Basics of acupuncture / Gabriel Stux, Brian Berman, Bruce Pomeranz ; translations of Chinese terms by K.A. Sahm ; illustrations by Petra Kofen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stux, Gabriel.

Contributor:

Berman, Brian.

Pomeranz, Bruce, 1937-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Acupuncture Therapy.

Acupuncture.

Medical Subjects:

Acupuncture Therapy.

Physical Description:

xv, 352 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm

Edition:

Fifth revised edition.

Other Title:

Acupuncture

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; New York : Springer, [2003]

Summary:

Basics of Acupuncture shows that it is possible to integrate Western medicine and traditional Chinese concepts. It starts with an updated review of the scientific bases of acupuncture and related research. A short introduction on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine is followed by a detailed account of diagnosis. Main topic is the description of the Chinese systems of channels, functional organs and the most important acupuncture points. The remainder of the book is devoted to treatment, based on western modes of diagnosis. The methods and applications of needling and moxibustion are described, and the most important points are given for frequently encountered diseases.

Contents:

Growth of Clinical Acupuncture in the West 2

US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) 3

NIH Consensus Conference 4

The Future of Acupuncture 6

2 Scientific Basis of Acupuncture / B. Pomeranz, B. Berman 7

2.1 Acupuncture Analgesia (Basic Research) 7

2.1.1 Neural Mechanisms of Acupuncture Analgesia 8

2.1.2 Evidence for Endorphins and Acupuncture Analgesia 16

2.1.3 Evidence for Midbrain Monoamines and Acupuncture Analgesia 21

2.1.4 Evidence for Pituitary Hypothalamic System and Acupuncture Analgesia 23

2.1.5 Evidence of Acupuncture Analgesia in Persistent Inflammatory Pain 24

2.2 Acupuncture Analgesia for Chronic Pain 27

2.3 Drug Addiction 32

2.4 Antiemetic Effects 34

2.5 Neurological, Cardiovascular, Urogenital, Pulmonary, Gastric and Other Effects of Acupuncture 36

2.6 Acupuncture Points (Do They Really Exist?) 42

2.6.1 Does Needling at True Points Work Better Than Needling at Sham Points? 42

2.6.2 Are There Unique Anatomical Structures at Acupuncture Points? 43

2.6.3 Do Acupuncture Points Have Unique Physiological Features? 46

2.6.4 What Nerves Are Activated by Acupuncture? 51

2.7 Future Research Directions 55

3 Background and Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine / G. Stux 87

3.1 Tao, Yin, and Yang 87

3.2 The Vital Energy, Life Force: Qi 88

3.3 Pathogenesis of Chinese Medicine 91

3.4 The System of Five Phases 93

3.5 Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine 94

3.5.1 Ba Gang 94

3.5.2 Four Examinations 98

3.5.3 Traditional Chinese Syndromes 107

3.5.4 Major Patterns of Disturbances of the Organs 108

3.5.5 Syndromes of the Five Zang Organs 110

3.5.6 Frequent Syndromes 113

4 Channels, Organs, and Points / G. Stux 122

4.1 System of Channels and Organs 122

4.2 Point Categories 128

4.2.1 Shu Points or Transport Points 128

4.2.2 Mu or Alarm Points 129

4.2.3 Influential Points, Hui Xue 129

4.2.4 Xi-Cleft Points 129

4.2.5 Five Shu Points 129

4.2.6 Tonification Point 130

4.2.7 Sedative Point 130

4.2.8 Jing Well Point 130

4.2.9 Ying Point 131

4.2.10 Yuan Source Point 131

4.2.11 Jing River Point 131

4.2.12 He Sea Point 132

4.2.13 Luo Connecting Point 132

4.2.14 Confluent Points 132

4.3 Methods of Point Location 133

4.4 Description of Channels and Points 138

4.4.1 Lung Channel 138

4.4.2 Large Intestine Channel 146

4.4.3 Stomach Channel 152

4.4.4 Spleen Channel 162

4.4.5 Heart Channel 168

