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Colorful, attractive, easy to use, and based on the traditions of Chinese medicine, this chart classifies grains, vegetables, herbs, nuts and seeds, fish, fruit, etc. according to action, entering channel, temperature, flavour. Notes on chi, blood, yin and yang, tonifying and regulating foods, help to make this useful as well as decorative. 23 x 64cm... Read More...

One of the most important steps we can take towards self-empowerment is to take responsibility for our own nourishment. Recipes for Self-Healing gives us a set of tools to do this. With simplicity and elegance, this book conveys the wisdom and insights of traditional Chinese and makes them both relevant and accessible to the modern-day westerner. Recipes for Self-healing includes over a hundred ... Read More...

"This work explicates how to achieve the core value system at the heart of Nourishing Destiny in clinical practice. All treatment paradigms are fully elaborated to allow immediate integration into the clinic. I cover in detail the points on the 12 main channels cross referencing every character in every main and alternate point name to Weiger's etymological text and to Mathews' Chinese-English dict... Read More...

Do your patients frequently ask you if Chinese medicine can help them lose weight? With the information in this new book from Juliette Aiyana, you can definitively tell them yes! This clever little volume combines the best of Western biochemical knowledge about weight and weight control along with everything Chinese medicine has to say about this subject. The book provides detailed information on h... Read More...

"There are other guides to Chinese dietary therapy on the market, but none that I have seen makes the subject so readily accessible." European Journal of Oriental Medicine The author's background is in shiatsu. Now, as well as teaching shiatsu, he also teaches food energetics and Qigong. Helping Ourselves is his first book. It is, as the title implies, a guide for those who wish to maintain or r... Read More...

Dr. Kastner provides an introduction to the principles of TCM and the 'energetics' of foods. Emphasizing a holistic approach throughout this book which provides readers with tools for integrating the principles of Chinese dietetics into their daily lives. The book includes a comprehensive classification of more than 300 readily available foods. An essential reference for students and practitioners ... Read More...

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) foods can be classified in the same way as herbs and used for medicinal purposes - diet therapy is therefore a very large part of TCM and one of its main therapeutic 'tools'. This book presents the theory of modern use and principles of diet therapy. It covers the classification, properties and actions of a wide range of single foods and seasonings, and suggest... Read More...

This book is a compendium of Chinese herbal tea recipes. When most Westerners think of Chinese medicine, they typically think of acupuncture since it was the first modality of Chinese medicine to receive popular exposure in the media. However, in China, acupuncture is actually not the main modality of TCM. In China, Chinese medicine first and mostly means the prescription of Chinese herbal remedies... Read More...

The selective use of micronutrients is a simple and practical method of nutritional therapy with proven effectiveness. This new handbook gives both professionals and interested consumers a thorough understanding of the prevention and treatment of illness through balanced nutrition. Contents The Basic Principles of Micronutrition Micronutrients in Foods The Micronutrients Micronutrition throu... Read More...

In an era when many people are reevaluating their diet, this whole foods encyclopedia takes an integrative approach to personalized nutrition, merging modern models with ancient Asian traditions. Featured here are guidelines on nutrition basics including "green foods"; clear discussions on the Chinese healing arts; tips on making appropriate dietary transitions; sections on weight loss, women's hea... Read More...

This book is an introduction to the tradition of Chinese medicinal porridges, called jook in Cantonese and congee or porridge in English. Cooked in a crock-pot overnight and combining specific grains, vegetables, meats, eggs, or various Chinese herbs, there are medicinal porridges for every type of ailment. Included are hundreds of Chinese herbal porridge recipes for both prevention and remedial pu... Read More...

An optimal supply of vitamins, minerals and trace elements can evoke a positive change in the biochemical and metabolic processes that take place in the body. The application of this knowledge has led to the development of an effective new approach to preventing and treating a variety of diseases. The selective use of micronutrients is a simple and practical method of nutritional therapy with clini... Read More...

A layperson's guide to the intricate field of Chinese dietary therapy. The authors provide useful information on over 150 foods, along with valuable advice on selecting a healthful diet. The numerous and inviting recipes are easy to prepare. There is also an interesting section on making your own medicinal cordial and liqueurs. Contents Introduction Yogic Diet, Preventive Diet Remedial Diet... Read More...

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This book, written by researchers of traditional Chinese medicine, explains in details the history, current status, characteristics and theory, classification, and application of Chinese functional food. Nowadays, prevention of diseases and maintaining good health by means of functional and dietary supplements have become a trend and been taken seriously by professors and researchers in the medica... Read More...

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With obesity and diabetes assuming alarming epidemic proportions, diet and nutrition are in the spotlight more than ever before. It has never been more important for health care professionals to be well informed, not only about the latest developments, but also about the scientific facts. The Pocket Atlas of Nutrition is an accessible guide to all aspects of nutrition, from basic chemistry to the m... Read More...

This book contains the ingredients, methods of preparation and administration, indications and contraindications for over 200 authentic Chinese medicinal wines and longevity elixirs as well as sources for the ingredients used. Because the administration and preparation of these wines is easy and patient compliance is high, these formulas are perfect for use as adjunctive remedies for acupuncturists... Read More...

This reference addresses basic principles and concepts that are central to the major clinical nutrition-related activities, such as nutritional assessment and monitoring, current theoretical base and knowledge of efficacious interventions, interactions between genetic and nutritional factors, and the use and interpretation of population-based or clinical epidemiological evidence. Key Features * ... Read More...

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This is a text which provides a contemporary approach to the use of lifestyle, herbal and nutritional interventions in health care. While conventional health care has long classified many nutritional and herbal remedies as folklore, there is increasing scientific evidence to support a number of 'old wives tales'. This book demonstrates the biological plausibility of using supplements in clinical... Read More...

This is the updated English edition of the first volume of the acclaimed textbook by the leading German proponent of bioenergetic medicine who is also the founder of the VEGATEST-Method. Functional Medicine provides the foundation for understanding and using bioenergetics. It is grounded in both Oriental and Occidental medical knowledge and deals with the bioenergetic events which precede and accom... Read More...

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