then describes the divi-
sions of the eye, the location and Hand Acupuncture also provides a general description
indications of eye regions, and the inspection, diagnosis, Therapy of Chinese auricular therapy, includ-
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treatment, and clinical experience for over 50 Western- Xin Zhao ular diagnosis, indications and contraindications, simulation
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named common diseases.
Floral Acupuncture
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Healing Ear Intermediate
Applying Flower Essences Auricular Therapy
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tions, etiology and pathogenesis, main diagnostic points,
T tion from an array of resources
including the methods of Nogier,
ombining their repective
C expertise in Bach flower thera-
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and differential diagnosis and treatment.
Hand Therapy: Traditional
Voll, homeopathic drainage, and
Chinese auricular therapy. It
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motion testing, alarm points, treatment protocols and
body, mind, and spirit. They describe the application of P, 145 pp, $14.95
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points, to stimulate the movement of qi and initiate the
his handy-sized guide provides descriptives of indications and herz stimulation levels for
healing process. Both hands-on and practical, it provides
full-color photography and includes treatments for com- T information on Chinese tradi-
tional hand therapies which can be
approximately 40 protocols, from lung-associated proto-
cols, foci points, toxic conditions, and structural points to
mon ailments and conditions from shoulder pain to
used to treat a wide range of condi- pain control, balance disturbances, CNS complaints, and
depression. The instructions for application and prepara-
tions. The text begins with the loca- allergies.
tion of the flower essence tinctures are given in a straigh-
forward manner, making this book useful both in the clinic tion, function, and indication of 56 acupoints for the How to Apply Face, Nose,
and for home therapy. hand, accompanied by illustrations and followed by infor- Hand and Foot
mation on hand therapy massage techniques, principles of Acupuncture
Gemstone Prescriptions using hand acupuncture, hand baths, and hand qigong.
Handbook Common P, 53 pp, $8.95
The remainder of the text is extensive information on 77
Ailments common conditions and the treatments using the various L.K. Kho
P, 149 pp, $17.95 hand therapies outlined in the text. his book outlines the location of
Larry Johnson T and the rules for point selection
and needling methods for points on
ased on Chinese five-element
B color correspondences as well
as gemstone energetics, Johnson’s
the face, nose, hands, and feet, as
well as indications for points on the hands and feet. A final
listing gives face point anesthesia prescriptions for patients
book introduces the use of gem-
undergoing various surgeries. Some of the point location
stone prescriptions that are applied to specific Koryo hand
charts are in color.
acupuncture points. A brief discussion on the healing
properties of color, gemstones, and light in relation to
acupuncture points is followed by specific prescriptions to
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peutic lasers, and through their experience have devel- is presented if five sections. The first section covers basic
Identifying and Treating oped the clinically oriented and results-based system in electromedical principles, electrophysiology and the
Blockages to Healing this manual. The first portion of the text explains how acupuncture systems, universal laws of energy medicine,
P, 257 pp, $49.95 lasers work, the parameters of laser therapy (wave- electrical terminology and theory, and principles of pain
Beate Strittmatter length/dosage/power), the physics of light in tissue, physi- management (East and West). The second section covers
ological effects, contraindications, special considerations, treatment techniques including specific probe techniques,
ractitioners often encounter
P patients who seem to be resist-
ant to treatment despite all diagnos-
laser classifications, and treatment methods. The second
portion prsents specific clinicall approaches for more than
“Great Loops” treatment, and pad treatments. Section 3
covers a four-step protocol (balancing the meridian sys-
40 conditions, with illustrations, point selction, dosage, tem; yang meridian treatments; microcurrents, body-
tic and therapeutic efforts. Quite and techniques. work, and manipulation; and symptomatic and take home
often the key to solving the health treatments). Section 4 covers meridian diagnostics,
problem is a focus– a harmful influence that interferes Manual of Neuro- including alarm point kinesiology, electronic meridian test-
with the body’s sytem of self-regulation, expecially with Anatomical Acupuncture ing, and polar meridian pairs and gastrocnemius diagnosis.
the control of stimuli that disturb the body’s order. The Intraoral Acupuncture The final section contains treatment formularies by body
author offers a practical guide to the identification and P, 107 pp, $45.00 area, by specific condition, and according to EAV treat-
treatment of focus diagnosis using reflex zones in the ear. Joseph Wong ment protocols.
Ear reflex therapy, based on the seminal work of Paul rawing inspiration and
Nogier and Frank Bahr, has proven to be not only highly
effective in identifying foci but extremely straightforward
D resources from Professor Liao
Yin's work, Chinese Special
Microsystem Acupuncture
H, 350 pp, $114.95
to learn and apply. Acupuncture Therapy, Wong incor- Hans-Ulrich Hecker et al.
Part A covers the basics and clinical implications of foci, porated tongue acupuncture into his
his work incorporates up-to-
manifestations of potential foci including diseases of the
sinuses, tonsils, and teeth, other potential foci including
clinical practice, in particular for cases of neurological and
cardiovascular disorders, with remarkable therapeutic
T date information on the theory
and practice of the most innovative
cysts, scars, migraine, and allergies, and testing proce- effectiveness. A Hong Kong colleague, Professor Sun Jie
dures for focal disturbances. Part B covers the practical developments in the field. In recent
Guang, has discovered over 40 acupuncture points on
application of focus diagnosis and therapy when using the decades, somatotopes have
the tongue, each corresponding to different areas inthe
ear reflex zones and when using vascular autonomic sig- become increasingly important in
brain and to various organs and body parts. Wong pres-
nal control therapy. A final section describes available the practice of acupuncture as more and more European
ents this unique microsystem with his characteristic
training, equipment, and practial aids. physicians are incorporating TCM into their practices.
emphasis on anatomy and physiology, giving at last a
These treatment methods, such as auricular acupuncture,
Interrelation of Odontons chapter to tongue acupuncture points and one to thera-
have been proven valuable not only as diagnostic tools,
& Tonsils to Organs & peutic treatment strategies.
but as adjuncts or alternatives to body acupuncture under
Disturbance Measurement Points of certain circumstances.
H, 180 pp, $159.95 Electro Acupuncture on With beautiful full-color illustrations and detailed dia-
Hands & Feet grams, the book provides full coverage of auricular
Reinhard Voll
P, 49 pp, $54.95 acupuncture; Korean hand acupuncture; Chinese hand
oll presents a very technical and
V in-depth explication of elec-
troacupuncture as an approved dis-
Reinhold Voll
hose who utilize Voll’s electrodi-
acupuncture; oral acupuncture; Chinese skull acupunc-
ture; laser therapy; New Selective Pain and Organ
cipline for etiologic therapy. The
focus of the book is the remote effects that original from
T agnostic methods in their patient
care will welcome these excellent
Therapy (NPSO); and Yamamoto New Scalp
Acupuncture (YSNA). This text successfully combines cut-
ting-edge medical research and technology with the sub-
odontogenous foci, which have been established graphical illustrations, which provide tlety and wisdom of TCM. .
throughout years of measurements in EAV since 1951. critical data and quick reference for location of measure-
This is an essential reference for anyone interested in ment points of EAV on the hands and feet. Modern Chinese Ear
electroacupuncture and its effects within the body. Over Acupuncture
30 tables and diagrams facilitate the theories discussed in Micro-Acupuncture in
Practice P, 214 pp, $19.95
the text.
H, 590 pp, $106.00 Ping Chen
Intro to Japanese Electro- his useful and well-organized
Acupuncture & Ryodoraku
P, 56 pp, $14.95
Yajuan Wang
he content of this work is pre-
T text precisely lays out the indica-

Hirohisa Oda
T sented in four units. The first
unit is an introduction to micro-
tions and applications for ear
acupuncture, the characteristics of
point selection, and the principles of
his text is designed to give the
T practitioner an accurate under-
standing of the history and develop-
acupuncture that provides back-
ground history and theory, tech-
niques, methods of point selection and combination, and
prescription formation. Using charts and descriptions,
anatomical areas and points on the external anterior and
posterior surface of the ear are described and depicted.
ment of electric devices and their practice tips. The second unit is a thorough and illustrated Each is identified with an English name and the interna-
usage with the goal of providing patients the safest, most presentation of the various micro-acupuncture systems, tional standard nomenclature for point reference. The
effective treatment possible. It points out the physiological organized according to 18 physiological regions, from distribution patterns and classification, and standard
and therapeutic differences between alternating and direct scalp to ankle, from face to holographic. The third unit names, locations, and indications for roughly 87 ear
current electro-acupuncture so the practitioner can presents micro-acupuncture thereapeutics, and lists over points are provided. The theoretical basis and methods of
decide which approach is preferable. A discussion of ryo- 50 common diseases and conditions, with a summary of ear diagnosis, including inspection, palpation, and electri-
doraku and ryodoraku diagnosis is followed by a descrip- the condition, the TCM differential diagnosis, and the clin- cal detection are described. Diagnostic indicators for 100
tion of the ES-160 device, electrical stimulation for anes- ical points and techniques for each applicable micro commonly seen internal and external diseases, OB/GYN
thesia and pain control, replenishing and decreasing qi acupuncture therapy. A final unit on therapeutic massage diseases, dermal diseases, and EENT disorders are delin-
points, treatment point suggestions, and safety precau- includes many useful photos and descriptive exercises. eated.
tions. The sections on practical usage and safety include Readers will find this an all-in one, user-friendly, practical
the essential knowledge for beginning practice. manual that contains extensive information as well as A variety of therapeutic methods are covered: seed
comprehensive instruction that will provide a real means acupressure, filiform needling, intradermal needle implan-
Laser Therapy a Clinical tation, electroacupuncture, plum blossom needling,
Manual of clinical success.
bloodletting, medicine injection, ear moxibustion, ear
SPI, 130 pp, $79.00 Microcurrent Electro- massage, medicated plasters, and magnet therapy. There
Acupuncture is an extensive section dealing with treatments for more
Jennifer Blahnik, David Rindge than 132 common disorders. Each includes a treatment
P, 318 pp, $49.95
ow-level laser therapy is being
Lused throughout Europe and
Asia to treat pathologies ranging
Darren Starwynn
icrocurrent electroacupunc-
prescription (primary and supplementary points), thera-
peutic methods, and clinical notes and case studies with
commentaries.
from acne and arthritis to fibromyal-
gia, neuralgia, tinnitus, and wounds.
M ture, as presented in this book,
is a system of patient evaluation and
See the Modern Chinese Ear Acupuncture Chart for a
full-color depiction of all the points and areas described in
The authors have experimented with many different treatment that draws from diverse the book.
approaches in more than 30,000 treatments using thera- principles and techniques. This work
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Moxibustion and Cupping Practical Handbook on Scalp Acupuncture and
Techniques Scalp Acupuncture Clinical Cases
DVD, $39.95 P, 66 pp, $19.95 H, 94 pp, $15.95
Xu Hengze Jin Shi-ying, Jin Wan-cheng Shunfa Jiao
his DVD offers valuable instruction on n addition to a recitation of the his work presents a treatment
T how and when to use moxa and cup-
ping methods for the treatment of various conditions,
Ihistory and theory of scalp
acupuncture, this handbook utilizes
T methodology based on 16 scalp
areas designated for specific func-
particularly those that do not respond well to acupunc- color images to illustrate scalp lines tional applications. Helpful line
ture and herbal therapy. It clearly defines which diseases overlaid on the cranium, cranial sur- drawings illustrate the manipulation
are best treated by these methods, provides thorough face anatomy, and corresponding motor and sensory techniques. Clinical practice discussions of various nerv-
discussions and demonstrations of proper supplementa- regions of the brain. Text matter covers diagnosis and ous system, internal, and external diseases include brief
tion and drainage techniques, and emphasizes safety pre- treatment application and includes the scalp regions, loca- case reports that describe treatment of complicated con-
cautions. tions, indications, and manipulation methods, as well as ditions such as hemiplegia, postencephalitis, and
examples from the author's clinical experience. Practical, Parkinson’s.
Moxibustion: A Modern straightforward, and accessible, it is ideal as a clinical ref-
Scalp Acupuncture
Clinical Handbook erence and study guide.
Therapy
P, 408 pp, $44.95 Practical Handbook on P, 350 pp, $49.95
Lorraine Wilcox Auricular Acupuncture
P, 80 pp, $19.95 Wang Fuchun
his book is a practical hand-
T book of moxibustion for mod-
ern practitioners and students to
Jin Shi-ying, Jin Wan-cheng S calp acupuncture is also known
as head acupuncture, and has
his handbook introduces the developed on the foundation of
use in everyday clinical settings. It
contains techniques and treatments
T fundamentals of ear acupunc-
ture, including the history of ear
Chinese traditional acupuncture,
modern anatomy, neurophysiology
from classical works including the Huang Di Nei Jing
acupuncture, the theory about the and bioholography theory. Acupuncture is applied to
(Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic) and from modern clini-
ear points, and the surface anatomy specific areas of the head, using a precise needling tech-
cal trials. Included are sections on how to grow and pre-
of the ear, blood vessels, and innervations. It covers the nique, to deal with various diseases. It is easy to do with
pare moxa from mugwort, how to use needle moxa,
diagnosis and application of ear acupuncture including the marked effect and safety. It is not only especially effective
moxa boxes, liquid moxa, and mosa plasters and pastes,
regions, location, indications, and manipulation methods. for cerebral diseases, but also for disorders relating to
moxibustion’s functions and uses, preventive therapy with
It is an excellent resource for teachers, students, and cli- internal medicine, external medicine, gynecology, pedi-
moxibustion, prescriptions for specific conditions, recipes
nicians. Simple, practical, and readable, with full color atrics and ENT, and it has been used in medical practice
for moxa ointments, and use of specific acupoints in
illustrations to emphasize important information, and clini- by doctors abroad, and well received by a great number
moxa therapy. There are over 100 photo illustrations that
cal case studies, this is a highly useful resource for of patients.
illustrate every aspect of preparation and patient care.
teacher, student, and clinician alike. This work combines theory with practice and applica-
The practical, useable nature of this book will help many
practitioners increase the effectiveness of their moxibus- Principles of Ear tion. Presented in two volumes, the first volume includes
tion treatments. Acupuncture a general introduction, origin and development of scalp
acupuncture, head anatomy, channels, collaterals and
Moxibustion: The Power of H, 270 pp, $69.95
points on the head, different schools of scalp acupunc-
Mugwort Fire Axel Rubach ture, treating methods, contraindications, and precau-
P, 284 pp, $34.95 his book introduces readers in a tions. The second volume focuses on clinical application,
Lorraine Wilcox T very graphic way to the anato-
my and morphology of the ear, the
covering specific treatment measures. The book contains
a mixture of theory and practical application, and is suit-
ere is a complete history of the
H use of moxibustion in China
from the Han dynasty (200 BCE)
points and their localizations, and
the specific indications for treatment
able for practitioners of acupuncture, medical students,
and family health care practitioners.
procedure. Compiled by a respected German clinician Scalp Needling Therapy
through modern times. The author
and practitioner, and drawing from the traditions of
presents practical protocols using H, 72 pp, $ 9.00
Nogier as well as Chinese methodology, the approach
many types and styles of moxibustion based on the writ-
taken emphasizes clear constellations of points, transmit- P S Yau
ings of Yang Jizhou (The Great Compendium of
ting the knowledge of points and the resulting safety of resenting techniques based on
Acupuncture-Moxibustion), Zhang Jiebin (Illustrated
Supplement to the Categorized Classic), and Li Shizhen
applications. The contents begin with a brief history and
discussion of scientific findings, laterality, and nomencla-
P the clinical achievements of Jiao
Shun-fa, a North China practitioner
(The Great Pharmacopeia). Readers will find detailed
ture. The anatomy of the outer ear is described, followed who synthesized Jingluo theory and
information about the source materials used for this
by a systematic localization of auricular points, and special Western neurophysiological anato-
book, along with passages in Chinese in every chapter as
points and treatment areas. Practice tutorials encourage my to arrive at successful methods
relevant. There are general guidelines and techniques for
readers to successively familiarize themselves with the of treating conditions including paralysis, cerebral trauma,
the use of moxibustion as well as special point locations
subject matter. Special topics include ear acupuncture in Parkinson’s disease, tachycardia, and thrombosis. Case
and usages; treatment protocols for a wide range of con-
obstetrics and the use of laser in ear acupuncture. There studies and technical appendices are included.
ditions with case studies from classic sources; discussions
is a quick reference section, a handy indices, copious
of moxibustion, astrology, and divination, and recommen- Simple Cupping and Guasa
duotone illustrations, and an accompanying CD-ROM.
dations on how to deal with moxa sores according to the in Pictures
classic literature. Ryodoraku Treatment
P, 49 pp, $18.95
Plum Blossom Needle H, 168 pp, $165.00
Therapy Steve Meeker
Masayoshi Hyodo
onsidered as “folk remedies” in
P, 63 pp, $11.95
Kuang An Hospital T his is a book designed for
Western medical practitioners
C China, cupping and guasha are
often undertaken when indicated as
interested in implementing ryodor- a home therapy where decreased
asic knowledge, examination
B and diagnosis, regions for tap-
ping, and disease-specific treatments
aku therapy in their clinics. It begins
with a brief overview of “ancient”
circulation and movement of energy
need attention.This is a working handbook with copious
acupuncture, then presents ryodor- photos and concise, simple instructions that show how
for 54 conditions using the 7-needle
aku (literally “good electroconductive lines”) as the first cupping and guasha treatments should appear and be
plum blossom acupuncture instru-
objective and scientific presentation of acutherapy, based done. It was written for those who need the benefits of
ment are the topics of this book.
on an interpretation of it as an autonomic nervous system such therapy on a regular basis, those who need to have
stimulator. Included are treatment summaries for 52 a kit wherever they are, and those who live in places
Western medical conditions and drawings of the 14 pri- where medical personnel are just a dream. In these cases
mary channels. it allows for knowledgeable and safe practice. Chapters
include a short long history, how it works, cupping sets,
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how to apply the cups, using vacuum cups, moving cups,
cup placement, removing cups, and gwasha technique.
Yamamoto New Scalp
Acup: Essent. Princ &
Simply a Safer Way: Practice
Mastering Acupuncture H, 140 pp, $79.95
P, 200 pp, $45.00
Richard Feely
Julian Kenyon amamoto New Scalp

A fully illustrated manual on the

use of acupressure, acupuncture
Y Acupuncture (YNSA) is a
microsystem of anatomical scalp
or electro-acupoint stimulation for acupoint treatment for neuromuscu-
more than 160 different conditions. loskeletal pain as well as channel treatment. This book
The description of each disease offers the information essential for gaining a full under-
condition includes a synopsis of cause and effect, a listing standing of the principles and use of YNSA based on spe-
of suitable acupuncture point names and detailed black- cific algorithms for diagnosis and treatment.
and-white illustrations with point demarcations. The spi- his user-friendly version provides a concise overview
ral-bound format and the organization according to nine
categories ranging from painful disorders to sports and
T of Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto’s principles of scalp
acupuncture for the treatment of patients with muscu-
industrial injuries contribute to the utility of the text. loskeletal and neurological pain. Each chapter covers a
Three Needle Technique different aspect of Dr. Yamamoto’s theory and tech-
niques, including essential information on Basic points,
P, 211 pp, $29.95
Ypsilon points, and new points developed by the author.
Ganglin Yin, Di Fu A detailed discussion of indications, contraindications,
his book outlines San Zhen diagnosis, needling selection, techniques, and possible
T Therapy, or three needle thera-
py, the selection of only three acu-
side effects gives readers everything they need to deter-
mine the most effective treatment protocols for each
points as a group, which is becom- patient. New features of the second edition include a
ing an increasingly popular method new chapter on energy and healing and how YNSA
of acupuncture therapy in China. works; carefully selected clinical cases demonstrating how
Three Needle Therapy is thought to produce more dra- YNSA integrates into daily practice; a color-coded lami-
matic effects in one session, and the number three is con- nated chart that displays every YNSA point; 86 illustra-
sidered to have very strong balancing effects. The text is tions and algorithms to supplement descriptions of points
organized into San Zhen Therapy according to 14 point and treatments; and an accompanying DVD that features
locations (including the temple, eye region, nose, ear, narrated, live presentations of palpatory, diagnostic, and
foot, hand, ankle and shoulder) and also by 100 condi- therapeutic t echniques.
tions (including sore throat, migraine, influenza, high fever, YNSA theory is explicated according to fractal field the-
disturbed sleep, asthma, shortness of breath, constipa- ory, quantum physics, the neurohumoral effects of body
tion, dysmenorrhea, and regulating blood pressure). acupuncture, the electromagnetic effects of the acupunc-
Detailed illustrations (most including the skeleton) show ture needle in the skin, and the biomechanical separation
the details of each acupoint for every location and condi- of high-density electrical resitance microcalcium bridges
tion. on the scalp. Chinese medicine philosophy and terminol-
ogy of qi, yin/yang, 12 channels, zang fu organs, eight
Wrist-Ankle Acupuncture: principles, and five phases are concisely defined and dis-
Methods & Applications cussed. Basic point locations, treatment techniques, indi-
P, 330 pp, $45.00 cations, contraindications, and possible side-effects are
He Hon Lao provided. The discussion of YNSA ypsilon points provides
readers with information on how to utilize them clinically
his book is intended as a com-
T prehensive, systematic, and aca-
demic introduction to wrist-ankle
as a stand-alone treatment, or in conjunction with YNSA
basic points, TCM, five-phase, or energetic (French)
acupuncture treatments. The YNSA special points, used
acupuncture, a specialized technique for very specific medical diagnoses, are also presented.
utilizing 12 acupoints that was The chapter on needling techniques and selection is con-
developed 30 years ago by Dr. Xinshu Zhang. It provides cisely laid out. YNSA treatment protocol and practical
a general introduction and symptom/sign location, selec- procedures are straightforward, covering 25 specific con-
tion of points, and needling techniques. Clinical applica- ditions ranging from hemiplegia, headache, and neural
tions are presented by category, and include a wide range lesions to sciatica, herniated disc, and stroke. The
of pain conditions as well as internal, psychological, neu- authors’ discussion of internal patient controls for verifica-
rological, dermatological, gynecological, and EENT disor- tion of effectiveness of point location is particularly rele-
ders. vant for the practitioner seeking to optimize patient care.
Yamamoto New Scalp Yamamoto New Scalp
Acupuncture Acupuncture
NTSC DVD, $87.95 H, 139 pp, $159.95
Toshikatsu Yamamoto Toshikatsu Yamamoto,
his DVD offers a precise summary of
T YNSA with all the classic somatotopes,
Helene Yamamoto
his is a clinical practitioner’s text
as well as throat and abdominal diagnosis. It demonstrates
the localization and needling of recently discovered points
T that presents the basic points,
sensory points, brain points, and
and treatment areas. Authentic treatment situations are
Ypsilon points with multiple line
depicted and thus emulate supervision by a master. There
illustrations, charts, and color photos, and indications for
is practical application of theoretical foundations as well as
the points. The diagnostic steps are outlined, case studies
close-ups of Dr. Yamamoto. It is a logical complement to
are briefly described, and demonstrative photos clearly
the new textbook and seminars of Dr. Yamamoto, and
illustrate the effectiveness of treatment. A final chapter
also helpful for the preparation and reworking of YNSA
gives details of statistics of treatment and notations of
contents.
ongoing experimental therapies using YNSA
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Charts, Atlases, Point Location Books

for Acupuncture, Acupressure, Shiatsu, Channel Therapy, and Anatomical Reference

Acupoint Location Guide Acupressure Chart

Michael Gach, $20.00,
P, 192 pp + CD-Rom, $25.00 23x34”
Alon Lotan his attractive chart
his concise guide, written with T depicts front, back, and
T NCCAOM-approved abbrevia-
tions, uses 150 anatomical maps to
side views of the primary
acupressure points on the
diagram points on each of the 12 body, with a special draw-
acupuncture meridians and 8 extra ing of the yu points. A key
vessels. It includes a map and table of body cun divisions, indicates whether points
a biological clock, a schema of the meridian courses, and a are basic acupressure
channel-by-channel depiction and description of points. It points, source points,
is designed as a workbook and provides space for note potent gates of chi, alarm
taking beside the diagrams. Reference information includes points, or master extraor-
pinyin and alpha-numeric point names, locations, tips, and dinary points. The sidebars
basic features. The second edition of the workbook also have five element descrip-
includes a CD as a complementary study aid. tions, affirmations, and relationships, as well as the location
of the pulses and time of day for each meridian.
Acupoint Pocketbook
Reference
P, 131 pp, $ 9.95
Bob Flaws
his little pocket-sized book is a
T handy clinical reference for
acupuncture students and practition-
Acupuncture Charts - China Cultural Corp
ers. It packs in pictures, English and Book Form, $57.95, 13x 26”; Wall Form, $69.95, 21x44”
pinyin point names, standard alpha- hese handsome charts come as a set of four large, full-
numeric codes, point locations, clinical indications, and
needling methods that encompass more than 165 of the
T color illustrations that depict the front, back, and side
views of the body, plus smaller secondary illustrations of
most useful acupoints. Numerous charts of point cate- the scalp, ear, sole of the foot, etc. All of the acupuncture
gories provide for easy study, and a complete symptom points are presented with alphanumeric point codes as
index allows for quick clinical reference well as Chinese names. Ideal for study and/or decoration.
Acupuncture Points and
Meridians Atlas
P, 106 pp, $24.95
Acupressure Meridian Charts: Canine;
Equine; Feline David Legge
his handy little atlas includes a
$16.00 (each), 12x18”
Carla Stroh, $16.00
T brief historical perspective on
acupuncture points, a discussion of
hese detailed charts are fully laminated and provide
T essential clinical or classroom reference for point location.
the meaning of acupuncture points
and meridians, an outline of the
meridian system, a section on how to find points, and a
Acupressure Atlas list of anatomical terms used. For each meridian, various
P, 238 pp, $24.95 modern anatomical models are used to demark the path-
ways of the main, divergent, luo, and muscle meridians as
Bernard Kolster well as the specific points of the meridian. Each meridian
long with an introduction to the chapter has its own tabular finder, which makes the book
A origins and principles of tradi-
tional Chinese medicine, this work
even easier to use. The spiral binding is ideal for the clinic.
Acupuncture
covers the most important basic
Charts of the
techniques as well as step-by-step
Major Points &
instructions, illustrated in full color, of practical and specific
Pathways
information for acquiring skill in practice of acupressure
massage. The points and channels are fully depicted and 36” x 36” laminated,
their location, utility, and method of massage described. $49.95
The section that covers specific treatments for specific ail-
Acupoints of TCM Chart - Male Arthur Annis
ments includes descriptions of how to locate the point and
Acupoints of TCM Chart - Female his chart depicts
rolled, 22x36: each, $24.95
how to apply pressure, as well as many color photos. The
appendix contains quick-reference tables with thumbnail T point location and
channel pathways in
images, name, location, and indication that serve as a
Marc Coseo handy recap when learning a practice routine. context of muscle and bone for the major body views of
hese attractively hand painted 36x22” prints of the front, side, back. Additionally the 14 primary channels are
T male human body depicts front, back, and side views.
In full color, it includes the 14 main meridians and points
explicitly and individually demarcated on anatomical line
drawings in smaller surrounding border boxes. The chart
of TCM and over 110 anatomical landmarks and muscle draws from Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Seirin
references commonly used when describing acupoint Pictorial Atlas, Acupuncture a Comprehensive Text, and
locations. Great for study, home, or office. Manual of Acupuncture (this latter text was decisive where
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texts diverged regarding specific point locations). Students along the channels and vessels as well as 65 important
will find that this chart provides the resource needed to
Anatomy Coloring Book extra points. Each point has a complete description of
master the point and channel locations they are likely to P, 161 pp, $21.80 point locations and includes for each the indications,
encounter in examination, and practitioners will find it a Wynn Kapit actions, clinical combinations, and meaning. This work also
highly useful and attractive point location chart for quick includes the relevant needling and moxibustion techniques
ach page of this book contains an
reference or for wall enhancement.
Acupuncture
E accurately rendered anatomical
for each point, information that is complemented by over
1315 expert graphic illustrations with anatomical cross
e Microsystem Wall
drawing with clearly marked names
of musculature, bones, organs, etc.
sections to highlight the correct depth and direction of
insertion and juxtaposition of anatomical features.
Charts This strong visual reinforcement
enhances learning. By coloring each The cards dovetail with the book, describing and visually
5 folded charts, 20”x36”,
portion of the drawing, users learn the material by multi- locating over 450 acupuncture points. Specific needling
$49.95 and moxibustion techniques along with their various clini-
ple means. According to students, this book provides an
Jin Shi-ying effective and enjoyable learning process. cal indications and actions are included. Each card shows a
Jin Wan-cheng detailed anatomical cross-section and carefully rendered
Anatomy Flash Cards full-color illustrations.
hese five full color
T acupuncture wall charts
include the 12 regular
Boxed Set of 350, $34.95
Anne Gilroy, Ed.
Atlas of Acupuncture
Points
channels, the Ren and Du his is a high quality exquisitely 2 full color charts, 15”x24”,
Vessels and their points, as
well as standard extra
T rendered set of 350 full-color,
boxed flash cards that will aid study,
$19.95
points. Alphanumeric des- Shohaku Honma
memorization, and review of the
ignations and traditional his chart fills the gap
Chinese characters are
both presented. Three
important features and concepts of
human anatomy. The cards are color-coded for locational T between inexpensive charts
for beginners and expensive
identity, and key structures are labelled numerically, with
charts depict anterior, posterior, lateral views, and are identifcation on the reverse of the card. Questions and charts for professionals. The fig-
identical to the Acupuncture Point Wall Chart. The fourth answers, comments, and clinical applications, where ures are traditional and nicely
and fifth charts are entirely devoted to microsystems: appropriate, help you apply the information. An online drawn. The color is excellent
scalp, foot, face, ear, wrist and ankle. resource containing further clinical study material and (channels and points are red,
anatomy illustrations is available to purchasers. flesh tone yellow, muscle tone
Acupuncture Point brown), and the notations are
Wall Charts Atlas of Acupuncture bilingual (Japanese and English).
Jin Shi-ying Book, H, 733 pp, $89.95
Jin Wan-cheng Atlas of Layered Anatomy
Flash Cards, Boxed Set of 360, of Acupoints
3 charts, 20”x36” $39.95 $69.95
H, 151 pp, $33.00
hese full color acupunc-
T ture wall charts include
Claudia Focks
his excellently designed atlas of
Guo Hualing
the12 regular channels and
the Ren and Du Vessels and T acupuncture is easy to access
and provides clear information on
D rawing on 44 years of teaching
and studying both acupuncture
their points. Extra points and human anatomy, the author
and a small auricular point the full range of acupuncture points and main channels in a
presents a compilation of 70 full-
illustration are also included. systematic and clear way. Each of these points combine
color illustrations that depict the lay-
Alphanumeric designations anatomical drawings and photographs of surface anatomy.
ered anatomy of the body and denote the acupuncture
and traditional Chinese This acupuncture atlas not only provides beginners with
points in relation to the skin, muscles, blood vessels and
characters are both pre- an overview of the most important acupuncture points,
nerves, organs, and skeleton. Additionally, the author
sented. The three charts but experienced practitioners can also learn about seldom
describes the points of the 14 channels and reviews each
depict anterior, posterior, used acupuncture points and thus extend their knowledge.
point in terms of its indications, point location, patient pos-
and lateral views. The Flash Cards are designed primarily for international- turing, and the direction, angle, and depth of insertion for
Anatomy for Acupuncture ly trained health care professionals, this set of 360 two- needling. He further lists channel-by-channel precautions
color cards allows students and practitioners to test them- in acupuncture treatments and selected points for treat-
DVD, $299.00 selves on the location of the 360 points of the 12 main ment of 117 Western-named common diseases.
Peter Dorsher, Mike Cummings meridians. The front of the card has a photograph of the
point, while text on the reverse explains Location, Depth, Auricular Acupuncture
his program is a highly sophisticated 3-
T D modeling of the points, channels,
trigger points, and layered anatomy of the body specifically
Effect, and Characteristics. There is also space for Notes.
Anatomical Atlas of
Point Wall Charts
3 charts, 20”x36”, $19.95
for enhancing comprehension of acupuncture channel and Acupuncture Points Jin Shi-ying
point location. You can see the positions of 88 of the most Yan Zhenguo Jin Wang-cheng
commonly used acupuncture points in 3-D with detailed
his full color Chinese auric-
anatomy of their needle passage, plus a further 324
named needle points that can be highlighted in their cor- T his is the first book to illustrate
the body’s acupuncture points
using full-color photos of actual
T ular acupuncture point chart
set includes auricular points,
rect position. Each view has 17 layers showing all muscu-
anatomy. It aids in rapid, accurate surface anatomy of the ear,
loskeletal and vascular anatomy beginning with the skeletal
location of acupuncture points, and blood vessels, and innervations.
anatomy which work through the tendon, muscle, fascial,
includes point location illustration of Charts contain English and tra-
and skin layers, and 18 directional frames in 360 degree
both commonly used and potentially ditional Chinese characters;
rotation. The textual contents are impressive as well. Each
dangerous points. alphanumeric codes and
portion of anatomical system down to the minutiae has a
Chinese are included for the standard auricle divisions.
succinct but complete discussion of location, size, inner- Anatomical Illustration of Excellent resource for teachers, students, and as a clinical
vation, supply, drainage, origin, course, and similar useful Acupuncture Points reference. These charts are printed on high-quality clay
technical information. The acupuncture discussions range H, 568 pp, $99.95 coated paper stock for durability. Though folded, they are
from general to channel to point specific, covering the 14
Boxed Cards (450), $79.00 not creased, and thus are easily mounted on the wall
main meridians and their points, and including information
using the accompanying hangers and brackets.
on pinyin name, acupuncture point position, target struc-
Guo Chang-Qing
ture, notes, and warnings. You can use this DVD program
his work is an essential clinical
to build your foundational knowledge of anatomy,
acupuncture point and channel locations, and trigger point T and academic guide to mastering
the art of acupuncture point loca-
anatomy, and even to export and print images for patient
handouts using the simple edit functions. tion. It is a compilation drawn from
the experience of distinguished Chinese TCM doctors. It
features detailed descriptions of all the acupuncture points
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Channels of Acupuncture FOUR DISTINCT DIAGNOSIS FORMS GIVE PRACTITIONERS A VARIETY OF INTAKE OPTIONS.
Cards (Ext Vessels) The Health History Questionnaire (11x17, folded, 2 sided, 25 per pack) is completed by the patient during an ini-
Spiralbound, 226 pp, $79.95 tial visit. It provides room for vital statistics, main problems, past medical history, family medical history, occu-
pation, areas of pain, and symptomatic discomfort group by physiological location.
Giovanni Maciocia
The Patient Intake Form (11x17, folded, 2-sided, 25 per pack) helps practitioners sort the objective and subjective
esigned to allow students and
D practitioners to test themselves
on their knowledge of the channels
findings necessary for a diagnosis diagrams for recording pulse, tongue, ear, abdomen, and pain findings are
provided. An assessment section allows for notes concerning objective symptoms, subjective symptoms, general
and extraordinary vessels of acupuncture, these 90 two- diagnosis, and treatment strategy.
color flash cards use the color illustrations from the The Patient Followup Forms are formatted for either a comprehensive followup (Long form is 1 session per side of
Channels of Acupuncture text to provide key visual images page, 2-sided, as a 50-page tablet), or as a shorter form (Short form is 3 sessions per side of page, 2-sided, as a 50-
of the channels. One side of the cards displays the path- page tablet). Both forms are based on eight-parameter methods, and designed for easy clinical use. Both forms
ways of the channel and the reverse of each card provides include space for point selection, technique, and results; with the long form there are also areas for noting the
concise descriptions of the channel pathways. Additional condition of the tongue, abdomen, ear, and pulse.
cards illustrate the pathology of each channel, especially
for the eight extra meridians. Flash cards are an ideal study
and review format because of rapid access and visual rein-
forcement. This set comes in a convenient spiral-bound
format with a protective sleeve.
Color Atlas of Acupuncture
P, 268 pp, $44.95
Hans U Hecker, et al.
nside the covers of this compact
I little text one can find finely
detailed full-color drawings, photos,
and descriptions of acupuncture
body points, ear points, and trigger Foot Reflexology Wall details the source, accumulating, connecting, alarm, and
points. Information for the body Charts associate points. It is the only chart to illustrate the five phas-
acupuncture points includes localization, needling depth, 2 folded charts, $15.95 es in relation to the immaterial fire organ (triple burner).
indications, and functions. The illustrations of channel path- Foot Reflexology
ways are shown relative to a surface photo. The point Hand Reflexology for Common
locations are shown relative to bone and muscle land- Wall Charts Disorders
scape. The auricular points of both the Nogier school and 2 folded charts, $15.95
the Chinese school are presented in tandem. The trigger 2 full color charts, 28”
points are depicted in relation to bone and muscle mass, Dong Fuhui x 40”, $9.95
and the descriptions include muscle origin, insertion he full color Foot Reflexology
method, innervation, action, additional remarks, method
of examination, and common therapeutic methods.
T Chart has six large illustrations. Li Shen-qing
hese 2 full color reflexology wall charts include the
Student and practitioner alike will welcome the versatility
and clinical utility of this atlas.
and includes disease and symptom
indications for each reflex zone. The
full color Hand Reflexology Chart
T illustration and anatomical location of standard foot
reflexology points, indications, and treatment protocols for
has five large illustrations that pro- 45 common diseases. The diseases have been subdivided
Commonly Used
vide surface and skeletal views of the into body systems: respiratory, nervous, digestive, circula-
Acupoints for
hand, with disease and symptom indications for each tory, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, skeletal, and EENT.
Pediatric Tui Na
2 charts, 9.95 boxed full reflex zone. Flow of Qi Coloring
color 28” x 40” Finding Acupuncture Points A Chart
Li Shen-qing Comprehensive Guide single rolled chart, 24” x
his full color chart set provides location and illustra- DVD, 120 min, $125.00
T tions for standard pediatric Tui Na points. Treatment
protocols are described for thirty-nine common pediatric
Wen Huabing
36” $11.95
Valentin Popov
his chart provides a con-
symptoms and diseases which are subdivided into respira-
tory, digestive, and miscellaneous categories. Additional W atch an expert locate points on a live
model, observe anatomical details
showing point location, and learn how to properly meas-
T cise visual reference for
locations of points on the 12
indications and contraindications are given for many of the
ure body distances using the Chinese body inch (cun). main channels and the ren
points. This chart is an excellent reference for both stu-
Created and assembled by a team of practitioners and and du vessels. The points
dents and professionals.
educators, this will give your self-study program an effi- most commonly used in
Ear Reflex cient boost. TCM are identified. Where a
Points Chart particular point is not in view,
Five Element
rolled, $25.00 Acupoint Chart a description of its location is given instead. You can color code
single rolled chart, the points and channels to help memorization.
Terry Oleson
his full color 24x41”, $29.95 How to Locate Acupuncture
T chart shows
surface and hidden
Shohaku Honma Points DVD
DVD-9 RO, 240 min, $125.00
his is the finest
views of the ear for
over 200 ear
T five-phase
chart, not only in
Luis Melendez
iewable on any computer and on PAL
points, indicating
both Chinese and
terms of color and
quality of presenta-
V players, this DVD provides detailed
instruction on how to quickly and accurately find over 390
French locations on tion, but also in of the most commonly used acupoints on a live model.
the external ear. All terms of utility and Demonstrated by two instructors from the London College
auricular points are available informa- of Traditional Acupuncture, this DVD includes complete
designated by a tion. It locates the coverage of the 12 primary channels, the CV and GV, and
number, an English five-phase points on some of the most commonly used extraordinary points. It
name, and Chinese the four limbs, and also includes step-by-step instruction on properly determin-
script. Colored pic- gives the five-phase ing body distances using the cun measurements, a general
tures of the ear are also presented for different auricular schema of destruc- overview of the channel pathways using full-length photog-
regions, for electrical stimulation frequency zones, and for tive-creative raphy and animations, and stunning medically accurate
additional ear points in Nogier Phases II, III, and IV. process. It also imagery of the body’s surface anatomy landmarks.
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Illustration of Acupoints Location of Acupoints Meridians of Chi
Energy Charts
P, 47 pp, $16.95 H, 276 pp, $29.95
4 rolled charts, $49.95
Haruto Kinoshita China Academy of TCM
J R Worsley
his quality pocketbook is one of his atlas of standard locations of
T the most popular reference tools.
It shows points and locations keyed to
T the points of the 14 meridians
and extra points includes duotone T hese four charts show
point location in rela-
ten pages of compact, two-color images with anatomical locations, tion to muscle anatomy
charts, with names in Japanese cun measurements, and toned and skeletal anatomy. The
accompanied by metric measurements. Includes Chinese Pinyin. The text lists the points by views are less stylized than
names and English notations and descriptions. (Please note alphanumeric nomenclature, along with Chinese charac- most charts, portraying a
that not every point has the English point name next to it; ters, Pinyin, and a description of the anatomical location. kneeling figure and a bend-
the channel denotations are at the beginning of each path- There is an extensive section detailing traditional point ing back, for example.
way; the points show numbers only.) location methods, including anatomical landmarks, bone- Views include the front,
proportional measurement, and finger measurement, and back and side views as well
Illustrated as closeups of the feet, the arms, and different aspects of
Acupuncture Chart listing each point according to descriptions found in specific
classical texts. A final section imparts the regional anatomy. the head. Point locations follow the Worsley school.
single rolled chart,
24x45”, $24.95 Manual of Acupuncture—Flash
Michael Spatuzzi Cards
hown are the phase $85.00
S (antique) points, accu-
mulation, hoarary, connect-
Peter Deadman, M. Al-Khafadji
hese 384 cards depict the major
ing and source, tonification,
and sedation points of the
T points on the 14 channels as well as
many of the extra points, for a total of 391
12 main meridians as well
points. The front of the card presents an illustration of a sin-
as the “windows of the
gle point with its anatomical position. The back of the card
sky,” the influential points Modern Chinese Ear Acupuncture Chart
presents the English (non-WHO standard) and Chinese
and the points of the four
seas. The master, coupled,
names (both Pinyin and characters), point categories, rolled full color charts, 36” x 23”, $15.95
actions, clinical applications, and location tips. Separate cards
and accumulation points of the eight extra meridians are Ping Chen
include information on cun measurements, needling direc-
demarcated as are the mu and the shu points. Color- his is an attractive, finely detailed, and graphically
coded symbols are used to distinguish point categories. A
descriptive pamphlet lists the symbols and the energies of
tions, and a term glossary. There is a table of point cate-
gories, including the five-phase points. This is an attractive
set of full-color cards, luxuriously produced and housed in a
T enhanced full color wall chart showing all the points,
areas, and groupings on the anterior and posterior of the
the points shown. ear. Each of roughly 115 points and areas are depicted,
sturdy cloth-covered box with tabbed dividers.
Latest Chart of Auricular Massage Acupoints
identified, and correlated by English name, international
Points for Common
standard alpha-numeric code, Pin Yin, and Chinese char-
folded, $14.95 acter name, and each is color-coded by its anatomical
Disorders location. The anatomical areas of the anterior and posteri-
Anon 2 full color charts, or ear surfaces are also detailed.
his large chart unfolds to reveal a boxed, 28x40”, $9.95
T stylized ear with organ and
anatomical illustrations at the point
Li Shen-qing
New Chart of
Yamamoto New
Scalp Acupuncture
sites. Point numbers correspond to a his uniquely designed full-color chart features 80 com-
reference chart below. An additional
reference table helps determine which primary and auxil-
T monly encountered diseases subdivided into internal
medicine, gynecology, trauma, EENT, and miscellaneous
rolled, $59.95
Toshikatsu & Helene
iary auricular points to treat. categories. Anatomical location and directions for stimula- Yamamoto
Law of the Five Elements tion are presented in primary and supplementary cate- his chart attractively
Wall Poster gories. This is an excellent chart for acupuncturists who
include bodywork in their treatments and for massage
T depicts the frontal Yin
basic points, brain points,
rolled, 22” x 30”, $15.95 therapists who wish to add acupressure to their specialties. sensory points; the lateral
J R Worsley basic points; the 12 pari-
Myofascial Pain Charts
ollowing the five-element school etal Y-points; YNSA neck
F of J.R. Worsley, this chart depicts
the mother-son, husband-wife, mid-
Janet Travell
Wall Chart (2), 33x44, $72.95 diagnosis; YNSA abdomi-
nal diagnosis; the pelvic
dday-midnight, and the pulses asso- Flip Chart (18, each 11x15), somatotop; the 12 cranial
ciated with each of the five phases in Chinese medicine. $72.95 nerve points; the thoracic somatotope; the thoracic-lum
he fine detail and accuracy of
T these charts make them ideal
for visual trigger point reference.

Living Meridian TCM Meridian Charts, 28x40” (set of 2), $42.50

Living Meridian TCM and Zen Shiatsu Meridian Charts, 28x40” (set of 2), $42.50
Living Meridian Zen Shiatsu Meridian Charts, 28x40” (set of 2), $42.50
Thankam Rydstrand
These chart sets are unique in that they are photographs of an actual patient on whom the markings have been made after point and
meridian location by a team of acupuncture, shiatsu, and zen shiatsu practitioners. The location of the points and meridians were
informed by many works including those of Deadman, Rogers & Rogers, Masunaga, Beresford-Cooke, and Veet John Allan, as well as
the author and her team. The photography was set up to accentuate the detail of the linework with respect to the surface anatomy,
while not sacrificing aesthetics. Each is a set of two charts (yin aspect and yang aspect) delicately portraying the nuance of bone and
muscle, so essential for accurate point location. The standard anatomical poses are modified slightly to allow extended presentation of
the meridian lines so that wherever possible the pathways can be followed from beginning to end in one view. Each point was located
by measurement as well as by touch and response from the shiatsu-trained model, and has been labeled according to the WHO nam-
ing conventions. The labels themselves are carefully contained within the body outline. The precise coloring system (conforming to
classical five element theory) highlights the Five Shu/Phase, Yuan-Source, Back-Shu, Front-Mu, Xi-Cleft and Luo-Connecting points
which are further detailed in the five-element and point category legends. With the careful attention to accuracy in detail and beauty in
presentation these charts are ideal as teaching aid, study tool, and office decor.
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bar somatotope; the C6-CH12 somatotope; and the sonally supervised by Dr. So and thus reflect the experi- the eight extra vessels, and their secondary branches,
masterkey points. A must for any YNSA practitioner, and ence of his teachers and the understanding acquired by using a concise table format. It articulates the location,
at a great price. teaching thousands of students. This simple and conven- insertion, and stimulation method, anatomical relations,
ient chart provides a professional level of detail in an and principal clinical indications for the 361 regular
Newest Illustrations of attractive and inexpensive format. It should be noted that acupuncture points and the 50 extra channel acupuncture
Acupuncture Points Chart the point locations and alpha-numeric point names on this points most used in clinical practice. Section 2 sets out the
3 folded charts, $19.95 chart reflect the Chinese teaching standards that were in anatomic-topographic study of channels and points, detail-
his set of 3 charts shows the place prior to China’s Cultural Revolution. ing the location of the points in their different anatomic
T general meridian pathways and
point locations along the surface
Quick Way to Locate
layers, and the pathways of the primary channels at skin
level, using over 200 full-color illustrations that depict the
Acupoints point, skin, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and bone. It
anatomy of the body. Pinyin point
names and Westernized point CD-ROM, $29.95 presents the cross-sectional anatomic study of the
names are depicted in a split view. Anon acupuncture points most used in clinical practice. Section
Coloration and graphic line variation, ompiled on the basis of China's 3 describes the pathways and principal clinical indicaitons
plus the chart legend, distinguish the 14 meridian path-
ways. Locations covered include the identification for
C national standard acupoints, this CD
shows acupoints by coordinates, and combines clinical
for the muscle meridians (jing jin), the divergent channels
(jing bie), the collecting channels (luo), and the skin
“strange” acupuncture points, “new” acupuncture points, experience with practical, manageable therapy. Single- regions (pi bu). The great channels are also described in
and Hua To’s vertebral points. point therapy is highlighted for treating common diseases this section. Section Four deals with auricular acupuncture,
with less needling and good curative effect. providing maps, an anatomic study of the auricle, and the
Location of Acupoints location and clinical indications of the principal points. It
H, 276 pp, $29.95 Scalp Acupuncture Wall also describes the fundamental elements of selected mod-
Charts ern microsystems such as scalp acupuncture, reflex der-
China Academy of TCM
malgias, dermatomes, myotomes, and sclerotomes.
his atlas of standard locations of 3 folded charts, $15.95
T the points of the 14 meridians
and extra points includes duotone
Jin Shiying
Vol 2 offers extensive clinical information on more than
400 acupuncture points, arranged in a conveniently refer-
his set includes 18 full color enced format with a profusion of tables. In three chapters,
images with anatomical locations,
cun measurements, and toned T illustrations and depicts loca-
tions of both the Chinese
it discusses in numerical order the acupuncture points of
the twelve regular channels, the acupoints of the two
Pinyin. The text lists the points by
national standard scalp lines as extraordinary channels, and lastly the extraordinary points
alphanumeric nomenclature, along with Chinese charac-
well as Dr. Jiao Shunfa’s scalp on the head and neck, trunk, upper limbs, and lower
ters, Pinyin, and a description of the anatomical location.
lines. Illustrations include scalp limbs. For each point, it provides a linguistic explanation of
There is an extensive section detailing traditional point
lines overlaid on scalp surface the Chinese name, a comparison of the modern Western
location methods, including anatomical landmarks, bone-
anatomy and over correspon- and traditional Chinese medical indications in table form,
proportional measurement, and finger measurement, and
ding motor and sensory regions key point combinations, and explanatory notes that syn-
listing each point according to descriptions found in specific
of the brain. Additional images display regional brain anato- thesize this information, offer contraindications, and pro-
classical texts. A final section imparts the regional anatomy.
my. Major arteries, nerves, correct and incorrect angle of vide the applied clinical context, and TCM functions of the
Physiology Coloring Book needle insertion, and anatomical layers of the scalp are also points covered.
P, 320 pp, $21.80 shown. It includes English, alphanumeric codes, and tradi-
tional Chinese characters, and is ideal for clinical reference
Wynn Kapit or student study guide.
ike its companion book, the
L Anatomy Coloring Book, this
interactive text teaches human phys-
Seirin Pictorial Atlas of
Acupuncture
iological function via strong visual H, 351 pp, $59.99
reinforcement. Each page provides a Yu-Lin Lian, Chun-Yang Chen
different drawing to be traced or
ssembled by a team of Chinese
colored. Combined with a review of the functions and
relationships, this interaction solidifies learning. It also adds A and German professionals, this
large atlas, luxuriously produced in
relaxation and enjoyment to the learning process.
full-color, is a profusely illustrated
Point Reference Guide manual of acupuncture points: those
folded, with color insert, $13.95 on the main channels, as well as the extraordinary vessels
and extra points (409 total). Three different types of illustra-
J R Worsley tions are provided for each set of points: a graphic which
his is a reduced size five-page indicates body location; an overview of channels which
T duotone version of Worsley’s
larger chart, Meridians of Chi
depicts the point in the context of its pathway; and a photo-
graph showing the needle in position. The text that accom-
Trigger Points Charts
2 rolled charts, 23x28”, $36.00
Energy. It includes a notebook size, panies the illustrations includes descriptives of location, David Legge
needling technique, actions, indications, and precautions. In ormulated by a clinician with 20 years of experience, in
full-color chart depicting the law of
five elements. addition to this excellent information, the text also provides
important material concerning measurement techniques,
F collaboration with an anatomical graphic arts specialist,
these charts clearly and beautifully display the locations and
needling techniques, depth and direction of needling, patterns of trigger points in all the major muscles. Each mus-
obtaining the qi sensation, needle stimulation, and point cat- cle is named and illustrated in a separate image, and the
egories. dynamic use of color is attractive and effective. Chart I
depicts muscle groups of the head, shoulder, and arm. Chart
Teaching Atlas of
II illustrates muscle groups on the trunk, thigh, and leg.
Acupuncture
Vol 1 Channels & Points, H, Tuina Foot Reflexology
Wall Charts
400 pp, $169.95
Vol 2 Clinical Indications, 3 folded charts, 20” x 36”, $19.95
Points and Meridians of Acupuncture Chart H, 300 pp, $159.95 Han Yonghe
single rolled chart, 23” x 36”, $17.95 hese full color foot reflexology
James Tin-Yau So
Piero Ettore Quirico,
Tiziana Pedrali
T charts are suitable for both stu-
dent reference and clinic decoration.
ased on the point locations found in Dr. So’s Book of
B Acupuncture Points, this highly useful full-color chart
combines three separate views and many smaller illustra- V ol 1 of this extensively illustrated anatomic atlas pro-
vides the reader with concrete answers and reassur-
Explanatory booklet included.

tions on a single, large-format chart. The chart concen- ance on a wide range of questions pertaining to anatomy
trates on channel point positions but includes the major in acupuncture practice. The first volume details the path-
extra points, with contraindications. Locations were per- ways and clinical indications of the 12 primary channels,
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Way to Locate Acupoints Worsley’s Point Reference Yamamoto New Scalp
P, 72 pp, $ 14.95 Guide Acupuncture CHART
laminated, double sided, 8.5x11” single rolled chart, $54.95
Jiasan
$20.00 Toshikatsu & Helene
hese charts illustrate the
T anatomical locations of the J.R. Worsley Yamamoto
he YNSA method of
points of each channel—the three
yin channels of the hand, the three T his two-sided laminated index
sheet lists the points on the 12 T point determination
relies on the findings of
yang channels of the hand, the three channels and 2 extra vessels with
yang channels of the foot, the three symbol indications for source point, junction point, window abdominal or neck diagnosis,
yin channels of the foot, the du and ren channel points— of the sky, entry or exit point, phase points, and forbidden with consideration for patho-
using a method described as “locating points by dividing points, along with parameters for needling and moxa appli- logical changes evident on
the body and the channels into parts and according to cation according to the Classical Five Element School. inspection or palpation of the
anatomical landmarks.” Concise and practical, this material approximate point area
is suitable both for teaching and for clinical work based on diagnostic indications.

Practice Management a n d Clinical Success

through emotional, psychological, and spiritual challenges
Green Medicine as part of the healing process. Easily understandable and Secrets to Prosperity in the
P, 401 pp, $18.95 anecdotal in style, he avoids psychological jargon and pres- Acupuncture Clinic
ents the basic tenets of the therapeutic relationship. P, 85 pp, $15.00
Larry Malerba
he author documents how mod- Running a Safe and Hirohisa Oda
T ern medicine has perfected the
short-term technical repair of the
Successful Acupuncture
Clinic T his pocket manual offers Oda’s
practical advice and experience
physical body at the expense of the P, 240 pp, $59.95 on opening a clinical practice or
long-term psychological and spiritual rejuvenating an existing practice.
Hong Zhen Zhu
well-being of the whole person. Engagingly written, he Strategies are given for various
his book covers techniques and
draws on a richly diverse range of references—physics,
philosophy, Jungian thought, shamanism, alchemy, Eastern T safety, ethics and interpersonal
skills, and clinic management.
aspects of practice, including configuration of office space,
setting patient fees, and streamlining treatment time.
thought, Western esotericism, sustainiability, orthodox The Successful Chinese
medicine—to present a green medical paradigm that pro- Contents include refining diagnostic
skills and needling technique; accident prevention and Herbalist
vides a powerful and moving integrative medical perspec-
tive. management; reducing risk in other acupuncture tech- P, $29.95
niques; ethical issues in acupuncture practice; learning Bob Flaws, Honora Wolfe
Medicine Words interpersonal skills with patients; treatment planning and
rom discussions of patient compli-
P, 120 pp, $18.95
Dianne Connelly
programs; clinical management and continuing education;
effective advertising for acupuncturists; record-keeping; F ance when using bulk dispensed
herbal medicine, to advice about how
practice development; building and maintaining a network
n these short essays, the author has to stock and maintain a financially suc-
I crafted moving and uplifting reflec-
tions, each focused on a single carefully
of health practitioners; and the practical use of herbs.
Points for Profit Definitive
cessful dispensary, to issues of dosing
no matter what form of herbal medicine you choose to
chosen word. Through these musings Guide to Practice Success use, these are the tips that every practitioner should find
we begin to recognize and savor the for Acupuncturists helpful and most of us did not learn about in our under-
power of “the language of love for the treatment room of P, 416 pp, $59.95 graduate education. In an easy to read, conversational style,
life.” These essays expand our vision and awareness of the the authors share with you what they have learned about
Honora Wolfe et al. practical information you need to know to practice this
strength of our words, their genesis, and the mysteries of
inally, a complete, user-friendly wonderful medicine with satisfaction and success.
their expressive evocation.
Mending the Web of Life
F practice management resource,
just for acupuncturists. The book
Transformation &
Recovery: Acupuncture-
P, 250 pp, $21.95 covers everything you need to know
Based Chem. Depend Tx
for the business of practicing acupuncture. In the first sec-
Elizabeth Call tion, you will learn how to set goals, what to do while you P, 520 pp, $42.50
he author addresses loss of bio- Alex Brumbaugh
T diversity as manifested in the
are still in shcool, legal stuff you need to know, how to
choose a business model, working for other practitioners, he author draws upon a wide
world of Chinese medicine, specifi-
cally the non-sustainable use of
clinics, or hospitals, locating your clinic, and thoughts
about specialization. Topics covered in section 2 include
T range of literature to reexamine
the pathology of addiction from a
endangered species in formulas. This business basics, budget management, startup costs, leas- systemic perspective. Part II is a
is a thoughtful, thoroughly researched book that will not ing, clinic space design, files and recordkeeping (including practical clinical guide to both conventional Western
only be of interest to any student or practitioner in the HIPAA), and patient management. Section 3 gives real chemical dependency treatment modalities and ways in
field, but will serve as an important reminder of the vast world advice about money: methods of payment for which acupuncture can interface successfully with these
and mutifaceted responsibilities of the healer that may patients, insurance billing, workers’ comp issues, and sell- models. Part III is a “nuts and bolts” manual on program
focus on the patient but that extend to the species, the ing products from your clinic. A final section helps you startup and management, with emphasis on funding
planet, and beyond. think about marketing your practice with mailing list, pres- sources, budget development, and staffing issues.
entation folders, press releases, and strategic planning.
Patient-Practitioner The companion website noted in the book has download- Understanding the Difficult
Relationship in able up-to-date forms, letters, and worksheets. Though Patient
Acupuncture Practice written specifically for the acupuncturist, there are many P, 192 pp, $29.95
P, 122 pp, $39.95 concepts and strategies in here that are valuable for any
holistic practitioner. Nancy Bilello
Leon Hammer
his well organized, easy to read
H ammer has drawn from his
extensive personal and profes-
T book includes many detailed
case histories of difficult patient inter-
sional experience to compose this actions and suggestions for how to
text for practitioners who are seeking effective ways of be most effective. Study/discussion
patient interface and the skills necessary to guide patients questions are at the end of each chapter with one unre-
solved case for discussion. An excellent teaching text.
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Integrative Asian and

Western Biomedical Approaches
major biophysical areas and includes palpation, observa- and peripheral mechanisms; an integrative neuromuscular
Acupuncture Research tion, and logical tests that aid in making a diagnosis. The acupoint system for evaluation and treatment; protocols for
H, 400 pp, $63.95 author particularly notes three classes of information: signs back pain, upper limb pain, lower limb pain, and systemic
Hugh MacPherson et al of dangerous conditions that require immediate referral, pain; and therapy for non-pain symptoms, sports medicine,
suggestions for “black bag” equipment (i.e., small, inexpen- and therapy using electroacupuncture analgesia and injec-
his is the first book to set out a
T full range of research strategies
for evaluating the clinical practice of
sive, and particularly handy tools to have available), and
“clinical pearls” that are gleaned from the experience of
tion therapy. 31 case studies are included.
Biomedical Acupuncture
expert physicians. The book is well referenced, nicely
acupuncture. It outlines many key indexed, and does not stray from the formal language of
for Sports and Trauma
challenges that relate to the nature of medicine, so it offers a useful reference resource and an P, 275 pp, $74.95
acupuncture and the gap between excellent level of clinical detail. The section on clinical rea-
current research evidence and actual clinical experience. It Yun-Tao, et al
soning is excellent.
his book provides an explanation
details a range of strategies aiming to develop an integration
of the very best of evidence-based medicine with a sensitivi-
ty to the unique discipline of acupuncture, from its tradition-
At War Within, Double
Edged Sword of Immunity
T of how to treat soft tissue dys-
function and prevent the develop-
al and holistic roots to its more modern interpretations. P, 276 pp, $34.99 ment of chronic injuries in sports
training and exercise. The author
Acupuncture Treatment of William Clark uses a modality he terms integrative systemic dry needling
Pain, Integrative Approach his is a fascinating, well-written, (ISDN) that is different from both conventional dry
P, 569 pp, $93.95 T and up-to-the-minute history of
immunity and immunology. It covers
needling and from classic acupuncture, although it shares
the same physiological mechanisms as both these meth-
Marcus Backer, Michael Hammes
vaccination, the germ theory of dis- ods. The basic techniques of ISDN draw from the
his textbook has been compiled
T from the contributions of 20
European physicians with specialties
ease, antibody and T-Cell response,
immune deficiency diseases, allergies and hypersensitivities,
acupuncture concepts put forward in Chinese medicine.
Conventional dry needling acupuncture is based on the
autoimmune conditions, AIDS, and organ transplantation. definition put forward by Travell and Simons, e.g.,
in Chinese medicine. It is written for The final chapter conveys the author's excitement about “needling of the soft tissue without injection of any liquid
students and physicians who wish to the emerging frontier of mind and disease interaction: the substance to treat human pathology.” ISDN incorporates
use acupuncture as a useful clinical adjunct to conventional mind's ability to initiate or accelerate morbidity -- often both dry needling and intramuscular stimulation, synthesiz-
pain therapy. The first section discusses fundamentals and through the mediation of the immune system -- and the ing them into a unified pathophysiological system.
treatment options of conventional pain therapy as well as possibility that the mind can dictate good health. Chapters include overtraining syndrome, acu-reflex physi-
traditional Chinese ideas on the origins, diagnosis, and ology, neuroanatomy, and homeostasis, trigger points and
treatment of pain. The second specialized section presents Auricular Acupuncture and ISDN, visceral pain, pathomechanics of the acu-reflex
an integrated treatment concept for common pain presen- Addiction points, general principles of treatment, preventive and
tations that includes both conventional and traditional P, 266 pp, $63.95 therapeutic treatment of injuries in selected sports, and
Chinese treatment approaches, with emphasis on presen- Kim Wager safety issues in practice.
tation of acupuncture treatment. Therapeutic recommen-
his is not a clinical work but is
dations based on syndrome pattern include acupuncture
and Chinese herb therapy. The tablular listings are pre- T instead designed as a course
textbook for understanding addiction
Biomedicine Textbook for
Practitioners of
sented in a manner that facilitates quick referencing. Acupuncture & Oriental
and presenting current practice Medicine
Alleviating the Side Effects models. It provides a useful back-
of Cancer Treatment H, 610 pp, $109.95
ground of the brain, the nerve system, and neurotransmit-
H, 400 pp, $59.95 ters in the context of addictive substance ingestion, as well Bruce Robinson
as a straigtforward discussion of the psychosomatic and ith this textbook you will learn
Zhang Dai-zhao
ancer patients are plagued by
physiological effects of addictive substance usage. Other W the clinical presentation and
C the undesirable, and often
unbearable, adverse effects of radia-
discussions include the emotional aspects of addition and
the limbic system, addiction stages of relapse and bingeing,
and addiction and genetics. It explores a new model for qi
treatment of the major diseases seen
in Western medical practice today, superior diagnostic skills
and physical exam techniques, new scientific approaches
tion therapy, chemotherapy, and energy, introduces yin-yang theory, and presents auricular for treating cardiovascular diseases and cancer, how to
other treatment modalities. Many acupuncture mechanisms, as well as an evaluation of confidently interact with Western medical practitioners,
patients report these side effects to be at least as intolera- auricular acupuncture in a study population of male pris- and how to identify red flag cases that need urgent referral
ble as the cancer itself. The focus of this book is on how oners with substance addictions. A final chapter gives to an MD or emergency room.
to use modern diagnostic methods and Chinese medical encapsulations of various therapeutic models from differ-
treatment to address this problem. The author is a well- ent addiction clinics. Brief Introduction to
known oncologist in China and is one of the leading Chinese Medicine for Med
authorities on the usage of integrative medicine to relieve
Biomedical Acupuncture Practitioners
the side effects of cancer treatment.
for Pain Management
H, 300 pp, $39.95
P, 266 pp, $74.95
Art and Science of Bedside Hao Ya-ning
Diagnosis Yun-Tao, et al
or many Westerners, the greatest
H, 723 pp, $99.00
T he authors offer a synthesis of
biomedicine and traditional
F challenge of learning Chinese
medicine comes from unfamiliarity
Joseph D Sapira, Jane M. Orient acupuncture that uses biomedical with its system of logic which is very
his is a book for practitioners
T who have complex interactions
with physicians and for students
terminology and concepts to inter-
pret the basic mechanisms and clnical
procedures of acupuncture, while retaining the emphasis
different from what that learned by Western medical prac-
titioners. This highly informative book is ideal for all pro-
fessional health care providers who are interested in
working with advanced texts that on “promoting health while treating the disease,” corner- studying Chinese medicine. It demystifies the principles of
preserve the relationship of tradi- stones of TCM. Many readers, in particular Western Chinese medicine by presenting its basic elements in a
tional Chinese and Western medicine. Proceeding from a healthcare professionals, will find this system an effective reductionist fashion for those who are accustomed to
complete review of the patient interview, case record, and protocol for treating neuromuscular pain. Contents include understanding the whole by analyzing the parts. It offers a
medical history, it presents diagnostic topics ordered by acupoint neuroanatomy, pathophysiology, neural bases, clear and concise introduction to Chinese medical physiol-
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ogy, pathology, diagnosis and treatment, relaying the fun- unfamiliar or challenging terms found in the book; and a author’s goal is to articulate the underlying science that
damentals of Chinese medical theory in a way that can be user-friendly design that helps you quickly find the infor- justifies utilizing the philosophy of traditional Chinese med-
easily grasped by Western physicians. mation you need. icine (TCM) in conjunction with technology-based bio-
medicine, and to point the way to a new type of cancer
Clinical Acupuncture, a Integrating Conventional & care that is holistic in the best sense of the word.
Scientific Basis Chinese Medicine in Cancer
Care Early chapters present discussions on the philosophy
P, 225 pp, $49.95
and science of TCM, the body-mind network and cancer
P, 376 pp, $53.95
Gabriel Stux, Richard as a systemic disease; integration of TCM into cancer sup-
Hammerschlag Tai Lahans portive care, biological response modification, and
his new clinical resource clearly enhancement of immunity. Further chapters explore psy-
T he editors have assembled an
impressive array of 12 reports T explains how to approach inte-
grated care in a way that combines
cho-neuro-immunology, nutrition aspects of cancer pre-
vention, symptom control and side effects management in
and studies authored by respected
Chinese herbal medicine with anti-cancer therapies, and psycho-spiritual elements of
acupuncture clinicians. These include
Western medicine to enhance and improve medical care TCM. Several patient vignettes illustratively demonstrate
Bruce Pomeranz on Acupuncture Analgesia, C. Takeshige
for patients with cancer without undermining or negatively the whole-person approach to therapy.
on Mechanisms of Acupuncture Analgesia produced by
LFES, J.S. Han on Opioid and Antiopioid Peptides in impacting patients’ biomedical treatment. The integration Review and Pretest for
Acupuncture Mechanisms of Pain Modulation,Terry of Chinese herbal medicine into the standard of care for NCCAOM Exam in
Oleson on the Neurophysiological Basis of Auricular cancer treatment is a highly valuable contribution for Biomedicine
Acupuncture, Claire Cassidy on Qualitative Research patients, and this integration is full of the basic tenets of
P, 520 pp, $98.00
Methods, Gabriel Stux and Stephen Birch on Proposed both classical Chinese medicine and biomedicine.
Standards of Acupuncture Treatment, and Hammerschlag Chapters cover lung, colorectal, breast, prostate, cervi- Sidong Chen
and Lao on Future Directions for Research on the cal and uterine, ovarian, bladder and renal, and pancreatic his book is a study guide and
Physiology of Acupuncture. and hepatic cancers, as well as lymphoma and leukemia,
first introducing the conventional biomedical understanding
T exam preparation workbook
based on the seven books used for
Differential Diagnosis for
Primary Practice of that cancer including its etiology, diagnosis, and treat- the NCCAOM Biomedicine exam
ment according to staging and type. Discussions include certification. It covers important topics in anatomy, physiol-
P, 498 pp, $72.95 epidemiology, pathogenesis (biomedical and Chinese), risk ogy, pathology, physical exam, pharmacology, internal
Jennifer Jamison factors, pathologies, clinical presentation, diagnosis and medicine, lab tests, legal issues, professional issues, safety
screening, patterns of Chinese medical diagnosis, post-sur- issues, and CNT. Included are approximately 800 board-
his text is for healthcare
T providers who must quickly and
logically assess and diagnose poten-
gical herbal formulas, methods of radiation treatment, and
later-stage treatment principles and preventive measures
like multiple choice questions (with answer keys) and 100
important tables and figures. This text also serves as a
as appropriate. Case studies illustrate the integration of companion work to the author’s earlier exam prep books,
tially critical health states according
treatment for each cancer type, highlighting important Review and Pretest for Acupuncture Licensure Exam in
to biomedical methods. Featuring a
issues and considerations associated with specific cancers USA and Review and Pretest for Chinese Herbology
highly structured and consistent format for easy use, full
and treatments. Licensure Exam in USA.
contents lists with alphabetically arranged signs and symp-
toms, a detailed index, analytical flow charts for each bio- Medical Acupuncture A Tabers Cyclopedic Med
medically defined symptom condition, screening checklists Western Scientific Dict 20th ed INDEXED
relevant to medical referral needs, and concise summaries Approach H, 2439 pp, $41.95
of the major clinical findings, this is an entirely useful text H, 448 pp, $163.00
for professionals to who need to communicate in the diag- Clayton Thomas, Ed
nostic language and protocols of biomedicine. Jacqueline Filshie, Adrian White andily thumb-indexed, this
Herb Toxicities and Drug
T his well-written book is a thor-
ough, thoughtful, and balanced
H work provides student and
practicing professionals quick, inex-
Interactions
presentation of a scientifically-based pensive access to Western medical
P, 410 pp, $49.95 model of acupuncture. Each chapter terminology.
Fred Jennes, Bob Flaws presents its topics in a clear and readable fashion. The
reviews of the clinical trial literature are very impressive.
Western Physical Exam
his work provides a complete Skills -Practitioners of CM
T guide to detailed biomedical and
Chinese medicine information on
For those who find acupuncture to be a useful therapy,
but who have difficulty accepting its traditional explanatory P, 170 pp, 29.95
models, this will be a refreshing resource. Bruce Robinson, Honora Wolfe
over 100 of the most important for-
mulas. It enables you to know the NCCAOM Biomedicine Test his book is designed specifically
potential side effects before prescribing a Chinese herbal
formula to patient taking Western pharmaceuticals and to
Prep Workbk
P, 128 pp, $24.95
T for the needs of acupuncturists.
Less complex than Western medical
communicate more effectively with Western M.D.s about or nursing books on physical exami-
the herbs your shared patients are receiving from you. Bai-song Zhong nation, this small volume and its
The CD included with the book allows you to search by his book is designed as a guide attached CD and website cover all areas of Western phys-
formula name, herb name, or class of Western drug. T for the practitioner interested in
taking the biomedicine portion of
ical examination that are relevant to both the scope of
practice and needs of practitioners of acupuncture and
Integrated Pharmacology
Combining Modern & Chin the NCCAOM exam. The biomedi- Asian medicine. It covers the basics of examination tech-
cine exam module contains 50 niques and the implications of the possible findings, and
H, 454 pp, $99.95 questions divided into three sections and this book is also includes quizzes and review exercises, problem-based
Greg Sperber, Bob Flaws modeled after this exam, containing questions from each case studies with questions to help readers be certain they
of the three categories. The book is divided into five tests have learned the material presented, in-class activity ideas
his text includes basic informa-
T tion on the common classes of
Western pharmaceuticals. For each
containing 50 questions each. Each test includes an
answer sheet, answer key, and detailed explanations for
for use in classrooms, extensive illustrations to help clarify
the written material, and an appendix showing normal
most questions. ranges for all common laboratory tests.
category of drug, the author pro-
vides generic name, pronunciation, Restored Harmony: The included CD allows readers access to a website on
registered proprietary versions, an explanation of func- Evidence Based Approach which they will find videos of each type of exam covered
tion, mechanism of action, dosages for adults, children, to TCM Cancer Therapy in this book; links to other websites with audio demon-
and the elderly, possible adverse effects, red flags, and the strations of both normal and abnormal heart and lung
P, 134 pp, $19.95
most up-to-the-minute information on specific drug-drug, sounds; basic information on various classes of drugs your
and drug-herb interactions that may affect your patients. Stephen Sagar patients may be taking; explanations of imaging studies,
Additionally, the book includes commentary by Bob Flaws his book is a valuable offering to radiology reports, and other types of relevant lab tests;
on a three-part system for evaluating Western medicines
using Chinese medical principles and a Chinese medical
Tall healthcare practitioners (espe-
cially those with an interest in cancer
and answer keys for all quizzes and problem-based learn-
ing exercise questions.
analysis of each class of drugs using this three-part system; treatment) and to physicians, family
over 90 illustrations showing the functions and mecha- members, and those who have or have had cancer. The
nisms of each type of drug; a page-by-page glossary of
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Asian Healing Arts

