Massage and Science: Massageolgy...

An "ology" suffix is a combining form used in the names of science or bodies of knowledge. For example theology. Here we have a book on tuinalogy I found recently. It's the same idea transposed on to tuina (Chinese massage style). Massageology. I respect the art and science of the body of knowledge which is massage. Don't know if I can handle tuinology though... :P

Chinese Medicine Books

This is my favourite book row in the library right now

For some reason these titles were clumped together in their own little area. Here are the titles if you can't read them.

"Foundations of Tibetan Medicine"

"Earth Medicine/Earth Foods"

"Acupuncture and Pain Theory"

"The Healing Potential of Music and Sound"

"Sorcerers and Healing Spirits"

Pretty interesting bunch. Unfortunately I couldn't take any out as I had a some other books with me on Chinese Massage techniques for my last assignment. Next time I'm back I'll get one and let you know about it.

Chinese Medicine Books

Some books for perusal

I get few hits now, so thanks!, and this is to keep you interested while I study for my Pharmacology exam 2moz.

These are some pics of the shelves in the UTS Library section on TCM. Enjoy! Grasping the Wind is a an interesting book on the definitions of the actual names for the acupuncture points BTW.

TCM Books less than $500 each!!!

World Health Organisation Acupuncture world standard, released now!!!! New publications about Chinese Medicine, that don't cost $500!
Pre Massage class practice

Hi Blogs,

News in from the just past Australasian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Annual Conference (AACMAC) over last weekend: The World Health Organisation has released a much debated and laboured on publication of the official recognition of acupuncture points. Its a good step because it validates CM further and helps in the systematisation which is good for future research.

Another book mentioned is the Chinese Medicine Study Guide Series from the People's Medical Publishing House. Not sure if they're China Government run, sounds like though, but the book was well laid out ( had simplified text boxes of info-like Maciocia's books) with good english and seems to cost $50-which is a pretty amazing price for these types of books. Here's their site, the book in the pic above is the Diagnostics one I checked out:

http://www.pmph.com/en/product.aspx?ColumnId=13

Plus the food at the conference was apparently very good. I'll have to try and make the next one.