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Chasing the Dragon's Tail: The Theory and Practice of Acupuncture in the Work of Yoshio Manaka
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By Yoshio Manaka
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 (6 Reviews)
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$59.95
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Paradigm Publishers
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July 1, 1995 |
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Paperback
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Above and beyond!, August 21, 2015
By mercer king
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Excellent effort to share exceptional data
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Five Stars, July 09, 2014
By Susan Graham
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Good
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Review of Chasing the Dragon's Tail, November 18, 2012
By book owl (Davoren Park, South Australia Australia)
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It is a paradox that China, the claimed country of origin of Oriental medicine, has very little in the way of research and innovation taking place as regards its traditional medicine. In fact most innovation has, and still is, happening in countries such as France, Korea and Japan. Maybe there is a perception in China that its medicine has reached "maturity" and little more, apart from the mapping a few new acupuncture points, needs to be done. Unfortunately, traditional Chinese medicine in its current form has many scientifically unverifiable ideas, such as the concepts of the "invisible" meridians and their "flow" of energy. These "elephant in the room" problems with Oriental medicine and acupuncture are bravely and intelligently explored in this book. But this book is not just about theory and paradigms, but also deals with the practical application of the age-old practices and their more recent innovations. And although this book is now (at 2012) 17 years old, it still holds some timeless information as regards the pioneering work done on Oriental medicine and acupuncture in Japan, and provides invaluable information on its application. What is even more interesting is that recent scientific research has at least part proven the proposed theory in the book of "electrical cellular information systems" to be correct. This is an excellent book, that is a must-read for all those with an interest in acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
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East meets West on common ground, June 18, 2001
By Thomas Dehli (Santa Cruz, CA)
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Using ideas from chaos, quantum, systems, and information theory (and many more), this book is a truly fresh and much needed perspective on TCM. The X Signal System abandons the causal theory of western biological sciences to answer the questions of TCM and effective treatment, and draws explanations and theories of energy, information exchange, and life from modern physics.
I am a student of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and am young in the arts, but it is clear that the foundation laid in this book will be used as a framework for western science to gain a new appreciation for Acupuncture.
We have learned much since the Huang Di and his ministers, and now with the help of Manaka, we can focus on effective treatment in modern times, as well as the classics.
- Thomas
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An Approach to Japanese Acupuncture:, August 11, 2000
By A customer
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As an entry into the possibilities of acupuncture, within and beyond "TCM", this is a great book.
As an entry to understanding a methodical practice of Japanese acupuncture, - a must have.
As a reference for an experienced acupunctutist who is interested in further studies on treatment options, again a must have.
Simply (and not so simply) Brilliant and Exciting!
12 of 14 people found the above review helpful.
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An indepth look into the Art of Advanced Japanese Acupunctur, April 16, 1997
By A customer
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Covers the entire spectrum of Acupuncture with
emphasis on the latest discoveries in Advanced
Japanese Acupuncture. Excellent introduction
on a vast number of treatment modalities. Teaches a workable method of Abdominal Palpitation for Channel Disturbance. Gives
wonderful new scientific research on the possible workings of Acupuncture. Provides the non-needle practitioner with a workable and very powerful system which includes the use of Open Points.
Dr. C Ledwell OM
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