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Intro -- Foreword by Prof. Dr. Shuhuai He -- 灸技法大全 -- Foreword by Dr. Yair Maimon -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- Introduction -- Introduction to Acupuncture Techniques -- 1 History of Acupuncture Techniques -- 1.1 History of acupuncture needling -- 1.2 History of Moxibustion -- 2 Types of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Techniques -- 3 The Role of Acupuncture Techniques -- 3.1 The Elements to Achieve Better Acupuncture Results -- 3.2 The Dosage of Acupuncture Techniques -- 3.3 Outline of Research on Acupuncture Techniques -- 4 The Development of Acupuncture Techniques -- 5 Limitations of Acupuncture Technique in Western Medicine -- 5.1 Lack of Technique Training for Acupuncture Education in Western Medicine -- 5.2 Weaknesses of Techniques in Acupuncture Practice -- 5.3 Confusion of Techniques Among Acupuncture Studies -- 5.4 Concern About Using Acupuncture Techniques for Western Patients -- 6 The Need for a Comprehensive Book on Acupuncture Techniques -- 7 Summary -- References -- Techniques of Filiform Needling -- Prior to Needling -- 1 About Filiform Needles -- 2 Needle Structure (See Fig. 2.1) -- 3 Needle Materials Across Different Countries -- 4 Needle Size: Length and Gauge -- 4.1 Anatomy Dictates Needle Length -- 4.2 Selection of the Right Needle Length -- 4.3 Needle Gauge in Acupuncture -- 4.4 Balancing Needle Length and Gauge in Acupuncture Practice -- 5 Choice of Needles -- 5.1 Needle Material -- 5.2 The Strategic Selection of Needle Size -- 5.3 Inspection of Needle Packages -- 5.4 Examination of the Needle Structure -- 5.5 Needle Sterilization -- 5.6 Key Advantages of Disposable Needles -- 5.7 Needle Storage -- 5.8 Storing Unused Needles -- 6 Needle Practice -- 6.1 Practice of Finger Strength -- 6.2 Practice of Needling Manipulation -- 6.3 Preparation Before Needling [4, 5] (Please delete 13.4).
7 Choice of Patient's Body Postures (See Fig. 2.3) -- 7.1 Supine Position -- 7.2 Prone Position -- 7.3 Lateral Recumbent Position: Balancing Yin and Yang -- 7.4 Sitting in Flexion: Active Engagement -- 7.5 Sitting-Reclining Position: Comfort and Accessibility -- 7.6 Sitting in Flexion with Lateral Head Resting: Targeting the Neck and Upper Extremities -- References -- Basic Needling -- 1 Needle Insertion: Puncturing Hand and Pressing Hand (See Fig. 3.1) -- 2 Insertion Technique: Inserting the Needle with Both Hands -- 2.1 Zhi Qie Fa: Inserting the Needle Aided by Pressure from the Pressing Hand -- 2.2 Jia Chi Fa: Inserting the Needle by Coordinating the Puncturing and Pressing Hands -- 2.3 Ti Nie Fa: Inserting the Needle by Pinching Up the Skin (See Fig. 3.3) -- 2.4 Shu Zhang Fa: Inserting the Needle by Stretching the Skin (See Fig. 3.4) -- 3 Angle and Depth of Needle Insertion (See Fig. 3.5) -- 4 Direction of Needle Insertion -- 5 Basic Needling Manipulations -- 6 Auxiliary Needling Manipulations -- 6.1 Sparrow Pecking Technique -- 6.2 Vibrating Technique -- 6.3 Flying Technique -- 6.4 Flicking Technique -- 6.5 Twirling Technique -- 6.6 Scraping Technique: (see Fig. 3.8) -- 6.7 Shaking Technique -- 6.8 Tapping Technique -- 7 De Qi -- 7.1 The Definition of De Qi -- 7.2 The Significance of De Qi -- 7.3 Factors that May Influence De Qi -- 8 Tonifying and Reducing Techniques in Acupuncture -- 8.1 Tonifying Manipulations -- 8.2 Reducing Manipulations -- 8.3 Common Practical Tonifying and Reducing Manipulations -- 9 Stimulation Quantity and Therapeutic Effects of Acupuncture -- 10 Retaining and Withdrawing the Needle in Acupuncture -- References -- Prevention and Management of Possible Accidents in Acupuncture Practice -- 1 Loss of Consciousness During Acupuncture [1] -- 2 Stuck Needles in Acupuncture [1, 2] -- 3 Bent Needles [1] -- 4 Broken Needles [2].
5 Hematoma [3] -- 6 Injuries to the Internal Organs -- 7 Precautions in Acupuncture [2-4] -- References -- Classical Needling: Huang Di Nei Jing and Nanjing -- 1 Nine Types of Needling "九刺" -- 2 Twelve Needling Methods (十二刺) -- 3 Five Needling Techniques "五刺" -- References -- Jinzhenfu Needling Methods and Needling Technique on Reinforcement and Reduction -- 1 Golden Needle Ode-Jinzhenfu《 》 Needling Methods -- 2 Needling Technique on Reinforcement and Reduction 刺 泻 -- 2.1 Twisting and Rotating for Reinforcement and Reduction 捻 泻 [7] -- 2.2 Fast-Slow Needling Reinforcement and Reduction徐疾 泻 [7] (See Fig. 6.1) -- 2.3 Lifting and Thrusting for Reinforcement and Reduction 提插 泻 [7] (See Fig. 6.2) -- 2.4 Respiratory Reinforcement and Reduction呼吸 泻 [7] (See Fig. 6.3) -- 2.5 Opening and Closing Reinforcement and Reduction 开 泻 [7] -- 2.6 Nine-Six Reinforcement and Reduction 九六 泻 [7] (See Illustration 6.4) -- 2.7 Even Reinforcement and Reduction (平 平泻) [7] -- 3 Factors Affecting the Reinforcement and Reduction Effect of Acupuncture -- 3.1 Patient's Functional Status -- 3.2 Relative Specificity of Acupoints -- 3.3 Selection and Application of Acupuncture Techniques -- 4 Precautions and Considerations -- References -- The Simple Burn-Penetrate Method in Acupuncture -- 1 The History of the Traditional "Burn-Penetrate" Method in Acupuncture -- 2 The Improved Method: The Simple Burn-Penetrate Method -- 3 The Four-Layer Theory of Acupoints -- 4 Operation of the Warm Method -- 5 Operation of the Cool Method -- 6 Successful Rate Increase -- 7 Clinical Application -- 8 Mechanisms of the Burn-Penetrate Method in Acupuncture -- References -- Dao-Qi Needling Technique -- 1 General Introduction to the Dao-Qi Needling Technique -- 2 The Dao-Qi Needling Technique -- 3 Key Points of Clinical Operation of the Dao-Qi Needling Technique.
