Principles of Chinese Medicine : What It Is, How It Works, and What It Can Do for You

Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, qigong, tui na massage and diet therapyhave been used by the Chinese for over 2000 years, and they are stillthe treatments of choice for millions of people throughout the East.Now, despite the availability of Western medicine, Westerners arebecoming aware of the many benefits of these potent therapies and thepopularity of Chinese medicine is spreading rapidly. Covering everything from the basic theory of Chinese medicine todiagnosis to how to find a practitioner, the book provides a definitiveintroductory guide to this ancient system of medicine. It includesexplanations of each of the five therapies and their unique benefits aswell as patients' first-hand experiences. With advice on choosingthe right treatment, and comprehensive sections on useful addresses andfurther reading, the book provides everything readers need to knowabout Chinese medicine at an introductory level.