- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Thorsons; illustrated edition edition (7 April 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007130031
- ISBN-13: 978-0007130030
- Product Dimensions: 29.2 x 19.9 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,234,278 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A comprehensive system for health and fitness.
Chinese Medicine is a system of diagnosis and healthcare that has evolved over 3,000 years. The Chinese approach to understanding the human body is based on a holistic approach that covers a range of practises such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, breathing exercises, meditation and QiGong. Chinese medicine has never been so popular and relevant to the modern way of life. More and more people are turning to its Taoist-influenced vision of healing through balancing the bodily harmonies. This outstanding guide to the world of Chinese Medicine covers the basic principles behind Chinese Medicine, the meridian system and how it works and the causes of disharmony.
This authoritatively written and beautifully illustrated volume is a comprehensive guide to a natural way to total health. It is essential reading for all who care for their well-being.
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Chinese Medicine has never been so popular and relevant to the modern way of life. More and more people are turning to its Taoist-influenced vision of healing through balancing all the bodily harmonies.
This authoritatively written and fully illustrated volume is a comprehensive guide to a natural way to total health through a system that has evolved over 3,000 years. It is essential reading for all who care about their holistic well-being and includes sections on:
• The basic history and principles behind Chinese Medicine
• The meridian system and how it works
• The causes of disharmony within the body and mind
• Treatments including acupuncture, herbal remedies, nutrition, Qigong and meditation
• Chinese medicine and its future in healthcare
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Over 3000 years old, Chinese medicine is based on the Taoist holistic vision of balancing all the body harmonies. This book is a lavishly illustrated and complete guide to every aspects of this tradition. It is not a self-help book, but a guide explaining the concepts and principles and providing a detailed description of certain therapeutic exercises that everyone can use to optimise health.
Part One explores the theories behind the medicine, including basic principles like Yi and Yang, the basic substances like Qi and energy flow, the meridian system, the zangfu system and the causes of disharmony.
Part Two considers the Chinese approach to diagnosis, including diagnostic techniques like looking, hearing, questioning and touching, and includes an overview of the patterns of disharmony.
Part Three deals with Chinese approaches to treatment, including the principles of treatment and diagnosis and specific modalities like acupuncture, herbalism, qigong and lifestyle factors such as exercise, diet and feng shui.
The Further Reading section consists of bibliographies under headings like general, herbal, diet and others. A list of useful addresses in various countries is supplied and the At-A-Glance Directory is an illustrative index to finding treatments. The book concludes with a glossary and index and contains full colour illustrations and photographs.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Ancient tradition, many modalities
27 July 2004
Format:Paperback
Over 3000 years old, Chinese medicine is based on the Taoist holistic vision of balancing all the body harmonies. This book is a lavishly illustrated and complete guide to every aspects of this tradition. It is not a self-help book, but a guide explaining the concepts and principles and providing a detailed description of certain therapeutic exercises that everyone can use to optimise health.
Part One explores the theories behind the medicine, including basic principles like Yi and Yang, the basic substances like Qi and energy flow, the meridian system, the zangfu system and the causes of disharmony.
Part Two considers the Chinese approach to diagnosis, including diagnostic techniques like looking, hearing, questioning and touching, and includes an overview of the patterns of disharmony.
Part Three deals with Chinese approaches to treatment, including the principles of treatment and diagnosis and specific modalities like acupuncture, herbalism, qigong and lifestyle factors such as exercise, diet and feng shui.
The Further Reading section consists of bibliographies under headings like general, herbal, diet and others. A list of useful addresses in various countries is supplied and the At-A-Glance Directory is an illustrative index to finding treatments. The book concludes with a glossary and index and contains full colour illustrations and photographs.
Part One explores the theories behind the medicine, including basic principles like Yi and Yang, the basic substances like Qi and energy flow, the meridian system, the zangfu system and the causes of disharmony.
Part Two considers the Chinese approach to diagnosis, including diagnostic techniques like looking, hearing, questioning and touching, and includes an overview of the patterns of disharmony.
Part Three deals with Chinese approaches to treatment, including the principles of treatment and diagnosis and specific modalities like acupuncture, herbalism, qigong and lifestyle factors such as exercise, diet and feng shui.
The Further Reading section consists of bibliographies under headings like general, herbal, diet and others. A list of useful addresses in various countries is supplied and the At-A-Glance Directory is an illustrative index to finding treatments. The book concludes with a glossary and index and contains full colour illustrations and photographs.
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Good introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
8 Mar 2000
Format:Paperback
As a physician who is studying and doing acupuncture, I find this a good basic introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is heavily illustrated, which helps the reader to understand some very difficult concepts, which are alien to the Western mind, especially for medical personnel. I can highly recommend it for someone who is interested in becoming familiar with Acupuncture and other Traditional Chinese Medicine.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
lfoote
6 Aug 2000
Format:Paperback
This book was loaned to me by a fellow physician and I had a hard time giving it back. It's a great resource for information that covers a little of everything in Chinese Medicine. I practice acupuncture and have found much of the information useful for preparing lectures, not only for the general public, but for other physicians as well. It's a versatile book good not only for it's comprehensive content, but also as a coffee table book as the illustrations are great. Would heartily recommend it to anyone interested in understanding the vast offerings of Chinese Medicine.
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