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This successful Chinese medicine textbook covers the theory of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and discusses in detail the use of acupuncture points and the principles of treatment. The material is based on rigorous reference to ancient and modern Chinese texts, and explains the application of theory in a Western practice context. The new edition features new and updated material, including discussion of 50 additional acupuncture points and more patterns. A redesigned layout complements the accessible writing style and makes the material even easier to follow. Plus, an accompanying CD-ROM contains over 750 self-testing questions in a variety of formats.

• The actions and functions of acupuncture points are thoroughly discussed, both from the classics and from the author's own experience.
  
• English style and terminology makes material easy to follow.
  
• Comprehensive text contains everything students need for a complete introduction to the theory of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
  
• Theory is combined with an in-depth acupuncture section.
  
• Concepts are clearly explained, including those that are complex and obscure material.
  
• Logical, sequential organization builds from basic theoretical concepts, through functions of individual organs, to disease categories, and the appropriate use of points.
  
• Authored by Giovanni Maciocia, one of the Western world's leading authorities on Chinese medicine.

• New larger, two-color format and reader-friendly design emphasize essential facts and make it easier to navigate the text.
  
• More photos added to a color-plate section provide valuable supplemental information for diagnosis.
  
• Enlarged illustrations in the acupuncture sections clearly show point numbers and names.
  
• Additional illustrations, tables and diagrams make the information easier for students to learn and memorize.
  
• The size of Chinese characters has been increased so they are legible and easier to interpret.
  
• Chapter opening summaries and summaries of key points at the end of each chapter point out must-know information.
  
• Icons to make it easier to locate desired sections of information.
  
• 50 more acupuncture points are covered in this edition, reflecting the broad scope of current practice.
  
• More patterns are included, and combined patterns have been added to the individual pattern chapters.
  
• More information is provided on pathological processes, relative weighting of symptoms, and identification of patterns.
  
• More cases studies and case histories apply theory to diagnosis and treatment, bringing theory to life in a realistic context.
  
• Pinyin equivalents are included in the main text to make it immediately evident which original term is being translated.
  
• An accompanying CD-ROM provides self-testing questions and answers to help students check their understanding of material.
  
• The glossary has been expanded to include more terms and their origins from translation..
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The 5th edition of this standard publication in safe handling of acupuncture needles and equipment represents a comprehensive revision of previous material and an increase of nearly 20 pages of new material. It is the manual recommended by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for study for the Clean Needle Technique Exam which is part of the national certification process for acupuncture and Oriental medicine professionals in the United States..
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This book/CD Rom set is the first of its kind designed for practitioners of acupuncture It may also be used by other types of healthcare practitioners. The authors cover a lot of ground here from what you could be doing while you are still a student to the ins and outs of insurance billings, how to set your fees, how to manage patients, and lots of fun marketing ideas. The CD Rom has over 100 pages of insurance, patient management, HIPAA forms, marketing templates, and other resources to help new practitioners get up and running faster and easier..
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This book details the ingenious use of only five major acupuncture points to effectively treat a wide variety of ills. Written by one of the most experienced and well-known acupuncturists in California, this book is a must read for students and practitioners alike. It is written in a deceptively simple, unpretentious style characteristic of its author, but readers should not be deceived. The theory it contains is profound, stemming from the Four Great Masters of the Jin-Yuan dynasties..
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The 5th edition (Chinese language version) of this standard publication in safe handling of acupuncture needles and equipment represents a comprehensive revision of previous material and an increase of nearly 20 pages of new material. It is the manual recommended by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for study for the Clean Needle Technique Exam which is part of the national certification process for acupuncture and Oriental medicine professionals in the United States..
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Title: Small business: Joy Acupuncture.
Author: Jessica Long
Publication:San Diego Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 22, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 28 Issue: 4 Page: 34(1)

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