Acupuncture: Energy Balancing for Body, Mind and Spirit ("Health Essentials" Series) (Paperback)

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Designed to help the curious newcomer gain a clear understanding of complementary healthcare, Health Essentials is a series of practical books which give the facts you need to know about natural therapies and describe how they work for you. Exceptionally clear and concise, each text is complemented by attractive illustrations. Acupuncture is a holistic therapy which originated in China over 5000 years ago and is now widely practised in the Western world. By inserting very fine needles into specific points on the body, or by burning a herb called moxa on these points, the life force or 'Qi' in the body is stimulated, enabling it to return to health, balance and harmony in body, mind and spirit. In this comprehensive guide, you can learn:- The history and philosophical basis of Chinese medicine; How acupuncture is used as a preventive medicine; How an acupuncturist makes a diagnosis and what to expect in the treatment room; The difference between acupuncture and its system of diagnosis and Western medicine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Peter Mole practices at the Oxford Acupuncture Centre and is the Dean of studies at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the British Acupuncture Council. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Element Books Ltd (April 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1862040435
• ISBN-13: 978-1862040434
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,210,558 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great source for the beginner on the TCM acupuncture theory., July 18, 1999

By A Customer

This book is very good at explaining the different elements involved in the TCM acupuncture art. Great book for a patient or prospective patient of acupuncture. A must to read before beginning acupuncture to help understand the basis and the whole picture of what the acupuncturist is doing and looking for.