Ayurveda, Chinese & Tibetan Medicine, Oriental Wisdom
planetary forces reflect one another in our makeup and in
our expression, including potential disease manifestations.
Path of Practice: A

AYURVEDA In addition to this prognostic side, the book presents

the corresponding Vedic treatment measures for promot-
Woman’s Book of Ayurvedic
Healing
P, 419 pp, $14.95
ing healing and for improving awareness. It shows how
Ayurveda and Marma Ayurvedic therapies, like diet, herbs, and aromas, can be Bri. Maya Tiwari
Therapy: Energy Points in used to help balance planetary influences; and includes an iwari directs readers to practices
Yogic Healing excellent section on gem therapy that describes how
gems can be understood and utilized to help improve
T that will help them learn to shift
their perspective, to help them see
P, 259 pp, $21.95 overall health and wellbeing. The book also brings in yogic all obstacles and challenges in their
David Frawley, Subhash Ranade methods, especially the use of ritual, mantra, and medita- everyday life as opportunities to learn more about their
armas are the Ayurvedic equiv- tion, describing how to propitiate the dieties or cosmic self and their individual inner strengths. Her words are
M alent of acupuncture points;
they are connected to the chakras
forces working through the planets.
Complete Book of
powerful, her experience moving, her intent clear, lighting
the path for a journey of spiritual and physical healing that
and nadis of yoga and can be treated Ayurvedic Home Remedies includes specific and detailed practices using Vedic prac-
with massage, aromatherapy, herbs, and yoga practice. tices of breath, meditation, sound, imaging, and nutrition.
P, 306 pp, $15.95
This book outlines 107 main marma points throughout Prakriti, Your Ayurvedic
the body, with a clear illustrations for each point and Vasant Lad
Constitution
instruction for treatments such as acupressure, massage, ommencing with the macro-
aromatherapy, acupuncture, yoga, and meditation.
Additional information is included on the use of acupunc-
C scopic viewpoint, Lad describes
our connection to the universe
P, 206 pp, $15.00
Robert Svoboda
ture on the marma points and the relation of marmas to through the five elements, the three yurveda places emphasis on
the practice of yoga.
Ayurveda, Science of Self-
doshas, and the twenty qualities. He
provides guidelines for discovering your mental and physi-
A understanding the particular con-
stitution of an individual as the basis
Healing ological type, and describes the factors in health and illness for prescribing a healing regimen.
and how to maintain health and restore balance using This work presents a distillation of
P, 175 pp, $10.95 techniques for cleansing and purification, rejuvenation and Ayurvedic wisdom focusing on constitutional types and
Vasant Lad rebuilding. He describes the Ayurvedic lifestyle that is in how to determine an individual type. It presents recom-
ncient Ayurvedic medicine is tune with nature, and emphasizes breathing techniques, mendations for diet, lifestyle, and therapy.
A presented by the author in
terms of constitutional aspects and
meditation and mental discipline, and dietary awareness.
Ayurvedic remedies are presented in an encyclopedic Secrets of the Pulse
fashion. There is also information on the use of metals, Ayurvedic Pulse Taking
disease processes, diagnostic tech-
niques, and treatment methods. He gemstones, colors and aromas for healing, preparing and P, 207 pp, $20.00
discusses dietary guidelines, actions, effects, food tastes using herbs, ghees, and oils, special ayurvedic procedures,
and yoga asanas. Vasant Lad
and properties, lifestyle and time factors, yoga, and mas-
yurvedic methods of pulse read-
sage. Gems, herbs, colors, and metals are also discussed
for their roles in healing therapy.
Marma Points of Ayurveda
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A ing and diagnosis derive from
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P, 354 pp, $24.95 the rishis, wisdom holders of ancient
arma, the energy points for
Maya Tiwari M healing body, mind, and con-
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edge and experience to relate the art of pulse reading
his is a useful, complete text that through its history and concepts, a discussion of the puls-
T describes the cosmic roots of
Ayurveda, Ayurvedic anatomy, and
share many aspects with the
Chinese medical concepts of acu-
es, their biological rhythms and organ correspondences,
and the diagnostic indications for the properties of each
dosha (i.e., “body types”) and their points. In this text the authors pres- pulse. The functional principles that determine each indi-
psycho-spiritual natures. The prac- ent marma therapy in the context of ancient Indian philos- vidual's constitution, the structural tissues that comprise
tice of Ayurveda is described in the ophy, and introduce TCM as a comparative model, exam- the body, and their body/mind manifestations are intro-
context of diet according to dosha and cycle of nature. ining both similarities and differences of the two systems. duced, categorized, and explicated according to how they
Food charts and food meditations or sadhanas are Subsequently the 117 marma points and their roles in indicate balance or disease in the body. Therapy with
explained. There is a clear and inviting presentation on treatment and healing are detailed. Lastly is an explication gemstones and crystals, a repertory of specific pulse con-
foods, preparation methods, and traditional uses, as well of aromatherapy in relation to marma points, the 14 prin- ditions found in various diseases, and an extensive glossary
as innumerable recipes that are annotated for the applica- cipal channels, the treatment of common medical condi- make for a full presentation.
ble dosha. Anyone interested in Ayurveda or Ayurvedic tions, and yoga therapy to stimulate the marma points.
Several useful appendices provide tables and illustrations Tao and Dharma: Chinese
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T his work presents the main

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ayurveda, and vedic astrology — combining the doshic T of Ayurvedic health regimes,
including treatment methods, herbal
(mind-body) constitutions of Ayurveda with the plantetary
types of Vedic astrology to show how psychophysical and formulas, foods, obesity, rejuvena-
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functional damage. Drawing from a rich storehouse of Chinese medicine and culture in a Each image calls upon concepts and ideas with consid-
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methods of assessment which provide a foundation of trates on specific discussions for rejuvenating the face using and paradigms. From this basis, five broad character types
practical knowledge that can combine with an ongoing herbs, massage, qi gong, and diet therapy to improve are developed: the Pioneer, who is determined to make
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book encourages readers to rebuild
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collected a wide range of experiences in evaluating facial centered on qi gong exercises, and a questionnaire to help degenerative eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts,
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energetic properties in the language of Oriental medicine. medicine, followed by a presentation of clinical and con-
temporary practice in various countries, the work contin-
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and tui na, and offers suggestions on lifestyle, diet, exercise, and home therapies for particular ailments. The facts are that
Chinese medicine can provide extraordinary results in treating many common yet debilitating conditions. It can not only Much of the text is composed as
relieve the symptoms, and can help reduce or even eliminate the need for drugs or surgeries, and can be the first step to questions that a curious patient or a
a new and healthy life. Readers will gain an understanding of an ancient healing art, and have a reference manual that will new student might put forward, fol-
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shui, food cures and diet, herbal formulations, and sexual
practices. It presents a well-informed discussion of self-cul-
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Health Through Balance: knowledge as applied to everyday life. Vivid and captivat- includes a brief discussion of the different types of patterns
Tibetan Medicine ing reproductions of wall charts, tangkas, and mural paint- typically encountered, what acupuncture and Chinese
P, 252 pp, $16.95 ings provide an illustrative backdrop to the text matter. medicine have to offer, and tips on diet and home reme-
Yeshe Donden Illustrated Guide to dies. This book is meant to educate patients who are par-
Chinese Medicine ents, to help attract new patients, and to provide a source
rimarily using question and
P answer format, the author
describes the body, its humors, dis-
P, 272 pp, $19.95 for oft-repeated information.
Macrobiotic Approach to
Xu Yi-bing
turbances, disease conditions and Cancer
or those who are new to the
entrances, diagnosis according to
pulse, questioning, and urinalysis, treatment through F concept of Chinese medicine,
understanding the basic principles
P, 177 pp, $13.95
Michio Kushi
behavior and through dietary attention, and chapters on
behind this ancient system of healing his book is the revised and
specific conditions such as diabetes and tumors.
Helping Ourselves: Guide
can be Challenging. This fun and
easy-to-read introductory book is full of color illustrations
T expanded edition of the classic
macrobiotic book on cancer preven-
to Trad. Chinese Food to help the beginning students of Chinese medicine grasp tion. Kushi clearly outlines the essen-
Energetics the foundations of Chinese medical theory. It discusses the tials of the macrobiotic diet with a
P, 58 pp, $18.00 origins and vast history of Chinese medicine. It also intro- comprehensive explanation of foods that promote health,
duces the basics of physiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, foods to avoid, the Yin and Yang categorization of certain
Daverick Leggett acupuncture, herbal medicine and health preservation. foods, and a basic explanation of how to pursue a holistic
ritten for practitioners, stu-
W dents, and clients of Oriental
medicine, this text provides an easy
People of all ages and walks of life will find this book an
enjoyable and worthwhile read.
and balanced healthy lifestyle.
Macrobiotic Way
to use, concise, and accessible refer-
Imperial Secrets of Health
and Longevity P, 262 pp, $14.95
ence for information on yin-yang and five phase food
energetics. The revised and expanded second edition is P, 113 pp, $12.95 Michio Kushi
simple yet complete macrobiotic
30% larger than the first and, as well as updated informa-
tion on all foods, it includes a significantly expanded list of
Bob Flaws
mperor Qian Long of the Qing
A primer for the newcomer, this
foods, a totally new section on the properties of over 150
western medicinal herbs , a guide to the properties of E dynasty held one of the longest
reigns of any monarch in Chinese
book contains practical instruction
from stocking your kitchen to finding
commonly used essential oils, and a new section on diag- locally grown sources, as well as
nosis. Other notable works from the same author which history, ruling for 60 years and only stretches for health and vitality.
dovetail nicely with this text are Recipes for Self Healing, stepping down from the throne so Includes recipes and home remedies.
Guide to the Energetics of Herbs Chart, and Guide to the as not to surpass his grandfather Kang Xi’s reign. When
Energetics of Food Chart. understood properly, his 14 secrets of longevity cover all
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William Bates’s teachings on natural vision improvement.
Macrobiotics for Life A Prince Wen Hui’s Cook: Part 3, “Harmony,” tackles the flaws in a scientific and edu-
Practical Guide Chinese Dietary Therapy cational system that can create such fragmentation within
P, 160 pp, $19.95 P, 201 pp, $19.95 vision science and cause such negativity and supression of
Simon Brown Bob Flaws alternatives. This is a grand exploration of ideas, innova-
tors, and innerworks that educates, excites, inspires, res-
his work describes an holistic iet is one of the eight limbs of
T approach to health that empha-
sizes body, mind, and heart. It has
D Chinese medicine, and may be
used as a preventive measure as well
onates, and fills you up with the ambition to take on not
just vision improvement but whole-being improvement.
practical suggestions on food, medi- as a therapy. This book is a layper- Secrets of Self Healing
tation, breathing, exercise, thinking, son’s guide to the intricate field of P, 236 pp, $24.95
healing, eating habits, environment, responsibility, relation- Chinese dietary therapy. The authors provide useful infor-
ship, self-diagnosis, and food preparation. The expression mation on over 150 food substances, along with valuable Maoshing Ni
r. Mao presents the seven key
is clear and understandable, the approach amenable to
daily life, the suggestions practial and easy to follow. It
explores the philosophy, thinking, and practices that make
advice on selecting a healthful diet. The numerous and invit-
ing recipes are easy to prepare. There is an interesting sec-
tion on making your own medicinal cordials and liqueurs.
D concepts of "Wellness
Medicine" to empower readers with
macrobiotics, for many, a meaningful approach to life. knowledge and understanding about
Reading the Body: Ohashi’s health. Over 65 health conditions
Modern Day Macrobiotics Book of Oriental Diagnosis are presented that include dietary
P, 160 pp, $19.95 P, 192 pp, $25.00 recommendations, home remedies, daily supplements,
Simon Brown Wataru Ohashi, Tom Monte herbal therapy, exercise, acupressure, and what to avoid.
Yet for Dr. Mao, the many natural remedies he introduces
his work is both a cookbook and hashi introduces the reader to
T a practical guide to understand-
ing and adopting a macrobiotic
O the four fundamental axioms
and four types of Oriental diagnosis,
and describes in this book take a second seat to the heal-
ing power of love, for it is love that breaks down block-
ages and separation, eases pain, comforts loss, and unites
lifestyle to achieve physical, explaining how to read the body’s humanity with the universal divine. Dr. Mao draws on his
emoitonal, and spiritual benefit. appearance and mannerisms. His lineal heritage, his decades of clinical practice, and the
Along with menus and complete eating plans — including methods often are ingenious in their simplicity, the draw- transformative ability of a gifted healer to uplift, inspire,
a one-day tone-up, three-day detox, ten-day regeneration ings clear and helpful. His compassionate tone encourages and transmit a vision of harmony and good health.
diet, and four-month healing diet — it helps readers tailor perceptive observation to promote an appreciation for
a diet to their specific needs. Nearly 80 recipes cover your inner strengths, to encourage lifestyle habits which Simple Chinese Medicine
every meal of the day, including dessert, and are tagged support your own life dream, and to foster greater under- P, 193 pp, $16.95
with icons indicating what types of energy the dish standing of and harmony with others.
imparts. Colorful reference charts help readers find useful Aihan Kuhn
Recipes for Self-Healing he author is a Chinese-trained
information at a glance. Health benefits; buying and storing
ingredients; shortcuts and ten-minute meals; and ordering
in restaurants are also covered. Luscious, full-color photo-
P, 339 pp, $25.00 T MD and TCM doctor whose US
clinic practice has shown her how
Daverick Leggett
graphs capture the vibrant flavors of this healthy, delicious TCM accomplishes remarkable
ore than a recipe book, this is
diet.
Natural Guide to Weight
M an instructive, innovative, and
inviting manual that helps the reader
improvements in the lives of her
patients — better emotional stability,
improved physical strength, fewer medical complaints,
Loss That Lasts recognize that nourishment is some- increased self-confidence, enhanced energy levels, better
P, 336 pp, $14.95 thing more than the food we eat. It focus, and fewer aches and pains. In this book she describes
is what satisfies the hunger we have for the general reader how Chinese medicine, along with
Nan Lu to transform our basic relationship to food into a practice balanced food intake and exercise, can prevent many of the
n the tradition of Eastern philoso- of spiritual wisdom and balance. It is what allows us to use
I phies, this book approaches the
subject of weight loss with the
the tools of food and nutrition for self-healing and self-
transformation. Leggett guides the reader in unlocking a
common ailments modern society faces, such as obesity,
high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, arthritis,
headaches, digestive problems, and many other diseases.
importance placed on healing the toolbox—the constructs and patterns of Chinese medi-
root of the problem, not the symp- cine—to decipher and apply the principles of food ener- Simple Path to Health
toms. The program offered is focused on balancing the getics to a Western cuisine. His prose connects with the P, 230 pp, $12.95
body, mind, and spirit as a whole, with weight loss as a reader in many ways. It offers thoughtful prespectives on
result. Included are healing foods and recipes, qigong nourishment, the sources of nourishment, an understand- Kim Le
xplaining the theory of Chinese
energy exercises, and methods of healing other common
ailments that may be associated with excess weight. The
author presents a section of commonly asked questions
ing of the makeup of a human being, and an explication of
the paradigms of Chinese medicine which minimizes the
cultural overtones so as to help effect its cross-cultural
E medicine, the basics of nutrition,
and the uses of different foods to
about the program, addressing questions regarding the transmission; and it provides a delightful sampling of feel better, the author offers an easy-
exercises, qi, eating, food preparation, etc. Diagrams assist recipes which range from soups to desserts and all in to-follow introduction and practical
the reader in understanding the TCM concepts and cor- between, with easy-to-use formats and a checklist of guide for home use based on the
rect movements for the energy exercises. applicable primary actions, influences, and contraindica- principles of Oriental healing. Included are over 70
tions. Throughout the pages of this book, Leggett’s enthu- recipes, 75 home remedies, and self-diagnosis exercises.
Patient's Guide to Chinese siasm, awareness, and practicality sparkle and reverberate
Medicine to empower and inspire the reader.
Take Five the Five Elements
P, 236 pp, $18.95 Guide to Health &
Restoring Your Eyesight A Harmony
Joel Harvey Schreck Taoist Approach P, 192 pp, $19.95
his book provides an A-Z list of
T herbal remedies by ailment,
P, 229 pp, $14.95
Doug Marsh
Pamela Ferguson
ritten by an internationally rec-
from acne to allergies to weight gain
and yeast infection, and a guide to
the properties of each herb. It also T he author conveys his eventful
journey of natural vision
W ognized instructor of zen shiat-
su, this text has been expressly devel-
includes detailed descriptions of some common formulas improvement using personal revela- oped to provide information that a
and how they function within the framework of traditional tions, humor, and insightful passages student would need to understand and appreciate the five-
Chinese medical theories. from Taoist sages one moment and phase model of diagnostic patterning that is a part of the tra-
medical innovators the next, sharing his sense of wonder dition of East Asian medicine. It introduces the complex
and the adventure of reconnectedness. Divided into three interactions of yin and yang and the five phases and
sections, Part 1, “Excess,” explores the harmful effect of describes how they are mirrored in seasonal cycles, moods,
industrialization and technology on the vision health of the smells, foods, colors, and body organs and anatomy, doing
populace. Part 2, “The Way,” leads away from the excess- so in a highly readable and inviting manner. Spiked with case
es of technology by meshing the ancient wisdom and val- studies, eye-catching diagrams, fun cartoons, and colorful
ues of Taoist philosophy—rhythm, softness, return, bal- photos, it offers a fresh, visual entry to understanding and
ance, and wholeness—with the important principles of using five elements in all aspects of daily life.
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sports medicine and martial practitioner, presents a broad language is a major contribution to our understanding
Tao of a Balanced Diet range of healing strategies for common injuries such as of how traditional Chinese medicine functions today.” In
P, 200 pp, $20.95 sprains, bruises, cut wounds, breaks, dislocations, ten- her foreword to the book, Harriet Beinfield, co-author of
Stephen Chang donitis, and muscle tears. Readers will discover methods Between Heaven and Earth, notes: “[The authors] have
for examining and diagnosing injuries, preparing and apply- performed a great service by clearing a path into the
nderstanding the subtleties of a
U balanced diet is important to
maintain a healthy weight without a
ing herbal formulas, assembling a portable “emergency”
kit, locating ingredients and preparations, and facilitating
formidably dense thicket that constitutes Chinese medi-
cine in the West. This text provides . . . a window of
recuperation with strengthening exercises and healing inestimable value into a world of meaning that satisfies
restrictive diet. Utilizing the five dietary guidelines. a yearning on the part of many who hunger to know the
tastes theory and Taoist philosophy, substrate from which Chinese medicine emerges.”
this book offers a method for deter- Voices of Qi: Intro Guide to
mining the balance and health of any meal. TCM Wind in the Blood: Mayan
P, 100 pp, $13.95 Healing & Chinese
Tao of Fertility A Healing Medicine
Chinese Therapy Alex Holland
P, 283 pp, $20.00
P, 276 pp, 15.95 his book is written for the
Maoshing Ni T patients, physicians, and medical
professionals who want a basic pres-
Hernan Garcia, Antonia Sierra
raditional indigenous medicine of
T his is a really helpful book for
women who are having difficulty
entation of TCM and how it comple-
ments standard health care. The
T the Maya is a complex system of
knowledge and practices that must be
with conception. Part 1 describes TCM concepts are concisely explained and then illustrated acquired using a holistic, rather than a
the preparation of mind, body, and with case studies. The wide variety of TCM techniques are reductionist approach. This text compares similarities of
spirit. Part 2 details a 28-day fertility briefly described and clearly illustrated. The clear and simple Mayan and Chinese medicine, including cosmology, con-
program, diagnostic methods in Chinese and Western presentation provides a helpful familiarization, and the cepts of the human body, disease and causality, and thera-
medicine, and a fertility map. Part 3 covers infertility chal- appendices touch on the history, scope of practice, and legal peutic methods. Mayan medicine has, like Chinese medi-
lenges, and Part 4 illuminates post-therapy outcomes. and educational structures of the profession. cine, its own patterns of systematic correspondence. There
Features include a fertility potential questionaire, medita- are, for example, nearly 50 points used by indigenous
tions and acupressure points to improve reproductive cir- Way of Chinese Herbs Mayan practitioners which correspond in location and ther-
culation and relaxation, eating plans for pregnancy, post- P, 474 pp, $30.95 apeutic use to Chinese points, specifically in their local
partum, and breatfeeding, and personal success accounts. effects. Tables and photos throughout the book present a
Michael Tierra
Tao of Healthy Eating great deal of information in an accessible and useful manner.
his work includes a materia
P, 128 pp, $15.95 T medica of hundreds of Chinese
herbs, with annotations on common
Woman’s Guide to Healing
from Breast Cancer
Bob Flaws
name, pinyin name, Latin name, part P, 358 pp, $19.99
reader’s guide to healthy eating
A through the wisdom of Chinese
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used, energy and flavor, properties,
indications, contraindications, and Nan Lu
dosage, as well as formulas for common health problems his book contains a comprehen-
Chinese medical description of
digestion and its practical implications
including headaches, sinus problems, allergies, cancer,
heart disease, colds and flu, diabetes, obesity, and fatigue.
T sive, natural treatment program
based on TCM principles and theo-
for day-to-day diet. It also includes The basic fundaments of TCM theory and diagnosis are ries and presented in a format that is
Chinese medical descriptions of over 150 common foods reviewed, and a natural healing program of food therapy is accessible to the general reader. It
as well as vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. presented. Also included are tips on essential herbal describes self-healing processes to prevent recurrence of
Tao of Nutrition dietary supplements for immune system health and meth- breast cancer, relieve the side effects of conventional treat-
ods for integrating Chinese herbs and foods into daily life. ments, and build up healing energy in the body. As well, it
P, 239 pp, $19.95
addresses other female conditions which TCM relates to
MaoShing Ni Web That Has No Weaver breast cancer risk. The author first describes the basic theo-
P, 500 pp, $21.95 ries and principles of TCM and how they relate to the body
n addition to describing to the
Ienergetic properties of various
foods according to Taoist belief, the
Ted Kaptchuk and to breast cancer, then introduces a section on self-care,
covering the process of conventional treatment, and meth-
his is a full and richly presented
author offers a guide to a balanced
diet based on the principles of
T text that introduces the holisitic
concepts of Oriental medicine to
ods useful for easing side effects. A final section describes
aspects of continued self-care, food and herb energetics,
Chinese nutrition. Suggested reme- and energy movements.
readers unfamiliar with these ideas.
dial diets and food items for common conditions ranging The material presented is derived Wood Becomes Water:
from acne to worms are included. An additional section from modern Chinese practice of Chin.Med in Everyday Life
covers simple vegetarian recipes. acupuncture and herbology, supported by clinical sketches P, 214 pp, $20.00
Tibetan Herbal Legends and references to authoritative Chinese sources. The discus-
sion of organs and their related pathologies includes the hun, Gail Reichstein
P, 255 pp, $24.95
po, yi, shen, and zhi, their virtues and psychological propen- he author shares her personal
Zhong Ge-jia, Zhang Wei sities. The author reviews biomedical research into acupunc-
ture and Chinese herbal medicine, and discusses historical
T journey to health and relates the
concept of the five elements as an
his book introduces 31 cate-
T gories of Tibetan medicine,
including medicinal materials and
approaches towards intention and intuition in diagnosis and
the patient-physician relationship in Chinese medicine.
expression of daily life and interac-
tions. She discusses each element in
patents, with listings of name, nature depth, exploring poetic, evocative, and mystical aspects,
Who Can Ride the Dragon the relationship of each element with acupuncture, qi
and flavor, chennels entered, actions
P, 240 pp, $24.95 gong, feng shui, and food, and the manifestations of imbal-
and indications, and folk and legend
attributions. The authentic illustrations are from thangkas, Yu Huan Zhang, Ken Rose ance and methods to reestablish balance. She encourages
ancient paintings, and rare mansucripts. readers to explore their own healing journeys and to dis-
his text provides insight into the
Tooth from the Tigers T depth and subtlety of traditional
Chinese medicine by delving into
cover their place of harmony within the whole.
Your Face Never Lies
Mouth
the linguistic and cultural wellsprings P, 82 pp, $10.00
P, 304 pp, $15.00
of China’s venerable past. The
Tom Bisio authors’ knowledge, thoughtfulness, Michio Kushi
and dedication to their topic clearly radiate from every his rudimentary book explicates
T raditionally, Chinese martial arts
masters have kept their highly page. Steven Given, Dean of Clinical Education at Yo San
University, has this to say of the book: “Their interweav-
T and interprets lines and configu-
rations of the face, hands, and body
prized remedies for injuries as care-
fully guarded secrets, calling such ing of language, religion and culture results in a cogent areas, as well as voice and handwrit-
precious and powerful knowledge “a and highly readable discourse that ties together the ele- ing, according to macrobiotic princi-
tooth from the tiger’s mouth.” The author, a Chinese ments of culture and medicine. Zhang and Rose’s exami- ples of dietary consumption which
nation of the etymology and structure of the Chinese have their roots in Oriental medicine.
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Traditional Asian Manual Therapies

Acupressure, Amma, Shiatsu, TuiNa, DaoIn, Ohashiatsu, Thai
Massage, Head Massage, Kiatsu
exercises that are included not only eliminate stress and of the most common sources of injury, and it does what a
Acu-Cat A Guide to Feline tension in the body, but heighten pleasure and increase warm-up absolutely must do: increase the flow of qi and
Acupressure focus on nurturing and strengthening the love relationship. blood to the muscles. Young or old, beginner or pro, you
P, $23.95 will notice an immediate improvement from adding these
Acupressure Taping for exercises to your routine.
Nancy Zidonis, Amy Snow Chronic Pain and Injuries
his book is designed and written Acupressure Way of Health
T to make acupressure accessible
to cat lovers and to help them
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he authors offer a comprehen- Iona Marsaa Teeguarden
relieve their pets of a variety of dis-
ease conditions. The text gives an
uncomplicated presentation of traditional Chinese medi-
T sive guide to a new method of
pain treatment--acutaping--which J in Shin Do is a discipline that aims
to achieve and maintain health
cine, describes the feline channel system and acupressure provides a simpler and more effec- through the application of acupres-
points, provides a general treatment pattern for cats, and tive alternative to drugs and physio- sure and other Oriental life arts, such
covers acupressure treatments for 32 specific conditions. therapy. In acutaping, elastic tape is placed over the afflicted as breathing and meditation methods,
area in accordance with related acupuncture points. During physical exercise techniques, and tra-
Acupoint and Trigger Point the course of normal movement throughout the day, the ditional dietary practices. The book is illustrated with
Therapy for Babies & Children elastic tape provides a gentle but consistent massage to the numerous diagrams and photographs so that even an
P, 232 pp, $19.95 inflamed area. Because the skin adheres to the tape, it is absolute beginner can understand and practice this thera-
Donna Finando shifted against the subtissue during motion, causing lymph peutic healing modality. Topics covered range from healing
tissue to drain and connective tissue to be massaged. stress and physical discomforts to acupoints for emotions.
his is a wonderful book for par-
T ents of young children who are
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The book includes step-by-step instructions illustrated in
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Acupressure’s Potent Points
P, 252 pp, $21.00
medical ways of understanding and pain in all parts of the body. It presents both therapeutic
healing the common childhood afflic- and preventative techniques for acute and chronic pain. Michael Gach
Combining elements of Chinese medicine with osteopa- his book authoritatively explains
tions using gentle acupressure and massage of key acupoints
and channel energy flows. The author introduces meridian
theory and describes treatments for colds, EENT infections,
thy, acutaping produces a method of treatment for ail-
ments ranging from back pain and tennis elbow to men-
T self-care and wellness through
acupressure. Illustrated with hun-
cough, fever, abdominal and digestive upsets, aches, pains, strual pain and migraines. Acutaping is an easy and effec- dreds of photos and line drawings,
bruises, sprains, and more. Each condition is explained with tive treatment--without side effects--that offers welcome and written in clear, accessible lan-
information on causative factors, dietary and behavior rec- relief to sufferers of chronic pain. guage, it shows how to relieve
ommendations, point techniques for relief, and when to Acupressure Techniques, everyday aches, pains, and common ailments such as
seek medical help. The description of the massage routines Self-Help Guide colds and flu, PMS, arthritis, foot problems, eye strain,
for common ailments are accompanied by illustrative line hangovers, headaches, insomnia, anxiety and nervousness,
P, 224 pp, $12.95
drawings of the points and areas to be treated. shoulder tension, toothache, and indigestion. Acupressure
Julian Kenyon not only offers relief from pain, stress, and fatigue, it is
Acupressure for Emotional cost-efficient and can prevent the unpleasant side effects of
hese easily mastered acupres-
Healing
P, 320 pp, $22.00 T sure methods are designed to
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Michael Gach, Beth Henning physical ailments. The fully illustrated
DVD, 30 min, $19.95
ith step-by-step illustrations techniques enhance the natural
W and over 400 photos and line energy flow of the body by using finger or thumb pressure
applied to acupoints.
Michael Gach
he chair routines demonstrated in this
drawings, the authors have provided
a valuable reference that is intended
for self-healing and that can be uti-
Acupressure Warmup T 30-minute DVD will help relive
headaches, neck pain, and shoulder ten-
P, 140 pp, $19.95
lized anytime, anywhere, without side effects or special sion. The 10 acupressure points most helpful for relieving
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ing abandonment and codependency; addictions; anger, very day, thousands of people in self-acupressure routine will help you deeply relax and
jealousy, and resentment; anxiety and panic attacks; chron-
ic fatigue and fibromyalgia; depression; emotional numb-
E our fitness conscious culture chal-
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rebalance your nervous system.

