Häftad, Engelska, 2000
267 kr
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The practical and authoritative guide to the theory and practice of Chinese medicine, including acupuncture and herbal medicine, from Ted J. Kaptchuk, Professor of Medicine at Harvard University. ‘An instructive, profound and important work.’ Professor Martin Schwartz, Yale School of Medicine ‘The best source of information on the origins, philosophy, and the practice of traditional Chinese medicine’ Dr Andrew Weil, pioneer in the field of integrative medicine In the ancient tradition of Chinese medicine, illness is understood as a disharmony of the whole body. Treatment aims to restore harmony and balance, reconnecting the different aspects of the organism. Long considered an authoritative work on Chinese medicine, this revised and expanded guide offers an accessible introduction to this ancient approach to health, illness and healing, exploring:The origins, theory and practice of Chinese medicine Yin and Yang and the principle of restoring balance within the body Acupuncture, Qi and Meridians and their role in our health Chinese herbal medicine and homeopathic remedies Moxibustion and other traditional practices And much more Clear and wide-ranging, Chinese Medicine is the classic bestselling guide, exploring the principles that underpin this traditional system of medicine and the practices used to restore harmony within the body. An invaluable resource for anyone looking to understand Chinese medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine and traditional approaches to health and healing.