cover image - The Psyche in Chinese Medicine - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780443264115
Copyright: 2027
Page Count: 692
Imprint: Elsevier
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The Psyche in Chinese Medicine - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 2nd Edition

by Thomas Kouo and Sebastian Maciocia

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

cover image - The Psyche in Chinese Medicine - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780443264115
Copyright: 2027
Page Count: 692
Imprint: Elsevier
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Use Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat psychological and emotional disorders! Maciocia's The Psyche in Chinese Medicine, 2nd Edition guides you through the treatment of mental-emotional disorders using both acupuncture and herbal medicine techniques. Covering disorders from etiology and pathology to diagnosis, this book explores the nature of the Mind (Shen), Ethereal Soul (Hun), Corporeal Soul (Po), Intellect (Yi) and Will-Power (Zhi). Individual chapters address the treatment of common conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Written by noted educator Dr. Thomas Kouo along with Sebastian Maciocia, this edition builds on the work of Giovanni Maciocia — the West’s foremost expert on Traditional Chinese Medicine.
    • Case studies offer realistic insights and understanding of the range of diagnostic and treatment choices the practitioner can make
    • Expert perspective from Giovanni Maciocia means that you are learning from the West’s seminal figure in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine
    • Comprehensive discussion examines the nature of the Shen, Hun, Po, Yi and Zhi in Chinese medicine
    • NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, allows digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud on a variety of devices. New review questions are added to the ebook.
    • NEW three-section format is used to present the content: I. Psyche in Classical Chinese Medicine Theory and Practice, II. Psyche in Integrative Medicine, and III. Understanding Diseases of the Psyche According to Chinese Medicine.
    • NEW learning features include clinical insights from Giovanni’s perspective, chapter objectives, evidence boxes, and questions for thought.
    • NEW focus on the integrative connections to Western medicine is added throughout the text.
    • NEW commentary in the style of classic Chinese Medicine editors is included.
    • NEW! Updated references reflect the latest research in the field.

  • Section 1: The Psyche in Classical Chinese Medicine Theory
    1. The Psyche in Chinese Medicine
    2. The Role of Chinese Medicine in Disorders of the Psyche
    3. The 12 Internal Organs and the Psyche
    4. The Nature of the Mind (Shen) in Chinese Medicine
    5. The Will-Power (Zhi)
    6. The Ethereal Soul (Hun)
    7. The Corporeal Soul (Po)
    8. The Intellect (Yi)
    9. The Emotions
    10. The Gui

    Section 2: Integrating the Psyche into the Clinical Process
    11. Etiology of Mental-Emotional Problems
    12. Diagnosis of Mental-Emotional Problems
    13. Patterns in Mental-Emotional Problems and Their Treatment with Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture
    14. Acupuncture in the Treatment of Mental-Emotional Problems

    Section 3: Understanding Diseases of the Psyche According to Chinese Medicine
    15. Depression
    16. Anxiety
    17. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    18. Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depression) (Dullness and Mania, Dian Kuang)
    19. Insomnia (Excessive Dreaming, Somnolence, Poor Memory)
    20. Night Terrors

  • Thomas Kouo and Sebastian Maciocia

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