Acupuncture Books
The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine, Ted J. Kaptchuk,
McGraw-Hill, 2000.
A classic, comprehensive guide on the theory and practice of Chinese medicine.
The Tao of Healthy Eating: Dietary Wisdom According to Chinese Medicine, Bob Flaws,
Blue Poppy Press, 1998.
The Tao of Healthy Eating illuminates the theory and practice of Chinese dietary therapy with emphasis on the concerns and attitudes of Westerners.
Healing With Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition, Paul Pitchford,
North Atlantic Books, 2002.
Used as a reference by students of acupuncture, this is a comprehensive guide to the theory and healing power of Chinese medicine, a primer on nutrition and a cookbook with more than 300 mostly vegetarian, nutrient-packed recipes.
Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine, Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold,
Ballantine Books, 1992.
A comprehensive, technical guide to Chinese medicine.
The Shambhala Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Daniel Reid,
Shambhala, 1996.
An introduction to the theory and practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine and how it differs from Western medicine.
Acupressure’s Potent Points: A Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments, Michael Reed Gach,
Bantam Books, 1990.
An acupressure guide with techniques for the relief of headaches, arthritis, colds and flu, insomnia, backaches, hiccups, leg pain, hot flashes, depression and more.
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, Pema Chodron,
Shambhala, 2000.
Filled with useful advice about how Buddhism can help with the grim realities of modern life, including fear, despair, rage and the feeling of not being in control of our lives.
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, Eckhart Tolle,
New World Library, 2004.
An excellent manual for anyone who has ever wondered what exactly “living in the now” means.
The Creation of Health: The Emotional, Psychological, and Spiritual Responses That Promote Health and Healing, Caroline Myss, Ph.D. and C. Norman Shealy, M.D,
Three Rivers Press, 1998.
The Creation of Health explores the emotional, physical and spiritual patterns that form health and the stresses that can cause disease.
The Undefended Self: Living the Pathway, Susan Thesanga based on material created by Eva Pierrakos,
Pathway Press, 2001.
A practical and meaningful self-help guide that elaborates highly on the ancient wisdom of Socrates: “Know Thyself.”
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams (based on Creating Affluence), Deepak Chopra,
New World Library / Amber-Allen Publishing, 1995.
Chopra builds on the powerful thought, “We are spiritual beings having a human experience”, expanding his work in spiritual approaches to daily living.
Pain Free: A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain, Pete Egoscue with Roger
Gittines,
Bantam Books, 2000.
A pain relief method using stretches and motion exercises to restore proper function to muscles and joints.
The Mindbody Prescription: Healing the Body, Healing the Pain, John E. Sarno, M.D.,
Warner Books, 1999.
Dr. Sarno presents a set of precise theories on when, where and how emotional factors bring on physical symptoms and, based on his experience, how this process can be reversed. He discusses RSD, or Repetitive Stress Disorders, including carpal tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, rotator cuff tear, bursitis, tendonitis of the shoulder and elbow, and pinched nerve in the neck.