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Acu-yoga Self-Healing
participate in aerobics, work out Techniques DVD
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der; and stress and the emotions. The presentaiton DVD, 60 min, $39.95
pete at games they last played in
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integrating stretching, imagery, breathing exercises, and themselves at an alarming rate, losing hours of enjoyment he combination of acupressure thera-
affirmations with acupressure.
Acupressure for Lovers
and even employment, as over-exertion and under-prepa-
ration take their toll. Calisthenics and stretching, athletic
T py with yoga therapy encompasses a
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warm-ups familiar to most athletes, are awkward, time- vital life forces of the body. With over 2 hours of acu-yoga
P, 295 pp, $21.00
consuming, and are often improperly done. In some therapy instruction, you can learn yoga postures that stim-
Michael Gach cases, they can do more harm than good. ulate acupressure points for self-healing, energy balancing,
sing line drawings, photos, and The main finger-pressure exercises, meridian-stretching spiritual development, and emotional healing. There are
U step-by-step instructions, the
author explains how to release the
exercises, and flexibility tests described can enliven and
prepare every major muscle system in the body for vigor-
three routines depicted. Acu-Yoga for Flexibility shows you
how to flex your lower, middle, and upper back, and how
energies of chi to enhance sexual ous activity. A routine of less than 10 minutes a day can to stretch your pelvis and legs. Acu-Yoga for Stress Relief
enjoyment, showing where and improve flexibility and performance while treating com- presents two deeply relaxing sets of postures, plus a spe-
how to touch the body as well as mon injuries and preventing their recurrence. The tech- cial healing envisionment for balancing stress. Acu-Yoga for
which positions, pressure points, and massages can create niques are easy to learn, andy rely on position, not force. Meridians shows vital points and postures that stimulate
a more satisfying experience. The stretches, tips, and The Acupressure Warm-Up eliminates overstretching, one the 12 main meridians of the body.
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hearing, and taste, detoxify their internal organs and glands,
Amma Therapy Beyond Shiatsu help control negative emotions, relieve stress and constipa-
H, 426 pp, $45.00 P, 188 pp, $19.95 tion, and improve complexion, teeth, and gums, and over-
Tina Sohn Wataru Ohashi all stamina.
ohn combines traditional Oriental hashi has developed a unique Chinese Bodywork:
S medical principles with a Western
approach to organ dysfunction.
O approach to shiatsu that uses
holistic acupressure (rather than
Complete Manual of
Therapeutic Massage
Techniques include the use of tradi- symptomatic) involving a mutual P, 306 pp, $50.00
tional points and new points from exchange of energy that is beneficial
personal clinical experience. Includes to both the giver and the receiver. Chengnan Sun
ased on the methods and expe-
extensive illustrations, detailed treatments, and nutritional
and exercise recommendations.
The introduction includes basic principles of Ohashiatsu,
the difference between shiatsu and Ohashiatsu, and
preparation for giving a treatment. The book has step-by-
B rience of the Shandong school,
this text covers massage methods,
Application of Tui-Na in step sessions, including routines for the legs, arms, neck, theory and applications. It incorpo-
Veterinary Medicine back, head, and shoulders, for lying face up, face down, rates modern developments in the use of Chinese tuina to
H, 206 pp, $65.00 lying on the side, and sitting. It includes a fold-out meridian treat chronic disease.
Huisheng Xie chart, careful explanations, and almost 300 photographs
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Chinese Massage for
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A and history of tuina segues to
chapters on Han’s six tuina manipu-
information on formulating an individualized session.
Bone-Setting Skills in TCM
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lation systems, tuina for muscu- Kyle Cline
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Zhigang Zhang
his book begins with a brief
T oped by a teacher and clinician
trained in China, which is designed
pies for disorders of the jing jin (muscle meridians) T introduction to TCM orthope-
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ested in learning to give massage at
Art of Zen Shiatsu includes historical origins and devel- home to supplement clinical treatments or to attend to
DVD, 165 min, $68.88 opment, general principles of diag- simple conditions that do not require a professional mas-
Byron Barth nosis, manual reduction, fixation, sage. It is organized accessibly, providing background on
functional exercises, and herbal therapy. Other chapters the energetic principles at the basis of Chinese infant mas-
his is a very complete and focused video
T presentation that gives strong visual rein-
forcement and enhancement to the techniques of zen shiat-
discuss diagnosis and treatment of individual fractures and
dislocations, describing the characteristics of the symp-
sage, including basic pattern recognition and basic diagnos-
tic parameters; illustrations of manipulation techniques and
toms, patterns, and treatments mentioned. a discussion of their differing effects; point location on the
su and meridian stretching. Visually appealing and well-pro- hands, arms, torso, legs, feet, and head; and massage
duced, it begins with a full demonstration and explanation of Book of Shiatsu, A plans for 22 common and relatively uncomplicated chil-
the 6-meridian or makko-ho stretching exercises, as devel- Complete Guide dren’s conditions -- including asthma, bedwetting, chicken
oped by Shizuto Mazunaga. These are yoga-like move- P, 191 pp, $16.00 pox, common cold, cough, earache, fever, sore throat,
ments and postures that stretch the paired meridians in the teething, and digestive disorders.
circadium order of qi as it flows through the body. Paul Lundberg
ith 240 color illustrations and Chinese Pediatric Massage
The massage section of the video demonstrates hara
palpation, diagnosis, and treatment. Graphic overlays W photos, this book graphically
demonstrates the tools, techniques,
a Practitioner’s Guide
H, 285 pp, $45.00
depict the hara map, and detailed narration explains the
hara and the concepts of kyo (repletion) and jitsu (vacuity) and principles of shiatsu. Part I illus-
trates and describes the fundamen- Kyle Cline
and their importance in both treatment and diagnosis
his book explores techniques
using shiatsu. The shiatsu demonstration includes meridian
and point treatment on all 12 main meridians. Additionally
tals of Oriental medicine, explains the techniques and prin-
ciples, and demonstrates a simple routine. Part II presents
more detailed explanations of the pathways of the body
T and protocols for treating child-
hood illnesses and chronic health
there are detailed treatment protocols for the Hara, legs,
arms, sacrum, and gluteal region, upper and lower back, and describes the functions and symptoms associated with problems. History, contraindications,
hands, feet, and chest, along with numerous stretches for each organ. Part III extends to diagnosis and to adapting energetic physiology and pathology,
the back, hips, gluteals, and neck. Although performed on techniques for individual needs. assessment, techniques, point locations, protocols, and
a floor mat in traditional Zen Shiatsu style, most of the case studies are set forth. Further sections cover tech-
Buddhist Healing Touch: A nique practice, core information, points by treatment prin-
over 100 techniques demonstrated are easily transferred Self Care Program for Pain
to the table for therapists who prefer to work on a table. ciple, point names, a terminology glossary, chinese herbs
Relief for pediatric use, and additional resources. The combina-
Atlas of Therapeutic P, 117 pp, $19.95 tion of theoretical discussion, careful technique explica-
Motion for Treatment and Ming-Sun Yen, Joseph Chiang tions, visual maps for point location, and descriptions for
Health over 60 common pediatric conditions bring together in
he authors explore the practice
H, $29.20
Sun Shuchun
T of Buddhist acupressure ( taught
to them by an old Buddhist monk).
one resource point and protocol information and useful
assessment information.

his guide to TCM massage and They provide an introduction to acupressure and its theo- Chinese Pediatric Massage
T exercise therapy introduces
ancient methods of massage that are
retical foundations, point locations, and basic massage
techniques. The treatment therapies cover more than 75
Therapy
P, 151 pp, $17.95
effective in treating dislocated joints, common health conditions, ranging from abdominal
cramps and arthritic pain to varicose veins and vomiting. Ya-Li Fan
injuries, arthritis, stiffness, spasms, etc. It includes a section
hinese remedial infant massage
of gentle exercises that tone muscles and lubricate joints.
Over 499 color photos.
All the techniques can be self-applied.
Chi Self Massage
C or xiao er tui na is a safe, non-
invasive, low-cost, and extremely
Attune Your Body with Dao P, 112 pp, $12.95 effective therapy for the treatment of
In Mantak Chia a wide variety of common childhood
P, 118 pp, $16.95 ailments. Unlike Western infant massage, Chinese infant
hese techniques are methods
Hua Ching Ni T used by Taoist masters to main-
tain youthfulness and are more than
massage uses very specific protocols or treatments for
specific ailments. Most common childhood complaints

D ao In is an ancient system of
basic movements for conduct-
ing energy that virtually anyone can
5000 years old. Master Chia pres-
ents an entire system as a logical
respond in only one or two treatments. Dr. Fan teaches
both parents and practitioners alike how to diagnose and
treat the most common pediatric complaints with Chinese
perform. Regularly practicing these routine, explaining the energetic the- infant massage.
49 postures allows your energy ory and how negative emotions afffect the organs and
channels to open and dissipates physical and emotional nervous system. By practicing the exercises outlined and
problems. following the daily routine, readers can strengthen vision,
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Chinese Self Massage individual routines or for two people working together, foot massage, gives helpful advice for diet and exercise,
Therapy work tofacilitate the flow of ki energy. and explains the healing process of foot massage.
P, 155 pp, $17.95
Dr Wu’s Head Massage Foundations of Shiatsu
Ya-Li Fan P, 128 pp, $16.95 P, 192 pp, $24.95
hinese self-massage is a safe,
C simple, and extremely effective Bin Jiang Wu
ritten by a master of both tra-
Chris Jarmey
his text, written by a renowned
therapy for both promoting health
and remedying a number of dis-
eases. It can be used as a part of
W ditional Chinese massage and
qigong, this work presents an easy-
T practitioner, has been designed
as a comprehensive guide to the
one’s total self-health regime or as part of other remedial to-follow 60-step head massage basic principles and methods of shi-
treatments whether Western or Eastern. This book teaches tuina sequence that takes just 30 atsu. The book provides a descrip-
self-massage protocols for everything from beautifying the minutes to administer and that pro- tion of how and why shiatsu works
skin to treating diabetes and obesity. There are easy-to-do vides lasting relief of tension, headaches, and other stress and the ways in which to apply it. It explicates the basics
treatments for a wide variety of complaints. disorders. It can also be beneficial for reducing facial wrin- underlying shiatsu and gives detailed advice on how the
kles, improve skin complexion, stimulate the body’s ener- practitioner or student can prepare both body and mind
Chinese Tuina Massage gy channels, and boost mental clarity. The author presents for administering a shiatsu massage. A discussion of the
P, 218 pp, $18.95 a concise theoretical background for TCM and the meridi- principles of applying techniques leads into practical, step-
Xiangcai Xu an pathways on the heade, face, and neck, then describes by-step instruction on a wide range of technique
point location methods, terminology, stimulation areas, sequences, all accompanied by clear, explanatory line
his text introduces tuina, “push-
T grab,” the Chinese therapeutic
massage technique. Chapters cover
and tuina manipulations. The head massage sequence is
fully illustrated with detailed photos for every manipula-
drawings and color photographs. These help beginners
maximize their understanding of how to relieve stress and
tion. The author also includes some highly useful self-care promote well-being through shiatsu. Chapters include
history and modern research; treatments, and some simple helpful qigong routines to How Shiatsu Works, Preparing to Give Shiatsu, Applying
schools of tuina; basics (manipula- assist the practitioner in building healing qi. Shiatsu Technique, Oriental Medicine Theory for Basic
tions, characteristics, point selec- Shiatsu, and Prone, Supine, Side, and Sitting Sequences.
tion, points for clinical attention, and indications and Encyclopedia of Thai The full color graphic illustrations and photos greatly add
contraindications); the 14 channels and their acupoints; Massage to the overall utility of the text.
the methods and steps to learn proper structure and P, 256 pp, $24.95
execution of the tuina manipulations, the exercises Handbook of Chinese
required to practice tuina, 20 of the most common C. Pierce Saluguero Massage
his book draws on the author’s
manipulations, treatment formularies for 41 common
diseases, and techniques of self-tuina (dao yin) for pre-
ventive health maintenance.
T experience with the practice of
hatha yoga, his experience teaching
P, 144 pp, $19.95
Maria Mercati
in Thailand’s most prestigious mas- his work describes 15 individual
Complete Guide to
Acupressure
sage schools, and his extensive
research in traditional Thai medicine. It includes discussions
T tuina techniques designed to
treat a wide variety of ailments. She
P, 364 pp, $29.00 of Thai history, cultural studies, Buddhist religion, ethical describes a whole-body treatment
Iona Teeguarden codes, and yogic practices. Therapeutic fundamentals, rou- that is a synthesis of her studies in
tines, and variations are discussed in detail and depth, China, Indonesia, and Thailand. Over 100 color photos
his book covers key theories of
T acupressure as well as discus-
sions of body-mind messages inher-
including environment, overview, and basic techniques; sen
lines, yoga and breathing, and timeframes; anatomical foci
and diagrams provide clear visual reference for hand
placement and channel location.
and yoga stretches; and side, seated, and walking varia-
ent in specific tensions and symp- tions. A complete massage therapy section covers the Thai
Infantile Tuina Therapy
toms. Included are practical applica- energy lines, Thai acupressure therapy, therapeutic Thai P, 120 pp, $ 5.95
tions to common problems and over 60 release exam- massage, and Thai herbal massage. Luxurious full-color
ples. Chapters cover the four theoretical legs of Jin Shin Luan Changye
illustrations are to be found on nearly every page, greatly
rawing on over 30 years of
Do, Ericksonian technologies of change, and healing the
wounds of abuse. There is an entire chapter devoted to
PTSD as well as chapters on anxiety, insomnia, and acu-
adding to the practical utility of the text. Not so much an
encyclopedia as encyclopedic, this is a work that hand- D clinical experience and a review
of the relevant literature, the author
somely covers the theory and practice of Thai massage.
pressure for weekend athletes. Practitioners will find guid- presents the commonly used manip-
ance on combining acupressure points for optimally Equine Acupressure, A ulations and therapeutic points and
potent treatments and the knowledge needed to deliver Working Manual their indications for infant tuina mas-
maximal benefit from acupressure, to utilize it as a relax- P, 172 pp, $29.95 sage. Over 100 line drawings are set in with the text, and
ation therapy, as a complementary medical system, and as therapeutic prescriptions for over 30 infantile conditions.
a catalyst for recovery. Nancy Zidonis, Amy Snow
ow in its third edition, this book
Introducing Equine Acupressure
Diagrams on Traditional
Thai Massage Manipulation
N introduces massage techniques
to people involved in the care and
DVD, 45 min, $33.00
Marie Soderberg, Nancy Zidonis
P, 364 pp, $15.95 handling of horses. It describes the
he video imagery here is interesting and
Wang Jinzhu
ith over 220 photos and near-
basic concepts of the channels and
points, methods of treatment, channel stretching tech- T visually appealing. The audio context
provides the basics of a complete equine acupressure
W ly 200 figures, this text offers
the student and professional, as well
niques, preventive treatment, case studies, and acupressure
techniques for specific problems including stiffness, soreness, treatment session plus specific points to address arthritis,
hindquarter strengthening, lameness, pain reduction, calm-
lameness, colic, and founder. Extensive charts and line illus-
as the interested amateur, the trations are a helpful complement to the text material. ing, mental focus, and other common equine problems.
opportunity to acquire familiarity Produced from the work of internationally renowned
with many of the techniques of Thai massage. 144 specific Foot Massage for Common practitioners, it is sure to help viewers learn safe, natural
techniques are illustrated and described. T Illnesses from Toe to Head healing techniques that will help to maintain optimal health
P, 264 pp, $29.95 and peak performance in their equine patients.
Do-It-Yourself Shiatsu
P, 144 pp, $20.00 Wang Fu-chun Joy of Feeling, Bodymind
hinese foot massage can pro-
Acupressure
Wataru Ohashi
his excellent manual provides
C vide extraordinary results for P, 364 pp, $34.00
T the reader a self-help guide to
many common diseases. Not only
can it improve symptoms, it often
Iona Marsaa Teeguarden
rawn from many years of pro-
Japanese shiatsu, or acupressure
massage. Clear, explicit, and well
illustrated, it contains chapters on
helps reduce or even eliminate the
need for pharmaceuticals. Filled with practical and easy to D fessional therapeutic work and
study of Western psychology, Taoist
learn techniques for foot massage, and accompanied by
shiatsu technique for the back, the 794 illustrations, this book introduces treatments for over philosophy, and acupressure theory,
hara, the neck, leg and foot, arm and chest, face and ear, 30 common diseases. It explains and illustrates the charac- this work presents the therapeutic
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system of Jin Shin Do, an acu-release and acu-exercise ties support progressive acquisition of knowledge. The Stress-Less Acupressure
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emotional stress using physical tension points throughout techniques and a sample pretreatment interview. DVD, 30 min, $19.95
the body. It includes many carefully drawn body charts Michael Gach
and many anecdotal case histories from the author’s prac-
Qigong Massage for Self &
racticing these simple movements and
tice, presented in an inviting and down-to-earth fashion.
Manual Treatment for
Partner
P, 406 pp, $26.95 P breathing exercises can boost your
immune system and increase your vitality.
Traumatic Injuries DVD, 200 min, $49.95 You will learn an easy 20-minute deep breathing qigong
H, 254 pp, $26.95 Jwing Ming Yang exercise routine that can be done anytime and anywhere,
and that has enormous health benefits. Additionally, you
his practical and comprehensive
Meng Zhong Xu
his work elucidates the applica-
T guide includes over 500 photos
will become familiar with three potent acupressure points
that can further strengthen your energy system. Easy to
T tion of manual techniques for
relief of soft tissue and osteoarticular
and illustrations. It presents the fun-
damental theory and techniques of qigong massage in a
follow instructions with pleasing video graphics.
way that is both practical and useful for treating fatigue, Student to Master: Tui Na
injury. Classifications are arranged by
Western anatomical position, with
aches and pains, tension, and more. A special self-massage DVD, 140 min, $89.95
section is also included. Errol Dexter Lynch
presentations including general description, injury mecha-
nism, symptoms and diagnosis, treatment, and example. The Qigong Massage DVD includes a comprehensive he narration and demonstration of
Photos and line drawings add to the book’s overall utility
as a practical, specialized guide to Chinese massage for
introduction to the art of massage and to the acupressure
points, channels, and meridians in the human body. It
T techniques are of high professional
quality, the information is complete and the
injury applications. presents the fundamental techniques and theories of presentation compelling. Lynch covers specific hand tech-
qigong massage that therapists can use to enhance their niques (including actions and indications), and demon-
Pointing Therapy skills, and deepen their knowledge and application of qi strates massage routines, including specific routines for
H, 277 pp, $ 7.00 healing. The demonstrations and instruction are practical sports injuries. There are additional contents that depict
and useful for recovering from fatigue, aches, pains, ten-
Lihui Jia, Xhaoxiang Jia and describe the different levels of tuina as performed in
sion, and stress. A complete section on self-massage is Chinese hospitals, a view of Chinese culture, tuina as
ointing therapy is the art of press-
P ing, pinching, tapping or knocking
with the fingers at certain acupoints
presented to help those who are learning solo. There are
70 min of self-massage instruction, and 120 minutes of
practiced in clinic with real patients, and overview of
adjunctive therapies such as cupping, heat lamps, and trac-
two-person whole body massage techniques. An addition- tion, and testimonials of healed patients. This DVD is an
along the main and collateral chan- al DVD-only introduction segment offers a complete
nels, to benefit the circulation of ideal teaching aid for all students of Tuina who wish to
overview of the concepts of Qi and Qigong. attain a level of practice which commensurate to the cer-
blood and vital energy. This text cov-
ers a general introduction, techniques of pointing, com- Shiatsu, the Complete tificate level in China. The menu with chapters alllows you
monly used points and stimulus lines, and clinical practice. Guide to easily view the sections most relevant to your study.
P, 256 pp, $24.95 Thai Massage
Practical Library of TCM
Chinese Tuina Massage Chris Jarmey, Gabriel Mojay P, 256 pp, $39.95
P, 372 pp, $30.00 his comprehensive guide to shi- Richard Gold
Shanghai UTCM T atsu therapy explicates the life his book offers a practical
his text offers a summary of
force concept of ki or qi, the essen- T approach to showing and
T Chinese tuina, beginning with
basic knowledlge and including its
tial elements and techniques of shiat-
su, the energy channels used in shi-
describing individual techniques of
traditional Thai massage, a manual
atsu, basic treatments, forms of oriental diagnosis, and medicine branch from 2500 years of
development and advancement. case studies. Many illustrations and line drawings add to
Acting principles, commonly used traditional Thai medicine. Combining
the visual strength and utility of the book. the elements of yoga, shiatsu, and acupressure, and work-
acupoints, diagnostic approaches, therapeutic principles,
and reinforcement and reduction of tuina are covered, as Shiatsu for Midwives ing with the energy pathways and therapy points, the
well as indications, contraindictions, and points for atten- P, 208 pp, $29.95 reader is given a step-by-step presentation of each tech-
tion. The text further presents commonly used tuina nique, its contraindications, and precautions.
manipulations and clinical treatments for a variety of condi-
Suzanne Yates, Tricia Anderson
Thai Massage Manual
his text covers both the theory
tions, offering separate sections for adult tuina and infantile
tuina, followed by a short section on auxiliary therapies
using ointment and hot compress therapy. A concluding
T and practice of using shiatsu. It
looks at professional issues and safe
P, 144 pp, $17.95
Maria Mercati
section on self-tuina describes local self-tuina and self-tuina practice, and examines the key con- ttractive, full-color photographs
for regulation of the five zang organs. cepts of shiatsu with special focus on
maternity care.
A accompany the positions in each
of eight lessons that detail the unique
Practice of Shiatsu
Shiatsu Theory and methods of Thai massage for feet,
P, 256 pp, $48.95 legs, back, chest, abdomen, and
Practice
Sandra Anderson H, 292 pp, $117.00 extremities, as well as techniques for
his work springs from the need different positions of repose. There is a useful introduction
T for a concise, comprehensive
Carola Beresford-Cooke
eginning with basic information
and a good overview of the body musculature and the
actual mechanics of Thai massage, as well as specific mas-
textbook and workbook that can be
used for many shiatsu programs. It is
designed as a teaching aid for entry-
B on shiatsu practice, including a
cultural and historical introduction
sage routines for easing chronic pain and for beginning
practitioners.
level shiatsu students or students and sources of shiatsu theory, the Thai Yoga Massage
who have had a small amount of shiatsu training. The basics of practice, recommendations
for practitioners, tools and techniques, and treatment
P, 149 pp, $24.95
book can be adapted to courses of varying length and
depth and encompasses all the elements necessary to positions are covered. The theoretical section describes Kam Thye Chow
teach students to become successful shiatsu practitioners. shiatsu in the context of TCM principles and zen shiatsu his work features a dynamic
The approach is to teach complex Eastern philosophies,
theories, and ideas in ways that are understandable to stu-
theory. A third section describes organ systems in five ele-
ment context, accompanied by detailed line drawings
T massage therapy combining
stretching, breathwork, assisted yoga
dents in Western culture. Foundational information and showing methods and pathways. Section four describes postures, and pressure point thera-
techniques are followed by more complex material. The TCM diagnosis and interpretation, as well as details of py. It is a technique born in the
evolution of shiatsu, along with its roots in TCM and treatment including position, area of focus, approach, Buddhist temples of ancient Thailand
ancient Asian healing techniques, is thoroughly explored in direction of ki flow, sensations, timing and conclusion. The which utilizes the actions of the practitioner in tandem
the first section. The second section challenges students to language is crisp and clear, the drawings are attractive and with the directed posture of the recipient to effect physical
integrate theory and practice, to develop touch sensitivity, useful, and the text is complete and accessible. and spiritual energy balancing. Practiced as a duet, or a
learn the components of the treatment session, conduct dance, the practitioner directs the posture of the recipient
pretreatment interviews, and perform assessments. Key and works with gravity, breath, and pressure-point touch
terms, learning objectives, glossaries, and workbook activi- to achieve healing results.
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Part 1 focuses on the philosphy, theoretical foundations, proper training is essential for using these methods on and legs. It covers acute lumbar sprain, chronic lumbar
and practitioner/client relationship of the art. Part 2 focus- others. Treating these points can address discomforts muscle strain, injury of the piriformis muscle, and protru-
es on the practice, with chapters on sitting postures, dou- ranging from head pain; inner conflicts; mood swings; sex- sion of intravertebral discs. Basic tui na techniques as well
ble-and single-foot postures, sen work on legs, single-leg ual healing; guilt and shame; worry and self-doubt; minor as modifications are included to guide the practitioner in
postures, side-lying postures, back-position postures, dou- depression; emotional distress; anger and resentment; and adjusting treatment to the individual needs of each patient.
ble-leg postures, abdomen, chest, arm and hand postures, grief, anxiety, and anguish. Captions for each video seg- Useful diagnostic tests are provided for each specific injury.
and closure. With a wealth of photographs, accompanying ment list the emotional and spiritual benefits from each
DVD, and clear descriptions of the yoga positions used, healing point. You will learn how to hold acupressure
Tui Na for Soft-Tissue Injuries of
this book provides bodywork practitioners with a unique points while integrating deep breathing with healing mas-
the Shoulder
and powerful tool for their clinical work. sage techniques, gentle stretches, affirmations, and active DVD, 40 min, $39.95
listening to take a proactive role in healing past trauma and Gu Yihuang, Nanjing Univ. TCM
Therapeutic Manipulations reconnecting to a natural sense of well-being. his DVD provides extensive detail of
in TCM Orthopedics
P, 245pp, $18.95 Tui Na, Chinese Medical T clinical diagnostic techniques and clinical
manifestations of shoulder soft-tissue injuries. It includes
Massage
Wei Guikang, Shi Yinyu both Chinese medical and biomedical perspectives, and
NTSC VIDEO, 60 min, $69.95 introduces effective treatments, using basic as well as
his work contains illustrations
T which clearly depict the main
manipulations used in TCM
Yong Shou Dong, Tom Turcotte
his tape is scripted to teach rather than
advanced tui na treatment techniques, for a wide variety
of conditions including bursitis, tendonitis, synovitis, and
orthopaedics and traumatology. The
general introduction includes basic
T just demonstrate tui na. It demonstrates
16 tui na techniques with narration describing how to per-
calcification.
Tui Na for Internal Medicine
manipulations as well as precautions and contraindications form the technique. Accompanying graphics list the appro- DVD, 69 min, $59.95
of the manipulations. Chapter Two concerns the main priate indications for use. Particular attention is paid to Lu Xiaozuo, Tianjin College TCM
points of diagnosis and manipulation of all kinds of bone where and how each technique is best applied, the ased on the traditional disease cate-
fractures. Chapter Three explores dislocations and the
related diagnosis and manipulation. Chapter Four presents
degrees of pressure, stimulus and expected bodily
response. Importantly, the demonstration also shows how
B gories of Chinese medicine, this DVD
explains the etiology, pathomechanisms,
diagnosis and manipulation of soft tissue injuries. to achieve the strength and skill necessary to administer clinical manifestations, diagnosis, therapeutic principles, and
effective tui na. This is called “rice bag training” after the treatment techniques for common illnesses such as com-
Three-Character-Scripture small, sewn bag of rice used for practice. Each of the tech-
School Pediatric Massage mon cold, cough, gasping and wheezing, dizziness,
niques is shown on both the rice bag and a model. abdominal pain, hiccup, diarrhea, constipation, insomnia,
P, 145 pp, $9.95
Tui Na: A Manual of rib-side pain, and headache. It also includes pattern identi-
Ge Meifei Chinese Massage Therapy fication, prognosis, and precautions in detail.
he original text of Three-charac-
T ter-scripture School Massage
was written in the form of 3-charac-
P, 200 pp, $71.95
Sarah Pritchard
Well Connected Dog: Guide
to Canine Acupressure
ter verses and published by Xu his work is a comprehensive P, 166 pp, $25.95
Qian-guang, in 1877. It gained pop-
ularity due to features such as minimal point selection,
T handbook for the modern
Western student and practitioner of
Amy Snow, Nancy Zidonis
his book introduces acupressure
easy mastery, good results, and ease of use. In the origi-
nal book, specific massage points were devised as equiva-
tui na. It describes the roots and
development of tui na, how it works
T massage techniques, based on
the system of traditional Chinese
lents to particular medicinal decoctions. The present work therapeutically within the context of Chinese medicine, medicine, for the care and handling
draws from this heritage, primarily selecting up to 4 points and how to administer effective tui na. Foundation area of dogs. It describes the basic concepts of chi (qi), the five
that are below the elbow that are highly efficacious for routines are provided to aid the development and fluidity phases, the eight principles, and the channels and points,
pediatric therapy. The duration of manipulation extends of manual skills and to give an initial structure for building and gives charts of each channel which include information
from 10 to 15 minutes, though occasionally as long as an treatments. Avoiding the prescriptive approach usually on physical and behavioral indicators, function, location,
hour. Techniques include pushing, grasping, kneading, arc- employed, the author discusses the principles that help and type of point. There are also charts for accumulation,
pushing, pounding, and nipping. the student practitioner to make choices and formulate alarm, association, phase, connecting, influential, master,
The text is given in both Chinese and English. There are treatments by bringing together their knowledge and skills. sedation, tonification, source, and ting points, and a section
clear color photos with overlays on most pages, and many Frameworks are provided, and techniques, methods, and containing detailed methods of treatment, channel stretch-
include helpful callout closeups. There are 26 main points approaches suggested for presenting patterns of disharmo- ing techniques, preventive treatment, case studies, and
shown and described, and therapy for ten of the most ny within the treatment of common ailments. acupressure techniques for specific problems including
common childhood conditions are detailed (fever, cold, Tui Na for Cervical Spondylosis arthritis, soreness, stifle, problems of the hips, and calming.
cough, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation,
DVD, 40 min 39.95 Zen Shiatsu
anorexia, night crying, and roseola infantum).
Yang Fugu, Shanxi College TCM P, 176 pp, $25.00
Touch of Healing: JinShin
his DVD features a thorough investiga- Shizuto Mazunaga
Jyutsu
P, 182 pp, $19.00 T tion into the causes, clinical manifesta- xtensive photographs illustrate in
Alice Burmeister
tions, and classifications of cervical spondylosis; a variety of
basic and advanced techniques (rolling, pressing, grasping,
E a step-by-step fashion the basic
techniques of zen shiatsu therapy.
he author learned this accessible passive motion, etc.); extensive, systematic protocols; and
T and powerful hands-on healing
technique in Japan 50 years ago. It is
detailed cautions and suggestions to ensure the safe appli-
cation of these techniques.
The author carefully and clearly
explicates the philosophy and theory
of shiatsu, including diagnostic meth-
essentially an approach to balance Tui Na for Common Pediatric ods, meridian lines of the body, using the hara. Sections
the flow of energy in the body by Diseases on self-shiatsu and organ/system treatment round off a
placing the hands and fingers on specific points (26 safety DVD, 40 min, 3$9.95 very full, very skillful presentation.
energy locks on each side). The book is a well-organized Jin Yicheng, Shanghai Univ. TCM
comprehensive guide to both theory and practice, with Zen Shiatsu Instructional DVD
his DVD demonstrates the commonly
clear illustrations, a helpful index, and a section on first aid.
Touching Emotions
T used points, hand techniques, and tui
na treatments used for a variety of common pediatric ill-
DVD, 60 min, $29.95
Michael Reed Gach
ith this 60-minute DVD you can
DVD, 30 min, $19.95
Michael Gach
nesses. It provides indications and functions for each tech-
nique to help the pracitioner develop treatment protocols. W watch a demonstration of a complete
Japanese acupressure (shiatsu) massage.
Tui Na for Pain in the Lumbus The visuals and narrative illustrate a complete technique
raumatic events and day-to-day pres-
T sures cause the body to shut down and
keep negative feelings encumbered, result-
& Legs
DVD, 43 min, $49.95
for structural integration and muscular tension release. It
depicts how to administer facial shiatsu and how to work
ing in physical ailments and emotional imbalances. This Gu Yihuang, Nanjing Univ. TCM on all parts of the body as the patient is sitting, or reclined
his DVD illustrates tui na therapies for a on the side, back, or front.
instructional 30-minute DVD demonstrates acupressure
techniques for ten emotional healing points. Having the T wide variety of disorders of the lumbus
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Innovative Bodywork Therapies

