Ophthalmology in Chinese Medicine


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The treatment of ophthalmologic diseases with TCM is a unique specialty in which most practitioners of Chinese medicine have little confidence in eye diseases, occurring independently or as a complication of other diseases, plague millions around the world and can sometimes lead to blindness. Using the benefits of Chinese medicine to facilitate recovery or alleviate suffering from this category of often debilitating disease is a wonderful gift to share with all medical professionals. With the aid of this carefully edited text representing the standard TCM approach to treating eye disorders in China, doctors of Chinese medicine can now learn how to effectively treat or slow the progression of eye diseases. We are sorry that the DVD content are not included.




Healing Your Eyes with Chinese Medicine


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Optimal eye health is just around the corner with this guide to treating common eye disorders with acupuncture, herbs, and other tenets of Chinese medicine For the past ten years, Andy Rosenfarb has successfully used acupuncture and Chinese medicine to treat a wide range of eye conditions. His treatments include moxibustion techniques, tuina (massage), microcurrent stimulation, Chinese herbs, and qigong exercises, along with “essential acupuncture” where essential oils are placed on acupuncture points. The culmination of his work—which includes a recent pioneering study involving metabolic testing—is this handbook for healing the kinds of conditions too often considered almost impossibly challenging or irreversible. The first half of Healing Your Eyes with Chinese Medicine explains Traditional Chinese Medicine and its perspective on the eyes, which is based on the idea that the eyes and the brain work in tandem, not isolation. The second half focuses on proven methods derived from Rosenfarb’s practice, including nutritional, supplemental, and lifestyle adjustments. Individual chapters cover eye disorders such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and many more. This book is intended as a practical manual to help readers understand their eyes and vision more comprehensively, and to learn new, affordable ways for retaining the precious gift of sight.




Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea


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Here is the first translation into English of the complete Yin-Hai Jing-Wei, a classic fifteenth-century text on Chinese ophthalmology. As one of the few original manuscripts on traditional Chinese medicine translated into a Western language, this work offers an unprecedented view of the practice of medicine, and specifically eye care, in premodern China. Superbly rendered from the classical Chinese and extensively annotated by Paul U. Unschuld and Jürgen Kovacs, the text provides detailed descriptions of the etiology, symptomatology, and therapy of every eye disease known to fifteenth-century Chinese practitioners. The translators' introduction also provides the first in-depth analysis of the development of this specialty within Chinese medicine. As a source for comparative studies of Chinese and Western medicine and numerous other issues in the history of medicine and Chinese thought, the Yin-Hai Jing-Wei has no equal in the Western world.




Integrative Ophthalmology


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With the development of nature science and industrial technology, more and more patients are benefitting from the rapid progress in ophthalmology, as the use of new medicine and delicate surgical therapy has ensured them the chance to restore their sight. However, some problems have come up during its development, of which the most serious one is the limitation of the ophthalmology. Eyes are not isolated organs, they are connected to our body, and thus, the general status of our body will affect the eyes’ function. Therefore, it is of great importance that the ophthalmologists see the big picture while dealing with the clinical problems. Based on the above observations, we put forward the concept of Integrative Ophthalmology, and describe the ophthalmology related medical situations that are prone to be neglected in clinical practice in a bid to increase the awareness of doctors from all fields that a holistic view should be adopted in clinical practice, and it is the patients that we are treating rather than the disease. There are 9 parts in the book, containing the concept of integrative ophthalmology, intraocular and intracranial pressure gradient related diseases,and the relationship between the different general status and eye disorders. We do believe that the integrative ophthalmology is the key to the development of ophthalmology and hope readers can benefit from this book.




Practical Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine


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The authors look at TCM treatments for a wide range of common & more difficult problems, such as: eczema; gangrene; depressions; palpitations; & many more. Material is structured in such a way as to be easily accessed in clinical situations




