Foreword |
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Foreword to the First Edition |
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Preface |
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19 | (2) |
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21 | (13) |
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1.1 Definition and particulars |
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21 | (3) |
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1.2 Indications for and limitations of the Test |
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24 | (1) |
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1.3 Therapies for which the Test is useful |
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25 | (2) |
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1.4 An ex adiuvantibus criterion |
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27 | (1) |
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1.5 Kinesiology and Applied Kinesiology |
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27 | (2) |
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1.6 Other tests in acupuncture |
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29 | (1) |
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1.7 The acupuncture energy system |
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30 | (2) |
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1.8 The difficulties of acupuncture |
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32 | (2) |
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34 | (37) |
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34 | (2) |
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36 | (5) |
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2.3 One nail drives out another |
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41 | (2) |
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43 | (4) |
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2.5 Cleaning and disinfecting the skin |
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47 | (1) |
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47 | (9) |
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1 Classification of the symptom |
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47 | (2) |
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2 Explanations and instructions to patient |
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49 | (2) |
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3 Looking for the painful points |
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51 | (3) |
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4 Execution of the Test and results |
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54 | (2) |
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2.7 The Test's persistent activity effect |
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56 | (1) |
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2.8 Size and electrical characteristics of the points |
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57 | (3) |
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2.9 Distance between the points |
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60 | (2) |
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2.10 Clinical-statistical observation evidence |
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62 | (7) |
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69 | (2) |
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Chapter 3 Choosing Points |
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71 | (52) |
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3.1 Two criteria for choosing |
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71 | (1) |
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71 | (11) |
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72 | (3) |
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75 | (5) |
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80 | (2) |
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3.3 Reasoned choice points |
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82 | (1) |
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3.4 Traditional Chinese acupuncture, tuina and Shiatsu |
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82 | (16) |
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3.5 A few more words about palpation |
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98 | (3) |
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101 | (5) |
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106 | (2) |
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108 | (1) |
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3.9 Western manual therapies |
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109 | (1) |
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3.10 Medical history and blind acupuncture |
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109 | (2) |
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3.11 Duration of the Test (how many points should be found active) |
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111 | (1) |
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111 | (12) |
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Respiratory system, pharynx and throat |
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114 | (1) |
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Chewing and digestive system |
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115 | (1) |
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115 | (1) |
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116 | (1) |
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117 | (2) |
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119 | (1) |
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120 | (1) |
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121 | (2) |
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123 | (9) |
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4.1 Neurophysiological interpretation of the Test |
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123 | (5) |
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4.2 The Qi interpretation |
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128 | (1) |
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4.3 Placebo and nocebo effects |
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129 | (1) |
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4.4 Psychological implications |
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130 | (2) |
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132 | (21) |
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5.1 Therapy following the Test |
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132 | (14) |
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Acupuncture and the cross-shaped pattern |
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132 | (5) |
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137 | (5) |
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142 | (2) |
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144 | (1) |
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144 | (2) |
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146 | (1) |
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147 | (4) |
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5.4 Discussion and conclusions |
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151 | (2) |
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153 | (5) |
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6.1 Use of the Test in borderline cases |
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153 | (1) |
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154 | (1) |
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6.3 Towards a more rational therapy |
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155 | (3) |
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Chapter 7 Expert Opinions |
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158 | (18) |
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158 | (18) |
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The Active Points Test in Auricular Puncture |
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176 | (20) |
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Preface to the second edition |
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176 | (1) |
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176 | (3) |
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Examination of the auricle and application of the Test |
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179 | (3) |
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182 | (14) |
Endnotes |
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196 | (3) |
Subject Index |
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199 | (8) |
Author Index |
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