Craniosacral, Osteopathic, Soft Tissue, Swedish Massage,
Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology, Kinesiology
physical disciplines or therapies. Arranged by body region, neurovascular reflex point holding, and manipulation of the
Alchemy of Touch the text covers characteristic movements, potential neuromuscular spindle cells and Golgi tendon organs.
P, 216 pp, $22.95 sources of stiffness or laxity, techniques for strengthening Advanced AK diagnostic and treatment techniques
specific muscles and muscle groups, and how to coordi- explained include therapy localization, challenge, nutrition-
Fritz Smith
nate movements. It is useful not only for athletes, dancers, al and other substance testing, individual activation of the
ritz Smith is the founder of Zero
F Balancing. In his latest book,
Alchemy of Touch, he uses the
and aerobic exercisers, but for bodyworkers as well.
Anatomy Trains:
right and left brain, repeated muscle testing, muscle
stretch response, and reactive muscles, which are
described in a step-by-step format for easy application in a
“lens” of zero balancing to help prac- Myofascial Meridians therapeutic session. A selection of case histories helps the
titioners move toward mastery in P, 280 pp, $66.95 reader move from theory to practice. A glossary contains
energy-based body work. Rather anatomical and specific term defnitions
than a procedural manual, Alchemy of Touch is a guide to
Thomas Myers
he focus of this book is the fascia Mastery of the practical techniques in this text should
the universal principles of using touch to heal and enable
ourselves and others. T system that energizes, supports,
and connects all our tissues and that
give any health professional the ability to help patients dis-
pel health problems, improve posture and coordination,
The book begins with a fascinating description of Dr. eliminate pains, and increase endurance and recuperative
translates muscle contraction into
Smith’s own spiritual journey and awakening to the power powers.
organized movement. “Anatomy
of spirit and the benefit of touch. In his experiences with
Trains” are the myofascial meridians, linkages of fascia and Atlas of Manipulative
Ida Rolf, J.R. Worsley, and initiation by Swami Muktananda,
bone that wind through the body, connecting head to toe Techniques for Cranium
we see the roots of Zero Balancing in the on-going reve-
and core to periphery, which orchestrate the organization and Face
lation of his life. By sharing his personal journey in his own
of gravitiation and muscular forces necessary for stability
words, he establishes a foundation that invites the reader H, 251 pp, $49.95
and movement. Using a synthesis of art and scientific
into a deeper exploration of touch and healing.
metaphor, the author discusses how to use this web map- Alain Gehin
That deeper exploration takes the form of seven Zero ping to assess specific lines of force and movement his work offers a diverse selec-
Balancing sessions reported in two coordinated ways, first
as the objective description of the session by experienced
observable in any client.
“Anatomy Trains” offers a visual and dimensional per-
T tion of more than 100 effective
bone manipulation techniques from
practitioners and observers, next, as the subjective
spective encouraging the development of a common, worldwide medical traditions.
impressions of the recipient. This unique format aptly illus-
objective terminology that can lead to specific treatment Arranged by the bone to be treated, the purpose and
trates the relationship between the body work and practi-
plans based on testable hypotheses. It is an original and performance of each technique is explained in detail,
tioner interaction with the experience of the recipient. We
useful contribution to expanding our understanding of the including positioning of the practitioner’s hands and the
see how a fulcrum, a breath, or a well-timed question or
sophisticated mapping of the connective tissue web and its movement of each of the fingers. Its extensive contents,
instruction results in a deeper physical, emotional, and
importance to our health, and a book that will be of great illustrations, and oversize format make this text ideal for
spiritual experience.
utility for students in a wide spectrum of health-related clinical use.
Each of the seven session chapters is interspersed with professions.
Fritz’s expert observations about body work. Using Zero Baby Beautiful: Handbook
Balancing as a focus for experience, Fritz engages topics Applied Kinesiology of Baby Head Shaping
that broaden and deepen our understanding of the essen- P, 144 pp, $12.95 P, 318 pp, $19.95
tial interchanges in body work——for example, energetic
fields and their relationship to the body-mind, the integra-
Tom Valentine, Carole Valentine Justine Dobson
his book combines the perspec- his book describes important
tion of energy and structure, how memory is retained in
the body, and the various alchemies of body work. Like
yin and yang, these alternating chapters make an integrat-
T tives of chiropractors, medical
doctors, and psychiatrists on a syn-
T concepts and clinical procedures
used by cranial osteopaths to bal-
ed whole that advances our understanding of the body thesized diagnostic system that pin- ance the bones of the head; it makes a basic understand-
and our influences upon it. points the underlying causes of ing of cranial osteopathy available to parents and health
health problems by testing muscles practitioners. Head shaping as a clinical procedure and the
Anatomy of Movement for a weak or strong response. The techniques illustrated anatomy of the skull are explained. Chapters on facial fea-
P, 289 pp, $34.95 in this text are used by a variety of healthcare practitioners tures, the central nervous system, cranial motion, systems
to evaluate the appropriateness of various remedies, ther- and structural evaluation, and developmental patterns pro-
Blandine Calais-Germain
apies, and treatments. vide a thorough presentation of the topic.
he author demystifies the mus-
T culoskeletal anatomy of the body
by focusing specifically on concerns
Applied Kinesiology,
Principles and Practice
Basic Clinical Massage
Therapy
of bodily movement. Areas where P, 270 pp, $30.00 H, 450 pp, $64.95
stress, strain, and tension can cause
imbalance, discomfort, and disease
Robert Frost, George Goodheart James Clay
his book is for those who want a his work is a textbook for
are clearly identified. The text overflows with helpful and
attractive line drawings. T detailed introduction to applied
kinesiology as it is performed by
T advanced massage therapy stu-
dents who have already acquired
Anatomy of Movement qualified chiropractors, medical doc- the basic skills of Swedish massage
Exercises tors, and health professionals. The and who wish to pursue additional
P, 282 pp, $29.95 goal of this book is to present the principles and basic training in clinical massage therapy, which the authors
practices in their original form as developed by George define as the use of manual manipulation of the soft tissues
Blandine Calais-Germain
Goodheart, but in a manner and a format which may be to relieve specific complaints of pain and dysfunction. It
sing hundreds of drawings and
U photographs, this companion
volume to Anatomy of Movement
understood even by the reader with no prior medical
training.
integrates detailed anatomical information with basic clini-
cal massage therapy techniques. The internal structures of
The main portion of the book provides the theoretical the musculoskeletal anatomy are cleverly and effectively
describes and illustrates specific embedded in the full color photographic illustrations, mak-
background necessary to deply understand how muscle
exercises for strengthening each part ing it possible for the student to clearly see the involved
testing is performed and how muscle strengthening tech-
of the musculoskeletal anatomy. Each of the exercises pre- structures in relation to surrounding structures, surface
niques function. The testing and strengthening of 33 mus-
pares the body to responsively meet the demands of landmarks, and the therapist's hands. This book, therefore,
cles are illustrated and carefully described, including origin-
specified movements and can serve as the basis for more offers a truly innovative visual and tactile understanding of
insertion technique, neurolymphatic reflex point massage,
specialized or complex exercises associated with various
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anatomical spatial relationships integrated with the learning
of treatment technique.
Bodymind Complete Guide to Foot
P, 300 pp, $15.95 Reflexology
Part One presents essential information concerning the
P, 230 pp, $21.95
basic principles of clinical massage therapy. Essentials of Ken Dychtwald
msucles structure and function, body mechanics, basic his text integrates ancient yogic Kevin Kunz, Barbara Kunz
techniques, and draping are reviewed. A guide to exami-
nation (interviewing, observation, photography, and palpa-
T knowledge with the modern
body analysis techniques of W ritten for both the layperson
and the practitioner, this work
tion) is included, as are examples of professional forms Feldenkrais, Reich, and Perls, and includes a brief overview of the the-
and communication tools. Part Two organizes the presen- with the author’s own intuitive ory behind foot reflexology, a com-
tation according to body regions in a functional, topo- observations. It is a compilation of pletely illustrated section on technique, how to read the
graphical, and clinically coherent fashion. Each chapter modern theory, first-hand experience, and ancient belief. foot to assess stress and its impact, a step-by-step descrip-
includes overview of the region, muscle sections, pronun- tion of a session, a chapter on anatomy and the physiolo-
ciation , etymology, structural and functional overview, and Bodywork for Dogs gy of reflexology, and a table of disorders related to areas
comments. A full-color assortment of icons are used to DVD, 70 min, $30.00 on the feet.
highlight particular information, e.g., attachments, actions,
cautions, referral areas, other muscles to examine, and Lynn Vaughan, Deborah Jones Craniosacral Rhythm A
manual therapy. The design of the book is ideal for facili- he authors combine their insight as Practical Guide
tating hands-on practice sessions. There are so many use-
ful aspects to this book is is difficult to list them all here. It
T massage therapists with their experi-
ence in animal healing to create a sophisticated education-
H, 356 pp, $57.95
aptly bridges the gap between simple anatomy books and al and instructional video about incorporating holistic Daniel Agustoni
the living body on the massage table, and should well sat- health techniques into the lives of dogs. Techniques his work is a comprehensive
isfy eager students and savvy practitioners alike. demonstrated include massage, acupressure, intuitive
touch, nonverbal communication, and centering breath-
T introductory text for manual
therapists, giving a complete and
Biodynamic Craniosacral work for helping dogs heal from specific ailments. This detailed overview of soft craniosacral
Therapy excellent video for dog owners will help dog lovers, vet- body therapy. Written by an experi-
Vol 1, P, 528 pp, $39.95 erinarians, massage therapists, and holistic practitioners to enced practitioner, and highly practice-oriented, it pro-
Vol 2, P, 534 pp, $39.95 use techniques of scanning, stroking, skin rolling, kneading, vides a way for therapists to “feel their way into” and learn
Vol 3, P, 560 pp, $39.95 circling, stretching, acupressure, breathwork, and intuitive about cranial osteopathy, and offers practical exercises to
Michael Shea touch to administer a mutually healing and generative introduce individuals to the craniosacral rhythm oscillating
his work offers a sweeping view massage. Acupressure point locations and indications are deep in the center of the body. It covers all aspects of
T of craniosacral therapy technique
beginning with its historical roots and
depicted and described. Contraindications are carefully
delineated. The importance of body language, an attitude
craniosacral treatment with every position photographical-
ly illustrated. Included are anatomy and physiology of the
extending to its current success in of loving intention, respect, and visualization are affirmed. craniosacral system, explanations about craniosacral
healing core problems of the spirit by treating the physical An entire massage sequence is performed with helpful rhythm and slower rhythms, different technique possibili-
ailments of the body. Biodynamic craniosacral therapy, voice-over narration that provides important details of ties, sample case studies, and a list of “short treatment”
with its emphasis on literally moving the tension-filled fluids technique. The production quality is superb. sequences. Self-treatment technique outlines, including
in the membranes in and around the brain and spinal guided awareness exercises, enable practitioners to pal-
Compendium of Dr. pate their own cranioscacral rhythm and improve CSF
cord, will help the body to decompress and release stress Vodder’s Manual Lymph
caused by maldistribution of fluids. Working with different flow. Over 120 illustrations of positions and techniques
Drainage augment the textual presentation.
states of consciousness based on Dynamic Stillness as the
foundation for all healing, the author describes this deli- P, 211 pp, $39.95
Craniosacral Therapy
cate, subtle touch and state of mind as the domain of sub- Renato Kasseroller Vol 1, H, 367 pp, $59.95
jective experience that constitutes the art and craft of bio- Vol 2, Beyond the Dura, H,
his text emphasizes the practical
dynamic craniosacral therapy.
Emphasizing a holistic treatment of the body that starts
T applications of manual lymph
drainage. It provides a thorough
259 pp, $49.95
John Upledger
with the physical and moves on to the psychological and exposition of the chemical, physical,
his book is of great utility for
emotional, the author posits that fulfilling your deepest self
requires a simple reconnection with your embryonic man-
physiological, and histological foundations of MLD, discus-
sions of the anatomical, histological, and pathological fun-
T anyone who uses their hands as
diagnostic or therapeutic tools. It
ifestation. He articulates the deep intelligence that under- damentals, and information on MLD therapy for special
lies patterns of suffering and disease. Drawing inspiration defines the physiology and the
pathologies including lymphedema, mixed edemas, trau-
from both science and the spiritual traditions, he unfolds anatomy of the craniosacral system,
matology, and a variety of difficult conditions. The Practice
an understanding of the primary forces that organize our its function in health and its relationship to disease
section of the text contains information on contraindica-
form and function. To quote Franklyn Sills, “Shea brings us processes. Methods to extend the range and depth of pal-
tions, basic considerations in actual practice, introduction
not only to the heart of the biodynamic approach but to patory skills are described in a practical manner.
to therapy, and the strokes and their criteria.
its archetypal and spiritual roots. He covers so much terri- Volume 2 describes each of the cranial nerves and how
tory that a good slow read and reread is not only required Complete Book of Massage they can be effectively influenced by craniosacral therapy.
but essential to allow the sweep of the material to enter.” P, 144 pp, $21.95 It demonstrates how dysfunctions of the craniosacral sys-
Volume 2 explores craniosacral therapy for trauma res- tem can have a dramatic effect on the behavior of the
Clare M Hudson individual. The fascial anatomy of the neck is textually and
olution, psychodynamics, and shamanism, and offers prac-
ynthesizing techniques from all
tical meditations, visualizations, and clinical skills to facilitate
healing physical, spiritual, and emotional conditions.
S over the world, this comprehen-
sive guide demonstrates each of the
pictorially represented from the perspective of the cran-
iosacral system, as is the temporomandibular joint and
TMJ syndrome. Concepts and discoveries that have
Volume 3 emphasizes the therapeutic application of touch
main massage movements clearly unfolded in Dr. Upledger’s clinical practice are presented
therapy skills and the importance of perceiving the Primary
and simply, with fully illustrated step- along with some of the more significant physiological con-
Respiration, the slow, rhythmic tidal movement of the
by-step instructions for massage of cepts supporting his work. More than 120 illustrations and
body’s fluids. Chapters illuminate the spiritual and psycho-
the entire body from face to toes. Included are sections an extensive glossary and index help make this book a
logical dimensions of human embryonic development,
on aromatherapy and the incorporation of essential aro- valuable addition to any professional library.
especially the heart, and explores current thinking on
matic oils into massage; administering a ten-minute mas-
infant brain development, the long-term outcomes of Craniosacral Therapy and
sage; self-massage; explanations and demonstrations of
mother-infant attachment issues, and parallels of mother- the Energy Body
reflexology and shiatsu; massage during pregnancy and
infant and therapist-patient relationships.
childbirth; child and baby massage; and alleviating com- P, 197 pp, $19.95
mon problems such as back pain, insomnia, and stress.
Roger Gilchrist
There is also a short section on sports massage, suggesting
raniosacral biodynamics is a
techniques to use before and after exercise, to improve
performance and to speed recovery from minor sports C healing modality that provides
ways of touching into the core of
injuries.
the human energy system, revealing
a perspective in therapeutic body-
work that deeply resonates with the energy dynamics at
play within the physiology and the structural relationships
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of the body. These energy dynamics are the organizing tion on customizing sculpting treatments for indidual clients
forces that reflect the Breath of Life, the inherent ordering and conditions, plus health maintenance information for
Facial Reflexology Self-Care
principle at the heart of the life process. The essence from the practitioner’s hands and body. There is a convenient
Manual
which those energy dynamics arise becomes palpable in lay-flat binding for clinical use. P, 276 pp, $18.95
therapeutic practice, and allows the practitioner to work Marie-France Muller
with this ordering principle directly, not just the energy
Dynamic Bodyuse for
Effective Strain-free he author presents methods for
dynamics that express around that central principle.
Therapeutic work becomes extremely profound. More
Massage
P, 630 pp, $39.95
T the healing and prevention of
muscular injuries, identifying the
than a treatment approach, craniosacral biodynamics offers
an entire healing philosophy, one that ultimately develops causes of and remedies for areas of
Darien Pritchard muscular tightness and restriction,
the art of perception.
he most significant cause of early
Thoughtfully elucidated chapters on key principles, basic
dynamics, anchoring in your practice, basic contacts for
T retirement from the massage
profession is the cumulative strain on
the pain associated with trigger points in each muscle of a
region, and the actions and positions that cause those trig-
ger points to develop. Self-care techniques, including pre-
craniosacral therapy, stillpoints, the state of balanced ten- the body over the course of per- cise self-massage, stretching, and the use of wet heat
sion, and spiritual dimensions of craniosacral therapy pro- forming massages. The growth of the profession in recent and/or ice are detailed. Fully illustrated, and organized by
vide absorbing reading. In particular, the chapter that years has been accompanied by an increase in the num- region of the body, this is an ideal book for learning and
describes therapeutic presence has important and well ber of work-induced problems. Practitioners can strain practicing home follow-through methods both for self-
articulated keynotes that will be of great value to any their hands, particularly their thumbs, fingers, and wrists, care and care of family members.
healthcare provider. as well as their shoulders and back.
Female Pelvis: Anatomical
Deep Tissue Massage This book highlights aspects of massage that can lead to Exercises
Treatment these problems, and offers guidance for their avoidance.
P, 160 pp, $24.95
P, 160 pp, $34.95 The focus is on how to use your body safely and effective-
ly in massage sessions, including involving your whole Blandine Callais-Germaine
Enrique Fernandez body to generate the power and movement that supports he female pelvis, comprising the
T his work is presented in a clear
and easy-to-use format, provid-
your working hands, saving your hands by using them skill-
fully, and converving them by using other body areas such
T organs, muscles, and other tis-
sues of the pelvic region, is impor-
ing basic assessment of neuromuscu- as forearms and elbows whenever possible. tant not only for sexuality but the
lar conditions and an overview of The author draws on his experience of practicing mas- processes of childbirth and elimina-
techniques specific to deep tissue sage for over 30 years and training professionals in mas- tion. This text begins with a description of the functional
massage. The most commonly used techniques are cov- sage therapy for 25 years. The dual focus of the work anatomy of the pelvic region, and how it responds to the
ered with illustrations and hints for performing techniques. explains how to use your hands/forearms to deliver an process of childbirth. It includes a series of specific exercis-
The bulk of the book presents treatment routines for the effective massage; and how to use your body to support es that increase the flexibility, strength, and coordination of
22 most commonly encountered neuromuscular condi- these working tools. The potential problems of different each of the pelvic region functions. There are guidelines
tions. Routines are outlined step-by-step and clearly working situations are covered: at the massage table, with that focus on particular phases of a woman’s life cycle.
describe exactly what therapists need to do to treat a par- the client seated or lying on a futon on the floor,and with Written in easy-to-understand yet anatomically precise lan-
ticular condition. the practitioner standing, seated, or kneeling. The text is guage, and illustrated with over 250 drawings, this book
Deep Tissue Massage complete and highly illustrated, with multiple photos on will help women optimize their health by becoming more
Visual Guide to Techniques nearly every page. familiar with this unique and vital aspect of their anatomy.
P, 227 pp, $29.95 Erotic Massage Foundations for Integrative
Art Riggs P, 112 pp, $17.95 Musculoskeletal Medicine
H, 760 pp, $95.00
his illustrated guide is a working Kenneth Stubbs
T manual for use by experienced ritten and illustrated with great Alon Marcus
massage therapists looking to
expand their stroke repertoire and
W sensitivity, this manual of Tantric
massage includes more than 100 T his book is the culmination of
decades of practice, study, and
techniques. Topics include the 12 drawings and a full-color insert. It deep thought on the treatment of
principles of deep tissue massage, precautions about areas teaches easy-to-learn massage strokes musculoskeletal disorders. Clinicians
of the body where deep massage may not be beneficial, and methods that allow partners to will appreciate the utility of the text
and massage strategies for specific areas of the body. join together in the sensual, the erotic, and the intimate. and thinkers will enjoy the author’s well-considered corre-
There is additional information on techniques to assess lations between Eastern and Western medical physiology.
patterns of strain in the body and specific treatments for Evolutionary Traditions: While the book draws upon an eclectic range of ideas, it
common ailments. Detailed photographs and illustrations Lymphatic Drainage and does so while remaining grounded in the author’s under-
of the skeletal and muscular systems accompany the Circulatory standing of TCM principles. Much attention is devoted to
instructions on every page. Practicing massage therapists P, 92 pp, $21.95 rectifying the actual causes of disease and understanding
can learn more about specific anatomy and technique, and the development of chronic musculoskeletal problems in
there is solid information and intriguing ideas for both new Robert Berube
the context of TCM theory. While primarily a book about
lear photographs and instruc-
and seasoned massage therapists.
Deep Tissue Sculpting
C tions effectively illustrate tech-
niques of basic massage and the
acupuncture, manual, and mechanical therapies, it also
provides a lengthy discussion on the use of herbal medi-
cine in impediment and other pain syndromes.
P, 158 pp, $27.95 physiologic and functional operations
Carole Osborne-Sheets of the lymphatic and circulatory systems. Each section Foundations of Manual
contains a summary of the system, a discussion of the Lymph Drainage
his is a technical work that com-
T bines current biomechanical
research and functional anatomy in a
principles of therapy, a description of the manipulative
techniques, guidelines for general preparation, and advice
P, 110 pp, $31.95
Michael Foeldi,
for developing therapeutic sensitivity. Further discussions
precise myofascial massage manual. cover client assessment procedures, indications for treat- Roman Strossenreuther
The author outlines non-intrusive ment, and treatment parameters. The author has focused his text was designed to instruct
yet extremely effective techniques
for relieving chronic back, shoulder, and neck tension with
his work on merging techniques of traditional natural ther-
apeutics with the evolving discoveries of modern physio-
T physiotherapy and massage stu-
dents in forms of massage therapy
over thirty deep sculpting procedures. The book begins logical science, creating an informed and effective mode of that include manual lymph drainage.
with an explanation of why deep tissue sculpting works (in noninvasive therapy. It conveys the scientific foundations and the principles of
relation to the anatomy and physiology of muscular and
manual lymph drainage technique and assumes a reader
connective tissue), basic principles of deep tissue sculpting,
knowledge of anatomy, histology, and the cardiovascular
structural alignment in relation to injury and illness, and the
system. Chapters cover anatomy of the lymph vessel sys-
effect of the psychological state on chronic tension and
tem, interstitial fluid and lymph, lymph formation and
pain. The book outlines complete deep sculpting sessions
lymph flow, lymphatic system insufficeincy, effect of mas-
for the back, abdomen, neck, shoulders, and the entire
sage on lymph formation and lymphangiomotor function,
body. The author includes information on integrating deep
basic principles of manual lymph drainage, treatment of
tissue sculpting into other therapy sessions, with informa-
cervical lymph nodes, auxilliary lymph nodes,the large
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deep lymphatic trunks, inguinal lymph nodes, and com-
plete decongestive therapy. There are numerous photos,
Hand & Foot Reflexology Lingam Massage
charts, and illustrations that contribute to the text’s overall P, 213 pp, $14.00 Awakening Male Sexual
utility, and thorough coverage of individual treatment
Energy
Kevin&Barbara Kunz P, 204 pp, $18.95
strokes and stroke sequences for proper hand placement,
his book perhaps has more line
pressure, and movement.
Fundamentals of
T illustrations of reflexology than it
has words! A great visual represen-
Michaela Riedl
his is a thorough and compas-
Therapeutic Massage
P, 768 pp, $69.95
tation of basic techniques and infor-
mation on the foot/hand body con-
T sionate work that honors the
spirituality of sexuality. Lingam mas-
nection. Includes a directory of body parts and their cor- sage focuses on sexual conscious-
Sandy Fritz responding regions. ness that reflects the relationship to self and to life. As the
esigned as a classroom text,
D and replicated with full-color
format and illustrations, this work
Infant Massage: Handbook
for Loving Parents
authors point out, entering and fostering a loving and con-
scious relationship with one’s lingam and one’s desire also
clears out limited assumptions concerning sexuality, and
covers the history of massage, defi- P, 241 pp, $17.00 opens new ways of deepening relationships. By augment-
nitions and descriptions of massage Vimala McClure ing vitality, healing, and desire, the ritual of lingam massage
and medical terminology, hygiene, sanitation and safety in helps to create a deepened and healthy experience of
he benefits of massage, a
the clinic, preparation for treatment, assessment tech-
niques for designing massage routines, basic therapeutic T description of the development
of a baby’s sensory world, how
sexuality

approaches (including hydrotherapy, circulatory enhance- Massage Therapist’s Guide

ment, reflexology, connective tissue, trigger point, and bonding is enhanced by massage,
massage techniques to help relax an to Pathology
acupressure therapy), and business and professional prac-
tice management. Readers will find expanded information infant (and a parent), music and massage, how, when and H, 672 pp, $64.95
on ethics and professionalism, special populations, com- where to undertake a massage, the elements of an
Ruth Werner
plementary bodywork, and energy based systems; the infant massage, and massage techniques for fussy, prema-
his book was written for two
power of touch; and appendices on common medications
and implications for massage, skin pathology, and self mas-
ture, and special needs babies, are all touched on in this
book. A final section covers massage for older children T audiences: massage students
learning about the body in health
sage. Integrated workbook features assist the student in and reassuring advice on “healthy touching.”
and disease, and practicing therapist
acquiring a firm knowledge base. The third edition (due Introduction to working with a wide variety of
Dec 03) includes a great deal of added content in impor- Craniosacral Therapy clients who may present with a broad spectrum of disor-
tant areas, including body mechanics, business practices,
P, 114 pp, $19.95 ders. The conditions chosen by the author are those that
palpation and differential assessment, sports massage, spa
either occur frequently enough that a practitioner will like-
therapies, lymphatic drainage massage, medical massage, Don Cohen ly encounter them at some point, or those that may be
and Oriental and Eastern theory. he craniosacral system, repre-
he 20 case studies cover common conditions seen by
massage professionals in day and destination spas, as well
T senting the structural aspect of
the central nervous system, has a
profoundly affected by massage therapy. The material is
logically and usefully presented according to body system,
e.g., conditions of the lymph and immune system, the
as health, fitness, wellness, sport, and medical settings. subtle rhythm which attunes to the endocrine system, the respiratory system, integumentary
Content has been significantly expanded to help students mind, body, and emotions. This system, and so forth. There are highly useful black and
prepare for practice in the areas of: Palpation and differen- book discusses the craniosacral environment, structure, white photos and focus tables for each condition, along
tial assessment, Sports massage, Spa applications, and function, and how stress and memory are stored in with details of demographics, definition, etiology, signs and
Lymphatic drainage massage, Medical massage, Oriental the spinal membranes. It describes development of the symptoms, common treatment options, and applicability
and Eastern massage theory and application, and Conflict specific skills that train the care giver to access and attune of massage. Any massage student or therapist will find this
resolution. In addition, there is increased material on gait to the craniosacral system for healing. book a trove of essential and well presented information.
and muscle assessment procedures — as well as muscle
firing patterns — which helps to increase assessment skills
Intuitive Touch with Horses
DVD, $29.95 Massage Therapy,
and prepare students for more advanced massage training.
Principles and Practice
Gunn Method Treatment of Lynn Vaughan, Deborah Jones
H, 928pp, $69.95
his inspiring video presents a unique,
Chronic Pain
H, 165 pp, $84.95 T simple, and powerful synergy that will
guide you to a greater holistic relationship with your
Susan Salvo
ptimally designed for classroom
C Chan Gunn
his practical clinical manual pres-
horse—on the ground or in the saddle—and enhance
health and harmony for both horse and rider. The video
O study, the third edition of this
popular learning text begins with a
T ents a comprehensive system of
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describes the nature of horses; horse and human body
language; scratching-the horse’s way of massage; and
survey of the history, standards,
boundaries, equipment, and envi-
(intramuscular stimulation), a “dry techniques of awareness, bodywork, acupressure, center- ronment for the practice of massage therapy. The next
needling” technique that uses a nee- ing breathwork, and nonverbal communication. The tech- unit of study covers benefits of and contraindications for
dle without injected medications to relieve muscle short- niques are beautifully demonstrated, and the presentation massage, technique, methods of screening, and special
ening which occurs in myofascial pain syndromes. It is easy to follow and interactive. considerations. Unit Three fully describes anatomy and
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Vol 1, P, 216 pp, $29.95
Vol 2, P, 322 pp, $35.00
A how the body responds to
touch and why therapeutic manipu-
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agement. Appendices include the National Certification
Hugh Milne Board Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, pathologies,
lation creates so many apparently
modalities, and medical terminology, nutrition guidelines,
or massage therapists, body work miraculous cures, this work offers a
F specialists, chiropractors, and
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helpful reference library on the
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and pharmacologic terminology.
Medicine Hands
professionals, this is a thorough tical guide for the health professional, movement therapist, P, 222 pp, $29.95
introduction to craniosacral therapy, or instructor. Scientific, historical, and experiential data are
a practice that involves working with the fluids surrounding synthesized to support many claims for a wide variety of Gayle MacDonald
distinctly different techniques. The author explains how n the preface to her book, the
the bones of the head and spine. The various techniques
are explained and illustrated in detail. Vol 1 discusses the
foundation and history of this work, develpment of per-
bodywork is also mind work, and how therapeutic touch
can alter the course of many ailments and change deep-
I author shares a story about a call
from a panicked massage therapist
ception and aspects of touch. Vol 2 covers anatomy and seated patterns. He describes how skilled touching can be who had learned, only after adminis-
physiology, bones, special applications and protocols and further developed and more widely accepted as part of tering massage to an individual, that
tests. professional healthcare. the individual had once been diag-
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nosed with cancer. The massage therapist, like many oth- sure, pain level adjustments, somatic therapies, and specif-
ers, had been taught that cancer is always a contraindica- ic guidelines for high-risk pregnancies and pregnancy com-
Reflexotherapy of the Feet
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tion, MacDonald wrote Medicine Hands, with an eye recommedations for treatment, followed by chapters on Hanne Marquardt
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his excellent guide offers a com-
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suffering of cancer patients. In her own words, “The goal
including cesarean birth. The book concludes with infor-
mation on postpartum massage therapy, including after T prehensive survey of the field.
Divided into three broad sections,
of this book is to instill the idea that touch can always be cesarean birth. This is an essential, fully illustrated text for
safely administered to cancer patients, regardless of the massage practitioners looking to refine their technique the first part describes the body
severity of their condition.” beyond ageneral massage routine to help ensure a healthy macrosystem, the foot microsystem,
pregnancy and labor for their female patients. body zones according to Fitzgerald
Sections included cover the “Myths of Metastasis: Facts (vertical, longitudinal, and horizontal), the basic therapeu-
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P, 460 pp, $46.95
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Bodywork for Cancer Patients.” This is a wonderful, com-
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T of the acclaimed Mother
Massage, Handbook for Relieving
tic boundaries, and pain management during therapy. In
the second part, the value of the accompanying 82 color
photos and illustrations is immense, as the seven groups of
Mother Massage: Hbk for the Discomforts of Pregnancy. A zones are described according to topography and treat-
Relieving Discomforts of complete guide to all aspects of pre- ment technique. Initial treatment assessments, follow-up
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P, 167 pp, $17.00
physiology of pregnancy, appropriate massage techniques zones for special diseases, treatments for acute situations,
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I relieve the discomforts of pregnan-
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massage, acupuncture points, myofascial release, trigger
point therapy, lymphatic drainage, and reflexology.
and children. For effectiveness of presentation and graphi-
cal aesthetics, this is a good choice for any reader.
of full body massage (for the expec- Fundamentals, techniques, preparation, prevention, and
treatment of common problems are all presented, with
Rhythm and Touch
tant mother and for her partner), massage in preparation Fundamentals of
for labor and birthing, massage during postpartum and over 350 full-color illustrations for top visual representa-
tion. The companion DVD includes 45 minutes of prena-
Craniosacral therapy
nursing, and infant massage. There is a reflexology and shi-
tal massage as described in the book, and web links that P, 252 pp, $27.95
atsu “quick reference table” with discomfort, illustration,
and treatment given, and a similar table for herbal cures. guide you to additional information and research. Ideal for Anthony Arnold
in-depth study, the book includes learning objectives and
Myofascial Pain & he aim of this text is to commu-
Dysfunction:
key terms, review questions for self-testing, a term glos-
sary, and guidelines for professional practice marketing T nicate a basic understanding of
craniosacral practice. Successful
Vol 1: UPPER Extremities, strategies.
achievement of this goal will sum-
H, 1038 pp, $124.95 Reflexology Atlas mon evaluative skills: discovering the craniosacral rhythm
Vol 2: LOWER Extremities, P, 255 pp, $24.95 and becoming sensitive to variations in the way the
H, 626 pp, $124.95 rhythm is transmitted throughout the body; sensing as
Bernard Kolster, well other energetic (nonverbal) signals. It will result in
Janet Travell, David Simmons
Astrid Waskowiak learning how to use your hands to hold the tissue, to fol-
ine artist’s renderings and a pre-
F cise, well referenced text provide
a muscle-by-muscle description of how trigger points refer L uxuriously oversized, and replete
with hundreds of full-color pho-
low its movement as it unwinds, and to make gentle
adjustments in harmony with assessed tissue capabilities.
tos with fine detail and meticulous The second portion of the book addresses specialized
pain from other areas of the body. Signs and symptoms,
overlay, this book is the work of two assessment techniques for the cranial vault, the cranial
examination of the patient and treatment methods are
expert German doctors whose clini- base, and the bones of the mouth and face. A final chapter
very clearly described. Volume One covers the upper
cal specializations include physical therapy and reflexology. explores integrating and using craniosacral therapy.
extremities; Volume Two covers the lower extremities.
They provide a knowledge base and a protocol for admin-
Pocket Color Hand and Save Your Hands Injury
istering foot, hand, ear, and head reflexology, as well as
Foot Reflexology Booklet Prevention for Manual
shiatsu massage. The ailments portion of the text details
Therapists
22 pp, $9.95 various reflexology treatment options and sequences foral-
lergies, back pain, breathing problems, headache, prob- P, 352 pp, $39.95
Dong Fu-hui lems of the digestive, endocrine, and heart/circulatory sys- Lauriann Greene
his is the companion booklet for tems, hip joint ailments, hormone imbalances, knee pain,
T the Hand Reflexology Wall Chart
and the Foot Reflexology Wall Chart. It provides disease
menstrual problems, shoulder pain, sleep problems, and
urinary tract ailments. T his new edition of a student and
instructor favorite offers proven
injury prevention and ergonomics
and symptom indications for each reflex zone. It’s an ideal
Reflexology Manual strategies and tips to help students
tool for students as a quick clinical reference guide. It pro-
P, 144 pp, $19.95 and experienced manual therapists save not only their
vides disease and symptom indications for each reflex
hands, but also their backs, shoulders, necks, and emo-
zone. Pauline Wills tional well-being throughout a long, healthy career. You
Pre- and Perinatal Massage arge, clear, full-color pictures, and will learn how to find alternative techniques to protect vul-
Therapy Lconcise and useful text accompa-
ny explanatory sections that deal
nerable parts of your body (thumbs, wrists, shoulders,
neck and back); design your workspace to increase your
P, 177 pp, $28.95
with the structure, problems and safety and comfort; use good body mechanics to reduce
Carole Osborne-Sheets care of the feet and hands, head and stress and effort; recognize the warning signs and symp-
his comprehensive practitioner’s neck, shoulder and chest, abdomen, toms of injury; treat symptoms effectively before they lead
T guide provides the specific mas-
sage techniques for women during
and lower body. Massage techniques and guided step by
step treatments are covered, along with sections address-
to injury; and, with all of this, protect your principal invest-
ment in your career. The text includes a full conditioning
pregnancy, labor, and postpartum ing complaints commonly treated by reflexology, subtle program with exercises and stretches designed for all
care. The text begins with the bene- body anatomy, acupuncture meridians, and using color in manual therapists, professionals, and students: massage
fits of pre- and perinatal massage, providing information reflexology treatments. therapists, PTs, PTAs, OTs, chiropractors, nurses, athletic
on the circulatory benefits, stress reduction, improved trainers, osteopaths and more. It comes with the recom-
physiological functioning, reduced musculoskeletal pain, mendation of the ABMP, and is required reading at schools
and effective massage for labor preparation, labor facilita- all over the U.S. and Canada.
tion, and postpartum recovery. Drawing on over 20 years
practice, the author details specific safety precautions
including positioning concerns, appropriate depth of pres-
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Somato-Emotional Release Textbook of Dr.Vodder’s Visceral Manipulation
and Beyond Manual Lymph Drainage Vol. 1, H, 214 pp, $60.00
H, 268 pp, $45.00 Vol 1, P, 124 pp, $29.95 Vol. 2, H, 257 pp, $64.00
H & G Wittlinger Jean-Pierre Barral
John Upledger
Vol 2, P, 100 pp, $29.95 steopathy and other systems of
U sing a multitude of patient stud-
ies, Upledger takes the explo-
Ingrid Kurz O manual medicine have devel-
oped a variety of models for under-
olume 1, Basic Course, intro-
ration of whole body treatment into
mind-body-spirit integration, illustrat- V duces Vodder’s method of mas-
sage therapy to treat lymphoedema
standing the mechanics of proper
and improper motion of the muscu-
ing how negative emotion can be
and stimulate the body’s immune loskeletal system. In Visceral
stored within the body, inhibiting detection and treatment
system, as well as treat acute and chronic edema, acne, Manipulation, that same structural vision is applied to the
of the real problem. Practitioners can learn how to detect
headaches, sinus congestion, neuromuscular disorders, visceral system. The central premise of the two volumes is
and release these energy cysts, facilitating sometimes
and fascial dysfunction. Volume 2, Therapy, provides theo- that the interrelationship of structure and function among
almost miraculous recoveries.
retical basisand scientific explanation for Vodder’s work. the internal organs is at least as strong as that among the
Spinal Manipulation Made constituents of the musculoskeletal system; and that, like
Simple Textbook of Pediatric the musculoskeletal system, manipulation of the viscera
Osteopathy can be beneficially used in the treatment of internal organ
P, 165 pp, $20.00
P, 494 pp, $185.95 dysfunction. The authors have developed their innovative
Jeffrey Maitland framework of concepts and techniques based on exten-
Eva Moekel sive clinical osteopathic experience.
he author's focus is on the prob-
T lem of joint fixations underlying
many soft tissue pain syndromes, B ecause many pediatric conditions
have their origin in retained birth Walking Your Blues Away
and most particularly on soft tissue trauma, gentle cranial osteopathic P, 102 pp, $12.95
release to ease back pain and treatment can address physical, emo- Thomas Hartmann
achieve comfortable body alignment. Using a gentler soft tional, and psychological imbalances.
here is a specific healing mecha-
tissue release technique, as contrasted with thrusting tech-
niques, joint fixations in the spine, sacrum, pelvis, and
Concentrating particularly on the cranial osteopathic treat-
ment principles developed by William Sutherland, this text T nism and process that nature has
built into the human mind and body
ribcage can be adjusted, without causing the patient brings together in an organized fashion the knowledge,
experience, and insight of an impressive international array that enables us to process trauma in
unnecessary pain. These soft tissue techniques, coupled
of osteopaths. Section 1 includes pre- and postnatal treat- a way that is quick, functional, and
with the author's understanding of how the spine gets in
ment of the mother; formative pre- and perinatal influ- permanent. Just like the skin’s mech-
and out of trouble, comprise the content of this book.
ences for the child; osteopathic fundamentals, osteopathic anism for forming scabs and scars and eventually even
Tendon and Ligament case taking, examination, and diagnosis; nutritional advice; making the scars vanish, this mechanism is simple, funda-
Healing osteopathic and allopathic pathophysiology; diagnosis and mental, and elegant. When we stimulate the nervous sys-
P, 236 pp, $24.95 treatment approaches to common childhood pathologies; tem in a bilateral manner while calling to mind a persistent
and considerations of logopedics, orthodontics, and vacci- emotional distress, the emotional “charge” associated with
William Weintraub nation. that memory quicky and permanently dissipates. This book
n 25 years of practicing concisely and positively conveys to readers how to make
I structural/osteopathic manual ther-
apy the author has done consider-
Trigger Point Therapy for
Myofascial Pain
this highly beneficial and effective technique a daily routine.
Yoni Massage Awakening
able work with seriously damaged P, 256 pp, $19.95 Female Sexual Energy
tendons and ligaments, and has Donna Finando, Steven Finando
achieved results that conventional medicine would rate as P, 166 pp, $16.95
he authors examine a wide
improbable. Over time, he has developed a therapeutic
model for treating these injuries so that individuals with T range of pain patterns and pres-
Michaela Riedl
his is a thorough and compas-
chronic conditions — who have exhausted the standard
physiotherapy options and are facing surgery — can have
ent evaluation and palpation tech-
niques for reducing trigger points— T sionate work that honors the
spirituality of sexuality. Yoni massage
a viable option for recovery. and thereby alleviating pain—in the
most clinically significant musculature of the body. focus on sexual consciousness that
His techniques, based on basic principles of structural Comprehensive yet easy to use, this is a reference guide reflects the relationship to self and to
healthcare, emphasize the importance of precise anatomi- to the treatment of muscle pain, with chapters on the life. As the authors point out, entering and fostering a lov-
cal focus and the capacity to work with subtle changes of concept of qi and its relationship to myology, specific trig- ing and conscious relationship with one’s yoni and one’s
structure. Of essential importance is combining detailed ger point location and activation, and palpatory skill-build- desire also clears out limited assumptions concerning sex-
specific treatment of the small fibers and tissues of the ing techniques; and detailed information on each muscle uality, and opens new ways of deepening relationships. By
local injury area with an overall approach to improving to teach rapid and accurate clinical location of individual augmenting vitality, healing, and desire, the ritual of yoni
larger body patterns and tensions. Logically, the respon- points of pain and compensation. The authors, who have massage helps to create a deepened and healthy experi-
siveness and self-corrective capacity of body tissues when taught myology and myofascial meridian therapy for over ence of sexuality.
given proper conditions is also an important factor. 20 years, both studied extensively with Janet Travell, a Your Inner Physician and
The primary techniques used are the osteopathic meth- pioneer in the field of pain management. You
ods of strain-counterstrain, cranial and visceral osteopathy,
and fascial release, as well as body-mind centering, zero Unwinding the Belly P, 174 pp, $16.00
balancing, and acupressure. His clinical model, which rep- P, 174 pp, $18.95 John Upledger
resents a new approach to serious, chronic tendon and Allison Post, Stephen Cavaliere n the context of a personal history
ligament injuries, is based on these techniques, their com-
his is a book that can help practi- I of patient encounters, Upledger
binations and specific usage, and the skills and aptitudes
necessary for applying these techniques, including certain T tioners become better healers
and help patients attune themselves
describes and defines craniosacral
therapy and his system of somato-
perceptual skills and a thorough knowledge of anatomy
to their bodies and to their natural emotional release. The system is
and kinesiology.
breathing rhythms. “Unwinding the similar to chiropractice in attention to organization of the
Weintraub discusses at great length the nature of the belly” refers to a means of achieving bones, but subtler and more energy based; similar to
tendons and ligaments, describes his manual therapy relaxation, easing stress, increasing cellular energy, and acupuncture in transmission of a discrete signal to body
model — comparing it with conventional medical proce- revitalizing the body’s innate healing powers through spe- wide systems that have lost or distorted their natural heal-
dures — and covers processes and tissue changes in ten- cific breathing practices and gentle abdominal massage ing function. It has aspects of yoga (in opening of chakras);
don/ligament healing as related to manual therapy. Case techniques. Chapters include discussions of belly breathing homeopathy (in microdoses) and psychoanalysis (in ability
studies, self-help strategies, and thoughtful words on clini- and working the surface, lateral breathing and elimination, to communicate unconscious messages between practi-
cal efficacy and future directions in the field make for a expanded lateral breathing and digestion, three-dimen- tioner and patient). Gentle manipulation of the cran-
thorough and well-rounded presentation. sional breathing and the back, and connected breathing, iosacral system combined with positive imaging from
the inner voice, and bone. queries to the patient’s “inner physician” can correct
imbalances and rid the mind and body of residual effects
of past trauma and emotional negativity.
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Asian Energetic Arts

