For the first time, here is a detailed explanation and classification of herbs, using the ancient system of Ayurveda. More than 250 herbs are listed, with 88 herbs explained in detail. Included are many of the most commonly used western herbs with a profound Ayurvedic perspective. Important Chinese and special Ayurvedic herbs are introduced. Beautiful diagrams and charts, as well as deta...

En rupture radicale avec les techniques traditionnelles de la thérapie conjugale, les auteurs utilisent la puissance de la confirmation personnelle et des stratégies orientées vers les solutions

This book is an accessible and highly readable introduction to all the major aspects of this vast tradition. Tropics covered include: the foundation of traditional medicine in Chinese history; the theory of chi (energy) and how it influences health; the Chinese approach to health, happiness, and longevity; the use of Chinese herbal medicine and herbal formulas; diet and nutrition as a ...

The authors tell how Chinese medicine evolved, how it works, and why it is attracting such attention in the Western world. The book also includes a detailed discussion of Qi Gong, the system of mental and physical discipline that underlies the traditional methods, explanations of nutritional balance and herbal lore (including preparation techniques), and a brief summary of acupuncture me...

This book offers a clear illustration of the [continued modernization of acupuncture techniques.] These techniques, based on a long tradition, but increasingly subject to scientific investigation, have been used in developing areas to create a truly social medicine accessible even in rural areas where modern health facilities are not always available.