| View Larger Image | Color Atlas of Acupuncture: Body Points - Ear Points - Trigger Points (Complementary Medicine (Thieme Paperback)) | Paperbackby Hans-Ulrich Hecker (Author), Angelika Steveling (Author), Elmar Peuker (Author), Joerg Kastner (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Thieme | | Edition: | 2nd Edition | | Page Count: | 352 Pages | | Publication Date: | May 19, 2008 | | Sales Rank: | 46,343th |
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Product Description
This is the book professionals have been asking for! For the first time, a single pocket atlas covers all the major body and ear acupuncture points, as well as an extensive coverage of trigger points. Detailed descriptions of the localization, needling depth, indications, and functions of each point are provided. The different schools of ear acupuncture (e.g. Chinese v. Nogier), often a source of confusion for many practitioners, are presented side-by-side, enhancing this book's usefulness as a daily reference guide. This second edition includes an updated and expanded section on trigger points with 30 additional full-color images.<br><br>The authors come from diverse specialties, giving you the most complete and accurate information available. Acupuncture points are described using the "visual-didactic processing system", which is rapidly gaining praise and recognition for its easy-to-use format. The clearly written text is augmented by high-quality color images. <br><br>The Color Atlas of Acupuncture is ideal as a quick reference in your daily practice or as an exam preparation guide. This wealth of information makes it invaluable to experienced practitioners and to those new to acupuncture. This book is just becoming a classic text in the field! |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 8 reviews)
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Good, but not great by Dr. William Morse (Colorado Springs, Colorado United States)  3 Stars
February 21, 2009
I like this book for point location. Anatomical references are very good and I feel I can "grok" the point. I found the trigger point areas somewhat tedious, but liked the excellent anatomical references. For a "visual person" this one is great. It's a little thick though.
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Very good for what it covers by D. Davidson 3 Stars
November 02, 2008
I have found this book very useful for certain points. Unfortunately the Body Acupuncture Points section only covers about 117 points and does not cover all the points I need. For example, for the Lung Channel it only includes Lu-1, Lu-5, Lu-7, Lu-9, and Lu-11. The Pericardium Channel only includes Pc-3, Pc-6, and Pc-7. The Kidney Channel covers Ki-3, Ki-6, Ki-7, and Ki-27. The drawings and pictures, as well as the information provided on these points, are very good. I like the fact that not only do they have drawings but actual human body pictures locating the points, and it does show most of the points on these pictures, even though it does not name or describe them.
Some additional points are shown in Section 3, Trigger Points, but that section is basically by muscle or section and the points come incidental to treatment and are not listed in the index so it is not easy to find them. Also the information on these points is limited to a diagram and a brief description of location so it is useful only for treating the particular trigger point. This section is the largest section in the book and covers 35 muscles or muscle groups. The information provided in this section appears to be very good.
Part 2 of the book, Ear Acupuncture, is very good and probably would rate five stars.
I would probably buy this book again because it is very good for the covered areas with useful concise information, but it is limited. If it covered more points, it would definitely be a five star book.
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Great atlas! by Mouse (NJ, United States)  5 Stars
October 24, 2008
Very good and compact reference. Outstandingly clear depiction of the points.
The only missing thing I'd like to be included is the meridian activity time-table.
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We'd like more... by M. Kelly (NYC) 3 Stars
January 14, 2008
I brought this booklet to acupuncture school and compared it with the other Atlas of acupuncture, the other students had. We all wanted all the information that all the atlas have, on a single booklet. All the acu. pts. plus TTP, ear pts., pulses, etc. Even if the booklet becomes a book.
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Better than Expected by N. Hlibka (Tucson, AZ United States) 5 Stars
December 29, 2007
I was pleasantly surprised with this book. It is a good combination of western and eastern viewpoints. The ear points are well illustrated, and overall, the points are described clearly and concisely. An easy to consult index allows one to look up specific issues quickly. I am a licensed massage therapist who works with Traditional Chinese Medicine, and this book is a great addition to my reference library.
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