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Basics of Acupuncture shows that it is possible to combine Western medicine with traditional Chinese concepts. It starts with an updated review of the scientific bases of acupuncture and related research. An short introduction on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine is followed by a detailed account of diagnosis. Main topic is the description of the Chinese systems of channels, functional organs and the most important acupuncture points. The remainder of the book is devoted to treatment, based on western modes of diagnosis. The methods and applications of needling and moxibustion are described, and dthe most important points are given for frequently encountered diseases. more info
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too many errors; not enough substance
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book looks very professionally done, but the content is less than adequate. There are location mistakes on the diagrams, and the information on the individual points is too condensed for any real practical use.
Excellent!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book is excellent, which makes me wonder what the heck the last reviewer was thinking. This book doesn’t have point location errors…I am a certified acupuncturist and I can assure you this book is not only accurate, but Bruce Pomeranz uses Western methods to validate the use of acupuncture in the mainstream. Many people don’t like his “anatomical” method of relating the acu-points, but for Western trained health care professionals, it is much easier to integrate into practice, sell to patients and to explain using science than the traditional Chinese medicine. Let’s face it, the Chinese knew what they were talking about 2000 years ago (or more!) but they explained it in a way that made sense to them. Well, we’re a bit more scientific now and explaining the results we get with a bit of science may offend some, but it is progress because we are integrating old style wisdom with new understandings.