Contemporary Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (Medical Guides to Complementary & Alternative Medicine)

Contemporary Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture explores the theory and practice of Oriental medicine. It lays the foundation for a broad understanding of what Oriental medicine is, how it works, and its effectiveness in treating a number of common disorders. This text gives the reader an introduction to the ancient theoretical foundations of Chinese medicine, along with glimpses into what a day in the life of a modern practitioner is actually like. Provides basic, foundational material on Oriental Medicine for health professionals with no prior experience in this area Covers hot topics, such as pain management, HIV, women's issues, substance abuse, asthma, digestive disorders and depression Effective organization of content: foundations of theory and practice, practical chapters on specific populations and disorders, then chapters on the direction of the profession and information on referrals Section on "The Experience of Oriental Medicine" provides a look at how Oriental Medicine is used in the US and integrated into clinics. Well-referenced and includes a glossary for definitions.