Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (827 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0345379748 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Combining Eastern traditions with Western sensibilities in a unique blend that is relevant today, BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH opens the door to a vast storehouse of knowledge that bridges the gap between mind and body, theory and practice, professional and self-care, East and West.. Two of the foremost American educators and healers in the Chinese medical profession demystify Chinese medicine's centuries-odl approach to health
A particularly interesting concept is "culinary alchemy" or kitchen medicine, based on the Chinese tenet "Who we are determines what is most beneficial for us to eat." The authors provide an extensive, cross-referenced compendium of herb names, as well as information on using Chinese patent medicines and formulas for general health problems. From Publishers Weekly For anyone seriously interested in learning about Chinese medicine, Beinfield and Korngold provide a comprehensive, though technical, look at it. To help maintain his health, his parents incorporated herbal remedies in his diet. . The authors don't discount the need, in some instances, for Western medicine. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. Chinese medicine, they claim, readjusts the body's balance and enhances self-healing--while Weste
A Customer said For the Informed consumer. This book has been a valuable resource to me as a person seeking healing through various alternative medicines. While I found Chinese Medicine helpful I didn't understand why, and I now feel as though I can take an active roll in discussions with my provider about various treatments. I do not have a long attention span when it comes to dry manuals, but this book was written to be understood and will hold your interest.. "A good basic Introduction to TCM" according to CML. For anyone looking for a basic, easy to understand introduction to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, I can highly recommend this book. It focuses mainly of the five element theory of TCM, and it manages to explain a very complex concept in clear terms. It has nice self-test chapters to help the reader figure out their own predominant elements, and also offers good advice on simple herbal supplements and d. "Very detailed and hard for new comers to Chinese Medicine." according to kcm. Written more for a physician or medical student. It is and was very hard for me to read and understand. Perhaps if I had a better breath of Chinese medicine it would seem easier. I was hoping for a beginner's guide on chinese medicince.This was over my head as a beginner, but I'm sure perfect for someone with more Chinese medicine background.