For thousands of years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has helped
countless people with their health, and is still widely sought after
today--especially by those all over the world who are intrigued by
natural healing and healthcare.
The culture underlying TCM is broad and the information incredibly
extensive, which means it can be difficult to know where to start for
those who are interested in learning. This book does just that,
providing both an encyclopedia of knowledge in the field, while also
acting as a practical manual to guide readers to greater health. It
offers an effective, easy-to-learn set of daily TCM skills and expert
advice on how to use them.
Through this book, you can learn: -Basic concepts such as yin-yang, the
five elements, meridians and acupoints, qi, blood flow and constitution
-How to judge your own health status through constitution tests and
develop a personalized health plan for yourself -How to make external
adjustments for your health through TCM practices such as acupressure,
cupping, scraping, heat treatment, acupuncture, massage and other
methods -TCM methods of natural internal adjustments including food
therapy, herbal medicine, breathing techniques, sleep, meditation,
qigong and other practices that will enhance your physical and mental
health from the inside out -A twelve-hour regimen with adaptations for
each of the four seasons, stages in life, times of day, and place where
it is practiced, allowing readers to customize the plan to their lives.
