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A Manual of Acupuncture Peter Deadman. Journal of Chinese Medicine Publications; 2 edition (June 25, 2007)

Clean Needle Technique Manual for Acupuncturists: Guidelines and Standards for the Clean and Safe Clinical Practice of Acupuncture, 6th Edition National Acupuncture Foundation; 6th edition (November 1, 2009)

The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists and Herbalists. Second Edition Giovanni Maciocia. Churchill Livingstone; 2 edition (July 13, 2005)

Auriculotherapy Manual: Chinese and Western Systems of Ear Acupuncture Terry Oleson. Churchill Livingstone; 3 edition (July 15, 2002)

Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion Cheng Xinnong. Foreign Languages Press; Revised edition (April 1, 1999)

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Additional Acupuncture Exam & Test Books

Preparing for the NCCAOM Acupuncture Examination

This book was written and compiled by a group of medical doctors, acupuncturists, and professors in order to help applicants to the NCCAOM Acupuncture Examination prepare and self-assess for the certification examination. It includes 1000 multiple-choice questions (with answer keys), on topics that reflect the content outline of the NCCAOM examination. The questions follow the format used on the NCCAOM examination. Though neither condemned nor recommended by the certification body, the book is likely to be helpful as a preparatory tool. Some users claim that there are unremarked errors in the book, so users should be aware of this and know that thorough familiarity is always the best course.

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750 Questions & Answers about Acupuncture: Exam Preparation & Study Guide

This book is a study guide and exam preparation workbook for Chinese acupuncture. Comprised of 750 questions and answers, it is a book written by an educator who is a licensed acupuncturist. It is intended for both students who are preparing for the NCCAOM Board exams and licensed practitioners who wish to bone up on their point location and theory. There are four sections--General Theory, Point Location, Point Theory, and Case Studies. All questions are written in Board Exam format, and many questions employ illustrations to test the reader's knowledge.

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Tests: Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion

A selection of multiple choice, true-false, fill-in-the-blank, term definition, case analysis, and Q&A questions drawn from the text of Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion are designed to help the student self-test for comprehension and content. Answer keys are provided to all questions and case analysis, Q&A and term definition questions are explained in depth.

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Acupuncture (TCM Study Guide Series)
by Cun Wu Shi, Shi Cun Wu Publisher: Kang Tai Press; 2nd ed edition
TCM Study Guide Series: Acupunture provides resource material and multiple-choice questions designed to help TCM practitioners and students prepare themselves to take acupunture board tests. The book's 2,200 questions cover point location and function, needling techniques, moxibustion, ear and head acupunture, case diagnosis, and treatment strategies. Answers to all of the questions are found in the back of the book. The book's resource material provides the location of every primary meridian point, information on point function, special points, points of intersection, ear acupuncture, and a table of terminology equivalencies.

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Acupuncture and Health charts for students and doctors. Students tell us how much they appreciate the compact chart designs for keeping in their notebooks. They are an easy reference to look over during class or while treating a patient. The wall charts fit most clinic offices and are decorative as well as functional.

- NEW - Acupuncture Meridian Posters 3 Posters 17" X 22" ea. Laminated Posters measures 17" X 22". Set of 3 acupuncture meridian posters for the twelve main meridians, the Conception vessel and Governing vessel. Each laminated poster measures 17" X 22". These unique meridian charts contain pictures with point locations, five element phase points and five element command points. Great reference and educational set for every office.

Wallet Cards NEW	Five Elements	Pulse Diagnosis	Applied kinesiology	Sclerotome

Meridian Charts	Shiatsu & Hara	Hand Acupuncture	Dental Acupuncture	Veterinary

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Chinese Ear Acupuncture Chart 8.5 X 11 This double sided 8.5" X 11" laminated chart contains the Chinese auricular acupuncture point locations. It is a great quick reference for treating patients.

European Auriculotherapy System 8.5 X 11 This 8.5" X 11" double sided laminated chart is much easier to read than some current charts that bunch all of the points into one picture. This chart has four diagrams with the French system of auriculotherapy.

Atlas of Acupuncture Points: Guide to Point Locations & Formulas Atlas of Acupuncture Points: 6" X 9" paperback text with 126 pages for the student and doctor. Detailed anatomical point locations descriptions with indications.

Auriculotherapy Poster 17" X 22" This laminated wall poster contains the Chinese auricular acupuncture point locations and four diagrams with the French system of auriculotherapy. Great reference with both ear acupuncture systems.

Color Five Element Acupuncture Chart 8.5" X 11" Double-sided The five element theory is the cornerstone of acupuncture and meridian therapy. This chart clearly shows the relationship of the five elements (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood) Laminated five element chart measures 8.5" X 11".

