Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy - E-Book

This new edition explores and describes techniques of cupping in the context of traditional Chinese medicine theory. It provides a clear and detailed set of practical guidelines for applying this technique to various common conditions, and looks closely at issues of safety, expectation and theoretical principles of action. A DVD containing videoclips showing the 11 methods of cupping therapy plus a picture gallery of 150 full-colour images complements the text.

Features: Cupping therapy is explained clearly, allowing the practitioner immediate access to another skill for everyday application, Includes new scientific research on cupping therapy and the effect on the immune system, as well as new material on myofascial pain, meridian/channel cupping, stress management, and cupping therapy and sports medicine, Well illustrated to support the guidelines discussed in the text, Colour-plate section containing 63 photographs, Includes DVD of videoclips showing 11 methods of cupping therapy plus picture gallery of 150 colour photographs, Covers questions of safety, procedures, expectations and actions, Looks at 11 different methods of cupping, and examines differences between practice with children and with adults, Gives practical and complete guidelines on the use of cupping in helping to treat more than 30 common conditions.