The Treatment of Obesity with Chinese Medicine

Examines the causes and pathomechanisms of obesity from the perspectives of both Chinese medicine and biomedicine. This DVD includes clinically useful acupuncture point combinations as well as manipulation techniques. It also includes auriculotherapy and Tui Na therapy. It provides medicinal formulas and modifications.

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This DVD examines the causes and pathomechanisms of obesity from the perspectives of both Chinese medicine and biomedicine. After a brief overview of obesity from an integrated medical perspective, the Chinese medical theory and treatments for obesity are elucidated in detail. Chinese medical pattern diagnosis and a variety of therapeutic approaches are presented. This DVD includes clinically useful acupuncture point combinations as well as manipulation techniques. It also includes auriculotherapy and Tui Na therapy. It provides detailed medicinal formulas and modifications. It is designed to help practitioners develop a well rounded approach to treating obesity.It is produced by Guangzhou Medical College, and runs for 35 mins. It is published by People's Medical Publishing House.