- 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
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.
Key Features
- 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
| ISBN | 9780702043529 |
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| Author Information | By Ilkay Z. Chirali, MBAcC RCHM, Member of the Register of British Acupuncture Council, Member of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine; Private practitioner, Acupuncture and Stress Therapy Clinic, London; Lecturer, Cupping and Traditional Chinese Medicine |
| Table of Content |
Chapter 1 Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy Chapter 2 Cupping's folk heritage, Bruce Bentley Chapter 3.1 Cupping in Buddhist Medicine, Pedro Pavia Chapter 3.2 Cupping 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 |
| Publication Date | 19-06-2014 |
| Pages | 354 |
| Trim | 276 x 216 (8 1/2 x 10 7/8) |
| Stock Status | In Stock |
