A Patient's Guide to Acupuncture: Everything You Need to Know

by Sarah Swanberg

Your handbook to heal with acupuncture

How does acupuncture work? Does it hurt? And can it really help you? If you’re just discovering the wonders of this ancient Chinese practice, this book will teach you everything you need to understand and fully feel the benefits of holistic healing.

A Patient’s Guide to Acupuncture offers a comprehensive introduction to acupuncture, including its history and fundamental principles, what to expect during treatment, and how it can help a variety of common ailments. This book is an illuminating reference for anyone who is just beginning to explore the world of acupuncture.

A Patient’s Guide to Acupuncture includes:

Essential introduction—Learn about the history of acupuncture, the traditional principles behind how and why it works, and its modern-day research and practice. Practical guidance—Find out how to choose a practitioner, what to expect from treatment, and how you can maximize benefits by using acupressure points at home. Acupuncture in action—Discover how acupuncture helps treat over 20 common ailments, including anxiety, allergies, back pain, migraines, and much more.

This book is the beginning of your journey to restore balance to your mind, body, and soul through acupuncture. Look inside and find the answers you need to heal naturally.

Genres: Health

152 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 30, 2019

Reviews

[Erin Cataldi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A concise guide about acupuncture that manages not to be too overwhelming or wordy. Author Sarah Swanberg does an excellent job breaking down what acupuncture is, discussing the main principals of it, delving into diagnosis and treatment, and then including lots of helpful info on the practicalities of it and how it can be used in action (pregnancy, allergies, migraines, weight loss, insomnia, memory, and many more). Also included is glossary, resources, and references to help reinforce everything discussed in the book. There are many helpful pictures and charts to help illustrate different techniques and to make it more visually appealing. It's not a very large book and can be immensely useful for patients who want to learn more about acupuncture and how it can be applied in their lives. An excellent resource.

[Pilar Seacord · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was an informative book and since I have thought of getting acupuncture, it answered some specific questions I had.

[Catherine]

A very helpful guide to the treatments I’m having for arthritis and menopause (insomnia).

[Laura Sturgeon · Rating 5 out of 5]

It helped me quickly understand and learn more about acupuncture. I appreciate the images and the historic background.

[J.R. Sedivy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prior to reading this book I was somewhat familiar with acupuncture. Having read it, I now feel that I have a solid understanding of acupuncture and how it relates to traditional and metaphysical medicine.

A Patient’s Guide to Acupuncture provides a solid overview of the field, various ailments and conditions that may be treated by acupuncture and the theory underlying the practice. The perspective is primarily from an exoteric, or surface level vantage point, which serves as a useful starting point, but if you’re interested in a deeper understanding of acupuncture, you will need to seek out additional materials.

Overall the book has a nice design and the material is simply stated and straightforward. Also, I was surprised at the level of complexity concerning acupuncture and the range of conditions that acupuncture can treat. It’s really quite an amazing field and appears to be a valuable complement to traditional medicine.

Personally I would have liked a bit more depth concerning the deeper aspects and traditions underlying acupuncture. Also, when describing the acupuncture meridians focused diagrams highlighting the meridian in question would have made it easier to follow along through many of the discussions. These points do not necessarily detract from the experience, but rather would have enhanced the journey.

Overall, if you’re new to acupuncture or perhaps if you receive acupuncture treatments and would like to know more about the subject then this is your book. It’s a quick read and you’ll have a solid understanding of acupuncture by the time you finish reading.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for both patients and professionals interested in acupuncture. I am an Integrative Medicine Doctor who does acupuncture for a living, and I still learned a few new things! Loved the explanations and graphics to demonstrate core TCM concepts. Easy to read given her style of writing. Overall, a very approachable book on a complex topic. Highly recommend.

[Sarah Swanberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comprehensive, clear, concise review of all things acupuncture & Chinese medicine

[Jennifer · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too little practical information. Like 10 useful pictures.