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• Comprehensive discussion of the aspects of mind in Chinese medicine
• First deep discussion of the Hun (Ethereal Soul) aspect of mind andhow it realates to such issues as depression, bipolar syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  
• An entire chapter dedicated to Acupuncture poknts in the treatment of mental and emotional issues
• Copious case studies from Giovanni Maciocia's 35 years of experience illustrating the range of diagnostic and treatment choices a Practitioner can make
• Lavish 2-colour page layout gives easy

• Get rid of guesswork with authoratitive information on Chinese medicine treatment of mental disharmony
• Be clear about the entire concept of mind and its treatment in Chinese medicine
• For both acupuncturists as well as Chinese herbalists
• Give confidence to your patients by understanding the causes of their disharmony
• Be professional in how you treat all main psychological disorders with Chinese medicine
• Gain realistic insight and inspiration from the many case studies presented
• Easy access and navigation around the text by means of attractive 2-colour page layout

• The causes, pathology and diagnosis of mental disorders
• It then explores the nature of the Mind (Shen), the Hun (Ethereal Soul), the Po (Corporeal Soul, the Yi (Intellect), and the Zhi (Will Power)
• The diagnosis and treatment of the most common psychological disorders with both Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in detail

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Panic attacks
• Bipolar Disorder
• Attention Deficiit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Foreward, by Peter Deadman
  
• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• Note on the translation of Chinese medical terms

1. The Psyche in Chinese Medicine
2. The Nature of the Mind (Shen) in Chinese Medicine
3. The Etherial Soul (Hun)
4. The Corporeal Soul (Po)
5. The Intellect (Yi)
6. The Will-Power (Zhi)
7. The Gui
8. The 12 Internal Organs and the Psyche
9. The Emotions
10. Etiology of Mental-Emotional Problems
11. Diagnosis of Mental-Emotional Problems
12. Patterns in Mental-Emotional Problems and their Treatment with Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture
13. Acupuncture in the Treatment of Mental-Emotional Problems
14. Emotions and Concept of Self in Western Philosophy
15. The Influence of Confucianism on the Chinese View of the Mind and Spirit
16. Depression
17. Anxiety
18. Insomnia
19. Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)
20. Night Terrors
21. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attentiohn Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
22. Epilogue:  The Role of Chjinese Medicine in Disorders of the Psyche

• Appendix 1:  Herbal Prescriptions
  
• Appendix 2:  Suggested Substitutions of Chinese Herbs
• Appendix 3:  The Classics of Chinese Medicne
• Appendix 4:  Terminology of Treatment Principles
• English-Pinyin Glossary of Chinese Terms
• Pinyin-English Glossary of Chinese Terms
• Chronology of Chinese Dynasties
• Comparative Timeline of Western and Chinese Philosophies and Doctors
• Bibliography
• Index

Price: R940.00

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