The remarkable system of traditional Chinese medicine is one of China’s great gifts to humanity. Practically unknown in the West until the 1970s, the secrets of Chinese healing are rapidly becoming part of the mainstream of medicine. Chinese Healing Secrets explores one of the world’s oldest healing systems and uncovers the ancient remedies that are still being used today to promote health and treat illness. In this easy-to-understand guide, you’ll discover the traditional Chinese view of how the body and spirit live in harmony with nature and how imbalance can result in disease. The basics about the various treatments used in traditional Chinese medicine, such as herbal therapy, acupuncture, Qi gong, and massage. The first part of the book opens with a brief look at the history of traditional Chinese medicine. The first few chapters present the Taoist theory of the human body, beginning with the theory of yin and yang. The subsequent chapters build on the basic Taoist theory and explain how to recognize patterns of disharmony. The second part of the book lists common ailments, provides tips for finding a qualified practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine and a catalogue of common health problems and the typical ways they are treated with Chinese medicine. The purpose of this book is to share this vast wealth of knowledge and empower you to begin using this ancient wisdom in your own life.
Authors: Bill Schoenbart
Publishers: Publications International, Ltd.
Date of Publication: 1998
No. of pages: 256