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Chinese Astrology: The Secrets of the Stars (Ancient Wisdom for the New Age)
by Chung LiThis introductory guide reveals the ancient philosophical and spiritual wisdom of the Chinese Zodiac. One of the oldest forms of spiritual wisdom, Chinese astrology remains one of the most popular and powerful zodiac systems. Following a twelve-part cycle of years represented by different animals, the system is further divided by month, day, and hour of birth—revealing one&’s inner, true, and secret animals. Focusing more on the person than on events, it offers more philosophical and introspective insights than its western counterpart. This introductory guide covers the basic concepts and principles of Chinese astrology, as well as its history and origins. It also features detailed synopses of personality traits associated with each sign, as well as traditional Chinese artwork.
Chinese Astrology: Ancient Secrets for Modern Life
by Sabrina LiaoFrom the creator of one of the most popular Chinese astrology Web sites worldwide comes a hip, new take on this ancient subject. With an easy-to-use guide, readers can learn the history of Chinese astrology, their corresponding animal sign based on the lunar cycle, discover personality traits, and more.
Chinese Astrology, Orion Plain and Simple (Plain and Simple)
by Jonathan DeeA practical guide on how to work out your Chinese horoscope.Though perhaps less well-known here than its Western counterpart, Chinese astrology is every bit as illuminating and provides an equally valuable shortcut to self-knowledge. Jonathan Dee, the well-respected author of several books on astrology, tarot, and fortune-telling, reveals all the mysteries of the art in this informative volume.Filled with legends, charts, and history, it contains all of the essentials for working out your Chinese horoscope including the animal signs for each birthday year, month, and hour. Each sign receives a richly detailed and enlightening explanation.Learn the personality traits associated with the 12 animals:- The rat is considered to be the sign of charm and is noted for its shrewdness, enterprise, and wealth. Rats are also prosperous, entrepreneurial, obsessive, anxious, bossy, and mean.- The ox is the sign of tenacity and prosperity and a symbol of fertility and muscular strength. People born under the ox are patient, contemplative, eloquent, chauvinistic, petty, and grumpy.- The monkey is lively, complex, charming, diplomatic, and agile. Monkeys are also dishonest, sarcastic, lacking respect, and restless.Chinese Astrology, Orion Plain and Simple is an accessible introduction that enlightens, entertains, and informs.
Chinese Astrology Plain & Simple: The Only Book You'll Ever Need (Plain & Simple Series)
by Jonathan DeeThough perhaps less well-known here than its Western counterpart, Chinese astrology is every bit as illuminating and provides an equally valuable shortcut to self-knowledge. Jonathan Dee, the well-respected author of several books on astrology, tarot, and fortune-telling, reveals all the mysteries of the art in this informative volume. <P><P>Filled with legends, charts, and history, it contains all of the essentials for working out your Chinese horoscope including the animal signs for each birthday year, month, and hour. Each sign receives a richly detailed and enlightening explanation. <P><P>Among the amusing and informative tidbits here: <P><P>The rat is considered to be the sign of charm and is noted for its shrewdness, enterprise, and wealth. Rats are also prosperous, entrepreneurial, obsessive, anxious, bossy, and mean. <P><P>The ox is the sign of tenacity and prosperity and a symbol of fertility and muscular strength. People born under the ox are patient, contemplative, eloquent, chauvinistic, petty, and grumpy. <P><P>The monkey is lively, complex, charming, diplomatic, and agile. Monkeys are also dishonest, sarcastic, lacking respect, and restless. <P><P>Chinese Astrology, Plain and Simple is an accessible introduction that enlightens, entertains, and informs.
Chinese Auricular Acupuncture
by Skya AbbateChinese Auricular Acupuncture provides students and practitioners with a clear, concise, and user-friendly manual on ear acupuncture. It reduces the need for memorization by presenting a method of ear acupuncture that is in keeping with the underpinnings of traditional Chinese medicine. The book can be independently studied and easily used to treat
Chinese Burn Surgery
by Zongcheng YangThis is a comprehensive book in burn surgery, written by 25 experts in China. It summarizes the theoretical basis of and clinical experience in the prevention and control of burn injuries. It is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference book for surgeons and scientists working with burn management. The different degree of burns and surgical techniques during burn wound care, reconstruction and healing are reviewed separately. Authors also introduce successful cases in different kinds of burns.
Chinese Chi Balls Book: Revitalize Your Energy
by Ab WilliamsBased on the best-selling Book-in-a-Box kits, the Chinese Chi Balls book is the perfect guide to using these portable hand and foot exercisers. Popular with the Chinese since the Ming dynasty, the benefits of these handy and practical spheres are amazing. Simple massage routines and meditations help you to unblock your chi energy, and improve your physical and spiritual health. Playing with the balls is fun--and will make you feel fantastic!
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica
by Andrew Gamble Ted J. Kaptchuk Lillian L. Bensky Dan BenskyChinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) is an extensive sourcebook of information about the most commonly used substances in Chinese herbal medicine. Compiled from leading textbooks in China, this edition presents an in-depth study of 473 medicinal substances. Meticulously illustrated, each herb is identified by its pharmaceutical, botanical and family names, together with its Chinese, Japanese, Korean and English common names.
