Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Insomnia (A Clinical Series)

Description

Insomnia is one of the most frequently seen problems in the clinic and, if severe, can have a profound impact on all aspects of a person's life. Throughout the history of Chinese medicine physicians have had vast amounts of experience in treating insomnia. Acupuncture treats both the root and the branch, and has no side effects. This book combines a summary of both modern and traditional Chinese medicine approaches to treating insomnia, as well as the authors' lengthy clinical experience. It includes the TCM understanding of insomnia as well as its pathology, diagnosis and treatment, and prevention and recovery. It also introduces two renowned acupuncturists and their clinical experience in treating insomnia, as well as the challenges and solutions to the integration of biomedicine and Chinese medicine. The section devoted to pattern differentiation and treatment is particularly detailed.