Chinese auricular acupuncture. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Skya Abbate.
• Authors: Abbate, Skya
• Contents: The Ear: An Ancient Microsystem with Modern Applications; Objectives; Introduction; History; Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear; The Clinical Utility of the Ear for Diagnosis, Prognosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Disease; Summary; References; Bibliography The Anatomical Terminology of Auricular Medicine ; Objectives; Introduction; Framework of the Ear; Bibliography The Location of 100 Common Ear Points ; Objective; Introduction; Points of the Triangular Fossa (G): Points That Relate to Nervous and Hormonal Regulation and the Pelvic Organs; Points of the Lobe (P): Points of the Head and Face; Points of the Tragus (J): Points That Pertain to Hormonal Regulation; Points of the Scaphoid Fossa (O): Points of the Upper Limb; Points of the Cavum Concha (H): Organs of the Thoracic Region; Points of the Cymba Concha (I): The Abdominal Organ Points; Points of the Helix (A) and the Crus of the Helix (B): Assorted Points and Points of the Lower Portion of the Body; Points of the Antitragus (M) and Intertragic Notch Area (L): Points of the Head and Brain Regions; Points of the Antihelix (C); Points on the Back of the Ear (U): Vagus Nerve, Blood Pressure, Back Pain, and Brain Function; References; Bibliography The Clinical Energetics of the Ear Points ; Objectives; Introduction; Points of the Triangular Fossa; Points of the Lobe; Points of the Tragus; Points of the Scaphoid Fossa; Points of the Cavum Concha; Points of the Cymba Concha; Points of the Helix; Points of the Antitragus; Points of the Antihelix; Points on the Posterior Aspect of the Ear; References; Bibliography Cautions and Contraindications ; Objective; Introduction; Pregnancy; Skin Problems; Special Considerations; Pain and Other Variables; Side Effects; Positioning of Patients; References; Bibliography Ear Modalities ; Objectives; Introduction; Palpation and Massage; Needles; Ear Seeds and Herbal Plasters; Ear Pellets; Ear Tacks; Intradermal Needles; Magnets; Electricity; Bleeding; Moxibustion; Incisions and Sutures; Injections; Laser; Staples; Plum Blossom Needling; New Modalities; Which Side of the Ear to Treat?; Therapeutic Result; References; Bibliography; Patient Handout Plan—About Your Visit Ear Diagnosis and Morphology ; Objectives; Introduction; How to Inspect the Ear; The Characteristics of the Normal Ear; The Abnormal Ear: Ear Pathology and Its Clinical Differentiation; Ear Pathology; Organ, Body System, and Body Part Pathology; References; Bibliography Ear Prescriptions: Construction and Formulae for Specific Conditions ; Objectives; Constructing Ear Prescriptions; Prescriptions for Specific Conditions; Prescriptions from China; Case Histories; References; Bibliography Clinical Research and Effective Points: Research Summary 1974 to 2001 ; Objective; Introduction; Weight Reduction; Drug Withdrawal; Pain Control and Burn Trauma; Sports Medicine and Musculoskeletal Disorders; Polio; Mental Health; Gastric Disorders, Cholelithiasis; Gynecological Problems; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Ear, Nose, and Throat; Coronary Artery Disease; Urinary Calculus; Skin and Immunity; Myopia; References; Bibliography Clinical Research and Effective Points, and New Formulae for Medical Conditions: Research Summary from 2001 to 2014 ; Objectives; Introduction; Drug Addiction; Athletes; Analgesic Function; Cancer; Congenital Nystagmus and Ocular Myasthenia; Diabetes; Epileptic Seizures; Hip Pain; Insomnia; Knee Surgery; Low Back Pain; Menopause; Obesity; Postoperative Agitation in Elderly Patients; Posttraumatic Stress; Pregnancy; Spinal Cord Injuries; Vomiting and Nausea; References; Bibliography Multiple Uses of Auricular Points ; Objectives; Introduction; Point Energetics; Supplemental Points; Techniques Prescriptionology Practice, Clinical Exercises, and Case Histories ; Objectives; Introduction; Case; Case; Clinical Exercise; Case; Clinical Exercise; Clinical Exercise; Prescriptionology Answers Common Ear Questions ; Objective Ethical Issues in Auricular Acupuncture ; Objectives; Introduction; Codes of Ethics; New Trends in Auricular Studies and Medical/Research Ethics; Placebo or Sham Acupuncture; Codes of Ethics to Study; Exercises; References; Conclusion Appendix A: Definition of Terms ; Appendix B: Suppliers ; Appendix C: Pain Differentiation Chart ; Appendix D: Forms
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white, and colour)
• Subjects: 615.892; Ear -- Acupuncture
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781466579477
• Related ISBNs: 9781466579460
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; item not viewed.
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