4.4.6 Small Intestine Channel 172

4.4.7 Urinary Bladder Channel 178

4.4.8 Kidney Channel 192

4.4.9 Pericardium Channel 196

4.4.10 Sanjiao Channel 200

4.4.11 Gallbladder Channel 206

4.4.12 Liver Channel 216

4.4.13 Du Mai 220

4.4.14 Ren Mai 226

4.4.15 Extra Points 232

5 Technique of Acupuncture / G. Stux 240

5.1 Acupuncture Needles 240

5.2 De Qi Sensation 242

5.3 Tonifying and Sedating Methods of Stimulation 243

5.4 Sterilization of the Needles 244

5.5 Complications of Acupuncture Treatment 245

5.6 Moxibustion 246

5.7 Acupressure 249

5.8 Laser Acupuncture 250

6 Acupuncture Treatment / G. Stux 252

6.1 Principles of Treatment and Rules of Point Selection 253

6.2 Locomotor Disorders 264

6.2.1 Low Back Pain, Sciatica 265

6.2.2 Cervical Spondylitis, Torticollis, Rheumatoid Arthritis 266

6.2.3 Intercostal Neuralgia, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Zoster Neuralgia 267

6.2.4 Periarthritis Humeroscapularis, Frozen Shoulder 267

6.2.5 Epicondylitis, Tennis Elbow 269

6.2.6 Coxarthrosis, Coxarthritis 269

6.2.7 Gonarthrosis, Pain in the Knee Joint 270

6.2.8 Rheumatoid Arthritis 270

6.3 Respiratory Disorders 272

6.3.1 Common Cold 273

6.3.2 Maxillary Sinusitis 274

6.3.3 Frontal Sinusitis 275

6.3.4 Chronic Bronchitis 275

6.3.5 Bronchial Asthma 276

6.4 Cardiovascular Disorders 278

6.4.1 Coronary Heart Disease with Angina Pectoris 278

6.4.2 Heart Neurosis 278

6.4.3 Exhaustion Conditions in Heart Disease 279

6.4.4 Hypertension 280

6.4.5 Hypotension 280

6.4.6 Disturbances of Peripheral Blood Supply 281

6.5 Gastroenterological Disorders 282

6.5.1 Gastritis, Gastroenteritis 283

6.5.2 Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers 283

6.5.3 Diarrhea 284

6.5.4 Irritable Bowel Disease 285

6.5.5 Constipation 286

6.5.6 Cholangitis, Cholecystitis, Biliary Dyskinesia, Biliary Colic 286

6.6 Mental Disturbances and Illnesses 287

6.6.1 Depression 287

6.6.2 Exhaustion Conditions 289

6.6.3 Agitation 290

6.6.4 Sleep Disturbances 290

6.6.5 Drug Addiction 291

6.6.6 Alcohol Addiction 292

6.6.7 Nicotine Addiction 292

6.6.8 Overweight, Weight Loss 293

6.7 Neurological Disorders 294

6.7.1 Headache and Migraine 294

6.7.2 Trigeminal Neuralgia 296

6.7.3 Hemiparesis 297

6.7.4 Facial Paresis, Bell's Palsy 299

6.7.5 Epilepsy 300

6.8 Gynecological Disorders 301

6.8.1 Dysmenorrhea 301

6.8.2 Pain Caused by Gynecological Tumors 302

6.8.3 Analgesia During Childbirth 303

6.9 Urological Disorders 304

6.9.1 Pyelonephritis, Urinary Infections, Chronic Glomerulonephritis 305

6.9.2 Prostatitis, Psychogenic Urological Symptoms 305

6.9.3 Enuresis 306

6.10 Skin Disorders 307

6.10.1 Acne Vulgaris 307

6.10.2 Leg Ulcers, Deficient Wound Healing 308

6.10.3 Eczema, Neurodermatitis 309

6.10.4 Psoriasis 309

6.10.5 Herpes Simplex 309

6.11 Disorders of the Sense Organs 310

6.11.1 Deafness 310

6.11.2 Tinnitus 310

6.11.3 Meniere's Syndrome, Dizziness, Motion Sickness, Labyrinthitis 311

6.11.4 Chronic Conjunctivitis 311

6.11.5 Vision Deficiency 312

6.12 Acute Disorders and Emergencies 313

6.12.1 Fainting, Collapse 313

6.12.2 Epileptic Fits, Grand Mal 314

6.12.3 Acutely Painful Conditions 314

7 Electroacupuncture and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation / B. Pomeranz 315

7.1 Electroacupuncture, EA 315

7.2 Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, TENS 320

7.3 Acupuncture-like TENS Differs from Conventional TENS 322

7.4 Habituation to Monotonous Stimuli 325

8 Additional Methods of Treatment / G. Stux 326

8.1 Chakra Acupuncture 326

8.2 Awareness Release Technique, ART 333

A. World Health Organization List of Indications for Acupuncture 335.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-352).

ISBN:

3540442731

OCLC:

50511693