Essentials of Electroacupuncture 3rd Edition

The author is a board certified internist; he received his medical degree from Seoul National University in Korea; he was trained at Loma Linda Medical School, White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles. He has practiced acupupuncture at his pain management clinic in Burbank, California from 1987. The book is based on his expertise obtained from 25 years of practice and study of classic texts. The book lays out detailed electroacupuncture instructions for stroke paresis, neuropathy and other functional disorders for which western medicine can not provide a plausible pathophysiology nor a remedy. Acupuncture fills the void left by western medicine, but does not displace their contribution. There are 6.8 million stroke survivors and 20 million polyneuropathy patients in the U.S.; the book has prescriptions to treat these problems. In treating cervical, lumbar disc disease, neuropathy and paresis, at times it becomes hard to determine where the electrodes apply to. The book tells how to use imaging scans, Nerve Conduction Test and other physical clues to sort out the electrode application. Eight Extraordinary Channels are listed with all composite points, which will bring clinical remission sooner with less needles used. Acupuncture theory that has evolved over 4000 years is presented in its original context to help the practitioners develop their own analytic skills. The book has chapters of numerology and Five Element Theory, which are the bed-rock foundations of acupuncture. Also other basic theories are included: pulse diagnosis, body constitution, I-Ching.
It's time to get real about the science of acupuncture.
Classic texts, without exception, carry the title "textbook of acupuncture and moxibustion"; and they tell us how to fire moxibustion (moxa) grass, where they apply, and in what order. Most books published nowadays lack instructions how to use moxa. This book tells you about the size of moxa grass, where they apply, how to fire them, and in what order and sequence. This book also has precise instructions how to use moxa with electrode, where they apply (right vs. left), electrical current, and how often and how long they apply. These instructions originate from the golden rules set in preceding dynasties; sometimes there are right vs. left orientations; and other times, when a disease is caused by the central mechanism, there is no right vs. left orientation, but an orientation determined by the sex of the patient. Master acupuncturists in the past had an understanding about the Central Nervous System, and where the signals carried on the nerve tract cross over to the other side. They also had a solid knowledge about the speed and flow of channel energy, that it turns around the body over 25 water-mark hours over a day and night. Circadian biological cycle is 25 hours. Spatial sun-earth rotation cycle is 24 hours for a day and night.
Acupuncture points listed in the book come from several classic texts; details were added in regards to the location of point, manner of needle insertion, moxa application, indications, and cautions.
The book has a section for meditation. Learning acupuncture is a process of self reflection.
There is a clear economic value in using acupuncture to treat movement disorders like stroke, polyneuropathy, and Parkinson's Disease. The mobility in stroke patient improves significantly to the extent that they do not need to stay in the assisted living facility any longer; furthermore wheelchairs, walkers and other supportive devices become unnecessary.
Acupuncture can induce long remissions from the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, migraine, spinal disc disease, and other functional disorders. The cost to use supportive equipments and to fill drug prescriptions can be reduced sharply, and spine surgeries can be avoided. Acupuncture has a major economic impact on the national scale where the cost of health care increases each year at an exponential rate