Pratima Raichur
We all know absolute beauty when we see it - skin that glows with health and an outer bearing that projects inner tranquillity. Yet, despite our every effort and expense, few of us know how to achieve it. Raichur explains how the external skin tissue is the physical reflection of everything that happens within the body: the way we eat and breathe, as well as the thoughts and emotions that fill our mind and colour our spirit. She outlines five sense-based therapies that work from the inside out to create a glowing complexion and an attractiveness that transcends age, fashion and superficial flaws.
448pp, 9x6 ... Paperback
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Sue Woodd
Diagnosis gives us an insight and an understanding of nature and creates a deeper, satisfying communication between individuals. We are consciously and subconsciously making evaluations all the time about the health, character, attitudes of those around us, based solely on what we see and sense as our gut feeling or intuition. The Art of Oriental Face Reading is explored in this book, giving the reader a basic knowledge of this ancient diagnostic art and treatment. Covers the principles of oriental medicine; the ary of diagnosis; face shapes, personality and reading emotions from the face; and facial features and what they indicate.
96pp, 11x8.5, illus. ... Hardback
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Skya Gardner-Abbate
This book provides a step-by-step introduction and practical guide to palpation as a method of assessment, diagnosis and treatment within the context of Oriental medicine and in particular Japanese acupuncture practice. Leading the reader through the 'how' and 'what' of touch around the abdomen (or 'hara') and other key areas of the body, the author also explores key acupuncture points for clearing these areas, as well as Japanese needle techniques. The aim of the book is to allow the reader to have a more vivid and sensitive feel for what lies below acupuncture meridians and points and to be able to assess and treat a very wide variety of clinical conditions.
364pp, illus. ... Hardback
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Fascinating and wonderfully informative, this translation of the official Chinese paramedical manul was designed to provide rural healthcare workers simple, tested prescriptions based on effectiveness, ease of preparation and economy. Unique in its integration of Western and traditional Chinese medicine, it is based on the theory of homeostasis, or the balance of life, it's a valuable reference guide to herbal healing, acupuncture, acupressure, and the relationship between emotions and physical health. Since its translation it has gained enormous popularity with Western practitioners and laypeople alike.
128pp, 5.25x4.25 ... Paperback
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Zhuo, Lade & Wong
Combining the classic Chinese Exercise Book and Chinese Massage for the first time, this comprehensive book of traditional Chinese exercises and massage therapy is for everyone. Chinese Exercise uses a holistic mind/body approach that combines mental and physical activity and self-administered massage. Written by Chinese health writer, Dr Dahong Zhuo, these exercises are tailored to a variety of needs. Chinese Massage is a unique translation of a manual used extensively in China. It explains when massage therapy is appropriate, giving specific directions that integrate traditional Chinese methods with the best of western medicine to promote recovery. Chinese Massage was compiled at the Anhui Medical School in China and expanded by J.Wong and A.R. Lade.
320pp, 9.5x7.5, illus. ... Paperback
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Chinese Medical Psychosomatic Music Therapy utilizes the pentameter scale to motivate the mutual interaction between Yin & Yang and the Five Elements. The meter of the music will promote better digestion and allow the circulation of Qi to gradually resume normal condition.
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This album is made for the prevention and treatment of coronary arteriosclerosis, angina pectoris, and myocardial infarction. For those who are prone to heart disease, regular listening may aid in the prevention of such conditions. In clinical tests conducted by the Nanjing Institute of Chinese Medicine in Mainland China the collection achieved an 86% effectiveness rate for cases of angina pectoris when used in conjunction with medication.
Henning Hai Lee Yang
The human palm and fingers consist of 27 different bone structures and 19 small and big muscles. The evolution of this unique instrument has enabled humanity to shape history. By analysing the our hands - from the lines on the palm to the fingertips and fingernails - we can discover a great deal about character and health, the past and the future. Chinese Palmistry provides a thorough and accessible introduction to the ancient art of hand reading. Through careful analysis of the various features of the hand, the reader will learn how to discover more about many different aspects of life, including health, relationships and intelligence.
240pp, 6x6, illus. ... Paperback
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Georges Halpern
For centuries, the Chinese have extolled the virtues of herbs and fungi for medicinal purposes. Cordyceps is a fungus that can help strengthen the body's natural immunities, relieve chronic respiratory problems, and help manage high blood pressure, among other things. Here, Dr. Halpern discusses the various studies that have been done with cordyceps and explains its history, how and where to obtain it, and what dosages are safe. Remainder mark.
