Acupuncture for New Practitioners

John Hamwee

An invaluable guide for anyone beginning a career in acupuncture, this book offers insights into likely challenges and pitfalls of the first years of practice. It addresses styles of working, common mistakes, confidence with patients, and success and failure in the treatment room, helping novice acupuncturists to reflect on their practice. more »

2012, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-102-0, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 160pp

Keywords: acupuncture, bodywork, Chinese medicine, complementary medicine, energy work, five elements, health care, pulse diagnosis, Qi, qigong, TCM diagnosis, traditional Chinese medicine

Acupuncture Therapeutics

Edited by Zhu Bing and Wang Hongcai
Advisor: Cheng Xinnong

Acupuncture can be a very effective way of strengthening the body's resistance to illness, and of eliminating potentially harmful pathogens. This book provides a complete overview of the principles involved in distinguishing between different syndromes of illness in patients, and of selecting and administering appropriate treatments. more »

2010, Paperback: £25.00/ $35.00
ISBN: 978-1-84819-039-9, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 480pp

Keywords: acupuncture, alternative therapies, complementary medicine, complementary therapies, traditional Chinese medicine

Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Edited by Zhu Bing and Wang Hongcai
Advisor: Cheng Xinnong

Traditional Chinese medicine has a complex history, yet the basic principles at the heart of practice have remained the same for hundreds of years. Without a solid understanding of these fundamental theories, effective practice is impossible. This book provides a complete introduction to everything that students and practitioners need to know. more »

2010, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-038-2, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 192pp

Keywords: acupuncture, health care, traditional Chinese medicine

Case Studies from the Medical Records of Leading Chinese Acupuncture Experts

Zhu Bing and Wang Hongcai
Advisor: Cheng Xinnong

This book presents a collection of real case studies of patients who have been treated by prominent acupuncture practitioners in China. Compiled by leading experts, under the editorial direction of leading Chinese clinicians Zhu Bing and Wang Hongcai, this book is a useful reference for acupuncture practitioners and students at all levels. more »

2010, Paperback: £19.99/ $32.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-046-7, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 368pp

Keywords: acupuncture, five elements, meridians, moxa, moxibustion, Qi, traditional Chinese medicine, yin-yang

Celestial Healing

Energy, Mind and Spirit in Traditional Medicines of China, and East and Southeast Asia

Marc S. Micozzi, MD, PhD with Kevin Ergil, MA, MS, LAc (Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Qi, and Qi Gong), Laurel S. Gabler, BA, MSc (Thai Medicine) and Kerry Palanjian, BA, MBA (Shiatsu)

Providing a panoramic overview of the medical traditions of China and East and Southeast Asia, Dr. Marc Micozzi offers compelling insights into the influence of the expression of vital energy (qi) in these traditions. He discusses the efficacy of these healing practices, as well as their influences in the West, and potential applications today. more »

2011, Hardback: £18.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-060-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp 2013, Paperback: £11.99/ $18.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-157-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp

Keywords: acupuncture, chi kung, Chinese medicine, herbal treatment, nutrition, qigong, tai chi, taiji jian, taiji quan, tuina

Chinese Medical Qigong

Editor in Chief: Tianjun Liu, O.M.D.
Associate Editor in Chief: Kevin W Chen, Ph.D.

Chinese Medical Qigong is the first English translation of the only official textbook of medical Qigong, used in universities of traditional Chinese medicine in China. Correlating traditional therapies of Qigong with outcomes of modern scientific research, it is the authoritative introduction to the knowledge system and content of Qigong study. more »

2010, Hardback: £65.00/ $99.00
ISBN: 978-1-84819-023-8, 246mm x 189mm / 10in x 7.5in, 672pp

Keywords: bodywork, chi kung, complementary medicine, qigong, traditional Chinese medicine

Chinese Medical Qigong

Editor in Chief: Tianjun Liu, O.M.D.
Associate Editor in Chief: Xiao Mei Qiang

Correlating the traditional therapies of Qigong with the latest outcomes of scientific research, this is the authoritative introduction to the knowledge system and content of Qigong study. Substantially revised and updated reflecting changes made to the new Chinese edition, it now has new information about key concepts and practice, and covers the applications of Qigong for a range of... more »

May 2013, Paperback: £19.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-096-2, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 408pp

Keywords: acupuncture, bodywork, chi kung, Chinese medicine, complementary medicine, qigong, TCM diagnosis, traditional Chinese medicine

