Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 3rd Edition
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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This new edition continues to offer readers a comprehensive exploration and description of techniques of cupping in the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine theory. Extensively updated throughout, and with a new website containing videos and a downloadable image bank, this volume will be ideal for students and practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and all other complementary health practitioners looking to expand their skill base.
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- Explains cupping therapy clearly, allowing the practitioner immediate access to a set of skills for everyday application
- Well illustrated to support the guidelines discussed in the text
- Includes website containing video clips showing 11 methods of cupping therapy plus picture gallery of more than 150 colour photographs
- Gives practical guidelines on the use of cupping in helping to treat more than 30 common conditions
- Looks closely at issues of safety, expectation and theoretical principles of action
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- Text clarified and updated throughout, with an expanded artwork program and improved layout and design
- New chapters by specialist contributors cover Cupping’s Folk Heritage, Buddhist Medicine, and Thai Lanna Medicine
- New chapter on Cosmetic Cupping Techniques
- New section addressing Frequently Asked Questions
- An expanded discussion about the benefits of cupping therapy, including the treatment of new pathological conditions including myofascial pain
- Includes new evidence-based research on the effects of cupping therapy, including a systematic review
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Chapter 1 Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy
Chapter 2 Cupping’s folk heritage, Bruce Bentley
Chapter 3.1Cupping in Buddhist Medicine, Pedro Pavia
Chapter 3.2Cupping in Thailand’s Traditional Lanna Medicine, Kei Ngu
Chapter 4 Benefits of Cupping Therapy
Chapter 5 Preparing the patient for cupping treatment
Chapter 6 Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies
Chapter 7 The Cupping Procedure
Chapter 8 What to Expect During and After Cupping Therapy
Chapter 9 Twelve Methods of Cupping Therapy
Chapter 10 Cupping Therapy on Children and Adults
Chapter 11 Cosmetic Cupping Therapy
Chapter 12 Cupping Therapy in the Treatment of Common Disorders
Chapter 13 Treating Miscellaneous Disorders with Cupping Therapy
Chapter 14 Sports Injuries
Chapter 15 Myofascial Trigger Points Cupping Therapy
Chapter 16 Cupping Therapy Evidence-Based Research Ilkay Chirali,
Roz Gibbs, Mark Bovey, Hossam Metwally, Hujian Cao and team
Chapter 17 Part 1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)/Part 2 Precautions and Contraindications
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