Microsystems Acupuncture: The Complete Guide: : Ear-Scalp-Mouth-Hand

by Hecker, Hans-ulrich; Steveling, Angelika; Peuker, Elmar

• ISBN13: 9781588903297
• ISBN10: 158890329X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-02-01
• Publisher: Thieme Medical Pub

Summary

In Microsystems Acupuncture, an internationally renowned team of experts provide the most up-to-date information on the theory and practice of the most innovative developments in the field. In recent decades, somatotopes have become increasingly important in the practice of acupuncture as more and more physicians are incorporating Traditional Chinese Medicine into their practices. These treatment methods, such as auricular acupuncture, have been proven valuable not only as diagnostic tools, but as adjuncts or alternatives to body acupuncture under certain circumstances.With beautiful full-color illustrations and detailed diagrams, the book provides full coverage of- Auricular acupuncture- Acupuncture in the treatment of major diseases- Treatment of drug-related diseases and addiction- Treatment of diseases of the locomotor system- Korean hand acupuncture- Chinese hand acupuncture- Oral acupuncture- Chinese skull acupuncture- Laser therapy- New selective pain and organ therapy (NPSO)- Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YSNA)Microsystems Acupuncture successfully combines cutting-edge medical research and technology with the subtlety and wisdom of TCM. And with its stellar list of contributors, broad range, and unified didactic concept, this one-of-a-kind work is ideal for busy students and practitioners looking for an overview of some of the most rapidly growing and innovative advances in acupuncture and complementary medicine.With contributions by:M. Bjiak, J. Blank, T.J. Filler, H. Garten, J. Gleditsch, H.-U. Hecker, K.-H. Junghanns (+), B. Lichtenauer, K.U. Liebchen, D. Muhlhoff, H. Nissel, E.T. Peuker, R. Rauch, K. Spiegel, A. Steveling, D. Stockenhuber, K. Strauss, B. Strittmatter, M. Wiesner-Zechmeister

