THE PSYCHE IN CHINESE MEDICINE comprehensively discusses the treatment
of mental-emotional disorders with both acupuncture and herbal
medicine. Suitable for practitioners and students of Chinese medicine
it discusses first the aetiology, pathology and diagnosis of mental
disorders. It explores the nature of the Mind (Shen), Ethereal Soul
(Hun), Corporeal Soul (Po), Intellect (Yi) and Will-Power (Zhi) and
then presents the diagnosis and treatment of the most common
psychological disorders with both acupuncture and Chinese herbs in
detail. Specific chapters focus on the treatment of common conditions
including depression, anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, bipolar
disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Each condition
is illustrated with case histories from the author’s 35 years-long
practice.
* Comprehensive discussion of the nature of the Shen, Hun, Po, Yi
and Zhi in Chinese medicine
* The first detailed description of the nature and functions of the
Hun (Ethereal Soul) and how that relates to conditions such as
depression, bipolar disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder
* An entire chapter dedicated to the functions of acupuncture points
in the treatment of mental-emotional disorders
* Case studies that offer realistic insights and understanding to
the range of diagnostic and treatment choices the practitioner can
make
* Attractive 2-colour page layout gives easy access and navigation
around the text
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ISBN
9780702047770
Publisert
2013
Utgiver
Vendor
Churchill Livingstone (US)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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