Four Constitutional Acupuncture (FCA) is the most straightforward, easy-to-learn, clearly-defined, standardized, and reproducible acupuncture system available. Four Needle Technique (FNT) is noted for its quick, significant, and lasting results. Only four sets of FNT need to be implemented in order to effectively treat all the diverse diseases that distal acupuncture treats. Physical, physiological, and psychological diagnostic tools are essential for assessing the constitutions of FCA. These constitutions are identical to the four temperaments since the ancient Greeks. Tetrasoma Four Constitutional Medicine unifies FCA, Sasang herbology, and diet under one theory. This book provides a starting point to enable the practitioner to quickly establish successful means of diagnosis and acupuncture treatment that will naturally lead into utilization of other transporting points, Chinese herbs, as well as dietary therapy.

* Identify foods that heal and nourish you based on your unique Yin Yang make-up. The beneficial foods for your particular body type will enhance your body's physiology for heightened mental and physical performance. * Reduce aches and pains by eliminating foods intolerant to your body type. Harmful foods will disrupt your body's delicate homeostasis, causing constant fatigue and compromised performance.* Two sets of questionnaires to help you identify your own Yin Yang body type and Grecian four humor/temperament type.

"This beautifuly designed two color book is filled with over 100 detailed illustrations to help the reader better understand the materials being presented. Red flag cases are included and clearly explained to help the practitioner decide when an immediate referral is necessary. This book covers many Western diseases you will encounter and is clearly written for practitioners of Chinese medicine. With this textbook you will learn the clinical presentation and treatment of the major diseases seen in Western medical practice today, and how to confidently interact with Western medical practitioners."--Publisher

This accessible, up-to-date resource guide leads you through the foundations and techniques of acupressure and acupuncture. Acupressure and acupuncture can relieve painful conditions such as migraine headaches, lower back pain, joint disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome, asthma, allergies, stress, nausea, heart problems, and many others. Today, most health-care plans cover these treatments, making them more popular than ever. Filled with insights into the history of these two age-old therapies, The Healing Power of Acupressure and Acupuncture helps readers choose when to see a licensed therapist, and even provides information about doing certain treatments at home. Matthew D. Bauer delves deeply into the traditions and remarkable benefits of acupressure and acupuncture, explains the many benefits of both, describes techniques for self-treatment, and illustrates how Chinese healing can augment modern Western medicine.

Explore readily available alternative medicines with this volume devoted to restoring the body's healing power. Acupuncture can stimulate the natural f low of healing energy. (Holism)