Use Traditional Chinese Medicine in diagnosing and treating disease Maciocia s The Practice of Chinese Medicine 3rd Edition describes how to apply TCM theory to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and conditions frequently encountered in practice Covering common chronic and acute conditions Maciocia s provides guidelines to treatment with both acupuncture and Chinese herbs Case studies offer real world insights into determining effective treatment care From an expert team of editors who were close to the late Giovanni Maciocia and who practice the Maciocia way this practical illustrated text makes it easier to apply TCM in Western medical practice Coverage of Traditional Chinese Medicine includes the diagnosis and treatment of 48 common diseases conditions and disorders Discussion of aetiology pathology and differential diagnoses according to TCM is provided for each disease condition and disorder UNIQUE Summaries of Western differential diagnoses provide alternative treatment options Coverage of treatments includes acupuncture and herbs with explanations of choices Reviews of clinical trials and modern Chinese literature report the experience of noted doctors of Chinese medicine Practical appendices include Identification of Patterns According to the Six Stages the Four Levels and the Three Burners; Prescriptions; and Suggested Substitutions of Chinese Herbs English Pinyin Glossary of Chinese Terms is included NEW and UNIQUE Clinical Tips provide practical guidelines to diagnosing and treating diseases NEW and UNIQUE Red Flags list symptoms that may necessitate a referral to a Western physician NEW Updated clinical trials and references are added NEW Updated Western differential diagnosis sections are added NEW discussion on sexuality in Chinese medicine is added NEW Additional tongue photos aid in diagnosing diseases based on Chinese medicine protocols NEW Updated full color photos are added NEW Four new appendices are added for a total of 10 appendices NEW Reorganization of material provides easier access to key topics
