Skya Abbate 
Advanced Techniques in Oriental Medicine [PDF ebook] 

<p><strong>I General Approaches to Treatment</strong><br>1 The Needle<br>2 Thoughts on Needling within the Clinical Encounter<br>3 Treating the Spirit&mdash;Treating the Blood with Oriental Medicine<br><strong>II The Treatment of Specific Diseases</strong><br>4 Gentle Treatment for General Anxiety Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress, and Episodic Anxiety<br>5 The Relationship between Bunions, Sugar, and the Spleen<br>6 An Oriental Medical Physician’s Framework for the Understanding and Treatment of Cancer<br>7 Geriatric Disorders: Clinical Considerations and Treatment Modalities in Working with Elderly Patients in an Institutional Setting<br>8 Help for Prolapsed Intervertebral Disks of the Lumbar Region (Herniated Disks)<br>9 Thyroid Disorders, a Study in Contrasts<br>10 The Management of Multiple Sclerosis with the Extraordinary Vessels<br>11 The Pathophysiology and Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy of the Upper and Lower Extremities<br>12 Prolapses: Beneficial Treatment with Oriental Medicine<br>13 The Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Classical Points for a Contemporary Condition<br>14 A Simplified Approach to the Treatment of Scars<br>15 Shoulder Problems: A Quick and Comprehensive Approach<br>16 Repetitive Motion Disorders<br><strong>III Other Modalities&mdash;Treatment Tools Complementary to Acupuncture</strong><br>17 Bleeding Techniques: Ancient Treatment for Acupuncture Physicians<br>18 Liniments, Sprays, and Powders<br>19 An Overview of the Therapeutic Application of Moxibustion<br>20 The Mineral Infrared Therapy Device<br>21 Practical Threading Therapy<br><strong>IV Specialized Use of Points</strong><br>22 Multiple Uses of Auricular Points<br>23 The Ancient Use of ST-36 (<em>Zu San Li</em>) with Different Needle Techniques and Point Combinations<br>24 GV-14 (<em>Da Zhui</em>): Big Vertebrae&mdash;Central Reunion Point<br>25 Modern Use of the Six Divisions: A Practical Needling Strategy for Pain and Blockage<br>26 Anecdotal Point Usage<br>27 The role of the Heart in Needling within the Treatment Process<br><strong>Appendix</strong><br>Home Care Protocols<br>Glossary<br>Suppliers<br>Further Reading<br>Subject Index</p>