Cosmetic Acupuncture

Cosmetic Acupuncture is a practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of cosmetic and dermatological problems based on techniques grounded in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Radha Thambirajah explains the energetic imbalances that cause skin diseases and the problems of early ageing, and describes how they can be treated successfully. Skin problems occur because the Blood, Qi, yin and yang of the body are imbalanced and the book discusses how these can be regulated by acupuncture therapy. For a cosmetic problem, the therapy has three steps: to balance the body energies that cause the problem, to treat the problem locally and to change the diet and lifestyle of the patient with the problem. Concepts are accompanied by colour illustrations and practical instruction throughout. This expanded second edition also contains new material on needling and massage techniques. A comprehensive and authoritative textbook, this will be a valuable resource for practising acupuncturists and Chinese Medicine practitioners. 'If you want to treat your patients with cosmetic acupuncture this book is a must read. It's the one book that explains precisely how you should carry out treatment, what to expect and why you treat this way and not another. The Chinese syndromes, the five elements, the system of the meridians with their local and distal points, the old empirical techniques like needle stimulation, moxibustion, microbleeding - everything is revealed with the fascinating logic of Chinese medicine. This book is unique in its combination of clinical experience, logical presentation and a wealth of case histories. When you read the book, you will understand why Radha Thambirajah is one of the most influential teachers of Chinese medicine in the Western world. -Prof Dr Albrecht Molsberger, German Acupuncture Research Group, University of Chapel Hill, USA and Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany