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Self-Therapies for Common Diseases is an introduction to natural therapy methods based on the author?s teaching and experience in traditional Chinese medicine. Li Hechun summarises more than 100 self-help therapies for common disease, including those of the respiratory, central and peripheral nervous, cardio-vascular, gastroenteric, and gynaecological systems, and the five sense organs. The suggested therapies are simple, easy to learn, and their curative effects - without the use of medical treatment or drugs - are distinct. (For this item please quote stock ID 16557) ISBN: 9787119020617

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Acupuncture is one of the most popular and widely accepted complementary therapies available to the general public. And yet many of us know little about it, what it can be used for, and how it works. The Acupuncture Handbook provides a comprehensive look at acupuncture: what it is, how it works, and what ailments it treats most successfully. Written for the layperson, this book covers everything you need to know: >What it's like to have treatment >Finding the right practitioner >Case studies show how acupuncture can heal or successfully treat a variety of ailments, from panic attacks to hot flushes, asthma & joint pains >Find out which of the Five Elements you are - & how this relates to your health & behaviour >Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) explained in simple terms >Includes the latest treatment methods such as auricular acupuncture >Covers specialist treatments for pregnant women & postnatal care >Acupuncture for addictions >acupuncture for children, & for animals (For this item please quote stock ID 25099) ISBN: 9780749924720

For over 2,000 years, the Chinese have been experts at maintaining health and extending longevity. Their methods, documented in ancient manuscripts, medical textbooks, and self-cultivation manuals, form a multi-layered yet integrated system of personalised health care that is of increasing value in the West as our population ages and technology increases the speed and stresses of our life. A powerful presentation of Chinese health practices, this unique work brings together the wide variety of Chinese medical and spiritual methods in one integrated volume. It provides not only a basic description, but also discusses relationship of Chinese healing to contemporary Western science and religious Daoism. Health & Long Life begins with a survey of the basic concepts of Chinese medicine, followed by a presentation of clinical and contemporary practice in various countries. A third part deals with ways of balancing qi, such as Feng Shui, diets, and sexual practices, while the last section presents a well-informed discussion of self-cultivation methods. Chapters are short and include suggestd further readings. The text is easy to read, contains numerous charts and illustrations, and is enriched by various exercises that encourage readers to examine certain topics in more detail and reflect on their own practices and attitudes. Health & Long Life is ideal for anyone interested in Chinese healing and self-cultivation, providing a comprehensive understanding of the practices in both modern and traditional terms. Clearly structured and simply presented, it is also the perfect textbook in classes on Chinese medicine, religion, and culture. Anyone interested to learn about the body and health from an alternative perspective will find a treasure trove and learn numerous methods to achieve balance and harmony into high old age. 'This work is brilliant. Besides colleges using it as a textbook, it is very valuable for massage students, acupucture students as well as for all those interested in East Asian thought' - Kate Townsend, Natural Healing Therapies 'This is a very good book, ambitious in scope, but with enough details to keep it informative and interesting. It goes far beyond its competitors in scope and scholarship and in that it integrates the different dimensions of Chinese medicine - Michael Winn, Healing Dao 'The book excels at organising and simplifying a great deal of material that is strange to Western ears. I especially like the exercises. They challenge the student to read more actively. It is also helpful in teaching us how to apply these things in our everyday lifestyles, encouraging a more balanced way of living' - Bede Bidlack, Stillmountain Tai Chi Center (For this item please quote stock ID 24958) ISBN: 9781931483032

The wisdom of 4,000 years of traditional Chinese medicine, with its accompanying philosophies, continues to gain popularity in Western culture even with many Western medical practitioners. In this book, Henry Lu familiarises us with the 13 syndromes identified in Chinese medicine but incorporates more familiar Western medical terminology. The result is a handbook that straddles both traditions. Dr Lu provides treatments for everything from bronchitis, cirrhosis, and chronic hepatitis to hypertension, osteoporosis, and sciatica - conditions that plague us and are often untreatable with conventional Western medical techniques. In addition to providing help for chronic ailments, Dr. Lu offers treatments for problems that affect men or women specifically, with sections on diseases of the prostate gland and impotence, pre- and postnatal care, and PMS and menopause. Also included are guidelines and specific instructions for using exercises, herbal cures, acupuncture, and food cures that are not as drastic or invasive as Western medicine, yet can be very effective while producing very few side effects. Many of the techniques not only rejuvenate the body and sustain it when it has undergone long-term stress but also help maintain lifelong good health through the balancing of the body's complex systems. Both preventative and curative, Traditional Chinese Medicine provides an alternative method for achieving and maintaining good health. Henry Lu, Ph.D., has practiced traditional Chinese medicine for 30 years. He invented herbal formulas for patients at his clinic and established the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver, British Columbia. (For this item please quote stock ID 25497) ISBN: 9781591201328

Irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn?s disease, colitis, hepatitis, heartburn?these are only a few of the gastrointestinal disorders that affect tens of millions of Americans. Despite their prevalence, these conditions have proven difficult to treat with standard medical approaches. In this updated guide, Andrew Gaeddert offers a wealth of natural remedies and lifestyle changes that have helped thousands to alleviate symptoms and heal their bodies, one step at a time. Drawing on his extensive clinical experience, Gaeddert covers such topics as herbs and vitamins, Chinese medicine, meditation, and environmental triggers that affect digestion, helping the reader make sense of the daunting array of natural healing techniques. Case studies illustrate how the author?s clients were able to reduce or eliminate their digestive problems, enjoy greater energy, and reduce discomfort by learning how to identify food sensitivities, develop a tolerance for certain foods, prevent negative reactions to food, and use rotation diets and anti-candida strategies. This authoritative, accessible guide offers new hope for the one out of three Americans who will have a digestive disorder in their lifetime. (For this item please quote stock ID 19237) ISBN: 9781556437434

Curing Disease the Chinese Way: With Ginger, Garlic & Green Onions is the first book to fully explore the pharmaceutical values of these vegetables according to the theories of TCM and clinical practice. More than 600 recipes using green onion, ginger and garlic as the principal ingredients, together with other Chinese herbs and tonics as supplemental components for treating more than 100 diseases, are described in this book. The recipes are simple, practical, effective and safe. This book is useful as a medical and health care reference at home or while travelling as well as for clinical practice and medical research. (For this item please quote stock ID 15398) ISBN: 9787119019055

Stress, according to traditional Chinese medicine, depletes the vital energy stored in the kidneys and weakens the immune system. In Stress Relief, Michael Reed Gach gives listeners techniques to nourish the kidneys and counteract stress. Learn self-acupressure, deep breathing exercises, and gentle stretches to feel more relaxed and enhance the quality of your life in as little as just five minutes a day. (For this item please quote stock ID 21350) ISBN: 9781591790860

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In recent years, clinical depression has been researched widely in Western medical studies and many new pharmaceuticals have been created to help control this debilitating condition. Chinese medicine has had theories describing the causes, treatment, and prevention of depression for many centuries. This book describes these theories as well as a wide variety of home remedies and self-care preventative strategies to help sufferers of depression help themselves. (For this item please quote stock ID 7012) ISBN: 9780936185941

This title deals with the Chinese medical causes and treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). A brief introduction to Chinese medicine is followed by chapters on: the pattern discrimination of the condition; treatment with Chinese herbal patent medicine; the effects of acupuncture. The reader will find numerous low or no cost home remedies, including Chinese self-massage, magnet therapy, foot reflexology and Chinese herbal porridges and teas. Plus, there are long sections of diet, exercise, and stress reduction. The book concludes with advice on how to find a local professional practitioner and how to continue learning about Chinese medicine. It contains an annotated bibliography, glossary, and index. (For this item please quote stock ID 7013) ISBN: 9781891845093

Like all the other books in this series, this book was written specifically for the lay reader. In particular, this book discusses hayfever and allergic asthma. The author begins by presenting an overview of the Chinese medical map. Chinese medicine is a separate and distinct system from modern Western medicine, and first the reader needs to understand some of its basic concepts and premises. Next the author discusses the Chinese medical causes and treatment of allergic rhinitis. In terms of professional treatment, the author discusses Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture and moxibustion. However, perhaps even more importantly, the author discusses a number of home remedies for hayfever and asthma. This section begins with in-depth discussions of what he calls 'The Three Free Therapies': diet, exercise, and deep relaxation. These are then supplemented by instructions on Chinese self-massage, magnet therapy, cupping, seven star hammering, self-moxibustion, and Chinese herbal porridges, teas, and patent medicines. For those who are skeptical about Chinese medicine, the author presents recent Chinese research into the Chinese medical treatment of respiratory allergies. This is followed by a selection of his own case histories using Chinese medicine on American patients. If all this has sold you on seeing a Chinese medical practitioner for your hayfever, great! The author now tells you how to find a local, qualified professional Chinese medical practitioner. He even gives addresses and phone numbers of referring and certifying agencies. This books winds up with a 'going further' section titled, 'Learning More About Chinese Medicine' which is essentially an annotated bibliography. In addition, there is a Chinese medical glossary, an author’s bibliography, and a general index, making this book a very useful resource. (For this item please quote stock ID 7014) ISBN: 9780936185910

Most people suffer from headaches from time to time, but for some people they are a recurrent and debilitating health problem. This book teaches the Chinese medical theories about headaches, their cause, diagnosis and prevention. Emphasis is on a variety of self-help preventative techniques and home-care remedies for headache sufferers. (For this item please quote stock ID 7015) ISBN: 9780936185958

This book discusses premenstrual syndrome or PMS. The author begins by presenting an overview of the Chinese medical map. Chinese medicine is a separate and distinct system from modern Western medicine, and first the reader needs to understand some of its basic concepts and premises. Next the author discusses the menstrual cycle from the point of view of Chinese medicine. This is followed by a discussion of the Chinese mechanisms of PMS. Following this theoretical introduction comes a description of how this information is used in real-life by professional practitioners of Chinese medicine. The author discusses Chinese herbal medicine and PMS and acupuncture and moxibustion and PMS. However, perhaps even more importantly, the author discusses a number of home remedies for PMS. This section begins with in-depth discussions of what he calls 'The Three Free Therapies': diet, exercise, and deep relaxation. These are then supplemented by instructions on Chinese self-massage, magnet therapy, aroma therapy, flower therapy, and hydrotherapy. For those who are skeptical about Chinese medicine, the author presents recent Chinese research into the Chinese medical treatment of PMS and related conditions. This books winds up with a 'going further' section titled, 'Learning More About Chinese Medicine' which is essentially an annotated bibliography. In addition, there is a Chinese medical glossary, an author’s bibliography, and a general index, making this book a very useful resource. (For this item please quote stock ID 7017) ISBN: 9780936185859

This book is a layperson’s guide to Chinese medicine and arthritis. In it, the authors discuss the basic concepts of Chinese medicine, the Chinese medical description of pain in general, and the Chinese medical diagnosis and treatment of joint pain in particular. They then go on to introduce such Chinese medical concepts as qi stagnation, blood stasis, phlegm nodulation, and qi and blood vacuity. This is followed by a discussion of the main patterns covering arthritis in Chinese medicine and how these are treated by professional practitioners of Chinese medicine. Next come a number of Western case histories of patients who were treated by Doug Frank. The authors then discuss what they call the 'three free therapies' for arthritis: diet, exercise, and deep relaxation. In addition to this trio of fundamental self-care therapies, the authors also discuss such low or no-cost Chinese self-help techniques as qi gong, self-massage, magnet therapy, moxibustion, hydrotherapy, Chinese herbal patent medicines, and Chinese herbal wines and elixirs. They round out their presentation with some sound psychological advice about learning to live with chronic pain, advice on how to find a local professional practitioners, and a section on learning more about Chinese medicine. A glossary at the back makes unfamiliar Chinese medical terms easy to understand. In addition, there is a bibliography and an index. (For this item please quote stock ID 7114) ISBN: 9780936185873

Due to over-eating sugars, simple carbohydrates, fats, and oil coupled with too much stress and too little exercise, millions of Westerners are afflicted with diabetes. Sufferers of this debilitating disease not only experience the discomforts of fatigue, extreme thirst, extreme hunger and food cravings, polyuria, mood swings, irritability, restless leg syndrome, and heart palpitations, they are also prone to developing a variety of other, serious and life-threatening disorders. The bad news is that, due to changes in diet and lifestyle, the cases of diabetes in developing countries are on the rise. The good news is that traditional Chinese medicine has many effective therapies for combating this potentially life-threatening disease. These include Chinese dietary therapy, acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese self-massage, and a host of other simple, low or no cost therapies which have been time-tested in Asia for over 2,000 years. If you or anyone you know suffers from either hypoglycemia or diabetes, you need the information in this book. (For this item please quote stock ID 8975) ISBN: 9781891845062

IBS stands for irritble bowel syndrome, a combination of abdominal cramping, diarrhoea and/or constipation. Chinese medicine treats IBS very effectively, both with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. The author discusses the Chinese medical causes and mechanisms, pattern discrimination, and Chinese patent medicines and dietary therapy for this condition. She also gives many low cost home remedies, such as Chinese aromatherapy, magnet therapy, foot reflexology, self-massage and simple Chinese medicinal porridges and teas. Rounding out this presentation are chapters on acupuncture, how to find a local practitioner, and learning more about Chinese medicine. There is an annotated bibliography, a glossary, and complete index. An ideal book for those with IBS.  (For this item please quote stock ID 11488) ISBN: 9781891845116

Every day thousands of the baby boom generation turn 50. With this huge demographic shift in our society, more and more women are searching for alternatives to standard treatments for menopausal complaints. This book gives them a wide variety of low or no cost home remedies and self-care ideas for the prevention of menopausal discomfort and other post-menopausal diseases. In this user-friendly book, the author introduces Chinese medical theories and treatments that have been used for millennia to help ease this important passage in every women’s life. Topics discussed include: >why menopause is a healthy, homeostatic mechanism of the human body >basic gynaecological theories of Chinese medicine relevant to menopause >Chinese medical explanations of all major menopausal signs & symptoms >self-help measures to ease or prevent most menopausal discomfort >what professional Chinese medicine has to offer & how to find a practitioner >alternatives to oestrogen replacement replacement therapy >preventing osteoporosis by strengthening your bones naturally. [This is a revised and expanded edition of Menopause: A Second Spring - Making a Smooth Transition with Traditional Chinese Medicine] (For this item please quote stock ID 13863) ISBN: 9780936185989

It is estimated that endometriosis effects 15% of American women of reproductive age and is a leading cause of infertility. This book explains why endometriosis and infertility are on the rise in contemporary Western society and describes how traditional Chinese medicine diagnoses and treats these two, often related conditions. Includes sections on prevention, diet, exercise, and relaxation therapies. (For this item please quote stock ID 14052) ISBN: 9780936185149

Chopsticks Acupuncture is the ultimate self-treatment technique. It makes use of acupuncture - probably the most sophisticated medical system ever invented - in a way that has never been tried before. In this book, Shmuel Halevi details a comprehensive self-treatment program, for many disease syndromes, ranging from simple backache to heart conditions. There are many acupuncture-profession inner-chamber secrets too in this book -knowledge of how to invert your foetus position in case of a 'breech' mal-position, or how to resuscitate from drowning or syncope, and more. All these are being brought forward to the wide public in a detailed, illustrated format, that can turn every reader into an efficient self-healer. (For this item please quote stock ID 24486) ISBN: 9781553956105

Chinese medicine has a whole and holistic, centuries old, well-developed and coherent theory about the cause and treatment of most diseases. Not only is this theory enlightening, providing as it does an entirely different perspective on common Western medical complaints, it is also empowering to those who understand it. Based on this theory, readers will find in this series all sorts of things, most of which are free or very low cost, which they can do for themselves in order to relieve and even cure their maladies through the wisdom of Chinese medicine. Better Breast Health Naturally with TCM: More than 50% of all Western women, at some point in their lives, have some health complaint involving their breasts, while one in nine will develop breast cancer. Modern Western medicine has little to offer in the way of preventative care for the breasts. Chinese medicine, on the other hand, has a 2000 year old theory about how and why breasts become diseased. Better yet, based on this theory, there are a myriad low or no cost treatments for both the prevention of breast disease before it arises and the treatment of benign breast complaints as well. (For this item please quote stock ID 13896) ISBN: 9780936185903

