Understanding Chinese Medicine
Understanding Chinese Medicine by Trinity Harper, published by Foster Academics on June 27, 2019, offers an insightful exploration into traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This 210-page book delves into ancient medical practices such as qigong, tui na, herbal medicine, and acupuncture, emphasizing the belief in the vital energy known as qi that flows through meridians connected to various bodily functions. The text outlines the foundational philosophies of TCM, including the Yin-Yang theory and Wu Xing theory, while addressing how diseases arise from imbalances in these energies.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of the multiple branches of Chinese medicine and their practical applications. The book aims to enhance understanding of this discipline and its latest advancements, providing a thorough overview of the concepts that underpin TCM. With its focus on alternative and complementary medicine, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the principles and practices of traditional Chinese healing methods.
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The type of traditional medicine based on ancient Chinese medical practices, including qigong, tui na, herbal medicine and acupuncture, is known as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is based on the belief that a body’s vital energy, called qi, flows through channels, known as meridians, which have branches connected to bodily organs and functions. The Yin-Yang theory and Wu Xing theory are the main philosophies of traditional Chinese medicine. This field emphasizes that diseases are the imbalances or disharmonies in the functioning of qi, yin, yang, meridians, xue and zang-fu. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the field of Chinese medicine and how such concepts have practical applications. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.
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