Acupuncture in the Treatment of Anxiety

From Traditional Chinese Medicine to neuroscience: synergy between health care systems

Description

This book offers a scientifically rigorous exploration of the theoretical and practical aspects of treating anxiety disorders with acupuncture, framed within the principles of evidence-based medicine. Moving fluidly between East and West, in a true play of mirrors, neuroscience and Traditional Chinese Medicine reflect upon and illuminate each other. The result may seem surprising: the old and the new retain their distinct fascination, yet each brings fresh insight to the other. When the many small pieces are placed in proper order, what slowly emerges is a splendid mosaic—an overarching vision that is not shaken by individual discoveries, and that always carries the unmistakable ring of authenticity. It is the Whole that contains the Particular. 

Dr. Giuseppe Fatiga is a physician and acupuncturist based in Turin. After graduating with honours in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Turin in 2000, he pursued his interest in acupuncture and auriculotherapy alongside his medical practice. He went on to specialize in General Medicine (2003), gain certification as an ultrasound technician (2011), and receive a Diploma in Acupuncture from the CSTNF School in Turin (2016). That same year, he discovered two new auricular points—known as the “LBP points”—which are now used to treat chronic low back pain. Today, Dr. Fatiga works as both a general practitioner and an ultrasonographer. He has also authored two books in Italian, Curare l’ansia con l’agopuntura (2017) and L’agopuntura e l’auricoloterapia nelle patologie dei tendini (2020), published by NOI Edizioni.

Contents

• The Neurophysiology Of Anxiety
• Evidence Of The Effectiveness Of Acupuncture In The Treatment Of Anxiety Disorders
• Anxiety In Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Psychic Entities
• Zangfu In Anxiety Disorders
• Acupoint Categories In Tcm
• Acupoints: Clinical Indications
• Syndromic Presentations
• Acupuncture In Clinical Practice
• Integrating Acupuncture And Neuroscience
• Auricular Acupuncture