Acupuncture Books

I consider myself very fortunate to have read this book..As a member of KOMD(Korea Orient Medicine Doctor)I read and learned many books related with acupuncture skills. But this book is the best . This book presents very elegant patterns of treatment based upon a profound ancient text combined with decades of clinical expertise, reflection and refinement. The nature of facial rejubanating acupuncture and the treatments discussed is such that it may take effect within few days..I was endebted to this author Paul Adkins for sharing that acu-skills and enriching proud tradition...

I was so disappointed in this book! It is the most poorly written book I have ever read, which turned me off from the beginning. It doesn't give the reader confidence in the practitioner if he is unable to clearly express his ideas. Of its short 44 pages of information- not including bibliography and so on- 12 pages(more than a quarter of the book!) were focused on anesthesia acupuncture. While that's interesting in its own right, I didn't buy this book to learn about anesthetic properties of acupuncture. Of the less than 20 pages dedicated to the actual practice of facial acupuncture, the information was fairly useful. But I was so irritated with the content and writing by then that I barely cared how good Dr. Adkins' information was. I sadly found this book a waste of money.

Very simple, useful, and well-dieted book!!
To learn the facial enhancement acupuncture, read this book at least three
times.

I would like to point out a few things about this book. Yes, I do have a personal beef with a translator who has a book signing. I mean the real star here is the Shang Han Lun, not him.
1) Most important point, though no one will say it, this is not a real translation of the classical Shang Han Lun. It is a translation of a translation into modern Chinese. As one esteemed Chinese teacher said, when listing books that needed to be written into english;" We need a new translation of the Shang Han Lun, not the Easy Shang Han Lun."
2) Notice that the comentaries are not by Mitchell, but instead by a Shang Han Lun expert in China. This means that you do not get any kind of cross cultural translation.
You are better off getting a much less expensive, old copy of the Shang Han Lun and reading that.

Mitchell, Ye, and Wiseman's translation of the Shang Han Lun is without a doubt among the treasures of my Chinese medicine library. By providing the Chinese medicine community with a line by line translation of this classic work, the translators have enabled a depth of study unparalleled in any other translation of a Chinese medical text. Furthermore, the inclusion of the original Chinese (both in simplified and traditional characters) along with pinyin, linguistic clarification, and an extensive language appendix (worthy of a book unto itself!) studying this text allows the reader to simultaneously learn Chinese medical language while immersing oneself in a seminal and indispensable classic of Chinese medical literature. Aside from its own inherent clinical and academic value - which is undeniably great - this work therefore offers a gateway to a vast treasure house of un-translated Chinese medical literature. This book is an exceptionally valuable gift to the Chinese medicine profession in English speaking countries. It should set the standard for all future translations of classical Chinese medical texts. I hope the Jin Gui Yao Lue follows...

As the publisher of this book, there are several factual errors in the anonymous review posted here that I would like to address.

First, the "translation of a translation" comment is misleading. First century texts such as the Shang Han Lun are not books one pulls off a shelf. They were typically prepared on silk or bamboo, and their content is today known via a process called "collation" where archeological artifacts and references in later texts are studied to create a best possible idea of the orginal. The Shang Han Lun Yi Shi, on which this text is based, has been considered the standard by scholars for some time.

Secondly, the "translation of a translation" issue is germane only in texts that do not contain the source Chinese. Not only does this text contain the source Chinese, there are appendicies that contain a ground-breaking study of the Shang Han Lun terminology, and alternate orderings of the Chinese text. Importantly, the translators decisions are openly and transparently justified giving readers the opportunity and tools they need to decide questions for themselves. In the case of this translation, each passage in the text is accompanied, not only by the English translation, but by commentary on the terminology and translational decisions.

As regards the anonymous writer's contention that the commentaries are not by the author. This is simply false. Feng Ye, Md. Phd., is listed as an author; he is a professor at Chang Gung Medical College where he supervises and instructs graduate Chinese medicial doctors in a teaching hospital. Dr. Wiseman, the primary linguist, also teaches at Chang Gung Medical College and has widely published not only the term set but also the research on which this translation is based.

