This book completes the presentation of Kiiko Matsumoto's clinical work to date and the background behind it. The first volume details her unique approach to abdominal diagnosis and includes chapters on her major constitutional treatment strategies. In this second volume there are detailed notes on the use of Ren Mai and Du Mai points as well as treatment protocols for specific disorders. These include disorders of the Eye, Ear and upper respiratory system as well as neurological, psychological, orthopedic, and digestive disorders. There are also chapters dealing comprehensively with the cardiovascular system, gynecology and infertility. It is illustrated throughout. Both volumes encapsulate Matsumoto's work, detailing the treatment protocols and techniques formulated through many years of study with Japanese Acupuncture and Shiatsu Masters as well as her own vast clinical experience.
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The only English language description of two Japanese professional massage systems.
Extraordinary Vessels
- 304 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
The most detailed exposition of the vessels in the English language.
Five Elements and Ten Stems
Nan Ching Theory, Diagnostics and Practice
In this essential text, the authors explore concepts from the Su Wen, Ling Shu and Nan Jing to bring us a view of ideas that flowered in an age rich with Chinese medical history. They discuss the philosophical and theoretical development of the five-phase system, in particular the relationship of five phases to the I Ching, Tao Te Ching, and other classical Chinese texts, then present the correspondences that a practitioner can apply to the problems of diagnosis and treatment. The diagnostic section is a complete and practical discussion of technique, including pulse, body type, visual diagnosis, and hara or abdominal diagnosis. The treatment section describes basic exercises, breathing techniques, treatment principles, and techniques from eminent classical texts. Modern treatment protocols are presented in clear, easy to use tables. It is one of the best sources of technique currently available and it reaches beyond technique to the art of healing.