Stephen Gascoigne

Qi gong consultant-James MacRitchie
Chinese massage conslutant-Robert Cran
Photography by Gill Orsman

This highly illustrated and practical self-help guide intorduces you to the principles and techniques of Chinese medicine and shows you how to use them in your daily life. According to Chinese philosophy, life energy-Qi-flows throughout the body and direclty affects our state of health. By developing an understanding of this flow of energy, we can prevent illness as well as treat symptoms when they arise. With clear, safe advice from an expert author and consultants, there is no better book to provide the perfect practical introduction to Chinese medicine. Now you can discover how to make it a part of your life, using the following methods of treatment:

Chinese herbal medicine
Chinese massage
Qi gong
Diet
Meditation
Lifestyle

The Chinese way to health
Introduces the principles and practices of Chinese medicine and shows how to apply them to your own life.
Features easy-to-follow exercises and techniques to incorporate into your daily routine.
Includes safe self-help treatments for wide range of common symptoms.
Offers guidance on when to seek professional help and choosing a practitioner.
Does not include products derived from endangered species.

Contents

Introduction
Chapter One Origins and history
Chapter Two Qi
Body energy
Chapter Three Lifestyle
Meditation
Diet
Daiy life
Chapter Four qi gong
Chapter Five Chinese massage
Chapter Six Chinese herbal medicine
Chapter Seven Self-help for common symptoms
Chapter Eight Practitiners
Techniques and training
Resources
Index
The author and the consultants
Acknowledgments… (altro)