Long shrouded in mystery, bloodletting is the most ancient art in Chinese medicine - it is the practice from which acupuncture evolved. Author Dean Mouscher brings Chinese Medicine bloodletting into the 21st century with updated information on how to practice it safely and effectively using modern tools. In this book you will learn: Where and how to bleed for each indication, including which conditions respond best How to safely perform bloodletting on patients taking blood thinners, diabetic patients, older patients, and others with risk factors - and when to avoid it altogether Detailed information about instruments and supplies needed Detailed instructions on how to bleed each area of the body How to talk to patients about bloodletting Picture gallery of veins to bleed and veins to avoid Guidelines and techniques phlebotomists use to safely perform blood draws on even the sickest patients, along with possible pitfalls and how to avoid them Details of the bloodletting system of Master Tung Ching Chang - by many accounts the greatest acupuncturist of modern times - who relied on bloodletting to effectively treat even the most stubborn conditions

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By Dean Mouscher