Color Five Element Acupuncture Poster 17" X 22" The five element theory is the cornerstone of acupuncture and meridian therapy. This chart clearly shows the relationship of the five elements (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood) Laminated five element poster measures 17" X 22".

Pulse Diagnosis Chart 8.5 X 11 This 8.5" X 11" double sided laminated chart shows the patients hands from the doctors perspective, making learning pulse diagnosis much easier. The chart contains list the pulse location on both right and left hand with Chinese name.

Pulse Diagnosis Poster 17" X 22" Pulse diagnosis laminated poster shows the patients hands from the doctors perspective, making learning pulse diagnosis much easier. The chart contains list the pulse location on both right and left hand with Chinese name.

Smoking Cessation Ear Acupuncture Points Chart Laminated 8.5 X 11 chart with the smoking cessation formula and you get formulas for weight loss, alcoholism and drug addiction. Each condition comes with treatment protocols and additional body acupuncture points.

Chinese Tongue Diagnosis Chart Chinese tongue examination is an art that is easy to master. The basics of this art can be learned in a single day or less. Because the tongue is inspected visually, interrater reliability is quite good.

Applied kinesiology Chart Applied kinesiology chart showing: Neurolymphatic reflex points, Neurovascular reflex points, Stress receptor locations, TS line, Hand reflexes, Acupuncture sedation points, Tooth muscle relationship and Acupuncture points for the treatment of gait mechanism.

Foot Reflexology and Acupuncture Chart This 8.5" X 11" double sided laminated chart shows the reflex zones on the soles and sides of the feet. Detailed representation of the spine and tissues, organs and glands affected by each spinal nerve.

Shiatsu Chart of Meridians and Hara Diagnosis Shiatsu chart shows the twelve main meridians, Governing vessel and conception vessel. Starting and ending locations for each meridian, five element relationships and time of day when each meridian is most active.

Acupuncture Treatment of Headaches Chart laminated chart 8.5" X 11" with formulas for treating headaches. Chart shows the main body points for each condition, Chinese hand points and ear points. Unique color coded formulas makes locating points easy.

Acupressure Facial Rejuvenation Points Chart Acupressure Facial Rejuvenation Points help to promote healthy skin by improving overall health and well being to the whole body. Treating the acupoints of the face promotes the flow of Qi and increases blood flow throughout the skin on the face while helping remove toxins.

Microsystems of the Face & Head Acupuncture Acupuncture chart of the microsystems of the face and head. The chart includes the: Chinese face microsystem, Chinese scalp system, Chinese nose system, Teeth organ relationship and lip microsystem from traditional Ayurvedic.

Acupuncture Dental Relationship Chart 8.5" X 11" Double-sided Color laminated chart measuring 8.5" X 11" showing the relationship between the meridians, teeth, body organs and functions. The chart is indexed by: Meridians, Sence organs, Muscles, Joints, Spinal cord segments, Vertebrae, Organs (Yian & Yang), Endocrine glands. Contains images for muscle tooth relation ship and organ tooth relationship. List of additional relationships for each tooth.

Acupuncture Dental Relationship Poster 17" X 22" Color laminated poster measures 17" X 22" showing the relationship between the meridians, teeth, body organs and functions. The chart is indexed by: Meridians, Sence organs, Muscles, Joints, Spinal cord segments, Vertebrae, Organs (Yian & Yang), Endocrine glands. Contains images for muscle tooth relation ship and organ tooth relationship. List of additional relationships for each tooth.

Korean Hand Therapy Meridian Chart 8.5" X 11" Koryo Hand Therapy(KHT), also called Koryo Sooji Chim is very effective in treating a wide range of ailmentsthrough the stimulation of acupuncture points found on the microsystem of the hand. The function of the human body can be manipulated by stimulating the corresponding points on our hands.

Chinese Hand Acupuncture Chart 8.5" X 11" Chinese Hand Acupuncture Chart 8.5" X 11" with over 60 points mapped out on a full color hand, back and front. Extraordinary acupuncture point information for points not found within the main meridian system. Room for a 3-hole punch at the bottom of the chart.

Korean Hand Therapy Meridian Chart 11" X 17" Koryo Hand Therapy(KHT), also called Koryo Sooji Chim is very effective in treating a wide range of ailmentsthrough the stimulation of acupuncture points found on the microsystem of the hand. The function of the human body can be manipulated by stimulating the corresponding points on our hands.

Chinese Hand Acupuncture Chart 11" X 17" Chinese Hand Acupuncture Chart 11" X 17" with over 60 points mapped out on a full color hand, back and front. Extraordinary acupuncture point information for points not found within the main meridian system. Great chart to learn hand acupuncture.

