The complete book of Chinese health and healing
Subtitle: guarding the three treasures
By: Daniel Reid ; illustrated by Dexter Chou and Jony Huang.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 484
Subjects: Medicine, Chinese
Description: "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 [Taiji] and Chee-gung [Qigong] 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."--Back cover of pbk.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [463]-465) and index.