Qi, Qigong, Qi Breathing, Taiji, Taoist Arts, Yoga,
Asian Sexual Energetics
Back Pain Relief: Chinese Chi and Creativity, Vital
Qi, Qigong, Taiji, Qigong for Healing &
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Jwing Ming Yang
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Advanced Chi Nei Tsang T his text explains how to heal
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Mantak Chia
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he free flow of chi throughout
T the body is the foundation of
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back and its relation to the rest of the body. The thera-
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or emotional disease. The practices The massage techniques are clearly explained, and they art, demystifying, revealing, and combining esoteric teach-
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he author describes a system of
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T deep massage techniques in the
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tions for self healing and effective
strength. Includes a history of qigong, a discussion of the ranslated from a number of
nature of arthritis, and an overview of Chinese treatments
for arthritis, including acupuncture, massage, and herbal
T Master Cheng’s Chinese works,
this book is presented in three parts.
themselves.
methods for teaching others to heal

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In the first part, 15 essays offer
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well provides fundamentals of form and practice, and
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T Cultivating Life) is a classic Taoist
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Discovering and Removing Energetic Cords, Long the inspiration behind many Qigong
Complete System of Self- techniques, and contains one of the most complete
Distance Scanning (Moving Clairvoyance), Breath Healing
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dissolve stress and tension. These exercises have been
performed for several thousand years in China for the
healing of specific organs and glands as well as relieving
T prise discussions that range
through the six healing breaths, yoga
other related medical fields of study practical applications
common health complaints. and daoyin, acupuncture and spiritual
of Chinese energetic medicine. realization, the complexities of qi
Vol 5, Oncology, includes both ancient and modern
Cosmic Fusion absorption, taiji quan, qigong in
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homework used successfully in both China and the U.S. Mantak Chia alchemy, and fasting and the Daoist body. Each author
for the treatment of various types of cancer. It includes a brings their expertise and knowledge to bear, in some
hia teaches an advanced level of
history of medical qigong and oncology, an introduction to
clinical protocol, specific protocols for brain, esophogeal,
C inner alchemy that brings the
physical body into balance with the
cases drawing on sources from antiquity to present readers
with a full range of Daoist thought concerning cultivation
breast, lung, stomach, pancreatic, liver, ovarian, uterine, and transformation of the physical body, and in other cases
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chemotherapy, and surgery procedures have full discus- Cosmic fusion works with the expression of the eight Komjathy.
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exercises are also presented. divided and given form, nature, and definition. The exer-
cises presented establish the spiritual body firmly in the
This book contains the esoteric theories and secret training of numerous Daoist magical
Daoist Magic Series skills, including psychometry, clairaudience, transferring thoughts, clairvoyance, visions,
Jerry Alan Johnson dream magic training, soul travel, teleportation, bilocation, shape-shifting magic, qi and
he volumes in this series of in-progress booklets contain transla- thought projection, communicating in the spirit world, using sexual magic for energy culti-
T tions from ancient and esoteric manuals concerning secret train-
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vation, and much more.
Daoist Mineral Magic, P, 154 pp, $50.00
manual, please go to our website, www.redwingbooks.com. This ancient manual includes many esoteric practices traditionally used in ancient Daoist
Absorbing the Riches of the Profound sorcery. Its contents include the Daoist esoteric study of minerals, stones, crystals, gems,
P, 40 pp, $25.00 and magical and medicinal rocks, techniques of ritual cleansing and purifying the altar
This translation from ancient written materials includes many esoteric practices tradition- room, summoning the celestial immortals, using breath incantations to activate a magical
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Daoists for cleaning and purifying the dark and turbid spiritual natures. To assist the reader Daoist Plant and Animal Magic, P, 226 pp, $85.00
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Daoist Exorcism: Encounters with Sorcerers, Ghosts, Spirits. P, 186 formations, mountain spirits and sacred spots, the four winds, clouds and mist, and water-
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traditionally used in ancient Daoist sorcery. It deals with exorcism, psychic influence, Acting as a bridge between the human and spirit worlds, the traditional role of the
ghost, spirit, and demon encounters, summoning, banishing, possession, treatment using Daoist priest has been to continually renew the good relationship between the people of
the 13 ghost points, the Magic Circle, the Three Stages of Daoist Exorcism, and much his or her community and the celestial powers of the gods. The various esoteric symbols,
more. colors, and items used in Daoist magical rituals serve to further focus the sorcerer’s inten-
Daoist Magical Incantations, P, 156 pp, $50.00 tion. Likewise, the use of incense, music, magical tools, and other materials are some-
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Daoist Magical Transformation Skills , P, 246 pp, $85.00 ancient esoteric training of the Zheng Yi Branch of Daoist mysticism.
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index of the Chinese technical terms. The calligraphy of
Dao of Taijiquan: Way of Eighteen Buddha Hands key phrases from the Tai Chi Classics was created espe-
Rejuvenation Qigong cially for this new edition.
P, 257 pp, $19.95 P, 148 pp, $24.95
Essential Movements of
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T believed to have been devel-
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lear, step-by-step, carefully illus-
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oped by Bodhidharma (Da Mo), and
to have been practiced for more
C trated instructions present the
basic body movement skills that are
than 4000 years in China. Intended to augment spiritual
lent resource. It also includes considerable information on at the root of all qi gong and t’ai chi
practice as well as increase physical vitality, the 18 exercis-
the breathing techniques, postures, and methods of tai chi, forms. Weight distribution, concen-
es act to link the three centers of the body and open the
including specific forms such as chi kung, meditation, and tration, and visualization are extensively considered, pro-
extraordinary vessels. Each includes photos illustrating the
silk cocoon chin, as well as translations and commentaries viding an extraordinary level of detail. The forms depicted
poses, a step-by-step description, notations as to body
from the Tai Chi Classics by Chang San-Feng, Wang Tsung include Holding the Ball, Bending from the Waist, Riding a
systems, primary channels, extraordinary vessels, and
Yueh, Wu Yu-Hsing, Li Yi-Hu, and Li I-Yu. The author cor- T’ai Chi Horse, the Springy Step, Carry Tiger Back to
acupuncture points affected, as well as yin/yang
relates many concepts in tai chi with their roots in the I Mountain, the Rooting Exercise, and the Ascending
internal/external orientation, spiritual/energetic process,
Ching, which makes for an intellectually rich presentation. Dragon. The author includes evocative stories of his
and commentary. An instructional video can be purchased
encounters with tai chi masters and a synopsis of the nine
Earth Qigong for Women separately.
secret messages. This text admirably serves as a prepara-
P, 130 pp, $18.95 The 18 Buddha Hands Qigong DVD contains the full tion for study with a teacher, a guide to practice, or simply
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Tina Chunna Zhang
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ore than a simple presentation Five Animal Sports Qigong DVD
M of qigong movements, this text
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Eighteen Buddha Hands r. Yang augments the careful video
Qigong and its immense benefits for
women. The Eight Pieces of Earth
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Qigong Medical I Ching
Exploration
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Larry Johnson Sports Qigong (Wu Qin Xi) is an ancient form that draws
he author offers an interpretive
Practiced regularly, Earth Qigong will help women cultivate
the earth energy that they natural contain. It will move the
blood and generate female energy using gentle, conscious,
T exploration of the hexagrams of
the I Ching and the use of the 18
on the spirit and movements of five animals -- the tiger,
deer, bear, monkey, and bird, to build the practitioner's
strength and longevity and contribute to good health. The
and graceful qigong movements, working naturally to assist Buddha Hand qigong exercises as a introductory lecture by Kathy Yang will teach you the five
the body's own healing power. It helps women discover healing technique. Each exercise is classified according to element correspondences for each of the internal organs.
and connect to the positive energy in all their internal the yin/yang lines of a hexagram, accompanied by assigna-
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mechanisms. denoted for each hexagram, and for each line of the hexa-
Mantak Chia
gram. Photo illustrations of each exercise are included.
Eight Simple Qigong hese exercises comprise a sim-
Exercises
P, 95 pp, $14.95
Energy Balancing Through
the Tao (TaoYin Exercises)
T ple but effective system for
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P, $18.00 the body and mind. In a five-minute
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Mantak Chia the body can be balanced and the
Jwing Ming Yang
ao yin, one of the oldest and
T he Eight Pieces of Brocade is a
Wai Dan (external elixir) exer-
T most diverse forms of exercise
in China, focuses on balancing the
nervous system calmed. It will also enhance balance, men-
tal alertness, and digestion, and release tension in the neck
and shoulders. Each of the five movements are described
cise developed in China nearly one body, mind, and spirit. Its purpose is in careful detail, with numerous illustrations.
thousand years ago. It not only builds up chi in the limbs to achieve revitalization by creating a
and then allows this chi to flow into the organs, it also balance of internal and external energies. Master Mantak Fusion of the Eight Psychic
uses the motion of the limbs to move the muscles around Chia introduces 45 fully illustrated tao yin exercises, Channels
the organs and increase the chi circulation there. The first explaining the history behind the practice and its connec- P, 114 pp, $14.95
exercise set, sitting, focuses on exercising the upper limbs tion to other forms of Chinese traditional exercises such
and benefiting the six organs related to the six chi channels Mantak Chia
as tai chi. The numerous lying and sitting positions which
in the arms. The second exercise set, “standing,” works he practice elucidated here
with all the channels of the body. Practicing these exercis-
es will help balance chi flow, clear chi stagnation, and
are described and illustrated will improve health and
structural alignment and contribute to strengthening the T builds on the Fusion of the Five
Elements practices and the Cosmic
standing position movements and postures. These exer-
attain mental serenity. Included are numerous photos, and cises train the “second brain” in the lower abdomen to Fusion practices. It is the final step in
ancient Chinese poems and songs used for memorization coordinate and direct harmonizing chi, developing strength preparation for the Practice of the
of the exercises. and flexibility through tendon stretching, relaxing the Immortal Tao. Chia shows how to open the Great Bridge
In the DVD, Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming performs the classical abdominal muscles and the diaphragm, and releasing tox- Channel and the Great Regulator Channel — the last of
excercises of Wai Dan Chi Kung, a means of achieving ins through the breath. the eight psychic channels and the ones that connect the
balance and mental clarity. Each exercise is introduced 12 organ meridians to enable energy to flow from one
though an explanation of its intent and result. It is then
Essence of Tai Chi Chuan meridian to another. Opening these psychic channels in
demonstrated, often using split-screen video to provide all P, 100 pp, $19.95 conjunction with the Microcosmic Orbit helps practition-
the necesary views. ers to balance and regulate the energy flow throughout
Benjamin Lo, et al the body and protect the body’s energy centers. Chia also
n its original edition this work was
Ithe first authoritative English trans-
lation of the Tai Chi Classics, a col-
illustrates the Spinal Cord Microcosmic Orbit practice,
which strengthens and wraps the spinal cord with energy,
and the practice of Sealing the Aura, which creates a more
lection of writings spanning nearly substantive aura to protect the body and to and facilitate
1000 years. This long-awaited new the reception of higher frequencies from the universal
edition again provides the literary force. These practices can create the energy body needed
essence of an ancient art. New material includes refer- to receive the universal force vibrations accessible through
ences to the commentary of Cheng Man-Ching and an the Practice of the Immortal Tao.
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Fusion of the Five Elements Healing Art of Qi Gong
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Yang
Mantak Chia Master Hong Liu, Paul Perry
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r. Liu explicates the healing
P resenting basic and advanced
meditations for transforming neg- D aspects of qi gong, including a
basic program of exercises and spe-
Eva Wong
sing a thoughtful selection of
ative emotions by balancing and
rechanneling emotional energy, this
work provides guidelines for the
cific expercises for a variety of ail-
ments. Using his background as a
U translations from ancient
Chinese works, Wong provides
practice of inner alchemy. Negative medical doctor and cancer specialist, readers with a clear view of the
energy that is neutralized, purified and transformed allows with an impressive array of successful cases, Dr. Liu guides physical, mental, and spiritual meth-
connection to the tremendous energy of the universe the reader in traditional herbal, exercise and meditation ods of meditation, breath regulation, sexual yoga, and
beyond the body. practices of qi gong to correct energetic imbalance and internal energy circulation; why they are important; and
achieve optimum health. how they can work harmoniously to achieve mental
Golden Elixir Chi Kung peace, radiant health, and longevity. They provide inspira-
P, 144 pp, $14.95 Healing from Within with
tion and an essential foundation for Taoist practice under
Chi Nei Tsang
Mantak Chia the guidance of a teacher. The translations are from the
P, 279 pp, $17.95 Eastern and Western schools of internal alchemy: Treatise
his work covers techniques for
T preparing and using the Golden Gilles Marin
he main work of Chi Nei Tsang
on the Mysterious Orifice, Discussion on the Cavity of the
Dao, and Secret Teachings on the Three Wheels.
Elixir to achieve optimum health and
spiritual vitality. It includes practical
exercises and postures to produce
T involves abdominal massage:
touching so as to reconnect and
Inner Smile: Increasing Chi
P, 80 pp, $12.95
regenerative effects from one’s own reintegrate the body with conscious-
saliva and reveals how combining saliva with the hormonal ness. In this book the author Mantak Chia
explains how practitioners should approach the practice of he inner smile meditation is a
fluids released during sexual practices that creates the Elixir
of Immortality. The combination of saliva, hormonal fluids,
and external essences when mixed together becomes the
Chi Nei Tsang for maximum efficacy. The initial chapters
address what Chi Nei Tsang is and describe its four pillars:
T practice that focuses gratitude
and joy on the internal organs to
Elixir of Immortality. Some ancient Taoist texts recommend self-cultivation, development of chi, understanding of heal- resolve the physical and mental ten-
swallowing the saliva up to 1,000 times a day to promote ing, and a listening touch. Further chapters examine the sions that can lead to illness.
physical healing. Taoists believe that this Golden Elixir is not four angles of the global body attitude pyramid: working Negative emotions degrade energy
only a physical healing agent, but also is a major transfor- with breath, metabolism, emotional response, and struc- and cause disease and blockage. This practice clears the
mative agent in preparing for higher spiritual work. ture. The final chapters deal with sexual energy manage- negative energy to dispel emotional imbalance and inner
This text contains twelve postures that develop and uti- ment, administering treatments, and using Chi Nei Tsang disharmony, reawakening the intelligence of the body. The
lize the healing power of saliva. Ten of these involve gath- as a therapeutic and healing modality. Throughout the Inner Smile practice suffuses the entire body with positive
ering energy and forces through the body’s hair, which book there are helpful photos and illustrations; “Hands- life-force energy, promoting powerful internal healing,
acts as a negative-energy filter and can also be used to On” sections that provide clinical guidelines and step-by- deep relaxation, happiness, and longevity.
store surplus positive energy. By utilizing the practices in step manipulation techniques and organ (tsang) work; and
“Chi-Kung” sections that describe applicable breathing Inner Structure of Tai Chi:
this book, readers can develop self-healing abilities and Mastering Classic Tai Chi
establish a better connection to the universe as a whole. techniques or other chi kung routines and practice.
Chi Kung
Great Stillness, the Water Healing Light of the Tao P, 240 pp, $18.00
Method of Taoist H, 576 pp, $26.95
Mantak Chia, Li Juan
Meditation 2 Mantak Chia his book explores the deep
P, $20.00
B.K. Frantzis T his work presents the more
advanced methods of chi cultiva-
T internal work necessary for the
effective practice of tai chi. Designed
he Great Stillness, Volume Two tion in the Microcosmic Orbit, offer- for practitioners at every level, it
T of The Water Method of Taoist
Meditation Series, expands on
ing a full understanding of Taoist spir-
itual theory through its comprehen-
contains step-by-step illustrated instructions for mastering
the 13 forms of early Yang-style tai chi (tai ji qi gong), and
Volume 1’s powerful standing and sive overview of the complete Taoist demonstrates the relationship of the inner structure of tai
breathing techniques to include moving, sitting and lying body/mind/spirit system. It includes more advanced medi- chi to the absorption, transformation, and circulation of
down meditation methods, with detailed illustrations. Its tation methods for absorbing the higher frequencies of the Universal, Cosmic, and Earth forces. It reveals the
main focus is on the Water Method’s central technique: Earth Force, Cosmic Force, and Universal Force principles and practices necessary to receive the full spec-
the inner dissolving process, a technique that can be used (Heavenly chi) into the basic orbit. It establishes a spiritual trum of physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits that
to overcome inner psychological demons and distractions. science that not only emphasizes practical benefits to tai chi can offer. Includes 472 illustrations.
As well, it describes how the mindstream functions and health, sexual vitality, and emotional balance, but also
shows how changes made in the energy body can lead to Internal Alchemy
the differing aspects of internal alchemy in the Fire and
physical rejuvenation that the Taoists called immortality. P, 250 pp, $29.95
Water traditions of Taoism. Vol. 2 also describes previously
unrecorded sexual chi gung and meditation techniques Healing Promise of Qi Livia Kohn
that can enhance intimacy, harmony, and satisfaction in H, 316 pp, $24.95 his text integrates internal alche-
relationships and deepen spiritual awareness.
Roger Jahnke
T my (neidan) into the modern dis-
course on body energetics. It pres-
Hara, Vital Center of Man
his work provides foundation
P, 202 pp, $14.95
Karlfried Durckheim
T material, detailed sets of tools
and methods of qi cultivation, and
ents basic neidan concepts as well as
solid historical and doctrinal studies,
examining later developments and
urkheim explores eastern and information on the latest science of comparing cultivation methods in various cultures.
D western views of “hara”—the
abdominal area considered the “sea
qi and explorations of the deeper
meaning of tai ji. The information
The first focus is on the overall system, providing an
overview of the cultivation methods that contributed to
of qi” in Chinese medicine—includ- has been carefully selected from the diverse body of the complexity of internal alchemy. Next is a detailed
ing its general significance, and the Chinese knowledge and tradition and distilled into a user- examination of neidan concepts and key terminology.
varying attitudes it elicits. He friendly bridge to taiji and qigong for a wide audience. The Following is a chapter that provides a substantial outline of
explores the meaning, significance, and practice of hara as author explores the promise of qi, then elucidates the ten the history of internal alchemy with a focus on distinguish-
a strength, a liberating achievement, and a conscious real- phases of cultivating and mastering qi: discovery, gathering, ing the major schools and tendencies.
ization. For any who explore eastern wisdom traditions circulating, purifying, directing, conserving, storing, trans-
forming, dissolving in, and transmitting. Throughout the The second section deals with specific doctrines and
and healing practices, his insightful reflections on Hara as practices from the Song dynasty: inner nature, destiny, and
practice are a pleasure and an inspiration to read. book there are sketches that detail the performance of
specific taiji and qigong routines such as tracing the yin- mind as formulated in the Southern School. The third sec-
yang channels, directing qi in the microcosmic orbit, tion concentrates on later developments from the Ming,
immortal dragon cultivating the golden elixir, lao gong cir- Qing, and contemporary periods, especially as related to
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women. The first chapter discourses on duo-cultivation The 35-minute DVD guides the viewer through the ing in the medium of movement.
practice, which is an adaptation of sexual techniques into routines of Jade Woman Qigong. Regular practice can
internal refinement necessitating specific social and physical benefit all women, and is particularly effective for disorders
Master Cheng’s New
settings. This is followed by an introduciton to women’s of the female reproductive/gynecological system. It can
Method of Tai Chi Chuan
alchemy, emerging during the Qing dynasty, which bring women greater awareness of all aspects of life —
Self Cultivation
involved new techniques and detailed formulations of the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical. P, 128 pp, $13.95
uniqueness of women’s bodies and thus neidan methods. Cheng Man Ching
Ki in Daily Life
The final portion of the text is dedicated to modern sing words, photos, and foot-
adaptations and comparative perspective, beiginning with
an insightful adaptation of neidan as transformed by trans-
P, 136 pp, $18.00
Koichi Tohei
U work configurations, this text,
the culmination of Cheng Man-
mission into a Western (and specifically American) context. his is a more advanced text than ch’ing’s life work concerning his sim-
A concluding chapter provides an analytical and compara-
tive description of Western alchemy and its philosophical
T the author’s first book. In the first
section, the aim is to have the reader
plified method of Yang Style tai chi chuan, provides practi-
tioners and students with a complete and concise guide to
foundation in Hermeticism. master the spirit of Ki through practi- the Short Form. Cheng provides considerable postural
Iron Shirt Chi Kung cal, concrete observation. The sec- detail as well as history and philosophy to add contextual
ond part of the book applies that relevance. The antique photos, though faded and at times
P, 290 pp, $16.95
understanding to daily life. Ki can help strengthen and sup- challenging when clarifying detail of position or placement,
Mantak Chia port people in understanding their own power. lend much in the way of ambiance. The footwork sketch-
aster Chia introduces the es are extremely helpful.
M ancient practiceof iron shirt chi
kung, a practice that strengthens the
Liu Zi Jue, Six Sounds
Approach to Qigong Mawangdui
P, 80 pp, $22.95 Dao Yin Poster
internal organs, establishes roots to
rolled chart, $18.00
the earth’s energy, and unifies physi- Chinese Health Qigong Assoc.
cal, mental, and spiritual health. he Six Sounds Approach to Peter Deadman
Using a unique system of breathing exercises, Chia
demonstrates how to permanently pack concentrated air
T Breathing Exercises focuses on
control of the breath using different T his chart is a
reproduction of
into the connective tissues and fascia surrounding vital mouth shapes accompanied by guid- the qigong exercises
organs, making them nearly impervious to injury. He ing movements. This text is one of a silk scroll (dao-yin tu) found in the tomb at Mawangdui,
shows readers how once they root themselves in the highly useful series from the Chinese Health Qigong China, in 1973, and dating from the period around 168
earth they can direct its gravitational and healing power Association. It begins with information on the origins and BCE. According to Ken Cohen, "The majority of the exer-
throught their bone structiore. He presents postural development of the Six Sounds approach to qigong cises look so similar to the postures of modern qigong that
forms, muscle-tendon meridians, and guidelines for devel- breathing practice. It covers the distinctive characteristics, it is possible to deduce how they were performed. The
oping a daily practice routine that will root and attune the along with practice tips, and a step-by-step description of rich themes found in the dao-yin tu run like a fine thread
body and allow for a focus on higher spiritual work. each routine, accompanied by crisp full-color photographs through the fabric of qigong history and evolution.”
Jade Emperor’s Mind Seal of each position. Sections on key points, common mis-
takes, corrections, functions and effects, and ancient
Medical Qigong for Breast
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mnemonic saying add to the utility. The accompanying full-
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color high-quality DVD portrays all the movements and DVD, 63 min, $24.95
Stuart Alve Olson routines with instructional voiceover.
Jerry Alan Johnson
his work is the first English trans-
T lation of three classic Taoist trea-
tises, the Jade Emperor’s Mind Seal
Lost Tai Chi Classics
P, 233 pp, $34.95 T he ancient masters of Chinese energetic medicine dis-
covered powerful exercises and meditations that can
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Hung’s Pao Pu Tzu), and the Three immune system but also treat specific disease conditions.
his book translates and analyzes
Treasures of Immortality from the Dragon Gate Sect.
These teachings explain the attainment of immortality
T four collections of recently
released 19th century manuscripts
This DVD is an informative, instructional powerhouse of
knowledge, providing needed information concerning the
through the cultivation of the three treasures: jing (sexual energetic cause, formation and treatment of breast cysts,
on tai chi that represent a significant tumors and cancer.
and physical energy), qi (breath and vital energy), and shen addition to the seminal literature.
(spriit and mental energy). The author includes informative These newly available texts allow Medical Qigong Treatment -
commentary that explains the historical context and Wile to make a fresh survey of longstanding issues: the Houston Cancer Seminar DVD
demonstrates the practical applications of these teachings origins of tai chi; the authorship of the classics; the differ- Series
in contemporary life. ences between Wu, Yang, and Li, and the roles of Chang Jerry Alan Johnson
San-feng, Wang Tsung-yueh, Chiang Fa, and Chang Nai- he Houston Cancer Seminar DVD-R
Jade Woman Qigong
P, 236 pp, $27.95 chou. The development of tai chi chuan in the 19th cen-
tury is explored in the context of China’s cultural response
T series was developed to supplement
the information contained in the text-
DVD, 35 min, $35.00 to the challenge of the West and the role of body-cen- book, Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy,
tered arts in Asia in the midst of the ongoing search for Volume 5: An Energetic Approach to Oncology. Each
Liu He national identity. Wile has produced a scholarly and articu- series focuses on a specific area of training, corresponding
aster Liu He began qigong line-
M age learning at age 4 with her
grandfather. She has taught qigong
late tour de force that represents an enormous contribu-
tion to our understanding and appreciation of tai chi
chuan.
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China, Europe, and the US. Her sig- Master Cheng’s 13 Chapters Foundation, 5 DVD set, $120.00
nature form of qigong helps all women achieve wholeness on Tai Chi Chuan #2: Energetic Approach to Oncology, 4 DVD set,
by activating the innate healing power of the mind and P, 101 pp, $ 8.95 $100.00
body. Infused with the Taoist philosphy and Taoist practice
Cheng Man Ching #3: Breast, Cervical, Prostate, Ovarian, and
of three secrets — body secrets, language secrets, and Uterine.Cancer, 4 DVD set, $100.00
mind secrets — it will bring women greater awarenss of Douglas Wile #4: Brain, Skin, and Bone Cancer, Leukemia,
the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical aspects of heng Man-ch’ing, student of
life. Jade Woman qigong is especially effective for diseases
and dysfunctions of the reproductive/gynecological system,
C Yang Ch’eng-fu, hoped that tai
chi could play a vital role in the
Malignant Lymphoma, and Multiple Myelomas,
4 DVD set, $100.00
#5: Medical Qigong Cancer Prescription Exercises
including infertility issues. Each chapter includes Taoist wis- revival of China in the period follow- and Meditations, 4 DVD set, $100.00
dom teachings that have been the foundation of qigong ing the Second World War. Ultimately, Cheng ended up #6: Medical Qigong Treatment Protocols Used For
practice for thousands of years. Readers can reflect on migrating to the U.S. and undertaking a significant role in Radiation and Chemotherapy, 4 DVD set,
their understanding of qigong philosphy and how to apply the transmission of tai chi to Westerners. This book pres- $100.00
it for a fulfilling life. Every woman has the potential to ents the core of his advanced teaching, giving a detailed
awaken her self-healing power. The aim of this book is to exposition of traditional principles (including meditation
help light the way. and medicine) and teaching techniques together with his
own highly original set of new conceptual tools for work-
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Natural Healing with Qi Healing Qigong Meditation: Small
Qigong DVD 65 min, $39.95 Circulation
P, 118 pp, $15.95 P, 360 pp, $29.95
Ken Cohen
Aihan Kuhn his comprehensive double DVD set Jwing Ming Yang

T hereapeutic qigong is a form of

medical qigong created in the
T introduces and demonstrates how to
heal and energize yourself and others by S mall Circulation is the foundation
of nei dan (nternal elixir). One
early 70’s by Dr Zhuang Yuanmin releasing stagnant qi, detoxify internal energy, and rebal- circulates qi through the two major
and other expert doctors at the uni- ance the flow of healthy qi throughout the body. The first vessels regulating qi, thereby making
versity of Sports Medicine in session demonstrates how to build a personal reservoir of it strong and abundant. This book
Shanghai, China. This routine combines physical exercises, qi to become an effective healer by learning mental clarity describes the theory and practice of Small Circulation
stretching, breathing, and self-massage. It is easy to learn exercises, organ cleansing methods, and the cultivation of qigong and internal elixir qigong. It also proposes a scien-
and easy to practice. The program is presented in six sec- qi flow through the hands and fingers. A brief history of qi tific frame of reference in the field of spiritual enlighten-
tions. Each focuses on different muscles and joints of the is followed by a demonstration of the stance of power, ment. Included are translations and annotations of many
body. When practiced even 15-30 minutes a day these standing meditation, energy points and channels, balancing ancient Daoist and Buddhist meditation documents.
simple routines can enhance energy and blood circulation, yin and yang meridians, waving technique, and one finger
accelerate the body’s healing processes and immunity, and Zen. The second DVD demonstrates how to focus qi for
Qigong, Secret of Youth-Da
help relieve illness and prevent disease. There are detailed maximum health and healing using hands-on assessment
Mo’s Muscle/Tendon
photographs throughout the book that clearly show the methods including sword fingers and circling hands.
Marrow/Brain
movements of each form. Specific therapeutic hand treatments are demonstrated P, 304 pp, $29.95
with healing qi for pain, low energy, and tension, how to Jwing Ming Yang
Opening the Energy Gates asses qi in others, intuitive qi assessment, and quick qi
of Your Body ne of the highest forms of chi
P, 177 pp, $21.95
recharge. An accompanying study guide booklet outlines
the philosophy and techniques demonstrated in the video. O kung training, shii soe chi kung,
has been known in China over 1400
B K Frantzis Qigong Empowerment years. Because the training is very
manual on qi gong written by a advanced, and because some methods involve the stimu-
A Westerner for Westerners, this
work presents a complete system of
P, 348 pp, $34.95
Shou Yu Liang, Wen Ching Wu
lation of the sexual organs, it has traditionally been passed
down only to a few trusted students. This book intro-
energy enhancement that can be his text is replete with informa- duces both the theory and the practical techniques of the
used to slow degeneration of aging,
prevent and heal illnesses and injuries, boost athletic and
T tion on a variety of qigong stud-
ies. It covers TCM theories and qi
Buddhist/Taoist marrow washing chi kung. According to
Chinese medicine, the body deteriorates with age mainly
intellectual performance, deeply relax body and mind, cultivation methods, Taoist methods because the blood loses its ability to feed and protect the
improve sexual functioning, and reduce stress. to foster qi, jing, and shen, Buddhist body. The red and white blood cells are produced by the
esoteric practices, emitting, absorb- bone marrow, but with age the marrow becomes dirty
Prenatal Energy Mobilizing ing, and healing qigong, and wushi iron shirt training. The and produces fewer and fewer useful blood cells. Marrow
Qigong accompanying drawings are precise and helpful, the text is that is washed will be able to produce fresh, healthy
P, 201 pp, $10.95 thorough and methodical, presenting the exercises in a blood; allowing the body to rejuvenate.
Anon step-by-step fashion. Photographs on nearly every page
graphically illustrate the exercises being described. For
Qigong Teachings of a
temming from ancient Taoist Taoist Immortal
S technique, this work stresses the
concentration of mind on dantian. It
those who practice or study qigong, this book should pro-
vide a full and satisfying range of techniques. P, 177 pp, $19.95
aims at mobilizing the prenatal yuan Qigong of the Light Stuart Olson
qi existing in the dantian in order to his is an English translation of
coordinate the ciruclation of qi, keep the balance of yan
and yang, and coordinate the interactions of fire and
DVD, 117 min, $29.95
Fabien Maman
T Master Li Ching-yun’s teachings
on the Eight Brocades. Master Li is
water. As well, it aims to link up the circulation of the ren et beside the seashore in beautiful reliably chronicled to have lived
and du channels to cultivate and reinforce the true qi,
maintain the free flow of qi in the channels, restore the
S Malibu, California, the qigong exer-
cises in this DVD follow from the
more than 250 years, attesting to
the efficacy of the Eight Brocades qigong practices.
strength of the body, prevent and treat disease, and pro- transmission given to musician/ com- The author presents an authentic yet accessible
long life. The authors introduce the essentials of prenatal posesr, acupuncturist, and martial artist approach. Each exercise begins with its original text (from
energy mobilizing qigong practice, the quiescent qigong Fabien Maman in 1984. Also included are teachings of the Kao Lin stone engraving) and is followed by Master
pattern series, and the motioned qigong pattern series, Master Pang Ming, demonstrating Zhineng Qi Gong. Li’s interpretation, and explanatory comments from
including with each the techniques, visualization accompa- Olson. Also included are step-bystep instructions for each
niments, and breathing patterns. They also describe the
Qigong Meditation
Embryonic Breathing exercise, fully illustrated with detailed photos.
pathways of the principal channels or meridians involved
in the practice. P, 390 pp, $29.95 Qigong, Trad.Chin.Exercises
Primordial Breath Jwing Ming Yang DVD, 90 min, $19.95
Vol 1, H, 174 pp, $22.50 hinese qigong has two aspects: Ken Cohen
Vol. 2, H, 287 pp, $36.50 C external elixir (wai dan), or ohen teaches ancient techniques for
Jane Huang, internal elixir (nei dan) qigong. Nei
dan practice allows qi to build up
C harnessing the power of qi, a system
of gentle movements and meditative pos-
Michael Wurmbrand internally through correct breathing tures that channel the qi into the body for detoxifying,
large part of the Chinese Taoist and meditation methods, and circulate throughout the
A Canon, the Tao Tsang, deals with
life-prolonging breathing methods,
body and enhance vital body functions. To build qi to a
higher level and store it abundantly the practitioner must
energizing, and healing. The complete 4-part workout
which includes warming, cleansing, gathering and circlulat-
ing qi and self-massage, can be practiced any time viewers
the so-called embryonic or primordial know the theory and techniques of embryonic breathing. have a few min and room enough to stand and stretch.
breathing techniques. The translations include a commen- These are set out in excellent detail in this book. To help Demonstrates mostly form while incorporating theory.
tary revealing how Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching and Yellow interested practitioners without general qigong knowl-
Court Canon imparted arcane breathing practices; detailed edge, the first part of the book reviews and summarizes Qigong for Treating
ancient instructions on the training and refinement of important qigong concepts and discusses the theories of Common Ailments: Ess.
breathing, on the six different types of exhalations to cure embryonic breathing. The second, core part of the book Guide Self-Healing
different ailments, and on secret Taoist calisthenics and translates the available ancient Chinese documents that P, 128 pp, $15.95
physical exercises to prolong life. pertain to this formerly secret art. Chinese text and author
commentary accompany each ode or poem. The third Xiangcai Xu
ritten as a reference for health
part of the book summarizes the methods of practice,
drawing from the ancient texts as well as from the
author’s personal practice.
W care professionals and qigong
practitioners, as well as for people
who practice qigong for themselves,
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this book offers an informative guide for practicing qigong
to prevent disease, cure ailments, and maintain overall
Shaolin Nei Jin Qi Gong: Simplified Tai Chi Chuan 24/48
health. The text is organized into five parts: An introduc-
Ancient Healing in the Postures
tion to medical qigong, the three kinds of qigong regula-
Modern World DVD, 150 min, $29.95
tion, qigong exercises, outgoing qigong, and treatment of P, 182 pp, $14.95
Jwing Ming Yang, Shou Yu Liang
illness with qigong. Peter Fenton emonstration and detailed instructions
Clear illustrations demonstrate how to protect overall
health by strengthening internal organs and improving cir- T he style of qi gong that the
author promotes posits that the
D for the 24 and 48 forms of Yang style
Taiji. These simplified forms promote health and vitality,
culation with qigong exercises, massage, breathing, relax- qi develops on its own accord, and and can be learned quickly. In only 20 min a day, you can
ation and meditation. Qigong exercises are demonstrated that meditation and concentration gain the health benefits of taiji: increased strength and
for each specific region of the body, such as lung, heart, on the dan tien is unnecessary. The practical applications energy, better balance, and improved bodily awareness.
teeth, and eyes, followed by qigong treatments for specific are to treat patients and to heal self. The central technique Excellent for beginning students, those who want a low-
ailments such as hypertension, insomnia, bronchitis, impo- is the bending-finger method, and the sole requirement is impact alternative to jogging or aerobics, and those with
tence, asthma, hiccups, and the common cold. a still and calm state of mind. Discipline, warming up exer- limited time for exercise.
Background information includes the three regulations - of cises, and four basic sets of qi gong practice are related.
the body, breathing, and mental activities - and the effec- Each set details the principles, the instructions, and the
Six Healing Sounds, Taoist
tive training, guiding, and emission of qi. The text con- activations achieved, and each is accompanied by photo
Techniques for Balancing
cludes with ten pages of acupressure point diagrams, and illustrations and step-by-step line drawings. A chapter is
Chi
a glossary of terminology, making it an understandable and devoted to discussions of the healing aspects of qi and qi P, 85 pp, $16.95
useful guide book for the beginner as much as the expert gong. As the bending-finger method is central to this style
in the field of healing qigong. Mantak Chia
of qi gong, and as the paired channel pathways com-
According to Taoist tradition,
Relaxing Into Your Being,
Water Method of Taoist
mence in the fingertips, diagrams of the acupuncture chan-
nels and descriptions of their pathways make up a signifi- T there are six healing sounds that
correlate to particular organs and
Meditation cant portion of the book.
that vibrate at specific freqencies,
P, 208 pp, $20.00 Shaolin Qi Gong, Energy in activating the acupuncture energy channels of the organs.
B.K. Frantzis Motion Here Chia explains how fire can become trapped around
P, 150pp, $19.95 the organs and cause energy blockages and illness. The
his is the first book to explain
T the essence and practical tech-
niques of the Water Method of
Shi Xinggui
vibrations of the six healing sounds and the associated
postures can redistribute this heat, stimulating and balanc-
his very accessible book/DVD ing chi energy and restoring the vital organs function. The
Taoist Meditation, originally alluded
to by Lao Tse in the Tao Te Ching, 2500 years ago. The
T set, written by a Shaolin monk,
is ideal for gaining familiarity with the
40-minute CD included records Chia presenting the dis-
tinctive qualities of each sound — their associated season,
author is a long-time student of Taoism who studied in movements and energetics of qigong color, and positive and negative emotions, and guided
China for ten years. He is a lineage holder of the Water and their applications for health instruction for each of the six sounds exercises.
Method school of Taoism, and has been studying medita- maintenance and wellbeing. It explains the fundamental
tion, internal martial arts, and qigong for four decades. principles of qigong, and provides clear demonstrations
Tai Chi Ancestors The
This volume describes numerous standing and breathing with high resolution photos and clear text for each posi-
Making of an Internal
exercises and contains interesting and relevant stories tion and movement, including preparatory exercises,
Martial Art
about the author’s teacher, Liu Hung Chieh, as well as the shaolin power exercises, short form qigong, heart center- P, 224 pp, $19.95
author’s own experiences. ing, organ strengthening, and balancing the energy of the Douglas Wile
Root of Chinese Qi Gong three dantians (energy centers). The 53-minute DVD
his book introduces three 16th
P, 307 pp, $29.95 demonstrates the exercises from the book.
Simple Qigong Exercises for
T to 18th century traditions—those
of a general, a peasant, and a schol-
Jwing Ming Yang
Arthritis Relief ar—that contributed critical founda-
he beginning chapters of this
T book include an introduction to
the meaning and history of chi kung,
DVD, 70 min, $29.95
Jwing Ming Yang
tion material to the multifaceted edifice of Tai Chi Chuan.
Though these three traditions have virtually vanished in
more recent times, their form, spirit, and theory live on in
a description of the basic concepts ver 30 qigong exercises are demon-
and categories, and a discussion of chi
kung theory. Guidelines to chi kung
O strated that illustrate techniques for
strengthening the internal organs, self massage, and mas-
present practice. In addition to the fascinating insights found
in the actual texts, Wile weaves a brief history of each
author and his times, providing the reader a humanistic and
training cover regulating the body, the breath, the emotional sage with a partner. These include breathing practices and spritual connection to this energetic art form.
mind, the essence, the chi, and the spirit. The concepts of specific stimulation for summer and winter, and practices
chi channels and vessels are introduced, and a broad range to relax and lead the qi deep into the body to repair afflic- Tai Chi Beginning
of guidelines and questions are covered, providing a firm tions. Voice over narrations provide a complete overview P, 124 pp, $14.95
foundation for comprehensive study of chi kung. of how qigong heals and prevents arthritis by reestablish-
ing a strong smooth flow of qi through the affected area.
NTSC Video, 50 min, $24.95
Secret Teachings of Tao Te
Ching Demonstrations of additional techniques of massage and Wen-Ching Wu
cavity press provide further utility. his book is a training reference
P, 256 pp, $16.95
Mantak Chia, Tao Huang
Simple Qigong Exercises for
Back Pain Relief
T specifically for beginners. It focus-
es on body mechanics and energy
his work is a combined offering development which will provide
T of Taoist masters Mantak Chia
and Tao Huang. The authors shed
DVD, 95 min, $29.95
Jwing Ming Yang
health and healing benefits. Chapter
1 includes a description of simple warmup exercises and a
light on the essence of the Tao Te aster Yang Jwing Ming demonstrates simple spinal exercise to allow smooth flow of qi through
Ching through their personal knowl-
edge of Taoist philosophy and practice. They examine the
M qigong exercise and massage tech-
niques intended specifically to relieve back pain and
the torso. Chapter 2 includes a simple 10-minute taiji
qigong exercise to assist in balancing the qi and coordinat-
text of the Tao TeChing in an organic, flowing manner in rebuild strength and flexibility of the back. The voice-over ing mind, breathing, and qi. Chapter 3 consists of the 24-
an effort to present the true meaning of the integration of discusses the theory and purpose of qigong movements posture Taijiquan, also known as simplified taijiquan.
heavenly power and human power in the mystic inner and qigong massage, both administered by a partner and Explanations of the movement mechanics, notations, and
field. Thus it is neither a strict translation nor a commen- self-administered methods. There are multi language illustrated postures are carefully described. Each page con-
tary on the Tao Te Ching, rather a glimpse of its inner menues and subtitles in English, French, and Spanish. tains 3 or more photos that demonstrate the postures.
essence that can be illuminated through heart awakening. The video includes all the exercises described in the
The Taoist exercises presented throughout the book book and thus provides a complementary visual learning
emphasize emptying the mind, vitalizing the stomach, soft- reference. It presents an introduction and a full tai chi
ening the will, and strengthening the character. workout, including warm-up, spinal exercise, taiji qigong,
and both a back and a front portrayal of simplified tai chi
chuan. The instructions are clear, and the accompanying
music is nice. Though the production values could be bet-
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ter (the sound is somewhat grainy and the picture is slight-
ly fuzzy), the material is nevertheless useful and complete.
Tai Chi Single Fan Tai Ji Sword and Other
BOOK: P, 154 pp, $18.00 Writings
Tai Chi Chuan Principles & P, 92 pp, $14.95
Practice NTSC Video, 50 min, $34.95
P, 160 pp, $27.95 Weiming Chen, Barbara Davis
Helen Wu, Wen-Ching Wu
he sword form is a unique
C K Chu
he author presents clearly, with
T he Tai Chi Single Fan routine
incorporates movements from
T exploration of body-mind focus

