Ascent of Acupuncture

Download or Read eBook Ascent of Acupuncture PDF written by Changzhen Gong and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2024-07-03 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Ascent of Acupuncture
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Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages : 482
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ISBN-10 : 9781036406837
ISBN-13 : 1036406830
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Book Synopsis Ascent of Acupuncture by : Changzhen Gong

Book excerpt: This book explores acupuncture's remarkable evolution in the United States over the last fifty years as it transitioned from an obscure practice to a pivotal modality in complementary medicine. These pages chronicle acupuncture’s transformative journey within the dominant culture of Western scientific medicine, highlighting key milestones from the use of acupuncture in pain management to the NIH-sponsored open-access digital compendium of acupuncture points and related information. Through narratives detailing educational advancements, legislative battles, practical applications, and scientific research, the reader gains a comprehensive view of how acupuncture has navigated controversies and debates to secure its place in modern healthcare. This book traces acupuncture’s expanding role in the healthcare system, reflects on its historical significance, and considers its future in global health. Insightful commentary provides acupuncture practitioners, skeptics, and aficionados with a useful overview of acupuncture’s past, its current achievements and its promise for the future.


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