Daoist Nei Gong

The Philosophical Art of Change

Damo Mitchell

For the first time in the English language, this book describes the philosophy and practice of Nei Gong. The author explains the philosophy which underpins this practice, and the methodology of Sung breathing, an advanced meditative practice, is described. The book also contains a set of Qigong exercises, accompanied by instructional illustrations. more »

2011, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-065-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp

Keywords: chi kung, Chinese medicine, Daoism, health care, tai chi, taiji jian, taiji quan, traditional Chinese medicine

Diagnostics of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Edited by Zhu Bing and Wang Hongcai
Advisor: Cheng Xinnong

The principles and practice of diagnostics are key to administering effective treatment in traditional Chinese medicine. The ability to diagnose symptoms and complaints correctly is fundamental to deciding on appropriate remedies, and this book provides a comprehensive introduction to all the principles that students and practitioners need to know. more »

2010, Paperback: £15.99/ $23.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-036-8, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 224pp

Keywords: acupuncture, health care, traditional Chinese medicine

Eight Extraordinary Channels - Qi Jing Ba Mai

A Handbook for Clinical Practice and Nei Dan Inner Meditation

Dr David Twicken DOM, LAc

The Eight Extraordinary channels are amongst the most interesting and clinically important aspects of Chinese medicine. This book introduces the theory behind the channels, explains their clinical applications, and delves into their emotional and spiritual qualities, as well as exploring how to cultivate the channels through Nei Gong. more »

June 2013, Paperback: £24.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-148-8, 254mm x 177.8mm / 10in x 7in, 240pp

Keywords: acupuncture, bagua, Chinese medicine, Daoism, meridians, qigong, shiatsu, Yijing

Everyday Qigong Practice

Richard Bertschinger

This useful handbook teaches simple Qigong exercises that can be easily practised in the home every day. It offers guidance for introductory exercises that are easy to learn and very effective, including Early Morning Meditations and the Silk Brocades. Suitable for young and old, this is the perfect introduction to classic Qigong exercises. more »

2012, Paperback: £9.99/ $16.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-117-4, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 80pp

Keywords: Chinese medicine, Qi, qigong

Facial Enhancement Acupuncture

Clinical Use and Application

Paul Adkins
Illustrated by Roger Dutton

This illustrated guide to facial enhancement acupuncture, based on Five Elements theory, shows the acupuncture points, techniques and equipment used to targets points and muscles of the face to improve skin elasticity and appearance. With full explanations of the methods and guidance on discussing treatment with patients, follow up and after care. more »

October 2013, Paperback: £19.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-129-7, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 160pp

Keywords: acupuncture, Chinese medicine, complementary medicine, complementary therapies, five elements, meridians, traditional Chinese medicine

Fire Dragon Meridian Qigong

Essential NeiGong for Health and Spiritual Transformation

Master Zhongxian Wu and Dr Karin Taylor Wu

Fire Dragon Meridian Qigong is a traditional Chinese Qigong form that works directly on the meridians, awakening areas of stagnation and bringing the physical and emotional body into a balanced state of well-being. The form is recommended by the authors for patients suffering from cancer and chronic health conditions. more »

2012, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-103-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 200pp

Keywords: Chinese medicine, meridians, qigong

Gold Mirrors and Tongue Reflections

The Cornerstone Classics of Chinese Medicine Tongue Diagnosis - The Ao Shi Shang Han Jin Jing Lu, and the Shang Han She Jian

Ioannis Solos

This text introduces important aspects of the earliest writings on tongue diagnosis to assist the reader in understanding its development. It presents the first translations of two of the most influential and authoritative tongue diagnosis texts, the Golden Mirror Records and Tongue Reflections in Cold Damage. Both are key texts for practitioners. more »

2012, Hardback: £40.00/ $65.00
ISBN: 978-1-84819-095-5, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 304pp

Keywords: Chinese culture, Chinese herbs, Chinese history, Chinese medicine, herbal treatment, hot and cold syndromes, tongue diagnosis, traditional Chinese medicine

The Great Intent

Acupuncture Odes, Songs and Rhymes

Richard Bertschinger

This collection of songs and rhymes composed by Chinese acupuncturists was compiled by the physician Yang Jizhou in 1601. Used both as teaching vehicles and as expressions of the poetry behind their work, these odes offer a rich insight into the history of acupuncture, as well as practical indications for treatment. more »

May 2013, Paperback: £24.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84819-132-7, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 320pp

Keywords: acupuncture, Chinese history, Chinese medicine, Daoism, traditional Chinese medicine

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