Acupuncture and Disease Treatment: Volume 1

More than 20 years ago, the first edition of Acupuncture and Disease Treatment – a reference work for acupuncturists – was published. The book was unique because, for the first time in Danish, it provided acupuncturists and students with a comprehensive, detailed analysis of how to differentiate and treat disease with acupuncture. The book has since become a textbook for Danish acupuncture education programs and has found a permanent place in most acupuncture clinics.

In this new, revised edition, the book has been expanded with differentiation and treatment of more than 20 new conditions. The book contains detailed discussions on how to treat over 60 conditions with acupuncture.

The book is published in 2 volumes.
Volume 1 contains sections on differentiation and treatment of: Andrological conditions, dermatological conditions, various conditions, gynecological conditions, as well as lung and heart conditions.

Volume 2 contains sections on differentiation and treatment of: Gastrointestinal conditions, neurological conditions, psycho-emotional conditions, urinary tract conditions, as well as ear, nose, and throat conditions.

About the author
Nigel Ching is originally from the UK but has been a permanent resident in Denmark since 1986. Nigel has practiced acupuncture since 1990 and has studied with many of Europe's leading experts in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Nigel holds a Master's degree in Chinese herbal medicine from Middlesex University. Nigel has published four books in Danish, two of which have been translated into English and published by Singing Dragon. Nigel is a sought-after lecturer, both in Denmark and abroad. Nigel teaches at the Nordic Acupuncture Education in Bagsværd. You can read more articles by Nigel here on this page.

For each condition, there is:
» An overview of the Western medical understanding of the condition, as well as how the condition is diagnosed and treated with Western medicine.
» An overarching discussion of the disease mechanisms viewed within a Chinese medical context.
» Differentiation of the relevant imbalance patterns, their etiology, pathology, and diseases.
» Relevant questions to ask the patient to differentiate imbalance patterns, with explanations of the actions of each point.
» Relevant dietary and lifestyle advice for each imbalance pattern.