4 Common Acupoint Selection for Dao-Qi Needling Technique -- 5 Indications for the Dao-Qi Needling Technique -- 6 Precautions for the Dao-Qi Needling Technique -- 7 Clinical Research on the Dao-Qi Needling Technique -- 8 Summary -- References and Key Reading Material -- Moxibustion and Cupping -- Moxibustion -- 1 History of Moxibustion -- 2 Types of Moxibustion and Techniques -- 2.1 Moxa Cone -- 2.2 Moxa Stick -- 2.3 Moxa Burner -- 2.4 Other Moxa -- 3 Clinical Applications -- 3.1 Moxibustion Functions -- 3.2 Determining Moxibustion Dosage Based on Age, Constitution, and Moxibustion Location -- 3.3 Contraindications for Moxibustion -- 4 Research -- 4.1 Asthma -- 4.2 Breech Presentation -- 4.3 Cancer -- 4.4 Endometriosis -- 4.5 Irritable Bowel Syndrome -- 4.6 Rheumatoid Arthritis -- 4.7 Osteoarthritis -- 4.8 Primary Dysmenorrhea -- 5 Summery -- References -- Cupping Therapy -- 1 History of Cupping Therapy -- 2 Definition of Cupping Therapy -- 3 Features of Cupping Therapy -- 4 Mechanism of Cupping Therapy -- 5 Types of Cups and Cupping Therapies -- 6 Comparison of the Advantages and Disadvantages of Each Type of Cup Used in Cupping Therapy -- 6.1 Glass Cups -- 6.2 Bamboo Cups -- 6.3 Silicone Cups -- 6.4 Plastic Cups -- 6.5 Vacuum Devices -- 6.6 Fire Cupping Sets -- 7 Operation Steps of Fire Cupping Therapy -- 8 Moving Cupping -- 9 Skin Reactions and Indications -- 10 Indications and Contraindications [1-3] -- 11 Contraindications [1] -- 12 Combination of Cupping and Other TCM Therapies -- 13 Precautions of Cupping Therapy -- 14 Challenges and Considerations -- References -- Micro Acupuncture Systems -- Scalp Acupuncture -- 1 General Introduction -- 2 Development of Scalp Acupuncture -- 3 Brief Introduction of the Anatomy of the Scalp and Brain -- 4 Chinese Scalp Acupuncture Stimulation Areas and Indications -- 5 Scalp Acupuncture Needling Techniques.
6 Precautions and Contraindications of Scalp Acupuncture -- 7 Scalp Acupuncture Sample Clinical Treatments -- 8 Clinical Evidence -- 9 Summary -- References -- Auricular Acupuncture -- 1 General Introductions of the Technique -- 1.1 Definition -- 1.2 General History and Development of Auricular Acupuncture -- 2 Features -- 2.1 The Physiology and Pathology of Auricular Acupuncture -- 2.2 The Relationship Between Internal Organs, Meridians and Ears -- 2.3 The Names and Distribution of Auricular Points -- 3 Detailed Techniques of Auricular Acupuncture -- 3.1 Health and Safety When Applying Auricular Acupuncture is Similar to Body Acupuncture -- 3.2 Needling the Ear -- 3.3 Auricular Plaster with Seeds (See Fig. 4) -- 4 Clinical Applications -- 4.1 How to Use Auricular Acupoints -- 4.2 Here Are Some Commonly Seen Diseases Clinically as Examples -- 5 Clinical Notice and Caution -- 6 Clinical Research on Auricular Acupuncture -- References -- Cheek Acupuncture -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Acupoints and Indications -- 3 The Manipulation of the Check Acupuncture -- 4 The Depth of Needling and the Sequential Order of Cheek Acupuncture -- 5 Maintaining Time of Acupuncture -- 6 Acupoints Selection for Common Diseases -- 7 Current Cheek Acupuncture Application and Latest Research -- 8 Summary -- References -- Wrist-Ankle Acupuncture -- 1 General Introduction -- 2 Area with Organs and Tissues -- 3 The Points and Applications -- 4 WAA Needling Technique -- 5 Modern Study Summary -- References -- Acupuncture Techniques with Special Needles -- Yuan Li Needling -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 History of Yuan Li Needling Therapy -- 1.2 Modernisation of Yuan Li Needling -- 1.3 Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment Mechanism of Yuan Li Needling -- 2 Yuan Li Needling Manipulation Techniques -- 2.1 Preparation Before Treatment -- 2.2 Selection of Needles.
2.3 Selection of Patient's Body Position.
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Acupuncture for brain : treatment for neurological and psychologic disorders / / Tianjun Wang
