How to See Your Health


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Total Health the Chinese Way


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A fourth-generation Chinese doctor, Esther Ting has treated more than 140,000 patients on two continents. Total Health the Chinese Way is based on Ting's core belief that we can achieve lasting health without surgery or drugs the moment we start listening to our bodies. She and Marianne Jas, a former patient, describe the concept of the body's five primary power centers and their roles in strengthening our physical and emotional defenses. Total Health the Chinese Way presents the timeless fundamentals of Chinese medicine, including acupuncture and herbs, their uses, and their extraordinary benefits. It identifies cost-effective remedies - from simple recipes to physical and mental exercises - to ease pain, maximize energy, and strengthen the body. Ting and Jas make the wisdom of this 4,000-year-old tradition accessible and useful as never before.




The Oriental Way to Health


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The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing


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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




Meridian Exercises


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The unique concepts and exercises in this book are easy to grasp with a wealth of photographs and illustrations. The psychological aspects of the meridians and exercises are explained in detail along with the physical effects. Further, the way to identify and correct imbalances is discussed in simple language and is illuminated with easy shiatsu techniques.




Your Body Never Lies


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"'Your Body Never Lies' starts by explaining the principles of Oriental medicine. It then shows you how to detect and understand health problems simply by looking at the mouth, lips and teeth; eyes; nose, cheeks, and ears; forehead; hair; hands; feet; and skin. Clear diagrams and easy-to-use charts assist you in quickly recognizing signs of illness so that you can begin working towards a state of balanced well-being." -- p. [4] of cover.




Chinese Health Care Secrets


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Discover how you can heal yourself and others and achieve optimum health, when you practice the techniques in Chinese Health Care Secrets by Henry B. Lin. Grounded in Taoist principles (Nature's Way), the age-old wisdom of China teaches that by living your daily activities in accordance with the laws of nature you can achieve and maintain ultimate health and wellness. Chinese Health Care Secrets is a comprehensive reference to the history and practices of Chinese health care. It offers highly effective techniques that are completely natural and easy to use. Many have never before been published and are considered secrets even in China. Easy to read and fully illustrated, Chinese Health Care Secrets explains: --Secrets of sexual vitality --Qigong: breathing, meditation, and energy exercises --Dharma: massage and gentle physical movements --Secrets of rejuvenation and longevity --Over sixty of nature's most potent healers --Acupressure: learn techniques and the locations of over 100 acupoints (with full illustrations) so you can perform this powerful healing system --A handy, A to Z reference guide to common ailments, with their treatments and therapies Never before has so much information about Chinese healing been available in one location. Learn about nutrition? Yes. Learn the secrets of exercise? Of course. Walk the road to immortality? Naturally. Discover the inner health secrets of sleep and rest? Correct. It's all presented in a way that is clear and easy to understand, in Chinese Health Care Secrets.




The Chinese Way to Health


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Better Breast Health Naturally with Chinese Medicine


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This book is a laywoman's guide to using Chinese medicine to maintain breast health. In it, the author presents the Chinese medical theories about breast disease. Then based on these theories, the authors go on to explain how professional Chinese medicine diagnoses & treats breast complaints. Following this, the authors give the reader a number of low or no cost Chinese self-help techniques for a wide variety of breast problems. These include diet, exercise & deep relaxation, Chinese herbal patent medicines, Chinese aroma therapy, self-massage, magneto therapy, moxibustion & light & flower therapies. In addition, the author explains the Chinese medical view on beast cancer. She finishes up by presenting advice on & resources for finding a local professional Chinese medical practitioner as well as giving an annotated bibliography for learning more about Chinese medicine. A glossary of all technical Chinese medical terms makes this book even easier to read & use, & there is a good general index.