Korean Medicine: A Holistic Way to Health and Healing (Paperback)

Introduction 6

Chapter 1
What Is Korean Traditional Medicine? 10
Origins and History | Differences from Western Medicine |
Korean, Chinese and Japanese Traditions in Medicine

Chapter 2
Basic Principles and Philosophies 26
Yin, Yang, and the Five Elements | The 'Whole Body' Concept |
Meridians, Energy, and Blood | Internal Organs: The Five Viscera and Six Bowels

Chapter 3
Diagnosis: The Four Methods 40
Visual Examination | Listening/Smelling | Inquiry | Palpation

Chapter 4
Methods of Treatment 48
Acupuncture | Moxibustion | Herbal Medicine | Other Treatments

Chapter 5
Remedies for Common Conditions 68
Cold | Menopausal Syndrome | Headaches | Melancholy and Rage |Chronic Fatigue |
Conditions Related to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Postpartum Treatment | Hair Loss

Chapter 6
Korean Medicine Today and Tomorrow 80
New Trends | Modern Diagnostic Equipment | Globalizing Korean Traditional Medicine

Appendix
Information 94