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Archetypal Acupuncture: Healing with the Five Elements Paperback – Illustrated, September 20, 2011

by Gary Dolowich M.D. (Author)
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The Chinese model of the Five Elements (wood, fire, metal, earth, and water) and the Twelve Officials (the organ systems that comprise the map of traditional Chinese medicine) has been applied as a system of medicine for three thousand years to balance chi, the vital force of the body. Archetypal Acupuncture explains to both acupuncturists and the general public how to work with these maps of energy and use them to diagnose physical illness, resolve emotional imbalances, and navigate the stages of life.

Dr. Dolowich’s goal is to revitalize these traditional teachings for the modern world—and in the process bring East and West together. Through an archetypal approach to Chinese medicine, he shows how we can gain fresh insights into the roots of illness while uncovering a positive vision of wellness and the healing process. The book draws on case histories, spiritual poetry (especially Rilke and Rumi), classic sources such as the I Ching, and examples from contemporary culture in order to bring the elements alive. Individual chapters explore the interface of Eastern and Western medicine, Chinese numerology, spiritual aspects of the elements, archetypal patterns in popular culture, and strategies for cultivating a life in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
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    North Atlantic Books
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    September 20, 2011
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  6. ISBN-10
    1583943102
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Gary Dolowich, MD, BAc, DiplAc (NCCA) teaches at the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture in Florida and the Five Branches Institute in California. The author of numerous articles in the Journal of Traditional Acupuncture and coauthor of the book Ancient Roots, Many Branches, he lives in Aptos, CA.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ North Atlantic Books; Illustrated edition (September 20, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1583943102
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1583943106
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.22 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.05 x 0.83 x 9.02 inches
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Gary Dolowich, M.D., L.Ac. grew up in Brooklyn, attended Brooklyn College, and graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1971. After seven years of general practice, he studied at the College of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture in England.

He has published numerous articles in the Journal of Traditional Acupuncture and has co-authored "Ancient Roots, Many Branches: Energetics of Healing Across Cultures & Through Time." His most recent publication, "Archetypal Acupuncture: Healing with the Five Elements," is a unique synthesis of modern Jungian psychology and ancient Chinese medicine.

Gary teaches at the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture in Florida and at the Five Branches Institute in California. He incorporates Five Element acupuncture, the bodywork system Zero Balancing, and Jungian techniques, along with Western biomedicine, in his medical practice at Jade Mountain Health Centre in Aptos, California (www.jademountain.net).

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Takashi Tamasu
5.0 out of 5 stars good book on five element theory
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2013
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Like the content and the book shows his love for the subject . I like the way he organized the book and would recommend it
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Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2017
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A dense and good read
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MrGary52
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating exploration of archetypes and acupuncture
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2004
This book opened my eyes to a new synthesis of two of my favorite topics: archetypal psychology, specifically Jungian-oriented psychology, and acupuncture, which I've enjoyed as a healing modality for the past twenty-five years.

Dr. Dolowich is a medical doctor who has been a practitioner of Chinese Five Element acupuncture and a student of archetypal psychology for many years. In this book, he shares many insights gained from using acupuncture to work with clients on medical and psychological issues.

I found the material fascinating, the presentation lucid, and the book itself beautiful and easy to read. From "Navigating the Stages of Life'" to Resolving Emotional Imbalances" Dolowich provides information grounded in actual patient experiences and enriched by an inquiring mind. This book will be valuable reading to students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in a new perspective on acupuncture and healing.
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Hemp
4.0 out of 5 stars Treating persons as a whole
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2016
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Very exhaustive overview of the chinese psichology according to the five elements. The author extrapolates the generation cicle to everything from the seasons of the year to the human behaviour and the stages of life. It even contains psichological treatment guidelines based in the control cicle.

The contents mirrors my previous knowing about the subject and adds even more layers based in the author's experience wich is obviously the reason to write any book. The pages are rich in poems and quotes wich really fits and expands the meanings of what is being discussed.
There are some (actually very little) esoteric touches and the Seinfeld thing seemed out of place for me, but in general the text is very down to earth and comprehensive.

Very good book for acupuncturists who wants to treat not just symptoms, but persons as a whole.
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G. Spoon
5.0 out of 5 stars Life's Answers
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2008
One of the greatest books I've ever read. This book opened my eyes to my beliefs on life in a way that I never before could seem to assemble. I've met Gary Dolowich and consider him to be the type of physician whose path all doctors should follow.
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Lisa W.
2.0 out of 5 stars An acupuncture student's perspective
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2008
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As an acupuncture student, this was the required textbook for my Five Elements class. I was really looking forward to reading the book, but was disappointed. If you're a student and debating whether to buy this book, in my opinion, it's not worth it. This was evidenced by the large number of postings on the school bulletin board after the class of used copies for sale.

The writing style tended to meander around without exactly saying anything. There were a lot of quotes from song lyrics circa 1960 and 1970. Personally, I didn't think the Beatles were singing about the Five Elements.

That said, if you're really into Five Element acupuncture, it's a worthwhile book to have. There are some good sections on the Officials as well as descriptions of the different elements. However, if Five Element Acupuncture isn't your thing, this book won't convince you that it is.
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Daniel M. Netto
4.0 out of 5 stars An indispensable book the all that that works with acupuncture in the psychological and spiritual field.
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2007
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This book is of great aid in the best understanding of the human soul and this book us allows to establish a parallel one between the junguian psychology and the acupuncture. This book in the display although inside of each fundamental feeling there are different causes for the same and that such causes are related to the five movements or elements of the traditional chinese medicine (TCM). It is an indispensable reading to every psychology student, acupuncture and TCM. Besides all of the people that work with disturbances compartamentais and psychological they should read this book, besides veterinary doctors! It is a great book writing in way clear, simple and that it will help us to act better in the psychological field as therapists.
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J-Mo
1.0 out of 5 stars Limited
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2007
This book gives you a generalization of 5 Element Acupuncture. Go with something better if you want information more than the bare minimum.
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Helen Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth reading!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2011
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In this delightful book Dolowich makes valuable connections between Jungian and five elements theory as well as other cultural sources of wisdom. It is a light read that is beautifully written and interspersed with spiritual poetry. It left me feeling inspired and wanting more. The author is a "western trained physician" as well as an acupuncturist and gives insight as to how Eastern and Western practice can combine. He provides case history examples which i found very useful. I would recommend this book.
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