Thorsons principles of Chinese medicine - Angela Hicks

Methods of Eastern healing in a nutshell

At a time when interest in Chinese medicine is increasing in popularity, this is a lay-person's guide to understanding the workings of the body, detecting imbalances and self healing, and an excellent guide to finding and working with a practitioner.

Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Qi Gong, tui na massage and diet therapy have been used by the Chinese for over 2000 years and work on the notion of prevention rather than cure - something that is often overlooked in Western approaches to medicine.
Includes:
The basic theories of Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Diagnosis
Acupuncture and Moxibustion - balancing your energy
How Chinese Herbal Medicine can work in tandem with Western Medical diagnosis.
Qi Gong exercises to transform your energy
Chinese Dietetics to nourish your energy
Choosing the right treatment
How to find a practitioner