Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Authoritative and Comprehensive Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (984 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1591201322 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Laina Ho. He invented herbal formulas for patients at his clinic and established the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he currently oprates the college with his wife, Dr. . Henry Lu, Ph.D., has practiced traditional Chinese medicine for thirty years
R. Wilson said A good starter on the topic. This book is the type that is good if you want a quick and easy reference. If you want to get very in depth in the theory and philosophy, I would recommend others. This guide offers many suggested remedies for various problems and reminds me of one of those herbal remed. Alberto Gauthereau said Good intro to Chinese Dietetics, and more.. I like the simplicity of style in this book. Also I notice is well research into the traditional ways of China. You can learn food cures almost for every symptom you now, or if you prefer to learn Chinese diagnosis, go to the Treatment of Common Diseases chapter. There . Mark Hammer said Dr. Lu's TCM is an Introductory Overview. I have this one on my shelf for reference. I like it for some quick info but not comprehensive. I like it for some additional information. However, while I respect all of Henry C. Lu's books, I see this book as an overview and have been spoiled by his prior books. If yo
About the Author Henry Lu, Ph.D., has practiced traditional Chinese medicine for thirty years. . He invented herbal formulas for patients at his clinic and established the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he currently oprates the college with his wife, Dr. Laina Ho
Lu familarizes us with the thirteen syndromes identified in Chinese medicine but incorporates more familiar Western medical terminolgy. The wisdom of 4,000 years of traditional Chinese medicine, with its accompanying philosophies, continues to gain popularity in Western culture even with many Western medical practitioners. Many of the techniques not only rejuvenate the body and sustain it when it has undergone long-term stress but also help maintain lifelong good health through the balancing of the body's complex systems. Lu offers treatments for problems that affect men or women specifically, with sections on diseases of the prostate gland and impotence, pre- and postnatal care, and PMS and menopause. In addition to providing help for chronic ailments, Dr. Both preventative and curative, "Traditional Chinese Medicine" provides an alternative method for achieving and maintaining good health.. lThe result is a handbook that straddles both traditions. In this book, Dr. Also included are guidelines and specific instructIons for using exercises, herbal cures, acup