116pp, 9x6 ... Paperback
May Loo & Jack Maguire
At the heart of this concise, easy-to-use reference is a healing plan for over forty common health problems that integrates traditional Chinese medicine and mainstream Western medicine. Whether you or a loved one have a cold, hives, asthma, insomnia, or tinnitus, this inspiring book can guide you along the best path to health. The author, Dr. May Loo, extensively trained in both Chinese and Western medicines and one of the foremost authorities on the two great medical traditions, is the perfect author for this breakthrough book. She reveals the basic principles of both Chinese and Western medicines-how they differ and how they can be used together. She offers readers a simple method to evaluate their health based on their body constitution, then shows readers how to use acupressure, massage, breathing techniques, movement, and sound activities to attain optimal health. She also delivers an easy exercise program that adults and children can do in just minutes a day to feel more! alive and ensure their ongoing health. Illuminating a rich, nature-based tradition of health care to address the reader's whole being, this helpful guide empowers readers to provide the finest possible care for themselves and their loved ones.
336pp, 9.5x5.5 ... Hardback
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Lesley Tierra
Lesley Tierra describes how you can increase vitality and strengthen your body's natural functions with remedies that have been used by the Chinese for over 4,000 years. This is an educational and practical guide to the daily use of herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It covers the foundations of TCM, the culinary use of herbs, patent herbal medicines, descriptions of individual herbs, preventative remedies and remedies for common ailments.
208pp, 8x6 ... Paperback
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W G Wan
Illness and old age are changeable, within our control. Illness can be prevented and old age can be improved. This book describes six movements, which, when performed properly, will balance all the meridians in the human body. In this book, the movements are carefully and clearly laid out in serial photographs showing step-by-step sequences of action.
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Leigh Fortson & Bing Lee
Millions suffer from IBS. There is no cure and very few traditional treatments - in fact, the latest drug was recently recalled after several patients died from its dangerous side effects! The good news is that all-natural, ancient Chinese medicine can help. In fact, The Journal of the American Medical Association reported a study that proved that Chinese herbs can have a dramatic effect on IBS. But most sufferers don't know this, and their doctors don't tell them, because they can't prescribe Chinese herbs and don't know how to refer their patients to a qualified Chinese herbalist. This book comes to the rescue. Leigh Fortson, who herself suffered from IBS and has kept it under control with Chinese medicine, presents advice on using Chinese herbs and acupuncture to heal IBS. She also explains the roots of illness in Chinese medicine and how one's emotional state can lead to physical symptoms. This book also includes interviews with Chinese doctors on their experiences healing IBS with herbs.
174pp, 8.5x5.5 ... Paperback
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Akira Tsumura
The president of Japan’s largest kanpo herb manufactory presents the history, philosophy, art and practice of Kampo, describing its modern practice as a blend of traditional herbal remedies and modern medical practice. Includes case histories.
284pp, 11x8 ... Paperback
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Gary Khor
Harnessing and maximizing chi within ourselves is not only essential to our well-being, it is the key to living a truly balanced life in mind, spirit and body. This book, written by an International Tai Chi judge and Grand Master, is a wide-ranging guide to ancient Chinese practices to improve the flow of chi in our lives. This book shows readers how chi works and how to enrich our energy flow through breathing, massage, meditation, diet and Feng Shui. Living Chi also includes a Tai Chi sequence - the Lotus - that will give readers a complete, revitalizing and yet gentle workout.
152pp, 9x6, illus. ... Paperback
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This fascinating guide to face reading combines expert tuition on the ten basic Mian Xiang face patterns and their significance, explaining how to interpret particular facial characteristics, denoting ways that childhood experiences, major life events and the future can be read from the face. It also discusses personal and business applications of Mian Xiang.
256pp ... Paperback
Bob Sachs
In any situation Nine Star Ki can offer clear and practical guidance. This ancient Chinese astrological system is for individuals seeking answers and understanding in their lives, and therapists wanting to be more effective as agents of change (Nine Star Ki is widely used as a diagnostic tool in traditional chinese medicine). Ki refers to "life energy". Life is energy in transformation. Nine Star Ki is based on an understanding of this transformational process, giving a vital, vibrant picture of who we are now and where we are going.
352pp, 6x6, illus. ... Paperback
Yu-Lin Lian et al.
The Pictorial Atlas of Acupuncture is a new kind of manual. It illustrates the whole range of acupuncture points and main channels, the extraordinary Vessels Ren Mai and Du Mai, and the Extraordinary Points in a systematic and clear way. Each of the 409 important points is clarified through a series of three different illustrations: 1) a graphic indicates location on the body. 2) An overview of channels illustrates the point in the context of its pathway. 3) A photograph shows the acupuncture needle in position. By Combining Chinese sources with the authors' experience in therapy this book features a sensible balance between the most important indications applications and practical needs. The names, properties, and applications of the individual acupuncture points were then revised on this basis. The team of Chinese and German authors creates a bridge between Asian and Western views of acupuncture. This acupuncture atlas not only provides beginners with an overview of the most important acupuncture points, but experienced practitioners can also learn about seldom used acupuncture points and thus extend their knowledge.