BLACK BK OF MICRO ACUPUNCTURE


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Acupuncture has been used to treat and prevent disease for over 4,000 years. By revealing strengths and weaknesses affected by genetics, emotions, environmental and lifestyle factors, doctors of Chinese Medicine can help patients achieve long and healthy lives. After decades of clinical experience and treating thousands of patients using the Micro Acupuncture 48 system, Dr. Rosenfarb introduced this highly effective acupuncture system to the acupuncture community to make the method more widely available for patients in need. As a world-renown expert in treating pain and ophthalmic diseases, he has written The Black Book of Micro Acupuncture 48 to explain the theory and clinical applications behind the Micro Acupuncture 48 system and to help the practitioner to understand and correct underlying factors that drive the pain and dysfunction the people experience. Additionally, Dr. Rosenfarb describes Micro Acupuncture 48's ophthalmic applications for degenerative eyes conditions like macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy - including case studies for the practitioners benefit. Researchers are encouraged to review a list of acupuncturists trained in Micro Acupuncture 48 at www.microacupunture48.com. "The true mark of an expert professional is one that conveys the idea so somebody like me (a novice) can easily do and apply the ideas presented. Andy does just this in his new book! I don't have much experience with "ophthalmic acupuncture" but by reading his book I have been able to apply his ideas, theories, and points IMMEDIATELY! I have always respected and valued what Andy does and has done for our profession. This book is MUST for anybody wanting to help their patients! I'm grateful and thankful for Andy! Bravo! Amazing work! Brad Whisnant, DAOM, LAc The Black Book of Micro Acupuncture 48 by Andy Rosenfarb is an instant classic in the field of Acupuncture. Introducing this new acupuncture system called Micro Acupuncture 48, a contemporary acupuncture system using only 48 newly discovered acupuncture points. Dr. Rosenfarb is the world's leading practitioner in the field of TCM Ophthalmology. He shares the secrets of Micro Acupuncture 48 with treatment methods, strategies and frequencies of treating Pain & Ophthalmic Diseases, including guidelines and detailed case studies. This book is a must for all Acupuncturists and TCM practitioners wanting to practice a highly effective form of Micro Acupuncture! Robert Chu, PhD, LAc., QME This book is an invaluable resource for practitioners who are interested in treating pain, degenerative eye diseases and other chronic neurological conditions. As a profession we are fortunate that Andy, a highly experienced academic and clinical practitioner, is sharing his vast knowledge with us. For the first time in print, a thorough explanation of Micro Acupuncture 48 theory and practice will allow the practitioner to begin using these techniques immediately and improving their clinical results." Matt Callison, LAc.




Face Reading in Chinese Medicine


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An exciting new, full-colour edition of Face Reading in Chinese Medicine featuring over 200 colour photographs and practical instructions on how to conduct a face reading! Face reading has been part of Traditional Chinese Medicine for many centuries, and Professor Lillian Bridges is a popular academic and international lecturer on the subject who gained her fascinating knowledge through her family line of Master Face Readers in China. Based on an understanding of the shapes, markings and features of a face, practitioners can learn about the health and life of a patient relating to the principles of Chinese medicine. In addition to understanding how the body's internal functions - physical, psychological and emotional - can be seen on a face, practitioners can also learn how to evaluate Shen to understand non-verbal expressions.Technical and detailed information is presented in an upbeat, insightful and highly readable manner. This was the first book to focus on the deeper aspects of face reading and diagnosis, this edition includes ancient Taoist knowledge regarding the Original Face and Facial Jing and Qi markers which have previously only been taught through the oral tradition. - Clear discussions demonstrate how this technique can be used as a supplement to other diagnostic tools in Traditional Chinese Medicine. - Engaging, insightful, highly readable text is written by a well-known and experienced lecturer in the field. - Extensive illustrations give you a clear understanding of theories and techniques. - A focus on the deeper aspects of face reading and diagnosis helps readers become more conscious of their actions, reactions, and the health consequences of behavior.




Essentials of Chinese Medicine


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The Essentials of Chinese Medicine is a text book intended for international students who wish to gain a basic understanding of Chinese Medicine (CM) at the university level. The idea of writing such a text was originated from the Sino-American C- sortium for the Advancement of Chinese Medicine (SACACM), which was founded in February 2000. In 1995, the British Hong Kong Administration set up a Prepa- tory Committee for the Development of Chinese Medicine to look into ways of bringing Chinese medical practice and herbal trade under proper control and r- ulation. After the reuni?cation of Hong Kong with mainland China in 1997, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region continued the efforts to uplift the practice of CM to a fully professional level through legislation. To help bring up a new generation of professional CM practitioners, the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) obtained approval from the Government’s univ- sity funding authority to develop a School of Chinese Medicine to prepare students who will meet the future professional requirements through public examinations. In order to establish itself quickly as a rigorous provider of university level CM education, HKBU sought alliance with eight major CM universities in the Chinese Mainland, and one US university which was interested in developing CM education within its medical college. As a result, the Consortium known as SACACM was formed, with ten founding institutions from Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Shandong, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Heilongjiang, Hong Kong, and the United States.





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