Acupuncture Point and Channel Energetics: “Bridging the Gap” – Hamid Montakab

Description

Hamid MONTAKAB, MD

Clinical application of the written and oral traditions of Acupuncture

ISBN 9782970103929

Publisher‏: ‎sbvv (30 October 2019)

Paperback: 559 pages

This book provides a solid background of classical Chinese energetic theories, explained by a Western MD trained in Chinese acupuncture and herbs as well as in Western osteopathy, supported by decades of clinical and practical experience.

“Bridging the Gap” offers a broad and profound understanding of the body energetics, bringing together the classical Chinese principles with Western medical and anatomical concepts, as well as the Daoist oral traditions. The three dimensional, physical, energetic and psycho-spiritual description of the channels and the points of the body, has very broad applications. This understanding is fundamental not only for the practice of Acupuncture, Tuina massage, Taichi and Qigong, but also help to better comprehend the spiritual disciplines as described in the techniques of Nei Dan (Inner Alchemy).Furthermore, the superficial pathways of the channels, not only maintain the musculoskeletal functions but also have deeper physiological, organic and even psychological effects. This relation between the outer structures and the inner physiology could even explain the functioning of many Western manual therapies, as well as a several psychological releasing methods.

The book constitutes an indispensable tool for the Oriental clinician. The Primary, as well as the Extraordinary, and all of the Secondary channels of Acupuncture, have been explored in great detail with clinical applications and case studies. Additionally, an extensive Glossary of symptoms helps the practitioner’s choice of points. In this second edition, a whole chapter has been added, exploring all of the therapeutic tools and modalities utilized in the Acupuncture practice, including not only the classical techniques of needling, moxibustion and cupping but also the more recent technologies of electro-stimulation and laser.