The systems we suggest on this page offer Chinese, Tibetan, and Western perspectives . The book keys dietary and lifestyle recommendations to these different personal types. The Tibetan approach to life has points in common with Ayurveda from India and with Chinese medicine. The book discusses how to test for constitution, diagnostic techniques, nutrition, behavior, Tibetan Pancha Karma, herbal therapeutics, spiritual practice, rejuvenation therapy, self-healing through the Medicine Buddha Practice, and how to use the Tibetan horoscope for health maintenance. Imperial Secrets of Health and Longevity Bob Flaws discusses the Chinese medical theory and practice of yang sheng, nourishing life.
Nourishing life is the Chinese term for seeking good health and long life.
The author begins by introducing the Chinese medical theories concerning life, death, and longevity. These revolve around the key concepts of essence, qi, and spirit or what are called the Three Treasures. He then goes on to describe the importance of a regular lifestyle, proper diet, moderation in sex, rest and relaxation, self-massage, exercise and stretching, qi gong, Chinese herbal medicine, and treating disease early. All this is presented in a very clear, easily understandable style, and the book is infused with the author s obvious deep knowledge and common sense. The program is so simple and sensible that anyone trying it probably will feel better in a week.