The book focuses on the therapeutic system of Tung's Acupuncture. Disorders covered in this book include therapeutic point selections and the analysis of reasoning and theoretical principles. The point selections are described according to the 14 meridians and explained in accordance with classical acupuncture and Master Young's personal clinical experience. Master Young also compares the therapeutic effect between the applications of the 14-meridians and Tung's acupuncture.
In acupuncture, more is not necessarily better. The number of needles that a practitioner uses does not necessarily correlate with his or her results. Practitioners who have studied extensively and have a proper understanding of acupuncture know that if they have properly identified the pathologies and are familiar with the theory of acupuncture, they can often resolve pain with the use of only one needle. The effective use of one needle is both an art and a science. Practitioners who have studied extensively and have a proper understanding of acupuncture know that if they have properly identified the pathologies and are familiar with the theory of acupuncture, they can often resolve pain with the use of only one needle. This book is divided into two “General Theory” and “Other Theories”. Clinically commonly seen pain syndromes are also included. There are also explanations of the underlying reasons that a particular point is effective and the theory of selecting such point accordingly. This will give the user more confidence in selecting the point to use clinically with agility.
