Author: | Hong Hai, Karen Wee | ISBN: | 9789813207066 |
Publisher: | World Scientific Publishing Company | Publication: | December 15, 2016 |
Imprint: | WSPC | Language: | English |
Author: | Hong Hai, Karen Wee |
ISBN: | 9789813207066 |
Publisher: | World Scientific Publishing Company |
Publication: | December 15, 2016 |
Imprint: | WSPC |
Language: | English |
Since time immemorial Man has pursued the elusive elixir of life. The wisdom of ancient Chinese medicine declared immortality unattainable, but 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.
This concise volume explains in modern scientific language the principles of ancient Chinese methods of health and the practice of yangsheng 养生 or life cultivation. Natural 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.
Discover appetizing recipes for soups, porridges and teas that give you that healthy glow and nourish your body and soul. Based on a series of popular lectures by the authors, this book opens a new chapter in your pursuit of a long and fulfilling life. It is also excellent preparation for more advanced studies in Chinese medicine.
Contents:
From Spirits to Natural Science:
Why Chinese Medicine Matters:
The Precious Ingredients of Life:
The Inner Workings of the Human Body:
Why We Fall Ill:
Hope Springs Eternal:
Nature's Goodness in a Humble Root:
Potions That Heal:
Navigating the Body's Meridian Network:
Attaining Longevity and Vitality:
Medicated Foods and Teas:
Nip it in the Bud:
A Brave New World:
Annex 1: Common Chinese Herbs
Annex 2: Common Chinese Prescriptions
Annex 3: Glossary of Common Names of Herbs
References
Additional Information on TCM
Index
Readership: General 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.
Since time immemorial Man has pursued the elusive elixir of life. The wisdom of ancient Chinese medicine declared immortality unattainable, but 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.
This concise volume explains in modern scientific language the principles of ancient Chinese methods of health and the practice of yangsheng 养生 or life cultivation. Natural 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.
Discover appetizing recipes for soups, porridges and teas that give you that healthy glow and nourish your body and soul. Based on a series of popular lectures by the authors, this book opens a new chapter in your pursuit of a long and fulfilling life. It is also excellent preparation for more advanced studies in Chinese medicine.
Contents:
From Spirits to Natural Science:
Why Chinese Medicine Matters:
The Precious Ingredients of Life:
The Inner Workings of the Human Body:
Why We Fall Ill:
Hope Springs Eternal:
Nature's Goodness in a Humble Root:
Potions That Heal:
Navigating the Body's Meridian Network:
Attaining Longevity and Vitality:
Medicated Foods and Teas:
Nip it in the Bud:
A Brave New World:
Annex 1: Common Chinese Herbs
Annex 2: Common Chinese Prescriptions
Annex 3: Glossary of Common Names of Herbs
References
Additional Information on TCM
Index
Readership: General 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.