"This is an essential study guide for the State Board and national exams. Covers theory, diagnosis, syndromes, differentiation, point selection ans point location, pathways, treatment protocols, formulas, basic herb information and a range of western information" -- provided by publisher.

This book is designed as a study guide for either students or practitioners needing additional information on basic TCM theory. It is also designed to be extremely helpful for those preparing for the basic TCM theory portion of the NCCAOM exam. The book is divided into seven tests containing 125 questions each. Each test includes an answer sheet and an answer key. Practitioners may also find the information contained in this book useful in their everyday clinical practice.

This book is designed as a guide for the practitioner interested in taking the Bio-medicine portion of the NCCAOM exam. The NCCAOM Bio-medicine module is made up of 50 questions divided into three sections and this book is modeled after this exam, containing questions from each of the three categories. The book is divided into five tests containing 50 questions each. Each test includes an answer sheet, answer key and detailed explanations for most questions. Practitioners not interested in taking the Bio-medicine portion of the NCCAOM exam may also find the information contained in this book useful in their everyday clinical practice.

A selection of examination questions for the education and examination program sponsored by the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine for foreign doctors.

An essential guide for anyone with an interest in body therapy, this book contains an exploration of the connections between Eastern and Western beliefs about health and the human body, based on the concept of energy as a fundamental force in nature. This hidden-energy theory incorporates facets of Chinese acupuncture and Hindu yoga, while establishing that Western medical knowledge validates these ancient Eastern insights. Dr. Smith explains how healthcare practitioners can access this energy through their hands, feel its existence, and see a person's response to the movements. Medical practitioners as well as patients can use this book to learn how to: -Bridge Eastern and Western belief systems -Connect Eastern Yoga and Western theories of anatomy -Bridge the physical and spiritual worlds -Diagnose illness -Communicate in the therapeutic setting -Create a healing perspective -Expanding their vision of the human body

Examination of the tongue, like the pulse, is one of the principal diagnostic methods in traditional Chinese medicine. This book--newly revised in 1995--systematically describes each of the primary characteristics of the tongue (body color, shape and coating) and their significance in the clinic. It traces the historical development of tongue diagnosis and its relationship to externally- contracted disorders and the eight principals. Featured in this revised edition are 59 color plates and accompanying case histories from the author's own practice. Other aspects of tongue diagnosis newly described in this edition include the integration of tongue and pulse diagnosis; the use of the tongue in diagnosing emotional problems; tongue diagnosis and herbal treatment; the tongue in prognosis; and special considerations regarding tongue diagnosis in children.

A clinical reference manual for the evaluation and treatment of muscle pain • Contains detailed illustrations of pain patterns and trigger-point locations • 15,000 copies sold in first hardcover edition Myofascial pain syndromes are among the fastest growing problems that physicians, osteopaths, acupuncturists, and physical, occupational, and massage therapists encounter in their patients. In Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain Donna and Steven Finando have organized vast amounts of information on treating myofascial pain into an accessible "user's manual" for healthcare practitioners. They examine a wide range of pain patterns and present evaluation and palpation techniques for reducing trigger points--and thereby alleviating pain--in the most clinically significant musculature of the body. This comprehensive yet easy-to-use reference guide to treatment of muscle pain begins with chapters on the concept of Qi and its relationship to myology, specific trigger point location and activation, and palpatory skill-building techniques. Subsequent sections provide detailed information on each muscle to teach clinicians to locate quickly and accurately individual points of pain and compensation. A visual index allows easy identification of the muscles that may be involved. Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain provides necessary and invaluable information for sufferers and any professional involved with myofascial disorders.

This book is intended to aid the student preparing for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in TCM Foundation module and California Acupuncture Licensing Examination. It is a concise review of Foundation of TCM and is intended to help the student recall material taught during the first and second years of Acupuncture schools. It is not intended to substitute for comprehensive textbook. The material is organized and divided into eight chapters. It will cover Fundamentals of TCM, Introduction to Acupuncture, Diagnosis of TCM, Patterns Differentiation, Treatment Principle, Treatment Strategy, Disease Prevention and Patient Education, and Food therapy. The knowledge points are summarized by words, concisely and clearly, with appropriate charts or pictures attached. Numerous practice questions reflecting the content and format of NCCAOM exam in TCM Foundation module are included after each chapter and six comprehensive examinations at the end of the book. These questions can be used as a pretest to identify areas of weakness or as a post test to determine mastery.