352pp, 12x10, illus. ... ISBN 383311889X ... Hardback
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Zhi Gang Sha
Power Healing illustrates for readers how the body's natural ability to heal can not only lead to a greater day-to-day vitality but can help cure life-threatening diseases, severe trauma, and chronic pain. In this revolutionary guide, internationally renowned healer and teacher, Dr. Zhi Gang Sha turns ancient healing rituals into simple-to-use practices for contemporary readers. Combining four techniques - gentle stretching, breathing exercises, self-applied massage, and meditation - he shows how to release the body's incredible self-healing powers for immediate results. Remainder mark.
272pp, 8x5.5, illus. ... Paperback
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Simon Brown
The face is the mirror that reflects our innermost being. We all subconsciously read features, quickly deciding whether someone seems aloof or friendly, tired or full of energy. The author shows you how to hone those instincts with detailed knowledge about face shape, hairlines, eyebrows and eyes, cheeks and smile, noses, lips, ears, chins, and jowls. Each feature is extensively discussed, with ample close-up photos that visually clarify every point. Identify the three "facial zones" that allow you to access character quickly. Then see how to use this wisdom to improve everything from business meetings to social situations to your personal life. Communicate more persuasively, enhance decision-making, see yourself as others see you, choose the perfect partner, enjoy better relationships, develop your parenting ability, make wiser career choices, work more efficiently, and even ward off ill health.
128pp, 9.5x8, illus. ... Paperback
Penelope Ody
For centuries, traditional Chinese medicine has emphasized the importance of living in harmony with all things to achieve prosperity, longevity, and wellness. Trace the relationship between illness and imbalances in the body - imbalances in yin and yang, in qi (energy), and in jing, a "life essence" stored in the kidneys - and begin a natural process of healing and staying well. A model of five elements captures the interaction between and the inseparability of the organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and emotions. Find out how each organ works, what aspects of health it controls, and how to spot breakdowns - liver troubles, for example, affect the nails and the eyes. Ease energy flow by working with the meridians and acu points. Get "inside the problem" of specific ailments by knowing their external and internal causes. Recognize patterns of disharmony, and develop the skills to diagnose correctly. With diagrams and charts throughout that identify key areas to focus on, here's the complete guide to all facets of Chinese medicine!
144pp, 10.5x8.25, illus. ... Hardback
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Mallory Fromm
According to traditional Chinese medicine, qi is the energy that keeps us alive - our essential life force. In Qi Energy for Health and Healing, Mallory Fromm demystifies "qi," defining the energy and its properties, and offers techniques that we can incorporate into our lifestyles to effect physical and spiritual change. In clear, simple language, Dr. Fromm explains how to access and apply qi energy to achieve an optimal level of health. Complete with illustrations, the book provides practical instruction on checking, healing, and maintaining the body's individual systems while promoting the integrity of the body as a whole. The function of each system and its relationship to other systems are outlined in detail, and special attention is given to qi's benefits for the elderly and the very young, and its applications in pregnancy and childbirth, sexuality, and serious illness.
220pp, 9.25x7.5 ... Paperback
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Charles Chan
Everyone dreams of finding the secret of eternal youth. Taoists in China have a 5000-year history of developing a spiritual philosophy that combines meditative techniques, physical exercises and harmonious ways of living to help people live longer and healthier lives. Now a contemporary master of Taoist wisdom shares these ancient secrets in a complete programme adapted for today's lifestyle. The exercises, meditations and holistic living practices in this practical book can help anyone restore and rejuvenate the body's energies, relax and renew the mind, and live the long and healthy life needed to advance on the path towards spiritual immortality. Though the ancient Taoist sages called the 'immortals' did not really live forever, their lives were extraordinarily long and healthy. Their secrets will help you relax deeply to improve concentration and relieve stress, stimulate your Qi (life energy), use herbal tonics for youthful sexual vigour, detoxify and purify the body and cultivate emotional wellbeing by living according to the natural Tao.
144pp, 10.25x7.5, illus. ... Paperback
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David Simon
Full of the most up-to-date and comprehensive research, The Wisdom of Healing is the first authoritative guide to integrated Western and eastern (mostly Ayurvedic) traditions of mind-body medicine and ailment-specific treatments. Simon, medical director of the Chopra Center for Well Being, gives insightful discussions of unhealthful Western lifestyles and the shortcomings of conventional medicine, followed by outlines of the components of the Ayurvedic approach: restful alertness (meditation), calming or invigorating the senses, food as medicine, herbs, detoxification, purification, and rejuvenation. David Simon discuss the healing power of herbs, biorhythms and physical detoxification as well as many other subjects. The final section focuses on mind-body interactions in common illnesses (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic fatigue), recommending general and Ayurveda-specific nutrition and physical and spiritual activities. With a foreword by Deepak Chopra. Remainder mark.
448pp, 9x6 ... Hardback
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