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Basics of Acupuncture

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  • © 1998

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Authors:
  1. Gabriel Stux

    1. Acupuncture Center, Düsseldorf, Germany

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  2. Bruce Pomeranz

    1. Dept. of Physiology (Faculty of Medicine), Dept. of Zoology (Faculty of Arts and Science), University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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  • Scientific chapter updated to include latest standards in acupuncture
  • Now with new acupuncture points
  • Even more figures
  • Authors very renowned in the field

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XIV
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  2. Introduction

    • B. Pomeranz
    Pages 1-5

  3. Scientific Basis of Acupuncture

    • B. Pomeranz
    Pages 6-72

  4. Background and Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine

    • G. Stux
    Pages 73-83

  5. Channels, Organs, and Points

    • G. Stux
    Pages 84-201

  6. Technique of Acupuncture

    • G. Stux
    Pages 202-213

  7. Acupuncture Treatment

    • G. Stux
    Pages 214-271

  8. Electroacupuncture and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

    • B. Pomeranz
    Pages 272-282

  9. Traditional Chinese Syndromes: The Diagnosis of Chinese Medicine

    • G. Stux
    Pages 283-296

  10. Additional Methods of Treatment

    • Gabriel Stux, Bruce Pomeranz
    Pages 297-305

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 307-324
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About this book

In 1987, our first book Acupuncture: Textbook and Atlas received rave reviews (e.g., in New England Journal of Medicine). This prompted us to write this smaller, affordable version in order to reach a wider audience. The smaller format has been so successful that we are now into our fourth revised edition. This has given us the opportunity to update and improve the book. For example, nu­ merous new references to scientific advances have been added. Also the section on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) was ad­ ded because it gives a more complete picture of the current prac­ tice of acupuncture. Acupuncture has come a long way since our first book in 1987. There has been a surge of interest in treating drug addictions by ear acupuncture in 450 centers world wide. The treatment of nau­ sea and vomiting has been so well tested (scientifically) that the FDA (USA) is considering making this the major indication for acupuncture in America. Research into its efficacy for neurologi­ cal and pulmonary diseases is also gaining credibility. No longer is chronic pain the only scientifically acceptable use for acupuncture (based on the endorphin mechanism).

Authors and Affiliations

  • Acupuncture Center, Düsseldorf, Germany

    Gabriel Stux

  • Dept. of Physiology (Faculty of Medicine), Dept. of Zoology (Faculty of Arts and Science), University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

    Bruce Pomeranz

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