The premier guide to Shonishin ? Japanese Pediatric Acupuncture ? now in a new edition

Section I Overview and History1 Introduction2 History and TheorySection II Treatment Principles and Tools of Treatment3 General Considerations in the Treatment of Children4 A Model for Judging the Dosage Needs of Patients5 Assessing Changes, Recognizing and Correcting Problems of Overdose6 Basic Shonishin Treatment ToolsSection III Root Treatment Approaches and Techniques7 The Core Treatment Model8 Home Treatment and Parental Participation9 Pattern-Based Root Treatment: Meridian Therapy Applied to Adults10 Pattern-Based Root Treatment: Meridian Therapy Applied to ChildrenSection IV Symptomatic Treatment Approaches and Techniques11 Needling12 Dermal Needles and Associated Techniques13 Moxa: Okyu (Direct Moxa) and Chinetsukyu (Warm Moxa)14 Kyukaku-Cupping15 Shiraku-Bloodletting (Jing Points and Vascular Spiders)16 Point Location-Location of Extra Points for Symptomatic TreatmentSection V Treatment of Specific Problems/Diseases17 Introduction to the Treatment of Specific Problems/Diseases18 Respiratory Problems19 Skin Disease20 Digestive Problems21 Behavioral, Emotional, or Sleep Problems22 Urinary Disturbances23 Ear and Nose Problems24 Headaches25 Developmental Problems26 Weak Constitution27 Recurrent Infections28 Improving Vitality29 Recommendations for Treatment of Other and Less Commonly Seen Problems30 Combining Treatment MethodsAppendixGlossary of Shonishin TerminologyAdditional Information