Everyone will make their own decision as to which Shang Han Lun best suits their needs, but that decision should not be informed by "a Reader's" factual errors.

Bob Felt
Publisher
Paradigm Publications

Many fine books have been written in the last 10 years regarding the treatment of pain. This, in my opinion, is not one of them. The depth of this text leaves much to be desired. No new approaches or considerations are highlighted either. For a single volume overview, I'd pick Rachlin & Rachlin's 2nd edition of Myofascial Pain and Fibromyalgia: Trigger Point Management over Baldry's by far. CC Gunn's The Gunn Approach to the Treatment of Chronic Pain: Intramuscular Stimulation for Myofascial Pain of Radiculopathic Origin and Wong's Manual of Neuro-Anatomical Acupuncture: Vol. 1: Musculo-Skeletal Disorders add some new dimensions to the treatment of stubborn myofascial pain syndromes with acupuncture. Of course, for trigger points, all you need is already presented in Travell & Simons' 2 volume classic. The needling techniques can be easily adapted to dry needling with acupuncture needles. Trigger point treatment strategies are well addressed in Clinical Mastery in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain by Ferguson and Gerwin and Chaitow & DeLaney's 2 volume Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques.

An essential reference for all Doctors and Physiotherapists interested in Acupuncture for the treatment of muskuloskeletal pain. In fact it should be an essential reference for all Doctors and Physiotherapists full stop. Contains readable account of neurophysiological background, is well-referenced, and very practically orientated.

Exactly what I wanted, but then I wanted more...
It covers a few characters and how they are written in many different ways. It can be a little confusing, pre-historic, ancient, modern, printed, etc. The authors feel the different forms are needed, but I really need only modern script. Also, I need more medical characters. This is Vol. one, and each of the next volumes will coaver more characters. I hope they publish them all in one book, before I graduate from TCM school. Right now, it is a lot of cash for a small book that just makes me want the next three books. Very valuble, and I'll use it for a few weeks but not return to it.

This is a book of the 100 most commonly used characters in traditional Chinese medical literature. If you are expecting more than a hundred, you'll be disappointed, but the 100 characters presented here are done so with clarity: 2 pages dedicated to each character. On the left, you have the character in simplified and traditional format (which is important, depending upon where in Taiwan or China you're reading Chinese), common ways and examples in which the character is used, an explanation of the component parts and significance of the character, and the etymology (evolution from the ancient pictograph into the modern), and on the facing page, there is a worksheet for practicing writing the character. Having studied Chinese for about two years in preparation for Chinese medical school, I feel the best way to remember these characters is to write write write! I was quite surprised to see that one reviewer complained that etymologies are offered here, since the symbolic significance and make-up of each character has really helped me to remember and differentiate between similar characters. (Sometimes you can really see the original meaning in the ancient script!) One thing this book could have had to further aid in memorization and usage is additional workbook type exercises and sample practice reading sections to help bridge the gap between this series and the rather dense Chinese Medical Chinese that follows. In terms of price, to be honest, having already studied a fair amount of Chinese, I think I would have paid 5 bucks just for a copy of the table of contents and done the research on my own. But for the beginning student, you're paying not only for the text, but for the assurance that it's been presented by a traditional Chinese medical language authority and veteran translator.

If you liked this book, the second, Acu Point Vocab, follows the same format and the third, Materia Medica Vocab, can also be found online elsewhere.

This is a very good revised edition of Kunz and Kunz's first work. It has a very charming is shape and exceptional editing but its flexible cover should be better.
Kunz and Kunz are among the few researchers about Reflexology in the world,
therefore they have a respectable work. They expose the concept, the theory and the objectives of Reflexology in a correct way. Their high level technique is perfectly presented and demonstrated in details by good illustrations and clear descriptions. As much as possible, not boring.
The book has good charts and summaries about the developing of a session, cues to reading the foot and disorders and its corresponding reflex areas. The foot and hand Reflexology charts, though not in color, are accurate and detailed.
I have been Reflexologyst for twenty years and I really recommend it to beginners and also to skillful practitioners as a complete and trustable reference.

A guide to stimulating reflexes in the feet to bring about relaxation in corresponding parts of the body. It describes the application of fundamental reflexology techniques. This book is suitable for beginners to practitioners. I do think that the diagrams could have been better.

get the Auriculotherapy Manual by Terry Oleson, much more practical for effective treatments. The Wexu book is too basic and not nearly as useful in my opinion.

Wexu provides a broad introduction on the history, diagnosis and techniques of ear acupuncture. The book also includes ear point location and special sections on drug addiction, alcoholism, nicotine addiction, ear diseases and anesthesia. The ear therapy is described in conjunction with body acupuncture of traditional Chinese medicine, of which the author is a practitioner. The book also includes the ear points of Dr. Nogier as well as extra ear points Wexu has found. The discussions on the differences in treatment between East and West is especially enlightening.

It was ok, wish it had been a little better though. Didn't seem to be clear

This book is a must for almost every household. It has pictures of all connecting parts from your hands and feet and very very very easy to understand.You can look up a body part and find where to massage to help it.. If you are into this type of therapy or starting into massage or reflexology. THIS IS THE BEST BOOK TO HAVE. Also a great gift. If you understand a little about reflexology you can help maintain and repair problems inside your body. BUT Once you work on an area it may take 12 to 18 hours for blood to circulate to that area.(IT'S REALLY ALL ABOUT CIRCULATION) All your veins go through your hands and feet so this is a way to find and help problems.Doctors should be making there patients keep this book handy. I LOVE THIS BOOK Mike

This is a very informitive book and a very helpful guide to using proper amounts of Ambrotose and other glyconutrients. I would recomend it to everyone intrested in their health.

I am an acupuncturist, and being new to and excited about glyconutrients, I was intrigued by the title of this book. Unfortunately, the lack of information in these pages is disappointing. For example, the use of acupressure with each condition given in the book is guided only by inadequate diagrams with no written explanation for accurate location of points. If this was intended to be used by professionals, I would expect at least the actual mention of the acupoints intended to be used with acupressure along with more detailed diagrams. Further, the use of the glyconutrients and other Mannatech products is an obvious marketing tool for Mannatech associates, since this book does not even mention the use of any other viable products for the conditions listed. Yes, I know that Mannatech has the patents on the combination of the 8 essential glyconutrients every body needs, but there are other wonderful (and less expensive) sources for vitamins and the other plant-derived nutrients recommended to be used with the glyconutrients in the treatment protocols. Also, the authors' recommended use of these nutrients varies little between conditions. That is a red flag for me, as I know every patient's treatment needs varies dramatically depending on the patient's age, stage of the condition, environmental stressors, etc.
Overall, I think the book is a great idea, but this particular book was poorly done for such a high sales price. VERY disappointing. Can I get my money back???

The information in this book is revolutionary. Using the latest HGH secretegogue, dietary and exercise guidelines, this book goes well beyond anything I have found thus far.
First, I like the format; technical information that is presented in a easy-to-understand format for anyone. Second, the content in this book makes it such a great compliment for anyone looking to age gracefully. Third, people will gain a new perspective on the actual definition of "aging"-while we are typically taught that certain things are inevitable with age, I now question most of this. This book picks up where Dr. Ronald Klatz left off. If people follow the guidelines in this book, they will be able to achieve better health and avoid many of the typical age-related health issues that are so common in our society. I have also shared this book with my doctor who is looking for the best tools available to offer her other patients. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who would like to maintain their vitality and keep their body strong and healthy.

This isn't really a "book" as much as it is just some brief articles and bulleted points thrown together. It keeps referring you to the author's website, [...], which in turn tells you to buy this book for more detailed information. There is no detailed information, it's just a quick reference to a lot of information that has already been written about elsewhere, better, and in more detail. Don't waste your time. Definately not worth the money.

I was very disappointed with this book. I will donate it to a resale shop, not worth the cost to send it back. Not a book for me at all.

As a patchworker, this is the best book to refer to when you had an occassion coming soon, ie. birthday, wedding etc.

Most items in the book will give you quick idea yet look so expensive as a gift. You don't need the whole day, just a few minutes of your valuable time is enough.

Your gift will always be remembered and looks very precious and professional.

You should be proud to own one of the precious book on earth.