The 2nd edition of The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs describes the application of traditional Chinese medical theory to the diagnosis and treatment of 48 diseases, conditions and disorders. In addition to the existing 34 covered in the first edition, 14 new conditions and symptoms have been added, and these include common, chronic, and acute conditions which clinicians may see in their practice. Each chapter contains aetiology and pathology; differential diagnosis according to TCM; selection of treatments with acupuncture and herbs, with explanation of choices; case studies for illustration; summary of Western differential diagnosis; and discussion of prognosis and prevention. This book brings the enormous wealth of the author's experience, and his insights in applying TCM medicine to a Western context, to the support of all clinicians whatever their own range of experiences.Discusses in considerable and clear depth the aetiology, pathology, differential diagnosis an treatment options open to a clinician, and how to make accurate choicesApplies TCM theory and practice to what a Western practitioner will be faced with in a clinic -- from the description of symptoms to the adjunct Western treatments a patient may be receivingCovers 14 more conditions and disorders - includes more of the common, chronic, acute and complex conditions and sets of symptoms a practitioner will seeCase studies offer realistic insights and added understanding to the range of diagnostic and treatment choices the practitioner can makeNew design to allow easier navigation of the textNew revised 2-colour illustrationsRevised design to open up each page and allow clear and easy access and navigation around the textIcons added to make immediate access to relevant material clearSize of Chinese characters increased so they are easier to interpret14 new conditions/diseases included:HypertensionDepressionAnxietyErectile dysfunctionAcid refluxMouth ulcersGoitre (Thyroid problems)Nausea/VomitingUrinary retentionInterstitial cystitisBenign prostatic hyperplasiaProstatitisFibromyalgiaChronic fatigue syndrome
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Título : The Practice of Chinese Medicine E-Book
EAN : 9780702047954
Editorial : Churchill Livingstone
Fecha de publicación
: 16/11/07
Formato : ePub
Tamaño del archivo : 36.06 mb
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