T a minimum of complications, all

known tai chi classics, including the
the Chen, Yang, Wu, and Sun styles
of Tai Chi Chuan. It was created by
and is customarily practiced with
much more rapidity than the solo
form, thus demanding a high level of
Professor Wang Ju Rong, the first
questions and answers by former integration of skills. Taiji Sword was originally written in
woman professor of Chinese martial arts and the repre-
masters. The original Chinese mean- 1928 by Chen Weiming (1881-1958), a disciple of Yang
sentative of a distinguished ancestral lineage of Wu Shu
ing is preserved, without paraphrasing. He includes a Chengfu (1883-1936), one of the leading practitioners
practitioners. It is a unique application, encompassing as it
chapter on the precise meaning of tai chi, as well as fur- and teachers of the Yang Family Taijiquan dynasty. Taiji
does the different styles of tai chi with the elegance and
ther material on health, self-defense, and push-hands. The Sword was one of the earliest Taijiquan books, and until
skill of fan techniques. This book includes historical infor-
work resonates with clarity and insight. recently it was one of the very few ever written about Taiji
mation about Grandmaster Wang Zi Ping and his daugh-
sword practice. This translation details Yang’s solo sword
Tai Chi Chuan Simplified ter, Grandmaster Wang Ju Rong; the history of physical
form and includes stories of the great Yang family masters.
24/48 Postures therapy in China; the benefits of Tai Chi Fan practice; the
The old photographs of Chen Weiming in form will be of
P, 153 pp, $16.95 requirements and approaches in Tai Chi Fan; and the
interest to many practitioners.
Flying Rainbow Tai Chi Single Fan routine. Clear photo-
Wu Wen Ching, Liang Shou Yu graphs demonstrating the described techniques accompa- Taijiquan Classics an
deal for the tai chi beginner, or as a ny the step-by-step routines. Annotated Translation
Ireference for the advanced practi-
tioner, this book contains guidelines
The Tai Chi Single Fan Video demonstrates the single P, 212 pp, $16.95
fan routine, which incorporates movements from the
for breathing, directing the mind, Barbara Davis
Chen, Yang, Wu, and Sun styles. Combining the charac-
aligning and developing qi. It explains aijiquan practitioners around the
yin-yang and five element theories, and has 20 illustrations
with 600 photos showing movement lines.
teristics of tai chi with the artistic and martial functions of
the fan, this routine can help develop flexibility, strength, T world have used the Taijiquan
Classics as a touchstone for almost
balance, and health. it presents front and back views of the
entire routine and of specific sections. Though the pro- two centuries, yet much about the
Tai Chi Chuan, A Classics has remained mysterious
Simplified Method of duction values (especially the sound) could use some
improvement, the information is particularly useful for the and unexamined. This text first takes the reader on a jour-
Calisthenics for Health ney through the colorful history of taijiquan, its personali-
student already comfortable with tai chi practice.
P, 135 pp, $12.95 ties, and its controversies. Looking closely at the Classics,
Tai Chi for Staying Young the author poses questions concerning their authorship,
Cheng Man-Ching
P, 128 pp, $16.00 dating, contents, and transmission. This thoroughly anno-
n response to the level of com-
I plexity in Chen Man-chi’ng’s
Thirteen Chapters, this book was
Kam-Chuen Lam
tated translation of the five core texts of the Yang Family
Classics includes Chen Wei-Ming’s commentary from the
his book offers a step-by-step
written as an introduction to t’ai chi
ch’uan. It concentrates solely on the exercises for physical
T reigmen of gentle healing exer-
cises that can be completed in short
1920s, published in English for the first time. The author’s
exploration of the meaning of the Classics is a thoughtful
contribution that will help taijiquan enthusiasts deepen
strength, not for self-defense. Back and white photos. daily intervals. This simple core pro- their practice.
Tai Chi Classics gram, a series of easy-to-remember
movements and repeated exercises, Tan Tien Chi Kung
P, 224 pp, $16.95 helps to release tension in the muslces, improve mobility, P, 192 pp, $16.95
Waysun Liao increase stamina, enhance joint strength, restore inner
Mantak Chia
power, and create flexibility and suppleness throughout
his work presents the inner
T meaning and techniques of t’ai
ch’i movements through new trans-
the entire body. These workouts can be done safely and
effectively at home, and require no special equipment. T an tien chi kung contains specific
breathing and movement exer-
Complete with full-color photographs and illustrations. cises that develop the power of the
lations of three essential texts of t’ai chi stored in the body, thereby
ch’i, written by Masters Chang San- Tai Chi Supreme Ultimate incrasing vitality, strengthening the
feng, Wong Chung-yua and Wu Yu- Exercise organs, and promoting self-healing.
hsiang. The introductory chapters that preface these trans- P, 111 pp, $19.95 These exercises provide a safe and effective method for
lations explain how to increase inner energy (chi), trans- receiving earth energy, which allows the practitioner to
form it into inner power (jing) and project this inner power Robert Smith, Cheng Man Ching achieve physical, mental, and spiritual balance.
outward to repel an opponent without physical contact. his book is a complete step-by-
Line drawings by the author provide practical instructions
for the sequence of t’ai ch’i meditative movements.
T step manual for the beginner.
Students will learn how to progress
The plentiful photo illustrations are in full color and
graphically underscore the textual instructions. Sections
cover smiling and laughing chi kung; squatting chi kung;
Tai Chi: The Empowering from exercise to sport to self-
breathing, dancing, and bone chi kung,; closing the three
Workout defense with maximum efficiency.
gates; empty force and perineum power; and tan tien chi
The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and more
DVD, 61 min, $19.95 kung animal postures.
than 275 photos and 122 foot-weightint diagreams aid an
Jerry Alan Johnson, John Saxon understanding of the correct form. A history of tai chi, Taoist Astral Healing
ohnson illustrates the mental and physical including thumbnail sketches of famous masters, and the
Jdynamics that empower tai chi. Set against
a rich backdrop of mountains, moving water, deserts and
first English translation of the Tai Chi Chuan Cliassics are
also included.
P, 212 pp, $19.95
Mantak Chia, Dirk Oellibrandt
his book provides a step-by-step
other delights of nature, with equally conducive melodic
intervals and accompaniments, he and his students
demonstrate the structural mechanics common to all tai
Tai Chi Touchstones: Yang
Family Secret T program for refining the ability to
cultivate, circulate, and retain chi
Transmissions
chi movements and styles, performing “folding door,” from the stars and planets. It
“swinging gate,” and “pulling and pushing.” Further com- P, 159 pp, $11.95 explains that while the initial focus of
ponents depict flexibility exercises, ten postures for fluidity, Douglas Wile Taoism centers on creating physical
and tai chi power sets. Throughout, the narrative draws health that is deeply rooted in the energies provided by
uperbly translated and compiled,
attention to details of position, movement, and form,
making this a useful video for study and practice.
S this is the most complete treas-
ury of Yang family documents and
the earth, individuals may also draw down energies from
the stars and planets to continue to grow in awareness
and to develop their full soul potential. Harnessing these
photographs ever published in any
energies allows the adept to break through the cycles of
language. It contains more than 50 sections, including oral
attraction and addiction, promote longevity, and transform
instructions, training songs, commentaries on the Classics,
the physical and energy body into a “light body” to heal
essays, and family legends.
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self and others. The authors teach how to connect the Yang presents a clear and fascinating explanation of qigong
body with the five elemental forces of nature, the moon,
Tendon Nei Kung theory and the human energetic circulatory system. These
sun, planets, stars, and galaxies. Noting the relationships P, 134 pp, $14.95 are not practice videos but informational videos for those
between specific constellations and points on the body, Mantak Chia who want to understand the theory behind the practice.
such as the Big Dipper’s correspondence to the bones of Vol 1 offers a simple qigong practice for students to begin
ere are eight Tendon Nei Kung
the skull, the authors offer planetary and stellar medita-
tions that allow the inner and outer universes to become h postures that are specifically
designed to open the joints and for-
experiencing their qi. Vol 2 details the key points for mas-
tering qigong practice and the methods of qigong breathing.
more connected. Vol 3 presents lectures concerning the theory and practice
tify all the tendons iin the body, of embryonic breathing, a qigong meditation technique that
Taoist Cosmic Healing, Chi strengthening them as a unit. Like is the foundation of internal cultivation and advanced prac-
Kung Color Healing the practice of Iron Shirt Chi Kung, tice and that will help you develop balanced wellbeing and
Principles Tendon Nei Kung cultivates the ability to move the earth increase your sensitivity and awareness. Vol 4 presents Four
P, 192 pp, $19.95 force upward, through the feet and into the body to nour- Seasons qigong, a traditional medical qigong practice that
ish the tendons. Using text and photographic detail, Chia regulates the body from one season to the next to avoid
Mantak Chia explains how to perform the eight postures individually or common illnesses. Vol 5 discusses the theory of small circu-
his work presents chi kung tech-
T niques that develop and
strengthen awareness of the forces
with a partner. Ten supplementary exercises help heal
damaged tendons and joints without strenuous move-
ment. A final chapter illustrates a technique, using a mung
lation qigong meditation, known in he Buddhist tradition
and in yoga as the “microcosmic orbit,” which is used in
training to develop the main energetic circulation pathway
and energetic principles of the uni- bean bag to stimulate along the channels, which repairs of the body. This in turn provides abundant energy to the
verse and the six earthly directions, allowing readers to damaged tendons and joints, acclerates detox, and circulatory system. Small circulation qigong is a fundamental
draw upon these forces for healing. It teaches how to use relieves constipation, stomach cramps, and headache. practice for spiritual enlightenment meditation.
the major acupuncture points in the hands to activate,
open, and balance the chi meridians throughout the body.
There are No Secrets: Tai Way of Qigong
This, in turn, will detoxify and rejuvenate the body’s organ
Chi of Cheng Man Ching
P, 428 pp, $17.95
systems, and can be combined with specific body posi- P, 142 pp, $16.95
tions and the chi kung stance to heal others. Other topics Ken Cohen
Wolfe Lowenthal
discussed in the text include how to harness the astral n an accessible, well-written, and
energies of specific stars, how to enhance one’s healing
ability through compassion and positive energy play, and T hese pages share the memoirs
of a young student of Cheng
I engaging style, Cohen explores the
basics of qigong, beginning with a
details of chi kung color therapy for activating and Man Ching during Cheng’s years in description of qigong, its history, the
strengthening the immune system. New York in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s at Chinese model of body energy,
his Tai Chi Center. An absorbing qigong science, and the parameters
Taoist Qigong for Health book, with small, momentous insights and awakenings on of a qigong workout: time and place of practice, posture,
and Vitality every page. awareness, and breathing. He provides a step-by-step
P, 174 pp, $15.95 Treatment of Common program for working with qi through breathing, relaxation
Sat Chuen Hon Disease with Qigong exercises, massage, visualization, meditation, posture, and
Therapy awareness, to attain, enhance and improve health and
igong is a jewel threaded on
Q the necklace of Chinese tradi-
tional medicine. At its root is the
P, 226 pp, $9.95 wellbeing. Admonitions describe both benefits and dan-
gers, evolving a qigong lifestyle, and dietary and sexual
Xiang Ming Li, Shan Yan aspects for qigong enhancement.
ancient tradition of Taoist alchemy.
his book, written by a famous
The Taoist Healing Sounds practice
presented here embodies all the basic shamanistic and T Chinese qigong master, is
designed to enable beginners and
Wild Goose Qigong Natural
Movement for Healthy
alchemical elements: breath, mudra, movements, and Living
totemic sounds. Thus this practice can serve as a safe those with weakened constitutions
P, 105 pp, $16.95
haven for beginners as well as an effective key for adepts or poor health to do simple, practical, and effective qigong
to unlock and gain entry into the mystery of alchemy. exercises for regaining health and keeping fit. It discusses Hong-Chao Zhang
Largely unknown beyond a small circle of practitioners, the basic principles of qigong practice, common health- he 64 movements of this form
this qigong tradition is a coherent and rich practice com-
bining sound and breath directed toward health and heal-
preserving methods, qi gathering and emitting methods
(for practitioners treating the ill or infirm), methods for self
T are named to accord with
movements of a wild goose:
ing, presented by Master Hon in concise and clear lan- regulation, health preservation and longevity, and using the “crossed wings touch the ground,”
guage. Interwoven with resonant stories and anecdotes, “Keeping Fit” magnetic balls. Useful points (and locations) “lifting wing,” “drink water,” “drop wings.” Each movement
powerfully simple insights, and a refreshing spontaneity of for 36 common diseases round off the presentation. has specific health benefits and relates to specific acupunc-
expression, this work artfully presents the six healing Two Dragons of Dim Mak ture channels and points. The form itself, also called kun-
sounds and how to practice them. lun school qigong, originated in Sichuan province, and is a
P, 208 pp, $89.95
form that emphasizes action. Simple to learn and practice,
Taoist Soul Body Tsui-Po Pier it is considered a form of medical qigong because it can
P, 176 pp, $14.95 cure and prevent sickness, improve health, and lengthen
ritten by a Grand Master with
Mantak Chia W 38 years of experience in dim
mak, martial arts, and acupuncture,
life. This text presents the “pre-64” form which is desir-
able because of the health benefits it accrues to the practi-
aster Chia teaches that the
M birth of the soul is not a
metaphor. It is an actual process of
this text reveals how the Shaolin dim
mak pressure points used in self-
tioner. It covers a brief history, an enumeration of effects,
and training methods with step-by-step photos that
defense martial arts techniques can accompany the movement descriptions.
converting energy into a subtle
body. Developing the soul body is be used to heal illness and to save lives. It describes the Wisdom Chi Kung Practices
the preparation for the growth of most powerful points, how to locate them quickly, and for Enlivening the Brain
the immortal spirit body in the practice of the Greater why they are so effective. The description includes points
P, 148 pp, $16.95
Enlightenment of Kan and Li. The Lesser Enlightenment of and massage and acupressure techniques for self-healing.
Kan and Li practice combines the compassion of the heart There is an index for easy reference. Mantak Chia
energies (yang/fire) with sexual energies originating in the his work provides step-by-step
kidneys (yin/water) to form and feed the soul or energy
body. Practice of the Chinese formula Siaow Kan Li (yin
Understanding Qigong DVD
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many full color photos and illustra-
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12: Keypoints & Breathing, 165 min,
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inversion places the heat of the bodily fire from the heart practices for enlivening the brain function, increasing
center beneath the coolness of the bodily water of the 3: Embryonic Breathing, 200 min, $39.95 memory, and expanding capacity with chi power. Using
sexual energy of the perineum, thereby activating the lib- 4 Four Seasons Qigong, 210 min, $39.95 the “inner smile” technique, you can learn how to empty
eration of transformed sexual energy. 5 Small Circulation Qigong, 200 min, $39.95 the mind into the lower tan tien and the organs to trans-
rawing on his many years of training in qigong and his form the chi energy. When the mind is empty, this trans-
D formal background in physics and engineering, Dr. formed energy is sent back to the brain to revitalize it.
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This synchronizes the left and right brain by activating and
tapping into the body’s energetic potentials. As the mind
Yi Jin Jing Tendon-Muscle Art of the Bedchamber
continues to empty, receive, and enhance the transformed
Strengthening Qigong Chinese Sexual Yoga
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Exercises P, 293 pp, $34.95
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Douglas Wile
Women’s Qigong for Health CHQA ile establishes the conceptual
and Longevity
P, 158 pp, $24.95 B eginning with origins and devel-
opment of the tendon-muscle
W and temporal context of sexu-
al practices in ancient China by using
strengthening qigong practice, this a remarkable historical and philo-
Deborah Davis work also covers the distinctive sophical breadth of sources.
ntroducing not only the basic con-
I cepts of Chinese medicine and
qigong healing, this book also fea-
characteristics, practice tips, and a step-by-step description
of each routine, accompanied by crisp full-color photo-
graphs of each position. Sections on key points, common
Discussions include the empirical and metaphysical, med-
ical, cultural, ethical, and religious frameworks through
which the Chinese perceived the full spectrum of human
tures qigong programs to keep mistakes, corrections, functions and effects, and ancient sexuality: attraction, love, arousal, reproduction, and sexu-
women over 40 fit, healthy, and mnemonic saying add to the utility. The accompanying full- al practice. The concepts of ching (jing) and chi (qi), by
sexy, and sections that cover the most prevalent issues for color high-quality DVD portrays all the movements and which the Chinese ordered their observation and under-
older women, such as PMS, depression, breast health, routines with instructional voiceover. standing, are explained in the context of Taoist thought,
menopause, heart problems, insomnia, osteoporosis, and medical theory, and the course of Chinese history.
low sexual vitality. This book will help make qigong prac-
Zheng Manqing’s Translated documents discuss pleasure, the varieties of
tice a part of your daily routine, to instill in you the many
Uncollected Writings sexual position, ejaculation, and sexual energy, and include
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Douglas Wile (tr), the Highest Tao Under Heaven,” and reconstructions of
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Qigong Exercises Zheng Man-Qing Students of Chinese medicine will find the classical herb
P, 109 pp, $22.95 heng Manjing (Chen Man Ching)
CHQA Z was an extraordinary man from
an extraordinary place, but he also
prescriptions to be of special interest.
Art of Sexual Ecstasy
nother in a highly useful series
A from the Chinese Health Qigong
Association, this text begins with
lived in extraordinary times. The his-
torical backdrop to Zheng’s life is the most turbulent and
P, 450 pp, $21.95
Margo Anand
complex period in Chinese history: The overthrow of the
information on the origins and he author proposes a modern
development of the Five-Animal
qigong practice. It covers the distinctive characteristics,
Manchu dynasty, the founding of the Republic, warlordism,
May Fourth movement, Communist revolution, War of T approach to tantric sex. Topics
covered include: expanding orgasm
Resistance (World War II), Civil War, exile in Taiwan,
practice tips, and a step-by-step description of each rou- Korean War, Vietnam War, and Sixties sojourn in New from a localized sensation to a full
tine, accompanied by crisp full-color photographs of each York. To grasp his accomplishments in painting, calligraphy, body experience, achieving multiple
position. Sections on key points, common mistakes, cor- poetry, medicine, and martial arts, Western readers must orgasm for both men and women,
rections, functions and effects, and ancient mnemonic say- imagine an individual who is an Olympic boxer, president using self-pleasuring alone or with a partner, and getting
ing add to the utility. The accompanying full-color high- of a national medical association, distinguished poet and comfortable with safe sex. Covered are ways to over-
quality DVD portrays all the movements and routines with professor of literature, and whose paintings hang in the come inhibitions and complexes, moving beyond society’s
instructional voice-over. Louvre. Wile’s account of the cultural and historical influ- stereotypes and stigmas regarding sex, learning to trust
ences on Zheng’s life and accomplishments is concise yet yourself and your partner, and methods for combining all
Wujishi Breathing Exercises of these topics so that the sexual experience becomes a
full. Zheng’s uncollected writings and lectures on taijiquan,
P, 101 pp, $9.95 qigong, and health are masterfully translated, and fully spiritual one. More than 50 explicit line drawings illustrate
Cai Songfang reflect the depth and breadth of his mastery. the book’s techniques and explain male and female anato-
my. This is a classic text for anyone interested in taking
ujishi, a simple, safe, and
W effective technique, is a
breathing exercise derived from
their sexual practice to healthier and heightened states.
Awaken Healing Energy
Yang's taijiquan that can be quickly Through the Tao
learned following the instructions set P, 192 pp, $14.95
Yoga Energetics,
out in this manual. It can be benefi-
cial for strengthening health, prolonging life, and prevent- Mantak Chia

Asian Sexual
ing and treating illnesses. he ideal book for students of
Yang Style Traditional Long
T Taoist Esoteric Yoga. The some-

