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Who can do acupuncture?
What is acupuncture?
VetBooks.ir What are acupuncture points?
What conditions can acupuncture treat?
How does acupuncture work?
Western Scientific Explanation
Traditional Chinese Medicine
The shortened muscle or myofascial pain syndrome
Acupuncture examination and point selection
Acupuncture as a preventative treatment
How will the horse feel following acupuncture?
Are there any risks?
Rehabilitation
Summary
MANIPULATIVE THERAPIES: OSTEOPATHY AND CHIROPRACTIC
Introduction
Tissue injury and the concept of ‘facilitation’ or ‘wind-up’
What happens during the examination?
Treatment
Manipulative techniques
Combining manipulation with acupuncture
Environmental influences
Aftercare
Veterinary permission
HOMEOPATHY
HERBAL MEDICINE
HANDS-ON HEALING by Margrit Coates MNFSH SBRCP
The history of healing
Studies and efficacy
Registered healers
What is healing energy?
