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Author: Aihan Kuhn ISBN : Product Detai New from Format: PDF
Download PRETITLE Simple Chinese Medicine: A Beginner's Guide to Natural Healing & Well-Being POSTTITLE from mediafire, rapishare, and mirror link Written for those new to the search for natural healing, "Simple Chinese Medicine for Health" gives you tools that you can use today to improve your quality of life and begin the healing journey. Based upon centuries old practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) readers are provided simple-to-do exercises for stress relief, health maintenance, and cancer prevention. Additional sections include guidance on using food for healing and for weight control. Careful attention is given to explaining the differences between Eastern healing methods and Western treatment methods, as well as an insightful discussion of TCM's concept of 'prevention' for health maintenance. A final section shares the personal experiences of some of Dr. Kuhn's patients. Author: Aihan Kuhn ISBN : Product Detai New from Format: PDFContents include:
* Healing in Traditional Chinese Medicine
* Differences in Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine
* TCM Diagnostic Method
* Seeking the Right Medical Care
* Food Healing in Chinese Medicine
* Food Balance
* Healthy Balanced Diet and Weight Reduction
* Weight Control Program--Food and Exercise Log
* Exercises for Healing, Disease Prevention, and Good Health
* Cancer Prevention and Healing
* Exercise Routines for Healing Cancer
* Chinese Medicine's Secrets of Good Health and Longevity
* Trends in LongevityDirect download links available for PRETITLE Simple Chinese Medicine: A Beginner's Guide to Natural Healing & Well-Being POSTTITLE
- File Size: 4732 KB
- Print Length: 248 pages
- Publisher: YMAA Publication Center; 1 edition (June 25, 2009)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B003F3PKHW
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
- Lending: Not Enabled
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,325 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #97 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Professional & Technical > Medical eBooks > Special Topics > History
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Simple Chinese Medicine: A Beginner's Guide to Natural Healing & Well-Being PDF
For anyone interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine, you can't go wrong with Dr. Aihan's book. Every essential concept and theory is covered in great detail, and examples are provided to illustrate the points. If you are new to the concept of Chinese medicine, this book will explain everything in a precise, detailed manner.
The first section covers the differences between Western and Eastern medicines. While my general impression of the book is positive, this particular section was a bit of a stretch. Along the first few pages, there is a statement that TCM is based on "several millennia of practical experience," while later in the book it states that TCM has been practiced for roughly 5000 years (the latter statement being more realistic.) Secondly, some sections of the book reference medical cases and studies for claims like Qi Gong = longevity, without referencing specific research. While I do not doubt this statement, IMO vague references to research are a red flag for any book trying to give a thorough overview of any art or science. Citing specific research enables a reader to cross reference material for accuracy, and generally provides the written material with more credibility.
The book provides comparisons and contrast between Western and Eastern medicine, using diagrams to illustrate the core differences between the two disciplines. The author seems to have a realistic outlook of both, and points out the pros and cons of each. However, her overall conclusion varies by circumstance, where TCM is more geared towards certain chronic ailments, while Western medicine is better geared towards others.
This book is exactly what it's title suggests - a simple but thorough and comprehensive beginner's guide to (traditional) Chinese medicine (TCM), natural healing and well-being.
If you are an advanced student of TCM or a TCM practitioner, you will not need this book as you already are familiar with it's contents. If you are new to TCM however, or, like me, have some experience and knowledge but would like a comprehensive introduction and guide to TCM and natural healing at your fingertips, this book is an excellent choice.
Dr. Aihan Kuhn studied both conventional western and traditional Chinese medicine in China. Throughout the book Dr. Kuhn clearly describes the differences (and similarities) between Eastern and Western healing and treatment and what to consider when choosing and seeking the right medical treatment (western vs. eastern or both).
Dr. Kuhn introduces and clearly and simply explains many TCM topics such as diagnostic methods,TCM treatments, the use of herbs for healing and health, moxibustion, acupuncture, the meridian system and chi, cupping, medical massage, five elements theory and much more.
Dr. Kuhn clearly stresses the importance of proper diet and proper exercise for healing and health maintenance - as whole sections of the book are devoted to these topics. As Dr. Kuhn is also a practitioner and teacher of Taiji and Qigong, she includes illustrated examples of Chinese self massage, warming up exercises and Qigong routines for health and healing. Although I usually find it difficult to learn Chinese exercise (Qigong, Taiji, etc.) from photos, their inclusion here makes for a very well rounded work.
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