In this section, we review books we think you will find interesting. You may find some of these books mentioned elsewhere in our site. Unless otherwise noted, these are all books that I have read and recommend. If you have a book on a related topic that you would like to review or think our visitors would like, please contact me. Dr. Ted Kaptchuk, O.M.D. is one of the most highly-respected practitioners of Chinese Medicine among his peers.
Chinese medicine is a prescientific system of thought and pactic developed over thousands of years.
The vocabulary of the two traditions reflects two different worlds, but both can heal the same patient. Dr. Kaptchuk's presents a beautifully-written description of the intracacies of Chinese Medicine to the layman, and clear, insightful instruction to the student and practitioner of Chinese Medicine. They were post-menopausal, sedentary, and not taking hormones. After one year, they became stronger - often even stronger than when they were younger. Without drugs, they regained bone, helping to prevent osteoporosis.