PUBLICATIONS

fUKUSHIN AND kAMPO - ABDOMINAL DIAGNOSIS -

Description: From an internationally known expert in the teaching and practice of Fukushin, this is a unique book defining the therapeutic and diagnostic significance of the abdomen in East Asian medicine. Nigel Dawes provides a comprehensive description of the practical application of abdominal palpation in clinical settings, as well as offering hands-on descriptions of the precise methodology of the abdominal exam with supporting visual aids. Focusing on specific clinical application in the field of Kampo herbology, it allows for the subtleties of the Fukushin method to be disseminated in order to complement Traditional Chinese Medicine training. Highly visual and practical, Fukushin is the perfect guide for both Japanese and Chinese medicine students and practitioners looking to develop their toolbox of skills in abdominal palpation.

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kampo MEDICINE

Publishers Synopsis: Kampo, a traditional Japanese medical system derived from Classical Chinese Medicine and comprising unique diagnostic methods, herbal formulas and therapeutic approaches, is made accessible to English-speaking practitioners through this definitive translation of Dr Keisetsu Otsuka's classic work. This clinical handbook summarizes diagnostic theory and methodology then leads onto a section including 80 principal formulas followed by a therapeutic section organised according to allopathic definitions of disease. It follows a systems approach in internal medicine beginning with respiratory and cardiovascular disorders, moving through a comprehensive analysis of all the body systems. Essential clinical information on how differential diagnosis and formula selection is achieved is outlined within the Kampo tradition. A comprehensive index of 120 major herbal formulas and 180 individual herbal ingredients is included, as is the translators' original Glossary of terms designed to clarify concepts of health and disease unique to Kampo and Japanese culture. The translators have taken care to retain Dr Otsuka's own thoughts and opinions on how to study Kampo, as well as demonstrative case studies from his own files, making this a direct source of his wisdom and teachings. Also including an overview of Kampo in the current age and guidance on integrating it into modern practice, this is an essential resource for anyone practicing or studying in this tradition.

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SHIATSU FOR BEGINNERS

This book introduces the reader to the ancient Japanese system of pressure massage and to the specific style of Zen Shiatsu. It is a step by step illustrated guide to the methodology and techniques involved in giving a whole body Shiatsu treatment in the prone, supine, side and sitting positions. The author, Nigel Dawes was trained extensively in this art for several years in Tokyo in the 1980’s while attending acupuncture school. Like acupuncture and acupressure, Shiatsu is a healing art applied to the body's energy channels (meridians), resulting in pain relief, increased energy, and overall vitality. 

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nAJOM JOURNALS

The North American Journal of Oriental Medicine (NAJOM) is an international and multi-disciplinary publication, whose aim is to foster the growth and refinement of Oriental medicine grounded in skilled touch. NAJOM pursues this aim by highlighting the theories and practices of traditional Japanese medicine, including Japanese acupuncture and Moxibustion, Kampo herbology, Shiatsu, Anma, and Do-in, which emphasize the vital role of touch in healing. Nigel is a regular contributor to the journal’s numerous articles.

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