| The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing: Guarding the Three Treasures Contributor(s): Reid, Daniel P. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1570620717 ISBN-13: 9781570620713 Publisher: Shambhala OUR PRICE: $31.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 1994 Annotation: This highly accessible book introduces the general audience to the theory and practice of a traditional health care system that has prevailed in China for thousands of years, offering a unique, integrated system of preventive health care that anyone can practice at home. Line art. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Alternative Therapies - Medical | Alternative & Complementary Medicine - Health & Fitness | Herbal Medications |
| Dewey: 615.530 |
| LCCN: 93026702 |
| Physical Information: 1.4" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.45 lbs) 496 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Here is the first complete manual of Chinese medicine specifically written for the layperson. Filled with illustrated exercises and recipes, this book offers a unique, integrated system of preventive health care so that now anyone can promote good health, longevity, and spiritual awareness using these traditional techniques. Included are: - Key concepts of Chinese medical theory - Dozens of illustrated T'ai Chi and Chee-gung exercises - The Chinese approach to healing common ailments - Authentic secrets of Taoist sexual yoga - Therapeutic food recipes and herbal tonics - Alternative treatments for diseases such as AIDS and cancer - Resource listings: teachers, schools, centers, stores, and mail-order suppliers |