Contemporary Medical Acupuncture aims to bridge the gap between classical acupuncture therapy and contemporary medicine to achieve their ultimate integration. Based on updated reviews and systematic analyses; the meridians are actually systems of physiological and pathological reflexes in the body; and whole body reflex zones is proposed; which may efficiently inherit and clarify the meridian system. The systems methodology; together with the authors? clinical expertise of 40 years; is applied to raise the reproducibility of effectiveness in treating various indications of acupuncture; especially intractable cases. Outstanding features of the book are its incisive and concrete descriptions about theories and techniques of clinical acupuncture; a novel systems approach; and a great deal of case studies. It is an advanced; practical; and valuable resource for any acupuncture practitioner interested in sharpening clinical skills; as well as an essential and comprehensive text for medical doctors and other healthcare professionals who desire to learn the essence of medical acupuncture and integrate it into their general practice.