For a more IN-DEPTH view of acupuncture, its theory and philosophy, we have provided you with the following three papers written by Philip, who for many years served as the Director of Studies, Senior Lecturer and Clinic Practitioner at the International College of Oriental Medicine UK.

Paper 1: Overview of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

This paper gives an introduction to the eight different therapies that all go to make up the rich heritage of time-honoured classical Oriental medicine.
• Overview of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

Paper 2: Qi – The Universal Life-Force

This paper explores the concept of Qi, the phenomenon that is considered to be at the heart of Oriental medicine and the oriental martial arts.
• Qi – The Universal Life-Force

Paper 3: Classical & Modern Theories of Acupuncture

This paper seeks to compare and contrast the Oriental and Western medical approaches to the subject of acupuncture, and provides the reader with an insight on how acupuncture is seen to ‘work’ by both traditions.
• Classical & Modern Theories of Acupuncture

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