Shows that it is possible to combine Western medicine with traditional Chinese concepts. This fifth edition includes a short introduction on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine that is followed by a detailed account of diagnosis. It focuses on the description of the Chinese systems of channels, functional organs and the acupuncture points.

Dr. Gabriel Stux, MD Acupuncture since 1977 in China, Sri Lanka, India Founder and Chairman of the German Acupuncture Society, Düsseldorf, 1978, Lectures on Acupuncture all over the world for more than 20 years Introduction of a new energy medicine, called Chakren Acupuncture in 1988 Dr. Brian Berman, MD, Professor Founder and Director of the University of Maryland Complementary Medicine Program (CMP), 1991 Professor of Familiy Medicine, trained in acupuncture, homeopathiy and other CAM-approaches Principal Investigator of a NIH center grant for compementary medicine research International Seirin award for his contributions to the scientific understanding of acupuncture Chair of the steering committee of the Consortium of Academical Medical Centers whose mission is to promote integrative medicine CoChair of the editorial board of the report to the NIH: Alternative Medicine: Expanding Medical Horizons Coordinator of the Complementary Medicine Field of the international Cochrane Collaboration Dr. Bruce Pomeranz, MD, PhD MD and CM at McGill University 1961, PhD at Harvard 1967 University of Toronto, Professor of Zoology and Physiology Assistant Professor at M.I.T 1966-1968

Introduction.- Scientific Basis of Acupuncture: Acupuncture Analgesia. Drug Addiction. Antiemetie. Other Effects of Acupuncture. Points. Future Research Directions.- Background and Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine.- Channels, Organs, and Points: System of Channels and Organs. Point Categories. Methods of Point Location. Description of Channels and Points.- Technique of Acupuncture.- Acupuncture Treatment: Principles and Rules. Locomotor Disorders. Respiratory Disorders. Cardiovascular Disorders. Gastroenterological Disorders. Mental Disturbances and Illnesses. Neurological Disorders. Gynecological Disorders. Urological Disorders. Skin Disorders. Disorders of the Sense Organs. Acute Disorders and Emergencies.- Electroacupuncture and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.- Additional Methods of Treatment.- Appendixes.