E-Book, Englisch, 240 Seiten, PDF, Format (B × H): 195 mm x 270 mm
A Textbook
E-Book, Englisch, 240 Seiten, PDF, Format (B × H): 195 mm x 270 mm
ISBN: 978-3-13-161561-9
Verlag: Thieme
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
With an emphasis on medical acupuncture, this book offers busy practitioners an accessible guide to the myriad ways in which these time-tested methods can both enhance and ease a pregnant woman's experience - before, during, and after delivery. Medical Acupuncture in Pregnancy begins with a concise, yet thorough review of basic TCM principles and proceeds to cover treatments for hyperemesis, preterm labor, preeclampsia, dysfunctional labor, postpartum depression, dysmenorrhoe, migraine, infections and more!
Whether as an introduction to the topic or as a handy clinical reference, this text is essential for obstetricians, gynecologists, midwives, acupuncturists, and nurses who want to optimize patient care options with Chinese medicine.
Special features:
High-quality illustrations showing the precise location of acupuncture points
Detailed descriptions and diagrams of needling depth and direction
Treatment rules and therapeutic guidelines
Easy-to-access format for quick reference in a clinical setting
A practice-oriented introduction to Qi gong
Supplemental information on Chinese dietetics
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Weitere Infos & Material
1. Introduction to Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)What is Acupuncture?The Basics of TCM2. SystematicsThe Channel System of AcupunctureThe 12 Regular ChannelsThe Yin ChannelsThe Yang ChannelsThe Extraordinary Channels3. Criteria and RulesMethods of Locating PointsPrerequisites for Acupuncture TherapyEffects and ReactionsIntegrating Acupuncture into a Treatment PlanCharacteristics of Acupuncture During PregnancyComplicationsTreatment Rules and Therapeutic GuidelinesTreatment TechniqueOrganizational ModelPrerequisites for Acupuncture Therapy in a Clinic4. The Practice of Acupuncture in Obstetrics and GynecologyObstetricsPregnancyPeripartalPuerperiumAcupuncture and Gynecology5. Point AtlasLU = LungLI = Large intestineST = StomachSP = SpleenHT = HeartSI = Small intestineBL = BladderKI = KidneyPC = PericardiumGB = GallbladderLR = LiverGV = Governing vesselCV = Conception vesselEX-HN = Head and neckEX-CA = Chest and abdomenEX-B = BackEX = "Breast point in front of the axilla"EX-LE = Lower extremity6. Chinese Nutrition Therapy and Qi GongChinese Nutrition TherapyQi GongAppendixAmerican and International Tai Ji and Qi Gong Associations
