Description
New Acupuncture
Book Summary
This work presents an updated approach to acupuncture, offering a practical manual for the treatment of one hundred common illnesses. The reader will find a guide that integrates modern techniques such as auriculotherapy, electroacupuncture, and infiltrations, combined with traditional methods like moxibustion and acupressure. It is a useful resource for professionals seeking to expand their therapeutic range with concrete clinical applications based on contemporary practice.
What is it about?
The book systematizes the therapeutic approach to a hundred frequent pathologies from the perspective of modern acupuncture. Throughout its pages, the author presents protocols that integrate various techniques: from the stimulation of specific points on the ear (auriculotherapy) to the use of electric currents (electroacupuncture), as well as the application of magnets (magnetotherapy), digital pressure (acupressure), and the heat of moxa (moxibustion). The use of the seven-star needle for superficial stimulation is also included. Each technique is presented with precise indications for its application in specific ailments, making it easier for the reader to choose the most appropriate method for each case.
Main Topics
- Treatment protocols for 100 common illnesses using acupuncture.
- Practical application of auriculotherapy, electroacupuncture, and magnetotherapy.
- Infiltration and acupressure techniques in daily clinical practice.
- Combined use of moxibustion and the seven-star needle.
- Integration of modern and traditional methods into a single therapeutic approach.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at acupuncturists, physicians, and therapists specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine who wish to update their knowledge with modern techniques. It is also useful for advanced acupuncture students seeking a quick reference manual for the treatment of frequent pathologies in clinical practice.
What this book offers
- A practical compendium of 100 pathologies with their corresponding treatment protocols.
- Access to complementary techniques such as electroacupuncture or magnetotherapy, explained in a clinical context.
- An integrative approach that combines acupuncture tradition with current technical advances.
- An agile reference tool for therapeutic decision-making in the daily practice.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Cheng, Chao-Chang
- Publisher: MANDALA EDICIONES
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CHINESE MEDICINE AND ACUPUNCTURE
- Collection: TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
- Number of pages: 90
- Weight: 186 g
Editorial Review
This is a brief but content-dense practical reference manual, ideal for the professional who needs quick and effective answers. Its main value lies in its conciseness: in just a few pages, it offers a wide repertoire of ailments with varied therapeutic solutions, avoiding theoretical digressions. It may be especially attractive to those seeking to incorporate techniques such as electroacupuncture or magnetotherapy into their usual practice, as the author integrates them naturally into the proposed protocols.