Since time immemorial Man has pursued the elusive elixir of life.
\nThe wisdom of ancient Chinese medicine declared immortality unattainable,
\nbut offered the elixir of longevity through lifestyle, diet, the judicious use of herbal tonics and the practice of subtle but powerful exercises of qigong and taijiquan.
\nThis concise volume explains in modern scientific language the principles of ancient Chinese methods of health and the practice of yangsheng or life cultivation.
\nNatural holistic solutions to health issues and the intricacies of Chinese diagnosis and therapies are brilliantly exposed, complete with detailed descriptions of herbs, acupuncture and tuina.
\nDiscover appetizing recipes for soups, porridges and teas that give you that healthy glow and nourish your body and soul.
\nBased on a series of popular lectures by the authors, this book opens a new chapter in your pursuit of a long and fulfilling life.
\nIt is also excellent preparation for more advanced studies in Chinese medicine.<\/p>\n
Contents:
\nFrom Spirits to Natural Science:
\nThe Origins of Chinese Medicine
\nWhy Chinese Medicine Matters:
\nTen Distinguishing Characteristics of TCM
\nThe Precious Ingredients of Life:
\nBasic Substances in the Body
\nInner Workings of the Body:
\nA Unique Narrative Drawn from Experience
\nWhy We Fall Ill:
\nDiagnosis and Principles of Therapy
\nHope Springs Eternal:
\nAncient Wisdom on the Elixir of Life
\nNature’s Goodness in a Humble Root:
\nThe Nature and Properties of Herbs
\nPotions that Heal:
\nHerbs and Herbal Formulations
\nNavigating the Body’s Meridian Network:
\nAcupuncture and Tuina
\nAttaining Longevity and Vitality:
\nThe Art and Science of Cultivating Life
\nMedicated Foods and Teas:
\nHealthy Recipes that Please the Gourmet
\nNip it in the Bud:
\nPrevention and Management of Chronic illnesses
\nA Brave New World:
\nWhen TCM and Biomedicine Converge
\nAnnex 1: Common Chinese Herbs
\nAnnex 2: Common Chinese Formulations
\nReferences
\nIndex<\/p>\n
Readership:
\nGeneral readers interested in cultivating health, students and practitioners of medicine and healthcare who wish to gain a modern insight into the mysteries of Chinese medicine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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