Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 300 pages
• Published by: Churchill Livingstone
• Edition: 1st Edition September 9, 2004
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0443071705
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0443071706
• Book Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.6 x 1.1 inches
• Weighs: 2.2 pounds

Product Description
This exciting new textbook gives a clear, detailed, and accessible presentation of the main features of constitutional five element acupuncture treatment. It covers the context and history of this form of acupuncture, as well as the relevant Chinese medicine theory. After looking at the elements themselves, and the functions of the Organs, the book explores the basis of diagnosis in five element acupuncture, possible blocks to treatment, and the treatment itself. It puts this style of treatment into the context of other styles of acupuncture treatment - especially Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as it is used in the West today.

• A clear and authoritative exploration of five element constitutional acupuncture.
• An description of the principle aspects of diagnosis within this system, ironing out inconsistencies often present in discussions of these aspects.
• An inspirational encapsulation of a popular style and approach in acupuncture, of interest to all schools of thought in Oriental medicine.

• Overall revisions keep the material in this book up-to-date.
• New information on calculation of sample size and effect size features material of increasing importance in the field.
• Updating of all references keep the reader current with the latest real-world work in the field.
• Additional student activities within the text offer the reader even more help in learning new material or brushing up on the latest.
• New appendix features an exceptional critique of a published research paper.
• Two-color format makes the text visually appealing.

About The Author
Angela Hicks, MA, DipCHM, MBAcC, MRCHM, Joint Principal of the college of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading, Berkshire, UK; John Hicks, PhD, DrAc, DipCHM, MBAcC, MRCHM, Joint Principal of the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading, Berkshire, UK; and Peter Mole, MA (Oxon), MAc, MBAcC, Dean of Studies, College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading, Berkshire, UK

Reader Reviews
I think "arguments" occur because people think one way is "right" or "pure." Most 5e practitioners I have experience with and who studied with JR Worsley or Judy Worsley do not feel their style is superior to others. In fact, JR and Judy both have said that their style isn't superior, but different, and they wanted to keep what they learned taught in its original form since its the style they know best and the style that they practice. I have taken some 5e classes myself from Worsely-based schools and found that the approach is not critical of TCM or other styles, but rather they acknowledge the benefits all different styles of acupuncture may have. Of course they are partial to the type they learned and practiced the most and saw succeses with! And 5e does work well! The schools I've studies at also acknowledge its limitations. The folks who critique Hicks' book for deviating from Worsley's style are being in my opinion, well, anal. The authors do acknowledge that they deviate from Worsley's teachings and explain most of the areas in which they do and why. I believe they also give due respect to Worsely as an influential teacher and promoter of 5e style, and in no way try to say that everything in the book is what he (Worsley) taught. Anyway, the whole argument against blending styles is silly since Worsely himself studied with so many teachers and took away what was most beneficial. There is no PURE teaching. Everything changes and grows with time and place, and anyone who denies this is in for extinction. Most 5e or Worsely practitioners do not hold this absolute purist attitude, even if they choose to practice "pure" CF-EA themselves. I feel CF-EA practitioners are poorly represented by the vocal loyalists who can't go with the flow...like the Dao recommends. I just don't see anything in life that doesn't change or adapt...that survives. I think wanting to keep JRs teachings pure is great, but others should be allowed to use them and integrate them in a way that works for THEM, as this is how all medicine has evolved. People have always studied under many different teachers (Worsley included), and practice what they have seen works. Good medicine stands the tests of time. I do think the book should have mentioned Worsley's books as well (Vol. I-III) as they are great reference books, and have been around a long time. I see this book as a place to get information about a different kind of 5e practice, and I don't think the authors try in any way to mislead readers into thinking its pure Worsley CF-EA style.