Table of Contents

Basic Principles of Auricular Acupuncture	1	(36)
H.-U. Hecker
A. Steveling
E.T. Peuker
B. Strittmatter
T.J. Filler
Introduction	2	(2)
Basic Principles	4	(2)
Zones of Auricular Innervation and Embryological Assignment According to Nogier	6	(2)
Zones of Auricular Innervation According to R.A. Durinjan	8	(2)
More Recent Investigations into Auricular Innervation	10	(2)
Topographic Location of Reflex Zones on the Auricula	12	(2)
Projection of the Skeleton According to Nogier	14	(1)
Topography of Important Projection Zones According to Nogier	15	(1)
Topography of Auricular Acupuncture Points According to Chinese Nomenclature	16	(2)
Topography of Reflex Zones on the Auricula According to R.A. Durinjan	18	(5)
Anatomy of the Rear Side of the Auricula and Projection Zones	23	(1)
The Projection of the Spinal Column in the Region of the Auricula According to Nogier	24	(4)
Significance of Laterality	28	(2)
Rule for the Selection of Auricular Acupuncture Points	30	(3)
Point Searching, Pricking Technique, and Needle Material	33	(4)
Topography and Indications of Auricular Acupuncture Points According to Regions	37	(92)
H.-U. Hecker
B. Strittmatter
A. Steveling
E.T. Peuker
Points on the Lobule (1-11) According to Chinese Nomenclature	38	(2)
Points on the Lobule According to Nogier	40	(2)
Points on the Tragus (12-19) and Supratragic Notch (20 and 21) According to Chinese Nomenclature	42	(2)
Points on the Tragus and Supratragic Notch According to Nogier	44	(2)
Points on the Intertragic Notch (Points 22-24) According to Chinese Nomenclature	46	(2)
Points on the Intertragic Notch According to Nogier	48	(2)
Points on the Antitragus (Points 25-36) According to Chinese Nomenclature	50	(2)
Points on the Antitragus According to Nogier	52	(4)
Projection Zones of the Cranial Bones and Sinuses According to Nogier	56	(2)
Points of the Anthelix (Points 37-45) According to Chinese Nomenclature	58	(2)
Projection Zones of the Spinal Column According to Nogier and Bahr	60	(2)
Points on the Superior and Inferior Antihelical Crura (Points 46-54) According to Chinese Nomenclature	62	(2)
Points in the Triangular Fossa (Points 55-61) According to Chinese Nomenclature	64	(2)
Projection Zones of the Lower Extremity According to Nogier	66	(1)
Points in the Region of the Superior and Inferior Anthelical Crura and in the Triangular Fossa According to Nogier	67	(3)
Points on the Scapha (Points 62-71) According to Chinese Nomenclature	70	(2)
Points on the Scapha According to Nogier, Projection of the Upper Extremities	72	(2)
Points on the Scapha According to Nogier	74	(2)
Points on the Helical Rim (Points 72-78) According to Chinese Nomenclature and Nogier	76	(2)
Points on the Ascending Helix Branch (Points 79-83) According to Chinese Nomenclature	78	(2)
Points in the Region of the Ascending Helix Branch (Crus of Helix) According to Nogier, External	80	(2)
Covered Points in the Region of the Ascending Helix Branch (Crus of Helix) According to Nogier	82	(2)
Projection Zones of Internal Organs According to R.A. Durinjan	84	(1)
Projection Zones of Internal Organs According to Chinese Nomenclature	85	(1)
Points around the Helix Root (Points 84-91) According to Chinese Nomenclature	86	(2)
Points in the Superior Concha (Points 92-99) According to Chinese Nomenclature	88	(2)
Points in the Inferior Concha (Points 100-104) According to Chinese Nomenclature	90	(2)
Projection Zones in the Concha (Internal Organs) According to Nogier	92	(4)
Plexus Points and Important Points in the Concha According to Nogier	96	(2)
Points on the Reverse Side of the Auricula (Points 105-108) According to Chinese Nomenclature	98	(1)
Retropoints and Projection of the Spinal Column According to Nogier	99	(1)
Motor Points for Musculature and Joints on the Reverse Side of the Auricula According to Nogier	100	(1)
Motor Points for Thorax and Abdomen on the Left and Right Ear on the Reverse Side of the Auricula According to Nogier	101	(1)
Superordinate Points According to Chinese Nomenclature	102	(2)
Energy and Treatment Lines on the Auricula According to Nogier	104	(4)
Auxiliary Lines in Auricular Acupuncture	108	(5)
B. Strittmatter
Tutorial: Comparison of the Most Important Auricular Acupuncture Points on the Left and Right Ear	113	(16)
Treatment of Major Illnesses	129	(28)
H.-U. Hecker
D. Muhlhoff
A. Steveling
E.T. Peuker
K.-H. Junghanns
Introduction	130	(1)
Internal and Psychosomatic Disorders	130	(1)
D. Muhlhoff
H.-U. Hecker
Treatment of Pollinosis	131	(1)
Diseases of the Respiratory Tract	132	(2)
Cardiovascular Diseases	134	(2)
Diseases of the Digestive Organs	136	(2)
Psychosomatic Disorders	138	(4)
Eye Diseases	142	(2)
Dizziness and Tinnitus	144	(2)
Neurological Diseases	146	(2)
Migraine and Cephalgia	148	(1)
Gynecological Disorders	149	(3)
K.-H. Junghanns
Urological Diseases	152	(2)
Skin Diseases	154	(3)
Diseases of the Locomotor System	157	(28)
K. Liebchen
H.-U. Hecker
Introduction	158	(6)
Special Clinical Pictures	164	(2)
Cervicogenic Pain Syndrome	166	(5)
Afflictions of the Upper Extremities	171	(5)
Diseases of the Locomotor System: Spinal Column	176	(5)
Diseases of the Hip and Lower Extremities	181	(4)
The Medical Treatment of Addiction Using Acupuncture	185	(18)
K. Strauss
J. Blank
K. Spiegel
The Use of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Drug-Related Diseases	186	(10)
K. Strauss
J. Blank
Acupuncture for Nicotine Dependence, Obesity, and Alcohol Dependence	196	(7)
K. Spiegel
Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture	203	(16)
M. Bijak
D. Stockenhuber
H. Nissel
Presentation of the Method	204	(1)
Implementation	204	(1)
Subdivision of the Somatope	204	(2)
Localization and Indication of the Base Points	206	(7)
Diagnostic Somatopes	213	(1)
YNSA Neck Diagnosis	214	(5)
Chinese Scalp Acupuncture	219	(6)
H.-U. Hecker
A. Steveling
E.T. Peuker
Introduction	220	(1)
Most Important Projection Zones	220	(3)
Methodology	223	(2)
Oral Acupuncture	225	(18)
J. Gleditsch
Introduction	226	(1)
Systematics of Oral Acupuncture	227	(4)
Projection Diagrams of the Retromolar Zones in Quadrants I-II	231	(1)
Projection Diagrams of the Retromolar Zones in Quadrants III--IV	231	(9)
Musculoskeletal System	240	(1)
Pain Management	241	(2)
Korean Hand Acupuncture	243	(44)
B. Rauch
B. Lichtenauer
Introduction	244	(1)
Technique	245	(1)
Localization Aids for the Palm of the Hand	246	(2)
Hand Acupuncture Points on the Palm of the Hand	248	(2)
Localization Aids for the Dorsal Surface of the Hand	250	(2)
Hand Acupuncture Points on the Dorsal Surface of the Hand	252	(2)
Basic Therapy	254	(1)
Corresponding Therapy	255	(2)
Organ Therapy: Micro-Channels-Ki-Mek Theory	257	(30)
Chinese Hand Acupuncture	287	(12)
H.-U. Hecker
A. Steveling
E.T. Peuker
Introduction	288	(1)
Technique	288	(1)
Indications and Contraindications	288	(2)
Hand Acupuncture Points on the Dorsal Surface of the Hand	290	(4)
Hand Acupuncture Points on the Palm of the Hand	294	(5)
New Point-Based Pain and Organ Therapy (NPPOT)	299	(20)
H. Garten
Introduction	300	(1)
Description of Topography	300	(6)
Treatment Technique	306	(1)
Indications	306	(1)
Treatment Areas of Muscular Disturbances and Vertebral Lesions	307	(12)
Laser Therapy	319	(10)
M. Wiesner-Zechmeister
Use of Low-Level Laser in Fractal Microsystems	320	(1)
The Functional Principle of the Helium-Neon Laser	320	(2)
The Laser Light	322	(3)
Applications of Laser Acupuncture	325	(4)
Appendix	329	(1)
Further Reading	330	(2)
Index	332