Medical acupuncture : a western scientific approach

This text provides a detailed and authoritative reference on acupuncture treatment. Based on a thorough review of scientific data, this resource provides a practical introduction to and exploration of acupuncture in its various Western applications. Up-to-date and scientific, it draws on the latest studies and distills the knowledge and wisdom of leading authors and medical acupuncture practitioners. Comprehensive. A broad-based overview of the scientific data available on a western approach to an application of acupuncture. Scientific. Presents clear data and extensive references. Unique. At present, there is no book which combines the practical side of acupuncture with such up-to-date data. (NB. Competing material out-of-date on scientific data) Practical. Besides a whole chapter devoted to methods of acupuncture, the text will introduce the reader to applications of these methods of use in various clinical settings. Distinguished contributors. Distils the knowledge and wisdom of eminent authors from the UK, mainland Europe and USA.