Health Essentials: Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture, Herbal Remedies, Nutrition, Qigong and Meditation for Total Health - Softcover

Williams, Tom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1862040656 ISBN 13: 9781862040656

Publisher: Element Books, 1997

Synopsis

Designed to help the curious newcomer gain a clear understanding of complementary healthcare, Health Essentials is a series of practical books which give the facts you need to know about natural therapies and describe how they work for you. Exceptionally clear and concise, each text is complemented by attractive illustrations. Chinese Medicine is growing more and more popular in the West. Increasing numbers of us know that acupuncture and herbal remedies can help us - yet we do not understand how or why. Tom Williams' introduction show how Chinese Medicine sees the human body, and how Qi, Jing and Shen (the three treasures - energy, essence and mind/spirit) and the other basic body substances interact to bring bodily harmony. He explains:- The philosophic principles underpinning Chinese Medicine; The meridians of the body, their nature and functions; The Zang Fu system and causes of bodily disharmony; How a diagnosis is made; Treatment optins, including acupuncture, herbal remedies, qqigong, meditation and nutrition

About this title

About the Author

Tom Williams is a Member of the Register of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and regional tutor for the Northern College of Acupuncture. He is also a Senior Educational Psychologist and a tutor counsellor with the Open University.

Synopsis

As well as surveying the different branches of Chinese medicine, this text informs the reader of how Chinese medicine can help many health conditions and what to expect when visiting a Chinese medical practitioner.

Edition details

• Publisher: Element Books
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1862040656
• ISBN 13: 9781862040656
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160