In Microsystems Acupuncture, an internationally renowned team of experts provide the most up-to-date information on the theory and practice of the most innovative developments in the field. In recent decades, somatotopes have become increasingly important in the practice of acupuncture as more and more physicians are incorporating Traditional Chinese Medicine into their practices. These treatment methods, such as auricular acupuncture, have been proven valuable not only as diagnostic tools, but as adjuncts or alternatives to body acupuncture under certain circumstances. With beautiful full-color illustrations and detailed diagrams, the book provides full coverage of - Auricular acupuncture - Acupuncture in the treatment of major diseases - Treatment of drug-related diseases and addiction - Treatment of diseases of the locomotor system - Korean hand acupuncture - Chinese hand acupuncture - Oral acupuncture - Chinese skull acupuncture - Laser therapy - New selective pain and organ therapy (NPSO) - Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YSNA) Microsystems Acupuncture successfully combines cutting-edge medical research and technology with the subtlety and wisdom of TCM. And with its stellar list of contributors, broad range, and unified didactic concept, this one-of-a-kind work is ideal for busy students and practitioners looking for an overview of some of the most rapidly growing and innovative advances in acupuncture and complementary medicine. With contributions by: M. Bjiak, J. Blank, T.J. Filler, H. Garten, J. Gleditsch, H.-U. Hecker, K.-H. Junghanns (+), B. Lichtenauer, K.U. Liebchen, D. Muhlhoff, H. Nissel, E.T. Peuker, R. Rauch, K. Spiegel, A. Steveling, D. Stockenhuber, K. Strauss, B. Strittmatter, M. Wiesner-Zechmeister
Microsystems Acupuncture Today J. Gleditsch 1 Basic principles of auricular acupuncture H.-U. Hecker, A. Steveling, E. T. Peuker, B. Strittmatter, T. J. Filler Introduction Basic principles Innervation zones of the auricle and embryological assignment according to Nogier Innervation zones of the auricle according to R. A. Durinjan Recent investigations into auricular innervation Topographical location of the reflex zones in the auricle Projection of the skeleton according to Nogier Topographical location of important projection zones according to Nogier Topographical location of the auricular acupuncture points according to Chinese nomenclature Topographical location of the reflex zones in the auricle according to R. A. Durinjan Anatomy of the rear side of the auricle and projection zones The projection of the spinal column in the region of the auricle according to Nogier Significance of laterality Rules for the selection of auricular acupuncture points Point search, pricking technique and needle material 2 Topographical location of the auricular acupuncture points arranged according to regions and their indication H.-U. Hecker, B. Strittmatter, A. Steveling, E. T. Peuker Points on the Lobulus (1 to 11) according to Chinese nomenclature Points on the Lobulus according to Nogier Points on Tragus (12 to 19) and Incisura supratragica (20 and 21) according to Chinese nomenclature Points on Tragus and Incisura supratragica according to Nogier Points on the Incisura intertragica (Points 22 to 24) according to Chinese nomenclature Points on the Incisura intertragica according to Nogier Points on the Antitragus (points 25 to 36) according to Chinese nomenclature Points on the Antitragus according to Nogier Projection zones of the skull bone and sinuses according to Nogier Points of the Anthelix (points 37 to 45) according to Chinese nomenclature Projection zones of the spinal column according to Nogier and Bahr Points on the Crus superius and inferius of the Anthelix (points 46 to 54) according to Chinese nomenclature Points of the Fossa triangularis (points 55 to 61) according to Chinese nomenclature Projection zones of the lower extremity according to Nogier Points in the region of the Crus superius and inferius of the Anthelix and in the Fossa triangularis according to Nogier Points in the Scapha (points 62 to 71) according to Chinese nomenclature Points in the Scapha according to Nogier and Bahr, projection of the upper extremities Points in the Scapha according to Nogier and Bahr Points on the Helix border (points 72 to 78) according to Chinese nomenclature and Nogier Points on the ascending Helix branch (points 79 to 83) according to Chinese nomenclature Points in the region of the ascending Helix branch (Crus helicis) according to Nogier and Bahr, external Points in the region of the ascending Helix branch (Crus helicis) according to Nogier and Bahr, concealed Projection zones of the internal organs according to R. A. Durinjan Projection zones of the internal organs according to Chinese nomenclature Points around the Helix root (points 84 to 91) according to Chinese nomenclature Points in the Concha superior (points 92 to 99) according to Chinese nomenclature Points in the Concha inferior (points 100 to 104) according to Chinese nomenclature Projection zones in the Concha (internal organs) according to Nogier Plexus points and important points in the Concha according to Nogier Points on the rear side of the auricle (points 105 to 108) according to Chinese nomenclature Retropoints and projection of the spinal column according to Nogier Locomotor points for musculature and joints on the rear side of the auricle according to Nogier Locomotor points for thorax and abdomen on the left and right ear on the rear side of the auricle according to Nogier Superordinate points according to Chinese nomenclature Energy lines and treatment lines of the auricle according to Nogier Help lines in auricular acupuncture (B. Strittmatter) Tutorial: Comparison of the most important auricular acupuncture points on the left and right ear 3 Treatment of major diseases H.-U. Hecker, D. Muhlhoff, A. Steveling, E. T. Peuker, K.-H. Junghanns Introduction Internal and psychosomatic diseases (D. Muhlhoff, H.-U. Hecker) Treatment of pollinosis Diseases of the respiratory tract Cardio-vascular diseases Diseases of the digestive organs Psychosomatic diseases Eye diseases Dizziness and tinnitus Neurological diseases Migraine and cephalgia Gynecological diseases (K.-H. Junghanns) Urological diseases Skin diseases 4 Diseases of the locomotor system K. U. Liebchen, H.-U. Hecker Introduction Special syndromes Cervicogenous pain syndrome Afflictions of the upper extremities Diseases of the locomotor system: spinal column Diseases of the hip and the lower extremities 5 Addiction treatment with acupuncture K. Strauss, K. Spiegel The use of acupuncture in the treatment of drug-related diseases (K. Strauss) Acupuncture for nicotine dependence, obesity and alcohol dependence (K. Spiegel) 6 Yamamoto New Skull Acupuncture (YNSA) M. Bijak, D. Stockenbuber, H. Nissel Presentation of the method Implementation Subdivision of the somatope Localization and indication of the base points Diagnostic somatopes YNSA neck diagnosis 7 Chinese skull acupuncture H.-U. Hecker, A. Steveling, E. T. Peuker Introduction The most important projection zones Methodology 8 Oral acupuncture J. Gleditsch Introduction 9 Korean hand acupuncture R. Rauch, B. Lichtenauer Introduction Technique Localization aids for the palm of the hand Hand acupuncture points on the palm of the hand Localization aids for the dorsal surface of the hand Hand acupuncture points on the dorsal surface of the hand Basic therapy Corresponding therapy Organ therapy: micro-meridians Ki-Mek theory 10 Chinese Hand acupuncture H.-U. Hecker, A. Steveling, E. T. Peuker Introduction Technique Indications and contra-indications Hand acupuncture points on the dorsal surface of the hand Hand acupuncture points on the ventral surface of the hand 11 New selective pain and organ therapy (NPSO) H. Garten Introduction Description of the topography Treatment technique Indications Treatment sites of muscular disturbances and vertebral lesions 12 Laser therapy M. Wiesner-Zechmeister Use of low-level laser in fractal somatopes The functional principle of the helium-neon laser The laser light Applications of laser acupuncture 13 Appendix Bibliography Index
