Principles of – Tibetan Medicine: The only introduction you’ll ever need - Softcover

Sither Bradley, Dr. Tamdin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0722538707 ISBN 13: 9780722538708

Publisher: Thorsons, 2000

Synopsis

Tibetan medicine, an ancient system of mind and body healing, is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative health treatment.

This book, the first self-help guide to Tibetan medicine explains the history, the techniques (e.g. the difference between Tibetan and Chinese acupuncture systems) and simple and safe herbal treatments and exercises.

Tips include:

How to make a home medicine chest with inexpensive and widely available herba.

Simple exercises for mind and body that will help prevent illness and create energy.

Steps to improve concentration.

International resource directory.

How to find a qualified practitioner.

Case histories.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Tamdin Sither Bradley graduated from the Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute in Dharamsala, India, and has studied under the senior personal physician of the Dalai Lama. She is the first Tibetan doctor resident in the UK, and lives in London, where she operates a clinic.

From the Back Cover

As people increasingly seek for alternatives to modern medicine, interest is growing in the ancient system of Tibetan medicine, which has been practised for over 2,500 years. Known as 'gSo-ba-Rig-pa', or 'the science of healing', it is based on Buddhist philosophical principles, astrology and the close relationship between body and spirit. This simple introduction includes:

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Theory and practice of Tibetan Medicine
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Historical Background
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Diagnosis, treatments and therapies
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Tips for healthy diet and lifestyle

Edition details

• Publisher: Thorsons
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0722538707
• ISBN 13: 9780722538708
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160