Traditional Acupuncture: The Law of the Five Elements (Paperback)

~ Dr. Dianne M. Connelly (Author)

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Review

"Dianne Connelly's first book is a wonderful walk 'round the circle of the Five Elements whose gifts only deepen with the passing of the seasons." --John Sullivan, Ph.D.<br /><br />"Dianne Connelly's touch is sensitive and precise; her sense of interweaving elements is simply beautiful". --New Age Retailer

Dianne Connelly's touch is sensitive and precise; her sense of interweaving elements is simply beautiful" --New Age Retailer

Product Description

An explanation of the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water), and their use in the treatment room. Dr. Connelly shows how traditional acupuncture can make a difference, both in our moment-to-moment appreciation of life and in the way we hold life s bigger picture. Includes a description of the examination done before acupuncture treatment, as well as many case examples. Requires no technical knowledge; fine for the general reader interested in acupuncture and health. Trade Paperback

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Tai Sophia Press, Tai Sophia Institute; 2nd Edition edition (October 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0912381035
• ISBN-13: 978-0912381039
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #89,481 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a beautiful book, March 21, 1999

By A Customer

I gave Dianne Connelly's book on the Five Elements to my mother, an artist, because it clearly describes the art of Chinese medicine. It lifts the veil from the mysteries of a healing tradition that expresses a deep respect for nature and wellness. The British school of acupuncture often looks deeper than quick-fix Chinese medicine by reaching for the source of imbalance.. It is well worth looking in to. I recommend it to readers of ASIAN HEALTH SECRETS and anyone interested in PERSONAL RENEWAL.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, basic info. on five element acupuncture practice, December 3, 1998

By A Customer

There's surprisingly little info. "out there" about five element acupuncture, first taught by J.R. Worsley, originally of the U.K. This book provides some of the only written info. you'll find, and because of that, is fairly helpful. If more were written, this book might seem kind of basic/generic, but there's an absolute paucity of available info., so it's actually very helpful, by default. The author studied with J.R. Worsley in England, and breaks down what the five elements are like re: health and treatment through this unusual, rare form of acupuncture.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Valuable Resource for Five Element Acupuncture, June 5, 2000

By	Misti G. Oxford (Ft. Lauderdale, FL U.S.A) - See all my reviews

This book should be required reading for any acupuncture student. Ms. Connelly's thesis provides important and difficult-to-find information on Five Element Acupuncture. Her book is well-written and easy to understand. The case study and vignettes offer a unique glimpse into this type of treatment. As a student of acupuncture and chinese medicine, I found it to be a highly valuable resource.