Hara Diagnosis(1st Edition) Reflections on the Sea (Paradigm Title) by KiikoMatsumoto, Stephen Birch, Herb Rich Iii Hardcover, 484 Pages, Published 1988 by Paradigm Publications ISBN-13: 978-0-912111-13-1, ISBN: 0-912111-13-5
"This work presents the theory and practice of abdominal diagnosis with the greatest care ever applied to an important diagnostic technique. Beginning with an historical and cultural perspective on the use of palpation in general, and abdominal palpation in particular, the book details the information required to master and extend the techniques presented. Introductory chapters concern the role of the emotional, mental, and spiritual asp ..."
"This text makes available the information a student or practitioner needs to add important and powerful treatments to their repertoire. The authors have assembled theoretical explanations and treatment systems based on the use of the eight extraordinary vessels. The information comes from highly successful Oriental scholars and practitioners. The reasoning and research from which these treatment systems are derived is detailed, beginnin ..."
"In this essential text, the authors explore concepts from the Su Wen, Ling Shu and Nan Jing to bring us a view of ideas that flowered in an age rich with Chinese medical history. They discuss the philosophical and theoretical development of the five-phase system, in particular the relationship of five phases to the I Ching, Tao Te Ching, and other classical Chinese texts, then present the correspondences that a practitioner can apply to ..."
"The most detailed exposition of the vessels in the English language."
Five Elements and Ten Stems(Updated) Nan Ching Theory, Diagnostics and Practice (Paradigm Title) [Paperback] Matsumoto, K. and Birch, S. by KiikoMatsumoto, And Stephen Birch Paperback, 236 Pages, Published 1983 by Paradigm Publications (Ma) ISBN-13: 978-0-912111-25-4, ISBN: 0-912111-25-9
"In this essential text, the authors explore concepts from the Su Wen, Ling Shu and Nan Jing to bring us a view of ideas that flowered in an age rich with Chinese medical history. They discuss the philosophical and theoretical development of the five-phase system, in particular the relationship of five phases to the I Ching, Tao Te Ching, and other classical Chinese texts, then present the correspondences that a practitioner can apply to ..."
"This book completes the presentation of Kiiko Matsumoto's clinical work to date and the background behind it. The first volume details her unique approach to abdominal diagnosis and includes chapters on her major constitutional treatment strategies. In this second volume there are detailed notes on the use of Ren Mai and Du Mai points as well as treatment protocols for specific disorders. These include disorders of the Eye, Ear and uppe ..."
"This book contains a thorough and detailed presentation of Kiiko Matsumoto's clinical work to date and the background behind it. This first volume details her unique approach to abdominal diagnosis and includes chapters on her major constitutional treatment strategies such as immune system imbalance, hormonal imbalance, nervous system problems, Blood stagnation, blood sugar imbalance and structural imbalances. There is a comprehensive s ..."