Introduction
Section 1??The Foundations
Chapter 1 The Philosophical Foundations of Five Element constitutional Acupuncture
Chapter 2 Five Element Theory
Chapter 3 The Importance of the Spirit
Chapter 4 The Constitutional Factor
Chapter 5 The Causes of Disease
Chapter 6 The Inner Development of the Practitioner
Section 2??The Elements and Organs
Chapter 7 Introduction to the Five Elements
Chapter 8 Wood - Key Resonances
Chapter 9 Wood - The Organs
Chapter 10 Patterns of Behaviour of Wood Constitutional Factors
Chapter 11 Fire - Key Resonances
Chapter 12 Fire - The Organs
Chapter 13 Patterns of Behaviour of Fire Constitutional Factors
Chapter 14 Earth - Key Resonances
Chapter 15 Earth - The Organs
Chapter 16 Patterns of Behaviour of Earth Constitutional Factors
Chapter 17 Metal - Key Resonances
Chapter 18 Metal - The Organs
Chapter 19 Patterns of Behaviour of Metal Constitutional Factors
Chapter 20 Water - Key Resonances
Chapter 21 Water - The Organs
Chapter 22 Patterns of Behaviour of Water Constitutional Factors
Chapter 23 Some Common Confusions between Different CFs
Section 3??Diagnosis
Chapter 24 Diagnosis - The Purpose and Process
Chapter 25 Diagnosis - The Key Methods
Chapter 26 The Body Language of The Different CFs
Chapter 27 Diagnosis - Levels and Golden Keys
Chapter 28 Diagnosis by Touch
Section 4??Blocks to Treatment
Chapter 29 The Five Element Blocks to Treatment
Chapter 30 Aggressive Energy
Chapter 31 Possession
Chapter 32 Husband-Wife Imbalance
Chapter 33 Entry-Exit Blocks
Section 5??Treatment Techniques
Chapter 34 Needle Technique
Chapter 35 The Use of Moxibustion
Section 6??The Use of Points
Chapter 36 The Use of Acupuncture Points in Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture
Chapter 37 Using Points to Treat the Spirit
Chapter 38 Lung and Large Intestine Points
Chapter 39 Stomach and Spleen Points
Chapter 40 Heart and Small Intestine Points
Chapter 41 Bladder and Kidney Points
Chapter 42 Pericardium and Triple Burner Points
Chapter 43 Gall Bladder and Liver Points
Chapter 44 Ren and Du Channel points
Section 7??Treatment
Chapter 45 Treatment Planning
Chapter 46 Treatment - Pulling it ALL Together
Section 8??Integration Chapter 47 Integration with TCM - A Brief Introduction to How a Practitioner Can Integrate the Two Styles
Chapter 48 Case Histories Illustrating Integrated Diagnosis and Treatment
Appendices
Appendix A Different Terms Used to Describe the Spirit
Appendix B The External and Miscellaneous Causes of Disease
Appendix C Four Needle Technique
Appendix D Blocks from Scars
Appendix E Treatment Reactions
Appendix F Checklist for a Traditional Diagnosis
Appendix G Outcomes for Treatment
Appendix H Diagnosing and treating Element within Element
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
