Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-366) and index.
Contents:
Part One. Understanding Chinese medicine: Chinese medicine 101: The eight branches -- The five elements and your constitution -- Part Two. Seasonal recipes, herbs, and practices: Pantry guidelines -- Chinese herbal medicine and nutritional principles -- Seasonal practices: Winter and the water element ; Spring and the wood element ; Summer and the fire element ; Late Summer and the Earth element ; Autumn and the metal element -- Part Three. Addressing everyday imbalances: Emotional imbalances -- Digestive imbalances -- Immune system imbalances -- Pain and inflammation imbalances -- Energy-zapping imbalances -- Women's health imbalances.
Summary:
This friendly guide to a 2,000-year-old lineage of healing wisdom integrates both the Five Element theory and the practices of traditional Chinese medicine to uncover what your body needs for balance and optimal health. Everyday Chinese Medicine demystifies, simplifies, and reveals patterns to help you take control of your own well-being from the comfort of your own home and kitchen. Mindi Counts--a holistic medical practitioner, acupuncturist, and herbalist--walks you through the seasons, elements, and organ systems to help you understand your unique constitution and how to achieve energetic and physical balance. With simple recipes, self-care practices, and time-tested herbal remedies, Everyday Chinese Medicine is the perfect companion on your path to complete wellness.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.