This book offers an intriguing blend of traditional Chinese medicine - as practiced today - and a wide variety of ancient Chinese folk remedies. It contains more than 1,000 effective remedies, a treasure trove of information you can use every day. You'll often be surprised how easily a problem that has lingered for weeks or months can be cured. Making moderate lifestyle changes and following the easy-to-use instructions on how to prepare home remedies, you will see how easy it is to end long-term suffering and experience healthier living. This book is a distillation of Ms. Wang's 30 years of clinical experiences, as both a physician in China and an acupuncturist and herbalist in the United States. It explains in simple-to-understand language how to treat yourself or a family member using a variety of techniques, including Chinese massage, Eastern food therapy, Chinese herbal formulas, as well as some heretofore unrevealed folk remedies, many of which have been passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years. Did you know, for example, that: *Apple slices can ease itching skin? *Hooking your middle fingers together can stop a nosebleed? *Sunflower seeds can ease trigeminal pain? *Eating peanuts can lower your blood pressure? Wang Lihua began her career as a cardiologist in the China Academy of Traditional Medicine, in Bejing, China, where she practiced integrative medicine, combining both Western and Traditional Chinese medical techniques. In 1982 she was invited by Kaiser Permenante Research Center as a visiting scholar. She was later selected by the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine to teach acupuncture and Chinese herbology to American students for four years. She has been in private practice, specialising in traditional Chinese medicine, since 1992 in Portland, OR. (For this item please quote stock ID 24838) ISBN: 9781564148087

Almost everyone suffers from insomnia from time to time, while some people suffer from intractable insomnia for years. Chinese medicine has been treating insomnia, restless sleep, easy waking, and profuse dreaming for more than 2000 years. In this book, you will learn a host of safe, simple, low or no cost home therapies to prevent and heal this common and distressing problem, including: Chinese dietary therapy, exercise, deep relaxation, acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese self-massage, magnet therapy, Chinese herbs, and liniments and plasters. (For this item please quote stock ID 7016) ISBN: 9780936185866

A renowned expert in Chinese sports medicine and martial arts reveals ancient Eastern secrets for healing common injuries, including sprains, bruises, deep cuts, and much more. For centuries, Chinese martial arts masters have kept their highly-prized remedies as carefully guarded secrets, calling such precious and powerful knowledge 'a tooth from the tiger's mouth.' Now, for the first time, these deeply effective methods are revealed to Westerners who want alternative ways to treat the acute and chronic injuries experienced by any active person. While many books outline the popular teachings of traditional Chinese medicine, only this one offers step-by-step instructions for treating injuries. Expert practitioner and martial artist Tom Bisio explains the complete range of healing strategies and provides a Chinese first-aid kit to help the reader fully recover from every mishap: cuts, sprains, breaks, dislocations, bruises, muscle tears, tendonitis, and much more. He teaches readers how to: >Examine & diagnose injuries >Prepare & apply herbal formulas >Assemble a portable kit for emergencies >Fully recuperate with strengthening exercises & healing dietary advice Comprehensive and easy to follow, with drawings to illustrate both the treatment strategies and the strengthening exercises, this unique guidebook will give readers complete access to the powerful healing secrets of the great Chinese warriors. (For this item please quote stock ID 23855) ISBN: 9780743245517

This is another of Blue Poppy Press’s popular patient primers. It covers all the most common paediatric diseases in an easy-to-read style for parents and laypersons. It begins with an overview of Chinese medical theory regarding paediatric disease and then discusses 38 of the most common paediatric complaints in chronological order based on when children typically develop them. Included is everything from colic and croup to whooping cough and hyperactivity. Under each disease, the reader will find a brief discussion of the different types of patterns one typically encounters, what acupuncture and Chinese medicine have to offer, and tips on diet and home remedies. This book is meant to educate your patients who are parents, help attract new patients, and save time repeating the same information over and over again. [Bob Flaws’s companion volume specifically for clinicians, A Handbook of TCM Pediatrics: A Practitioner’s Guide to the Care & Treatment of Common Childhood Diseases is also available] (For this item please quote stock ID 7024) ISBN: 9780936185712