Transform your health with the ecological approach of ancient Chinese medicine • Addresses how and why illness in the body occurs according to the natural principles of Chinese medicine • Shares self-care treatments for a number of common health disorders, from colds and high blood pressure to backache, nausea, menstrual pain, and depression • Offers clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions for hands-on treatment modalities and techniques such as acupressure, massage, and Gua sha The human body is a part of nature and as such is governed by the universal principles of the natural world. When we turn to ancient Chinese medicine, we find a unique ecological approach to understanding how our body functions. Basic concepts like yin and yang, the balance of the elements, flow and blockage, dampness and dryness explain the effects of change on our body systems, thus providing tools for how to keep our body healthy and flourishing. In this detailed and easy-to-follow guide, licensed acupuncturist and health promoter Clive Witham addresses how and why illness in the body occurs and what we can do to nurse ourselves back to health. With clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, he shares effective and proven self-care treatments for a number of common health disorders, from colds and high blood pressure to backache, nausea, menstrual pain, and depression. The simple application of the core principles of Chinese medicine give the backdrop of how you can use food therapy, manual techniques of acupressure and Gua sha, exercise, and lifestyle advice to make the changes you need from within. You can learn to assess your own ailments, understand the main syndromes and illness patterns, and become proactive in lifestyle changes that can alleviate symptoms and support recovery. Self-Healing with Chinese Medicine allows you to manage your own healing process, delve into a fresh perspective of the natural world to maintain balance and flow in your body system, and build up resilience with simple self-care.

Food as Medicine, the centuries old Chinese food therapy prescription revealed for Healing, Well-being and Longevity Food and traditional medicine (herbs) come from the same source. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) food therapy is prescribed to heal sickness, restore the body to its maximum well being and optimize longevity. This effective therapy has played an important role for ordinary folks throughout Chinese history and culture for centuries. Dr. Helen Hu has studied medicine, science and biochemistry throughout her life. She holds a Medical Degree, Oriental Medical Degree and is a licensed practicing acupuncturist in San Diego. As a TCM practitioner and author of “Body Without Mystique”, Dr. Helen Hu has compiled and revealed hundreds of Traditional Chinese Food therapy prescriptions in her new book: “Chinese Food Therapy R x for Self Healing (Volume I )”. These natural recipes are then clearly organized and paired to systemic disorders utilizing the integration of both Western and Eastern diagnostic approaches. “Chinese Food Therapy RX for Longevity and Beauty (Volume II)” not only provides hundreds of natural recipes to promote well being and beauty but is the collection of thousands of years of wisdom relating to the core questions of how to best achieve well being and longevity. This Chapter of Chinese Food Therapy is only for Circulatory Diseases from the Whole book of Chinese Food Therapy Rx for Self Healing Vol.I

The concept of self-care is, in fact, thousands of years old. This buzzword is rooted in a 2,500-year old Chinese philosophy. ‘Yang sheng’ means to nourish life – fostering your own health and wellbeing by nurturing body, mind and spirit. In this book, Katie Brindle teaches readers how to harness this powerful natural healing system to improve every aspect of their life. Yang Sheng fits and works brilliantly in modern life. Some of the techniques may seem unusual, but they are all simple, quick and effective. Even more appealing, a key principle of Chinese medicine is balance; that means not being perfect or excluding foods or having too many rules or pushing yourself to exhaustion with overwork or over-exercise. And so, Yang Sheng encourages you to have the green juice and the glass of wine, a full-on day at work and a night out dancing. For people who are overtired and overtaxed, stressed, lacking a sex drive, or who feel anxious or hopeless, the practice of Yang sheng restores balance. Our bodies are designed to self-heal – Yang Sheng knows the mechanics of how to activate this.

One of the most important steps towards self-healing is to take responsibility for your own nourishment. This book provides a set of tools to do this. It takes guidance from the insights of traditional Chinese medicine and makes them accessible to the modern day person.

Food and traditional medicine (herbs) come from the same source. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) food therapy is prescribed to heal sickness, restore the body to its maximum well being and optimize longevity. This effective therapy has played an important role for ordinary folks throughout Chinese history and culture for centuries. Dr. Helen Hu has studied medicine, science and biochemistry throughout her life. She holds a Medical Degree, Oriental Medical Degree and is a licensed practicing acupuncturist in San Diego. As a TCM practitioner and author of “Body Without Mystique”, Dr. Helen Hu has compiled and revealed hundreds of Traditional Chinese Food therapy prescriptions in her new book: “Chinese Food Therapy R x for Self Healing (Volume I )”. These natural recipes are then clearly organized and paired to systemic disorders utilizing the integration of both Western and Eastern diagnostic approaches. “Chinese Food Therapy RX for Longevity and Beauty (Volume II)” not only provides hundreds of natural recipes to promote well being and beauty but is the collection of thousands of years of wisdom relating to the core questions of how to best achieve well being and longevity. “Definitely one of most comprehensive and landmark frontier publication in the West, an original blockbuster and a definitive “How to book”, beautifully illustrated photography.” “This book will coach and teach the public practical self healing and well being methods. It is a stand out work for the medical professional field as well” Jamie Reno, Award winning journalist, author and cancer patient advocate quoted: “Dr. Helen Hu is a true healer and a gifted writer whose remarkable new books, “Chinese Food Therapy Rx for Self Healing (Volume I)”, and “Chinese Food Therapy Rx for Longevity and Beauty (Volume II)”, provides hundreds of recipes to promote well-being and beauty based on thousands of years of wisdom. “These books are unquestionably the most comprehensive and pioneering works I’ve ever read in terms of educating the public about natural healing with food, and coaching people to achieve the ultimate goal of longevity and a healthy mind, body and spirit. Yes, folks, listen to Dr. Hu”. “Food really can save your life, and it can even fight and prevent cancer”.

East meets West in this extraordinary guide to natural healing by a prominent doctor of Chinese medicine and the author of Secrets of Longevity. Dr. Mao's philosophy is simple: We all have a built-in healing ability, so why not try to activate it with natural means before we resort to drugs and invasive procedures? For the common cold, why not exploit the power of garlic, ginger, and the herb astragalus instead of taking cold medicine that simply replaces symptoms with side effects? For insomnia, why not try to find a long-term solution through acupressure or feng shui instead of popping sleeping pills, which don't treat the source of the problem? Chinese medicine sees well-being as a result of a balanced life, not just a healthy body. In Part One of Secrets of Self-Healing, Dr. Mao explains that healing food and herbs, exercise, a positive emotional life, a suitable living environment, and spiritual growth are all essential to vitality and lasting health. Using examples of his own patients' experiences, he demonstrates: - How negative emotions can make us ill - How clutter in our homes can create imbalances in our bodies - How Eastern and Western medicine can work together to fight cancer Then, in Part Two, he reveals detailed home remedies for seventy common ailments, such as sore throat, allergies, high blood pressure, sunburn, insomnia, memory loss, and jet lag. Inspirational yet practical, Secrets of Self-Healingwill put readers on the path to a balanced and healthy life.

The author explains the basic functions of organs, their correlation to the Chinese five element theory, and how to treat imbalances using aromatherapy, reflexology, flower essences, acupressure, affirmations, meditation and nutrition.