Cover of The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing: Guarding the Three Treasures

The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing: Guarding the Three Treasures

Here is the first complete manual of Chinese medicine specifically written for the layperson. Filled with illustrated exercises and recipes, this book offers a unique, integrated system of preventive health care so that now anyone can promote good health, longevity, and spiritual awareness using these traditional techniques.

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Included are:

* Key concepts of Chinese medical theory

* Dozens of illustrated T'ai Chi and Chee-gung exercises

* The Chinese approach to healing common ailments

* Authentic secrets of Taoist sexual yoga

* Therapeutic food recipes and herbal tonics

* Alternative treatments for diseases such as AIDS and cancer

* Resource listings: teachers, schools, centers, stores, and mail-order suppliers

Audience
adult
Length
long · 484 pages

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