Energetics
what technical and advanced medita-
Form Tai Chi tive and chi development exercises
P, 225 pp, $ 16.95 come with comprehensive explana-
Gordon Muir tions of the “hows” and “whys” behind these practices.
Alchemy of Sexual Energy Not for the faint of heart, these exercises require practice
he author offers a unique
T approach to the study and acqui-
sition of yang style tai chi chuan,
P, 203 pp, $18.95
Mantak Chia
and perseverance, yet the benefits are well worth the
struggle. The benefits one may experience include alleviat-
ing back and shoulder pain, improving day-to-day moods,
based on his studies with Master T.T. and a healthier sexual life.
hia describes how sexual energy
Liang and the 150-posture yang style
tai chi solo form. Early chapters on Foundation Training
C circulated in the Microcosmic
Orbit transforms into healing energy
Emotional Yoga: How the
give pointers on internal movement and how to produce Body Can Heal the Mind
stored in the organs and the three
it with your body. The Posture Details section is aimed P, 218 pp, $16.00
energy centers in the brain, heart,
primarily at physical movement for each of the 150 pos-
and lower abdomen. By also con- Bija Bennett
tures in the long form. Step-by-step photos provide visual
necting to the cosmos through the Microcosmic Orbit,
detail. This approach combines understanding the preci- motional Yoga is meant to
sion of movement required -- the actual physical mechan-
ics of the form -- with music and beat. Beats help to
and opening the three energy centers to the six directions,
the combination of mind power with the extension of chi
E engage an individual’s physical,
mental, emotional, and spiritual
draws healing cosmic energy into the body — connecting
define the postures, mark precisely where your weight aspects in order to create health and
to the universe from within.
should be, and tell you at what angles to hold your arms, be an integrated human being.
hips, and legs. It also leaves no room for your mind to Drawing on her extensive training in yoga therapy, dance,
wander, so you find yourself "in the moment." The materi- and meditation, the author has created a rich and inspiring
al includes a useful warm-up set and important pointers resource for instructors and practitioners that offers a
before beginning form practice. broad range of simple body-mind techniques to positively
affect emotional wellbeing. She articulates her adaptation
of yoga’s eight limbs where each represents a quality of
awareness that is potentially present in every emotional
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experience, and that can be accessed, and describes a full wherein every cell is suffused with consciousness and the mind, and sharing life-giving energy with a partner.
range of teachings and practices for emotional self-healing endowed with extraordinary capacities. “Laya” in fact The 28 exercises are designed to bring awareness of a
and growth. Collectively, these qualities and practices lead refers to the absorption of the elements constituting the deeper energetic sensitivity within oneself before cultivat-
through a natural cycle of self-transformation that allows body, a process which occurs when the kundalini power ing the flow of sexual energy with a partner.
alignment of the physical and emotional aspects of self. rises from the chakra at the base of the spine and ascends
Techniques of movement, breathing exercise, meditation, toward the chakra at the crown of the head. Drawing
Multi-Orgasmic Man
lifestyle skills, ritual, gesture, and healing sound are pre- from over 280 Sanskrit texts, the author has achieved a P, 236 pp, $16.95
sented with great clarity and simplicity. Beautiful black and comprehensive and academically rigorous presentation Douglas Arava, Mantak Chia
white photo illustrations accompany the instructions for based on actual yogic experimentation and realization,
ere are guidelines for men to
the various asanas (postures).
Five Tibetans
which as such can help to address misconceptions com-
mon in Westernized presentations on Kundaliniyoga. H achieve multiple orgasm on a
regular basis by learning to separate
P, 84 pp, $ 9.95 Microchakras, InnerTuning orgasm and ejaculation, and thus
for Psych. Well-being increase sexual pleasure as well as
Christopher Kilham vitality and longevity. Provides easy,
he Five Tibetans are a yogic sys- P, 404 pp, $24.95 detailed exercises for readily achieving multiple and full-
T tem of highly energizing postures
and exercises that offer notable
Shyamji Bhatnagar, David Isaacs body orgasms, presents a discussion of female sexuality
and pleasuring a partner, includes chapters on gay sex,
he workings of the subtle body
results in increased physical strength
and suppleness as well as mental
T and openings or blockages in the
chakras can either promote or inhib-
providesanswers to problems of premature ejaculation,
impotence, infertility and decreased sexual appetite.
acuity. With a minimum of daily time
and effort, the regular practice of these postures will
it psychological health and spiritual Passion Play
development. The InnerTuning tech- P, 248 pp, $15.95
relieve muscular tension and nervous stress and result in
nique stems from the author's early work with breath and
deep relaxation and well-being. Felice Dunas, Philip Goldberg
sacred souds, begun at age 12 with his guru in India. He
Healing Love Through the identified 147 microchakras (7 for each chakra, and each ased on her study of Chinese
Tao: Female Sexuality
P, 256 pp, $16.95
of these 7 with 3 major channels transporting solar ener-
gy, lunar energy, and fire energy) that can be used to opti-
B tradition and philosophy, the
author relates how informed sexual
mize energy flow, enhance well-being, and promote spiri- practice can not only strengthen
Mantak Chia tual growth through the power of sound, breath, and life relationships but also bolster the
he foundation of healing love is energy. The exercises the authors prescribe help attune immune system and increase health
T the cultivation, transformation,
and circulation of sexual energy or
reason, feelings, and intuition to sacred sound, returning
harmony to the body-mind-spirit. The accompanying 28-
and wellbeing. The author focuses on changing sexual
habits with your partner to increase pleasure and harmo-
qing (ching). Creative, generative, it minute CD of sacred sound is a recording of the Shree ny, thereby enhancing health. Further work involves culti-
is an energy that is vital for the Radhay mantra, which helps to open the heart chakra. vating chi during sex and using it to mutually increase
development of qi and shen. Qing is produced in the sex- Multi Orgasmic Woman energy. This is good text for introducing concepts and
ual organs and in women is lost continallly through men- aspects of sexuality as understood and practiced in tradi-
struation and childbearing. Chia teaches powerful tech- H, 304 pp, $24.95 tional Chinese lore.
niques developed by Taoist masters for the conservation Mantak Chia, Rachel Abrams
of qing, such as ovarian breathing and the orgasmic
Sex, Health and Long Life
his work begins with a self-
upward draw, and demonstrates how it is used to revital-
ize women’s physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
T assessment to help you discov-
er your unique sexual potential,
P, 96 pp, $14.95
Thomas Cleary (tr)
Among the many benefits conferred by these practices are
then leads you through a series of hese translations from medical
a reduction in menstrual discomfort, the ability to attain
full-body orgasm, and the enhancement and cultivation of
exercises derived from age-old
Asian energetic and meditative
T manuscripts recovered from the
Mawangdui archeological site deal
female sexual energy.
techniques that will allow you to experience both multi- with physical health and sex lore
Hatha Yoga & The Five ple orgasms and increased wellness and vibrancy. The including diet, exercise, sleep, and
Elements exercises can help women who do not orgasm regularly techniques of lovemaking, as well as
P, 48 pp, $ 8.00 to do so, help women to are not multi-orgasmic to the psychological factors of good health and wellbeing,
become so, and help women who are multi-orgasmic to particularly the reduction of stress and cultivation of
Alison Hartman depen and intensify their sexual lives. A whole-life wholesome social relations.
his book unites the practice of approach to sexuality means that profound sexual fulfill-
T hatha yoga with the Chinese
theory of the five elements in light of their common inter-
ment arises not from the number of orgasms but from
allowing your sexual and emotional lives to be a source
Sexual Reflexology
Activating the Taoist Points
relationship of bipolarity. Each element is capitulated in the of infinite joy and boundless vitality. The information pre- of Love
context of its season, its organs, and its spiritual manifesta- sented in this book will help you realize that your rela- P, 196 pp, $18.00
tion, and exemplified by three yoga postures. The posture tionship to your body, your desire, and your pleasure
Mantak Chia, William Wei
routine is described in a step-by-step fashion and accom- are essential to your overall well-being, your satisfaction,
his work introduces the Taoist
panied by two-tone drawings and a discussion of its ele-
ment association.
and every aspect of your life.
Multi-Orgasmic Couple
T perspectives on sexual energy,
the sexual anatomy of the body, sex-
Layayoga: The Definitive P, 204 pp, $16.95 ual healing positions and energizing
Guide to the Chakras and postures, managing ejaculation and the menstrual cycle,
Kundalini Mantak & Maneewan Chia, physical characteristics that reflect sexual characteristics,
P, 342 pp, $25.00 Douglas & Rachel Abrams “sexercises,” the relationship of the internal organs to the
ere are easy to follow guide- five elements, and passages and postures from the Classic
Shyam Sundar Goswami
ayayoga is one of the four great
H lines to help couples achieve of the Arcane Maid, an ancient Taoist text. Plentiful illustra-
tions and clearly worded text make this book highly useful
L systems of yoga, the other three
being mantrayoga, hathayoga, and
enhanced pleasure, intimacy, and
health. Synthesizing Western
knowledge with Taoist energetic
for individuals or couples who seek to better understand
their sexual energy and who wish to cultivate that energy
rajayoga, which together comprise and sexual technique, and assuming a primarily hetero- for health and well-being.
the four forms of mahayoga. At the heart of Tantra is sexual focus, this book teaches men and women how to
Kundaliniyoga, and at the core of Kundaliniyoga is achieve multiple orgasms on their own and then togeth-
Layayoga. Among its central tenets is the notion that the er to cultivate deeper passion, fulfillment, and intimacy.
body is not, as taught by more ascetical schools, an obsta- Techniques for moving and expanding orgasmic energies
cle on the path to enlightenment. Rather, it is a manifesta- are discussed as well as the link between sexuality and
tion of the ultimate Reality and hence must be fully inte- spirituality.
grated into one’s spiritual aspirations. The authors teach basic exercises like belly breathing
This work focuses on the esoteric process by which the and PC-muscle toning, as well as pulling energy down
ordinary human body is transmuted into a divine body, from the head to the genitals, circulating sexual energy in
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Sexual Teachings of the Tao of Sexology Tibetan Yogas of Dream
Jade Dragon: Male Sexual H, 224 pp, $24.95 and Sleep
Revitalization P, 218 pp, $16.95
P, 242 pp, $16.95 Stephen Chang
ealing with issues of human Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Hsi Lai
si Lai continues the work he
D sexuality on physical, mental,
and spiritual levels, Chang discusses T his book is a guide to the yogas
of Bon-Buddhist traditions that
H began in Sexual Teachings of
the White Tigress by exploring
Taoist techniques for a wide range of
human concerns, including curing
use dreams to attain liberation from
the dreaminess of ordinary life and
more fully the male role in Taoist health problems, avoiding disease, use sleep to waken from ignorance.
sexual transformation. As with those of the White augmenting sexual strength and satisfaction, achieving safe A main theme is that through practice we can cultivate
Tigress, the techniques of the Jade Dragon are part of a birth control, and determining the gender of offspring. greater awareness during every moment of life. The first
disciplined sexual and spiritual practice. The goal for the step in dream practice is simple: recognize tha great
Jade Dragon is health, longevity, and immortality through
Taoist Bedroom Secrets potential that dream holds for the spiritual journey. With
external and internal regimens for the enhancement and P, 274 pp, $19.95 practice of these yogas, freedom and flexibility increase
accumulation of the Three Treasures of Taoism—ching Master Chian Zettnersan and we are less governed by habitual preoccupations
(sexual and physical energy), qi (breath and vital energy) and distractions. We develop a stable and vivid presence
he author brings together
and shen (spiritual and mental energy). The author
presents the nine Jade Dragon exercises that strengthen T authentic ancient Chinese
sources from Japanese, Korean, and
that allows us to more skillfully choose positive respons-
es to whatever arises. Eventually we develop a continuity
erections, enlarge the penis, increase semen quantity of awareness that allows us to maintain full awareness
and quality, prevent premature ejaculations, and enhance Chinse masters of the healing and during dream as well as in waking life. Then we are able
sexual energy. He also details herbal remedies for revital- martial arts, as well as professors of to respond to dream phenomena in creative and positive
ization that address both physical and spiritual sexual Western and Eastern medicine and ways and can accomplish various practices in the dream
components, as well as ancient Taoist breathing and personal practice for over 30 years. He presents an intro- state. When we fully develop this capacity, we will find
meditative practices and sexual stimulation techniques duction to Taoist erotic arts that encompasses erotic part- that we are living both waking and dreaming life with
that amplify sexual intensity in order to create the elixir ner massage, detailed exercises to renew, regain, or greater ease, comfort, clarity, and appreciation.
of immortality. Concluding with the importance of the enhance health, analyses of the sexual organs based on
interactions between and interdependence of White the principles of ancient Chinese medicine, chi kung (qi Yoga of Indian Classical
Tigresses and Jade Dragons, Hsi Lai shows the reader gong) movement and breathing exercises for increasing Dance
how these ancient Taoist secrets can be incorporated sexual performance, and prostatic massage. Additional P, 198 pp, $25.00
into a contemporary lifestyle. topics include care of the male and female organs, erectile
and ejaculatory control, semen energy, saliva cleansing, Roxanne Kamayani Gupta
Sexual Teachings of the injaculation, teeth tapping, and more. his book imparts some of the
White Tigress
P, 264 pp, $19.95
Taoist Secrets of Love:
T important aspects of the highly
developed religious and artistic disci-
Cultivating Male Sexual plines the author encountered dur-
Hsi Lai Energy ing an immersion sojurn in India. It
his work is a compilation of P, 285 pp, $18.95 advances new theoretical and practical understandings of
T things told and things remem-
bered by a Westerner who studied
Mantak Chia, Michael Winn what Indian culture offers those in the West. It is wonder-
fully written and replete with instructional and inspirational
hia offers a combination of
sexual teachings under the guidance
of a female Taoist adept. It presents C accessible, popular writing and
real research on the topic of Taoist
photographs. Even if you’ve never been consciously inter-
ested in Indian classical dance, Gupta’s approach is so wel-
traditions gathered from a 18-generation lineage of coming and complete that you’ll most likely find yourself
Chinese courtesans and female adepts, and from their lin- sexual practice. For example, the wrapped up in the presentation in no time. The book’s
eage text, Western Royal Mother’s Precious Secrets for sections on position and gesture conform to classical texts overall tone is finely balanced between insightful instruc-
Absorbing Male Sexual Energy (Hsi Wang Mu Nan Tsin regarding the “Eight Benefits,”though the language here is tion and personal recollection and reflection. We see the
Ching Pi Chieh). vernacular. author as a student abroad, developing her skills and her
The aim of these disciplined spiritual teachings and prac- Tibetan Arts of Love “look,” and we see her as she is today; an example of East
tices is to allow the adept to maintain beauty and youthful- meeting West in a happy, successful, and reverent conflu-
P, 282 pp, $21.95
ness, realize her full feminine potential, and achieve ence of beliefs and influences.
immortality. Part One explicates the origins, philosophy, Gedun Chopel
Yoga Tantra, Paths to
his book presents the 64 arts of
and alchemical correlations of the White Tigress teachings.
Part Two describes the sexual triad (the White Tigress, the
Green Dragon, and the Jade Dragon). Part Three delves
T love, divided into eight varieties
of sexual play. The author gives
Magical Feats
P, 176 pp, $18.95
into the specific practices for the first three years of study, advice to shun inhibitions, describes Dalai Lama, Jeffrey Hopkins
and includes restoration methods, stimulation skills, and various sexual postures in detail and he Dalai Lama opens the door
transformational techniques. shows how to use sexual pleasure
to enhance spiritual insight. An engaging and provocative
T to the topic of yoga tantra with
an extraordinarily detailed teaching
Tao of Health, Sex & exploration of the erotic arts, relevant for the modern
Longevity on a classic text. Rarely has he given
Western reader and sensitive to women’s issues. teachings of such nature on a topic
P, 406 pp, $16.00
Tibetan Energy Yoga so little understood. There follows a translation of Dzong-
Daniel Reid DVD, 40 min, $19.95 ka-ba’s Great Exposition of Secret Mantra: Yoga Tantra,
he author presents a review of one of his most important works and a monument of
T Taoist practice based on person- Lama Surya Das
his video demonstrates 8 of the most
Tibetan Buddhist literature. An invaluable work for anyone
practicing or interested in Buddhist tantra.
al experience and on scholarship.
He covers historical and philosophi-
cal aspects, fasting, nutrition, breath-
T effective energy yoga practices from
the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, including
ing, exercise, and healing arts. Another major section of bum-chen, soaring garuda, 3-fold skybreath, bep-chung,
the text discusses the Taoist bedroom arts, considering and lion’s roar. These exercises work by balancing the
topics such as yin and yang, birth control, ejaculation con- “lunar and solar energies” — the two vital currents of
trol, and herbal aphrodisiacs. A final section reviews the body that regulate all aspects of wellbeing. Lama
longevity and meditation techniques. Surya Das leads viewers on a quick and exhilarating 30-
minute workout to boost the body’s vital energies, fine-
tune the mind, and elevate the spirits. (Includes an 11-
page study guide.)
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alcoves, window places, eating atmospheres, cooking lay- The Blue Economy: 10 mother in the spiritual ways of her ancestors. At one
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and her waters heal, so do Nana’s long, strong, loving
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Art of War: SunTzu Book of Changes & Chinese astrology was like before it was touched by
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Commentaries insight into the Chinese mind. Chapters on pentology, the
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P, 476 pp, $20.00 all described and made familiar to the reader. Whether has been used by adults from all occupations and beliefs as
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neighborhood, observing the feng shui will help to achieve
art adventure, part parable, and Handbook of Chinese
P highly readable, this tale of the
spiritual odyssey of Taoist master
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Fingers Pointing Towards
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Kwan Saihung is set against the back- the Moon
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H, 576 pp, $30.00 L reader who has the dedication to
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mental signs of metal, water, wood,
fire and earth. There is an expanded
Al Huang
direct and unrelenting perspective, section on the 144 possible marriage combinations.
his is a truly authentic English
T version of the I Ching — far
above earlier translations authored
giving this text its status as one of
Zen Buddhism’s essential classics. The assistance he offers
Healing Yourself the
Cosmic Way (Based on I
to pilgrims like himself includes an explanation of time and
by Westerners — written by a bril- space from the point of view of the eternal and infinite.
Ching)
liant Chinese scholar who secretly “Science is built on the arbitrary assumption that the uni- P, 304 pp, $22.95
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of imprisonment during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. Carol Anthony, Hanna Moog
the aspects of the universe that our senses inform us
t has been known for some time
An accomplishment of poetic marvel, it includes the
Confucian commentaries (the Ten Wings), giving them a
position of prominence, and elucidates the intertwining
about, he says, and we should not presume that we per-
ceive all that there is. Furthermore, much that we think to I that our thoughts influence our
health. The extent of this discovery is
be true, is not. “Nine-tenths of the ideas which occupy
and interdependent nature of the names and sequence of our thoughts, which are the subjects of our conversations, taken to a new dimension in this
the 64 hexagrams. discussions, discourses, public and private, have no exis- groundbreaking work that is based on the experiences of its
tence in Reality.” He discusses prosperity, work and play, two authors, in working with the I Ching. Health, not ill-
Complete Works of Lao ness, is the natural standard for the body. Our body func-
Tzu health, dreams, personality, and spiritual practice—all con-
sidered in the context of ultimate reality. tions through a harmonious cooperation between the con-
P, 233 pp, $13.95 sciousnesses of all the various organs and bodily systems.
Hua-Ching Ni Fourth Uncle in the The root causes of illness are to be found in ideas and
Mountain beliefs that are in conflict with what our body knows on its
he author brings to our genera-
T tion a previously little-known
text of Lao Tzu’s titled the Hua Hu
P, 352 pp, $15.95
Quang Van Nguyen, Margie
deepest level through the DNA that is embedded in every
body cell. Ill health is caused first by thoughts that make us
vulnerable to illness through disabling our natural defenses.
Ching. Noted as the later teachings Pivar Once we have become vulnerable, other kinds of sick-mak-
of Lao Tzu, the Hua Hu Ching was ing ideas and beliefs can enter and manifest in specific ill-
his book is the memoir of
first written during a time of political turmoil in 14th-cen-
tury China. At that time the book was completely
T Quang Van Nguyen, son of the
legendary Buddhist monk and heal-
nesses. This book shows how to recognize such beliefs and
deprogram them with Cosmic help. The result is that our
banned. This book is a translation of both that text as well self-healing abilities are restored and our body, freed from
er, Thau Van Nguyen. Quang’s
as a new translation of the Tao Teh Ching. the burden of sick-making thoughts, springs back to health.
father, Thau was a local hero in the Mekong Delta area of
Feng Shui and Health South Vietnam during the French and American wars, as Heart of Compassion A
P, 444 pp, $17.95 well as one of South Vietnam’s highest-ranking monks. Practical Approach
Practicing an ancient lineage of Chinese medicine, he
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aving studied with Grandmaster to help people on both sides of the conflict. At 64, Thau H.H. Dalai Lama
H Thomas Lin Yin Rinpoche, the adopted an orphaned infant whom he trained to follow in
he topics of these writings, gath-
author went on to become a popu-
lar feng shui consultant and lecturer.
his footsteps. But, as wise and resourceful as Thau was,
he met his match in his mischievous son, Quang, who
T ered from numerous lectures the
Dalai Lama has delivered, range from
Her book, based on the ba gua was more interested in learning sorcery and martial arts
the Need to Practice the Dharma,
school of feng shui, provides a than in developing his skills according to his father’s plan.
Compassion and Cultivating the
detailed overview of the connection between illness, Quang Van Nguyen’s extraordinary journey into adult-
Compassion Within, Altruism: Cherishing Others,
recovery, and health and the feng shui of living and work- hood is a chronicle of war, a barefoot doctor’s practice of
Impermanence and Death, Recognizing the Enemy Within,
ing spaces. Beginning with an introduction to feng shui traditional medicine, mentorship with his father, and tute-
Dealing with Anger and Hatred, and Universal Resonsibility.
itself, the book moves into the energy patterns of illness, lage under martial artists, a taoist cave hermit, and more.
They will resonate with individuals drawn to the Buddhist
feng shui methods for diagnosing illness and adjusting chi, “No one in this country could hope to have Dr. Van conceptions of human life, and will surely provide reflec-
and the impact of the chakras and color on health. Nguyen’s depth of experience in so many realms. Now tions that may enlighten the daily confrontations that are the
Discussions include the nine crucial feng shui health princi- that his story is public property I am even more encour- stresses and constraints of modern life.
ples, floor plans that can harbinger illness and how to aged to ask that he consider teaching what everyone who
avoid them, a feng shui health assessment of your home reads the book now knows should not be lost. Naturally, Heaven and Earth in Early
or office, identifying and impeding the vibrational patterns he cannot re-create the world that made him for anyone Han Thought
of illness, and complementary therapies to enhance tradi- else, but even a small part would be a great contribution.” P, 388 pp, $34.95
tional treatments. Illustrations, charts, meditations, exercis- —(Leon Hammer, MD, DOM)
es, and before-and-after diagrams of redesigned spaces John S. Major
Guide to the I Ching his is a translation and explication
make this an interesting and valuable book for creating
healthy feng shui in interior spaces. P, 314 pp, $22.95 T of chapters three, four and five
of the Huainanzi, those most partic-
Feng Shui, Ancient Wisdom Carol Anthony ularly central to the Huang-Lao
of Harmonious Living sed by its readers as an oracle,
H, 276 pp, $26.95 U this book, puts the I Ching into
modern language. This allows its
Daoist cosmology of the early Han
Dynasty. The Huainanzi is strongly related to the Daoism
of Laozi and Zhuanzi but also incorporates a blending of
Eva Wong
wisdom to be applied to the situa- astronomy, astrology, natural philosophy and Legalism
escribing feng shui as the art of
D reading the patterns of the uni-
verse and living in harmony with the
tions of everyday life. Decoded are
words such as “the superior man,”
making it a repository of themes seen throughout Chinese
thought. These chapters are of importance to the intellec-
the “inferior man,” “the inferiors,” and the “faithful follow- tual history of Han China, as they make clear that yin-
environment, the author provides a ers,” which refer respectively to the true self, the ego, the yang/five phase cosmology was fundamental to, and whol-
comprehensive course in feng shui bodily self, and aspects of character such as patience and ly integrated with, Huang-Lao philosophy in its fully devel-
basics, offering step-by-step guidance in analyzing sites, perseverance. The essential wisdom of the I Ching is the oped state in the early Han. Chapter 3 is an inclusive
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dric systems, astronomy and astrology, yin-yang and the ble, fully realized beings. Thus consulting the I Ching need
Lao-Tzu: Te-Tao Ching
seasons, the calculations of portents, the full panolply of not mean consulting a book of ancient wisdom, rather P, 282 pp, $12.95
Han-era natural and correlational sciences. Chapter 4 consulting the Oracle of the I Ching as a living conscious- Robert Henricks
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careful translation of this famous
its living beings based on Han literature., showing how
yin-yang and the five phases were understood to explain
time and circumstances. This is a wonderful and different
exposition the I Ching, full of richly rewarding insights and A text, made from the recently dis-
covered silk scrolls at Ma-Wang Tui,
all phenomena. Chapter 5 describes the astronomical, thoughtful discussions.
stem-branch and five phase correlations and the appropri- contains the manuscripts of two ver-
ate behaviors these portend.
Immortal Sisters: Secret sions of Lao Tzu’s work. Differences
Teachings of Taoist Women are noted in Part 2 with text, com-
I Ching Book of Change P, 100 pp, $14.95 mentary and notes, chapter by chapter. The prefatory and
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to West cultural and literary trans- Sisters, distinguished female Taoist Richard Louv
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intending to present primarily the
centuries. It profiles six Taoist women, including Sun Bu-
er, renowned in Chinese folklore as one of the “Seven W decades, the way children in
developed countries understand and
divinatory aspects of the I Ching in the notes and explana- Immortals.” The translator’s introduction and commen-
tory chapters. In his efforts he had the assistance of several taries offer insights into the Taoist tradition, in which the experience nature has changed radi-
learned native Chinese I Ching scholars. As useful as it is importance of feminine spiritual mastery transcended the cally. Today, kids are aware of the
informative, the book includes not only the text and com- limitations of a patriarchal society. global threats to the environment,
mentaries for all 64 hexagrams (with changing lines), but but their physical contact, their intimacy with nature, is
as well the background of the Book of Change, its sym-
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Carol Anthony, Hanna Moog ples of philosophy. This book, from a series of lectures he Readers are given nine-cycle diagrams, step-by-step
his new version of the I Ching is gave, is an illuminating exploration of his interpretation and
T radically different from traditional
versions, in that the contradictions
understanding of Lao Tse’s Tao Te Jing.
instructions, and study problems for determining the indi-
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struction (or reconstruction), its facing star and palace, and
Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching
created by overwritings, particularly its mountain star. The book includes information on types
by scholars of the Confucian school, P, 81 pp, $20.00 of geomantic charts, and how to superimpose the chart to
have been identified and separated from the oracle text. Gai Fu Feng, Jane English your structure and interpret it for your building. Further
Over a period of four years, asking thousands of questions chapters delve into evaluating and planning space usage,
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verify with a Yes/No answer if their understanding of the renovations, and choices and measures when building a
translations accompanied by striking
lines and hexagrams was correct. For the authors this new house or choosing and designing a living or working
black and white photographs, draw-
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ing the reader into the Tao.
minds misunderstandings that stood in the way of their shui enthusiasts.
finding, exploring, and developing the wonders of their
own natures. Their impression grew that the Oracle
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mindset of the “young fool,” a reflection of the cultural
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Numerology of the I Ching when Japan’s international roles in business, technology, Cosmos. They become lodged in a mindset that places
P, 186 pp, $14.95 design, and diplomacy were well established. As an human and self at the center of the universe. From this
Master Alfred Huang expert in Kendo (the Way of the sword) and Shodo (the disharmonious perspective, conflict and shortage are pre-
Way of the brush), and as a political activist, scholar, and sumed to be aspects of the natural order. Working with the I
uang discusses the mysteries of
H King Wen’s sequence, the hid-
den meaning of the yao (lines), the
university president, his approach to teaching was totally
different from other Zen masters. His Zen emphasized
Ching as a meditative query oracle — in effect, as a fully
accessible sage — unprocessed traumatic experiences, neg-
the vitality of the martial arts, the spiritual depth of Zen, ative emotions projected from others, or even limiting
host of the gua (the line representing and the refinement of the fine arts. His special interest in thoughts long embedded in our subconscious can be
the central theme of the gua), and the transmission of Zen to the West led him to found brought to light and resolved. Readers learn to recognize the
the judgements of good fortune and Daihonzan Chozen-Ji in Honolulu, Hawaii, a Zen temple total goodness of their true nature, attain clarity concerning
misfortune. The method of divination he introduces is that now has branch temples in many other cities in the the specific ideas that bring them illness or harm, and release
entirely different than those described in his earlier work, US and throughout the world. By telling the story of his these from our being with the help of the Sage.
as it follows the Taoist school rather than the Confucian life, much of it in his own words, this work illustrates how
school. Thus this book serves as a companion volume to a life of training in the Way can include broad service and
Seeking the Spirit of the
the original, and as such will help readers understand the engagement with all facets of life.
Book of Change
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P, 417 pp, $16.95 Catherine MacCoun
hough what some readers may
U taiji exercise, tea ceremony, and
historical gleanings, the author
Gregg Braden et al
eaturing essays from dozens of
T take from reading this book is an extends a very personal invitation to
F renowned experts on the ques-
tion of 2012, this anthology offers all
appreciation of transformational
aspects of consciousness, what the
his reader to approach and under-
stand the Yi Jing over an 8-day period of study. The
author assures us is that alchemy is author, a practicing Taoist master, explains the meaning of
the information necessary to exam- no metaphor for inner transforma- characters from the viewpoint of their purpose as a vehi-
ine the mystery from every angle -- tion; it is real magic. Transforming the inner world is, for cle for channeling universal wisdom and connecting with
spiritual, economic, ecological, and the alchemist, a way to transform the outer world. nature. He explicates the symbolism and numerology of
scientific -- and to determine its significance for yourself. Through studying the principles of alchemy, we can the gua (hexagrams), and explores the divination, the
Read about John Major Jenkins’ researches into the mean- achieve extraordinary effects from ordinary actions by essence of the reading, and the hidden immortal lineage
ing of the Mayan calendar and its precient wisdom; Gregg understanding how the world really works. We can per- of the Yi Jing.
Braden’s analysis of the scientific evidence for a magnetic ceive the hidden connections between the spiritual and
field shift and how it will affect life as we know it; Barbara the material worlds. Knowledge of these connections
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and perception, intuition, and equanimity. In any case, you lenges that face us today.
Not in His Image
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healing with chi movement, healing with voice, Kotatama
sound and acupuncture, esoteric healing, healing in the
with other self-healing concepts. Rather than the “outer”
processes (diet, physical movements, exercise, vitamins,
subtle bodies, the sefirotic tree of the Kaballah and the etc.), which are often focused on by many other
laying-on of hands, the work pres- crystal healing structure, chakras and sefirot, and Chinese approaches to vision improvement, this book mainly
ents an in-depth study of the human temperaments and the sefirotic tree. focuses on the “inner” processes. It is about what happens
aura and its relationship to the heal- in our consciousness, the place from where everything in
ing process both psychological and physical. Designed for Hidden Messages in Water our experience begins. As we release tensions in our con-
healthcare professionals, therapists, and all aspirants to P, 192 pp, $16.95 sciousness and accept new ideas, tensions are also
health, it is divided into sections that cover the human released from the physical body and we return to balance
energy field (HEF), phenomena of the HEF, the relation- Masaru Emoto
on all levels.
he amazing photographs in this
ship of HEF and psychodynamics, issues of increasing per-
ceptual range, the process of spiritual healing, and practical
self-healing methods. The author, formerly a research sci-
T book document the author’s
experiments exposing frozen crystal-
Medicine for the Earth:
How Transform Personal &
entist for NASA, now practices healing and psychotherapy, ized molecules of water to thoughts, Env. Toxins
and gives workshop and courses throughout the U.S. words, and feelings. As the tempera- P, 291 pp, $14.00
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Healing Energy of Your ice starts to melt, crystals emerge for just twenty or thirty Sandra Ingerman
Hands seconds. Emoto studied photos of he took of these water hamanist and healer of Sandra
P, 220 pp, $14.95 crystals, finding them to be extremely eloquent and pro-
found, observing that the truths of the cosmos take shape
S Ingerman offers up a book that
shows readers ways to use spiritual
Michael Bradford
and become visible in these crystals, if only for a few methods to work with toxins in the
esigned as an easy to read
D training manual, so that anyone
using the book can awaken their
moments.
He found that within natural water, complete crystals
body and in the environment to create harmony and heal-
ing. Her writing includes discussions, stories, and exercises
form. Urban water, dosed with chlorine, demonstrates using toning, dancing, and vizualization to open the doors
own natural healing talents. Topics between nonordinary reality and ordinary reality to invoke
include sensing energy and clearing not a single complete crystal. Emoto experimented with
the effects of music, thoughts, and words on these fleeting spirit, the compassionate spirits, and the gods and god-
energy blockages, using affirmations, balancing the chakras desses to aid in healing the earth through transmutation.
and auric fields, directing energy, and relieving pain. crystals. Playing classical music consistently produced well-
formed crystals with distinct characteristics. In contrast, the Intention, love, harmony, focus, union, concentration, and
Healing Power of Energized water exposed to violent heavy-metal music resulted in imagination are some of the ingredients.
Water fragmented and malformed crystals at best. The results of “To heal the earth through transmutation, you must be
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exposed to “Thank you” formed beautiful hexagonal crys- you. . .You must appreciate your own life as well as the
Ulrich Holst tals, but water exposed to the word “Fool” produced life of all living beings. You need to remember and
ater vitalization utilizes the embody your true nature. As you remember your perfec-
W sensitivity of this element to its
surrounding environment and its
crystals similar to the water exposed to heavy-metal
music, malformed and fragmented. Emoto surmised that
the vibration of good words has a positive effect on our
tion, the world around you will reflect that perfection back
to you. Returning to a life filled with passion and meaning
capacity for memory to restore even world, whereas the vibration from negative words has the will give you the energy to heal your environment.”
heavily polluted H2O to its original power to destroy. This is a perfect book for living room or
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Frequencies: Way of Chi
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his book was created for those
Healing With Sound, Color
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Improve Your Vision energy bodies. The text begins with an introduction to
Fabien Maman H, 168 pp, $14.95 subtle body anatomy, the subtle bodies as receptors, the
ast in a series of four works, this
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chakras, communication systems in the physical body, and
sound psychotherapy. Chi is then introduced, with the six
qualities of chi, innate chi of the anterior sky, acquired chi
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color, and movement. The book
T research the author has done
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of the posterior sky, the seven cycles of growth, and how
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begins with inner preparation for the healer and how to both personally and as a guide for chi. The text concludes with an analysis of the psychologi-
benefit from Chinese breathing techniques, then describes those who have transformed their cal element of subtle bodies, the dantien (hara), the eight
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bringing together the action of sound, subtle anatomy, T work, Hidden Messages in
T acoustic instruments and is designed to realign the
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Water, explores the healing power
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scale (do, re, mi) to balance and empower the chakras. standing of the links beteween nature, quality in musical promote the purity of rainwater. It explains how many
He has also developed a method to align the subtle ener- expression, and the human composite. This system con- conditions that are thought of as hereditary may not nec-
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dynamic of moving energy up the body to balance the the effects of sound on our energy fields, the five ele- cultural creatives to advocates for natural living, this work
chakras, as well as expanding energy around the body in ments in music and development, musical instruments for shows how this most essential substance is justifiably the
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understanding of homeopathic principles and not simply and an index of general uses help make the information habitat, harvesting instructions, constituents, and stability
rote prescribing, and it will further aid readers in the use quickly accessible. factors. Preparation of salves, tinctures, teas, and tonics is
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Birth, and Your Baby’s First
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polluting our environment with the
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C homeopathic remedies that
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have traditionally depended on for their healing proper-
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disease. For the mother, the text covers conditions such as ties. Buhner examines how to return to our connection halftone, or line drawing. A detailed discussion of the vari-
anemia, back pain, hemorrhoids, insomnia, morning sick- with plants and botanical medicine, hoping that someday ous methods of collecting and preparing the herbs is
ness; for the baby, remedies for cough, constipation, diaper we will be able to break our dependence on antibiotics included, plus a glossary of terms, index of uses, and an
rash, hiccups and sleep problems. Includes a description of and discourage the spread of resistant disease while index of Latin, English, and Spanish names.
the materia medica and helpful case histories. encouraging the biodiversity of beneficial plants.
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Suzanne Catty he first holistic herbal guide on his guide covers over 300

H ydrosols, considered the

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matherapy, are pure water-based this work offers guidelines for the description is accompanied by a line
solutions that are created by steam selection and preparation of herbal illustration or photo. Written for the
distillation of essential oils that can be formulas to promote health and for professional herbalist and plant lover, the book educates
applied to the skin or taken internally to treat a variety of specific male health problems, including those related to readers to identification and safe use of plants within the
medical conditions. The author, a leading researcher of the heart, prostate and genitals, and disease conditions region. Herbs are described by appearance, habitat, con-
hydrosols, presents an extensive volume on this revolu- such as diabetes and ulcers. Organized albhapetically by stituents, collecting methods, storage, preparation, and
tionary use of essential oils, including monographs for 67 herb for easy reference, it also contains 28 recipes for sensible therapeutic uses. Potential toxicities and medical
hydrosols detail aroma, taste, shelf life, properties, applica- herbal tonics; life-changing information about common contraindications are stressed. It includes 80 distribution
tions, and contraindications. The various applications of plants and herbs, and a new section on herbal alternatives maps, descriptions of tea making and tincture and salve
hydrosols are discussed for treatment of a variety of ail- to Viagra. With illustrations, a practical materia medica, his- making, formulas, ecological evaluations, therapeutic and
ments categorized by anatomical or physiological factors torical background on herbalism, a resource guide, and a constitutional approaches, and a glossary.
and ranging from conjunctivitis, allergies, and halitosis to complete index, it does indeed remain a definitive work
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Principles and Practice
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men who may develop low andro-
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local ecosystems in the US are from by chemical structure and physiologi- midlife, and the attendant physical and emotional problems
Asia, where they play an important cal effect, the art and science of mak- that may consequently arise. Recent studies have shown
role in traditional healing. In opposi- ing herbal medicine, the limitations and potential of viewing that reduced testosterone levels are endemic in middle
tion to the loud chorus of those herbs chemically, and the challenge to current research age, and though occurring in a gradual and normal decline,
clamoring for the eradication of all these plants that may paradigms posed by complex plant medicines. It also they are exacerbated by blocking agents present in insecti-
appear to be a threat to native flora, the author shows includes information on toxicology and contraindications, cides, industrial materials, pharmaceuticals, everyday foods,
how these opportunistic plants are restoring health to the issues involved in determining dosage and formulation and alcoholic beverages (including such casually innocuous
Earth’s ecosystems. Far less a threat to the environment types for an individual, guides to the different measurement drinks such as beer). Buher presents safe, naturally occur-
than the toxic pesticides used to control them, these plants systems and conversion tables, and the pros and cons of ring phytoandrogens to remedy the depletion caused by
perform an essential ecological function that serves to heal both industrial and traditional techniques. With additional environmental agents.
both the land on which they grow and the human beings sections devoted to the principles of green medicine, the
who live upon it. They remove toxic residues in the soil, history of Western Herbalism, the variety of other medical
providing detoxification properties that can help heal indi- modalities using medicinal plants, an extensive resource
viduals. directory, and a discussion of treatments organized by body
system, this is a comprehensive textbook useful for all stu-
dents and practitioners of clinical herbalism.
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uhner’s work focuses on a par-
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aving received his original train- his book is about the knowledge
H ing as a DVM, Pitcairn learned
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T imparted by the core experience
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Magnet Therapy, Vision Therapy, Iridology ... more
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T selection of ideas and therapies

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ancient natural healing traditions in Mesopotamia, Egypt, ease conditions. mens. This work shares her knowl-
India, Greece, Rome, Arabia, and early North and South edge and experience and that of her coauthor, a chiro-
Biophysical Therapy of practor specializing in osteoporosis. Drawing from both
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B nance therapy, this work exten-
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hormone deficiency—PMS, fibromyalgia, depression,
menstrual irregularity, miscarriage, uterine fibroids, and
weight. These conditions are listed as they relate to each infertility, as well as hot flashes, insomnia, night sweats,
on the foundation and practice of vaginal dryness, and even cancer, are all discussed with
stage in life, and disease cures are enumerated with a
the biophysical elimination of aller- clarity and good sense. This is a thoughtful, encouraging,
focus on healing with food, herbs, vitamins, and minerals.
gies, achieved without chemical treatment and its side and eye-opening account that will help all women assess
Bates Method for Better effects. The author draws on his many years of well-docu- their own body’s needs and undertake proactive, preven-
Eyesight without Glasses mented successfully treated case studies and his private tive, and positive steps to maintain optimum health
P, 200 pp, $14.00 pediatric practice, to demonstrate that allergies can be throughout their mature years.
healed completely when they are recognized as a bio-
William Bates physical phenomenon and treated according to the laws of Fourfold Path to Healing
ates’ methods of self-taught eye- biophysics. The range of clinical studes includes hay fever, P, 432 pp, $25.00
B sight improvement, first formu-
lated more than 80 years ago, form
inhalation allergies, bronchial asthma, ingestion allergies,
neurodermatitis, ulcerative colitis and morbus Chron, celi- Thomas Cowan
his book offers a practical
the basis for most vision improve-
ment methods currently in vogue. In
ac disease, allergies to stings and bites, and urticaria.
Body Electric
T approach to healing that encom-
pases the wisdom of traditional soci-
years of experimentation that are carefully documented in
this book, Bates developed a simple group of exercises P, 364 pp, $14.95 eties, modern findings of biomedi-
that improve the natural ability of the eyes to see by elimi- Robert O Becker, Gary Selden cine, and esoteric teachings of antiq-
nating the tension resulting from poor visual habits that are uity. The “fourfold path” incorpo-
ecker uses his personal experi-
the major cause of bad eyesight.
Better Eyesight: The
B ence to describe the rise and fall
of technological medicine. He recalls
rates nutrition based on nutrient-dense traditional foods;
therapeutics based in a wide range of nontoxic remedies;
movement that heals and strengthens the emotions, and
Complete Magazines of the transformation of medical dis- meditation that develops the ability for objective thought.
William H. Bates covery into mechanistic dogma and Each discussion includes metaphor, illustration, instructive
P, 708 pp, $27.50 the abandonment of the central rule exercise, or meditations, to augment the thematic devel-
of science: revision in light of new data. Following his opment. Further chapters present an “Art of Medicine”
Thomas Quackenbush own conviction, Becker began with experiments on approach to ailments ranging from infectious disease, can-
his work is a complete edited regeneration in certain animals (such as the salamander)
T reprint of Better Eyesight, the
monthly magazine published by Dr.
that can grow perfect replacements for body parts which
have been destroyed. In this book he presents his belief
cer, heart disease, and hypertension to diabetes, chronic
fatigue, depression, arthritis, and digestive disorders.

William H. Bates from 1919 to that discoveries about electromagnetism presage a revolu- Hepatitis C Help Book
1930. It documents his clnical work i and the progress of tion in biology and medicine that may one day enable P, 320 pp, $16.95
his patients. In these articles, Dr. Bates dispelled the myth physicians to control and stimulate healing using only the
electromagnetic forces present in the human body. Misha Ruth Cohen, Robert Gish
that eyesight should be expected to deteriorate with age,
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and offered his progressive perspective on major eye con-
ditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, astigmatism, presby-
Book of Magnetic Healing
and Treatments
D to orthodox and alternative
treatment problems,” this work first
opia, myopia, amblyopia, and strabismus. The editor
states, "Many of the instructions and testimonials contained P, 128 pp, $52.95 gives to the reader a detailed knowl-
in these magazines [are] of greater value than Dr. Bates's Noel Norris edge base about the facts, myths,
original book." This is certain to be a useful book for those and misunderstandings concerning
his book is intended as both a
who seek to heal and those who treat poor vision condi-
tions.
T
treatment repertoire for layper-
sons and a guide for professional
Hepatitis C. Its ultimate purpose, after ensuring that its
audience is properly informed, is to present a “a ground-
breaking treatment program combining Western and
therapists. The text begins with a sur- Eastern medicine.” Western therapies discussed include
vey of magnet healing, particularly the interferon, ribavirin, thymus-derived products, viral blocks,
commonly misunderstood applications of pole orientation and more. Eastern therapies covered include herbal medi-
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cine, Chinese nutritional therapy, acupuncture, acupres- specific ailments with magnets. Preventive care strategies
sure, and qigong. Other sections address the specifics of with magnets, adjunctive therapies including herbs, supple-
Relearning to See
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pains, and addiction management. Extensive notes, research and case studies, and an explanatory chapter
ased on the Bates Method, this
resources, and more make this book truly complete.
Information from Structure
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ter on how magnets heal. Bwork presents a major reexami-
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Willy Hauser, et al clear vision, and covers anatomy, physiology, and prescrip-
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markings, and pigments of the eye. 130 common disease states, pre- absolutely hereditary. Healthy vision habits, based on relax-
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Take Off Your Glasses and
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See
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This rich range of information is key to illustrating for the
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vidual whose awareness of self is expanding beyond identifi-
cation of physical capabilities, and not just to those who
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Gisela Schreiber
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toxic dentistry, tai chi, biofeedback, avoidance of environ-
T that can be observed in the iris
are the genetically determined evi- W ritten by a German naturo-
pathic healer, this book offers a
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regimens, useful for everyone diagnosed with lupus. have identical iris markings. Patterns how and why it works, how to avoid
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William Philpott
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he use of magnets and electrical
T devices to generate controlled
magnetic fields has many medical
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B tion, this book offers a well-researched
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Magnetic Healing Advanced ment. The book includes chapters on legal issues related to vaccina-
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chiropractic bodywork, so that individuals are able to take
T
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