The 8 Extraordinary Meridian Points Shows the extraordinary meridians: Du Mai, Ren Mai, Chong Mai, Dai Mai, Yangqiao Mai, Yinqiao Mai, Yinwei Mai and Yangwei Mai.

Acupuncture Meridian Point Chart Set Four 8.5" X 11" Charts Set of 4 laminated charts showing the 12 main meridians, CV & GV with numbered points, anatomical point location descriptions. Perfect study or reference guide.

Microsystem Laminated Poster 17" X 22" This poster shows the main Chinese auriculotherapy points, ear anatomy, NADA addiction pointsmaster control points with indications for the master control points. Foot reflexology areas of the sole of the foot. Spine relationships on the arch of the foot.

Acupuncture Meridian Point 8 Poster Set Set of 8 acupuncture meridian posters for the twelve main meridians, the Conception vessel and Governing vessel. Each laminated chart measures 17 X 22. These unique meridian posters contain pictures with point locations, detailed written point locations and indications for each point.

Acupuncture Meridian Poster Set Set of 3 laminated 17" X 22" wall charts of the 12 main meridians, CV & GV with numbered points, five element phase points, horary cycle and command points. Sedation and tonification points.

Acupuncture Meridian Point Locations Set of 2 laminated 11" X 22" poster of the 12 main meridians, CV & GV with numbered points, anatomical point location descriptions. Perfect study or reference guide.

Horse - Equine Acupuncture Chart Unique horse acupuncture chart representing the most commonly used points in acupuncture. The back of the chart has the point locations for many of the commonly used points. Clear picture showing the muscles of the horse for easy point location

Horse Anatomy Poster Horse antomy poster 17" X 22" showing superficial layer of muscles, digestive system, circulatory system, anatomy of the foot and skeletal system.

Horse Anatomy 5 Poster Set Horse anatomy laminated posters created using images from 1918. The posters show the muscular system, circulatory system, skeletal system, nervous system and internal organs. All of the posters are labeled with decriptions.

Horse Acupuncture Poster Set Horse acupuncture posters 17" X 22" each. Over 170 transpositional equine acupuncture points with anatomical locations and treatment indications for each point. Five element theory and horary cycle diagrams.

Dog Acupressure Acupuncture Chart Dog acupuncture chart showing the most commonly used acupuncture points. Point locations on the back of the chart for many of the commonly used acupuncture points. 8.5" X 11" double sided laminated chart.

Cat Acupressure Acupuncture Chart Cat acupuncture point chart showing 44 commonly used acupuncture points. The 44 Point locations are on the back of the chart along with conditions each point treats. 8.5" X 11" double-sided laminated chart.

Atlas of Acupuncture Points with Formulas CD Atlas of the 12 main meridians along with the extraordinary meridians of the CV & GV. 22 Full Color acupuncture pictures of the acupuncture meridians mapped out on models. Clear acupuncture point descriptions with indications. Over 100 acupuncture formulas are included on the CD, 55 pages in PDF format.

Iridiagnosis Iridology Chart Iridiagnosis Iridology Chart 8.5" X 11" laminated double-sided showing the organ relationships within the iris, the seven zones of the iris, section of the iris, the densities of the iris and common signs found during acute and chronic changes.

Color Sclerotome/Visceral Pain Referral Poster Contains sclerotome pain referral from C1 to S3. Sclerotogenous pain is reported by patients as deep, ill defined, dull aching, and diffuse. Sclerotogenous pain does not follow dermatomes but does follow a sclerotome pain pattern. The tissues that are included in sclerotogenous pain include: Ligaments, Tendons, Discs, Periosteum and Apophyseal Joints.

Extraordinary Acupuncture Points Chart Extraordinary points are non-meridian points note contained within the 12 main meridians. This chart contains 42 extraordinary points with point location and indications for each point. Easy to use chart, helpfull when conditions are just not responding to treatment of the main meridian points.

Wallet Chiropractic & Acupuncture Cards Price: $3.25 to $6.50 Pocket cards for hand acupuncture/acupressure, pulse diagnosis, foot reflexology, muscles of the body and spinal education. Great reference and patient education tools.

Spanish for Healthcare Professionals Chart An easy to use chart translating healthcare words from English to Spanish. Over 500 translations grouped into catgories including: Anatomy, Conditions, Descriptive Words, Movement & Actions, Professionals, Family & People, Months, Days, Colors, Clothes, Numbers and additional words.

-	Pocket Handbook of Acupuncture Points Convenient pocket book measuring 4.25" X 7". Acupuncture point locations for the twelve main meridians, the Conception & Governing Vessels. Meridian images with numbered points.

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