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Modern Applications of Traditional Formulas
by Chongyun Liu Angela Tseng Sue YangA roadmap for easily navigating through the complexities of Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine: Modern Applications of Traditional Formulas presents information about herbal formulas in a practical and easy-to-access format. Bridging the gap between classroom study and the clinical setting, the book supplies information on disease sym
Chinese Herbal Medicine for Beginners: Over 100 Remedies for Wellness and Balance
by Carrie ChauhanThe beginner's guide to healing and harmonizing with Chinese herbal medicine Chinese herbal medicine is a system of assessing and diagnosing the underlying causes of illnesses that has been refined over thousands of years. Taking a holistic approach, Chinese herbal medicine focuses on the whole person and emphasizes preventing illnesses by maintaining a physical, mental, and spiritual balance. Chinese Herbal Medicine for Beginners makes this vast landscape digestible for beginners and seasoned herbalists alike so you can confidently, and quickly, make soothing remedies of your own. Discover the principles of Chinese herbal medicine with a helpful primer on the systems that make up our bodies and what illness factors can cause imbalances. Set up your home apothecary with herbal decoctions, infusions, oils, and more using easy steps. Explore profiles on popular herbs, including their most common uses, before taking healing into your own hands with 100+ beginner-friendly recipes for Chinese herbal formulas. Chinese Herbal Medicine for Beginners includes: Bundle of energy—Get to the root of Chinese herbal medicine with an overview of our energetic systems: Yin and Yang; Essence, Spirit, Qi, Blood, and Moisture; Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood. Herbal glossary—Amazing in-depth profiles cover 35 affordable, accessible herbs—each including the herb's healing properties, temperature, and treatment category. Holistic harmony—Fortify your health with 100+ formulas and remedies for a diverse range of disharmonies, like blood deficiencies, back pain, anxiety, diabetes, colds and flus, insomnia, and more! Brew your way to better health and balance with Chinese Herbal Medicine for Beginners.
Chinese Herbs
by John D. KeysThis book is an illustrated encyclopedia of over 250 herbs for medical problems ranging from anemia to asthma, from tetanus to TB. Each entry includes the herb's Latin name, its English name, the name in Chinese characters, a botanical description, a pharmaceutical description, a phytochemical analysis, pharmacodynamic investigations, the Chinese therapeutic use of the drug, dosage given by Chinese herbals, and other relevant information.
Chinese Holistic Medicine in Your Daily Life: Combine Acupressure, Herbal Remedies & Qigong for Integrated Natural Healing
by Steven CardozaDiscover a self-care approach for treating specific ailments and enhancing wellness. This book shares the foundational concepts of Chinese medicine and shows you how to integrate acupressure, herbalism, Qigong, diet, and lifestyle so that you can achieve optimal health outcomes. The ancient wisdom and practical techniques in this guide will help prevent the onset of disease, improve your day-to-day wellness, and promote longevity.Chinese medical physician Steven Cardoza provides integrated healing prescriptions for dozens of common conditions, including:PainInsomniaArthritisCommon ColdHeadachePoor MemoryAnginaImpotenceMotion SicknessAsthmaFluMenstrual DisordersAbscessesHemorrhoidsDry SkinHepatitisAllergiesFatigueBronchitisMorning SicknessHerniaPoor AppetiteProstatitisEczemaHigh Blood PressureNauseaHivesPraise:"The conceptual basis of Chinese medicine isn't simple, but it has availed countless people over the course of centuries. If you want to employ TCM as a potent tool in your own health arsenal, Chinese Holistic Medicine in Your Daily Life can help."—Energy Times
Chinese Home Remedies: Harnessing Ancient Wisdom For Self-Healing
by Lihua WangAn expert in traditional Chinese medicine shares more than 1,000 remedies in this A-to-Z guide to herbs, massage, food therapy, and more. A teacher and practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, Lihua Wang has spent decades perfecting and refining remedies for everything from acne to addiction. Now she offers her wealth of healing knowledge in this comprehensive reference guide covering more than a thousand ailments. Rooted in the ancient philosophy of Taoism, traditional Chinese medicine approaches the human body as an energy system that, when blocked, experiences imbalances that manifest as illness. The remedies found here provide an excellent complement to the modern treatments of Western medicine.
Chinese Materia Medica: Chemistry, Pharmacology and Applications
by You-Ping ZhuChinese Materia Medica - Chemistry, Pharmacology and Applications provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on the chemistry and pharmacology of commonly-used Chinese herbs. It gives an in-depth profile of the traditional experience of Chinese materia medica with modern scientific explanations. It also features the theories and concepts of Chinese materia medica from the Western medical perspectives, and the sources, production and quality control of Chinese materia medica. This book can be used both as a reference book and a textbook for specialized university and on-the-job training courses. It is essential reading for all students and practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine. It should also be of interest to those in education and research in natural products, pharmaceutical sciences and medicine.
Chinese Mathematical Astrology: Reaching Out to the Stars (Needham Research Institute Series)
by Ho Peng YokeThough there are a number of well-written works on Chinese divination, there are none that deal with the three sophisticated devices that were employed by the Chinese Astronomical Bureau in the eleventh century and for hundreds of years thereafter. Chinese experts applied the methods associated with these devices to both weather forecasting and to the interpretation of human affairs. Hidden by a veil of secrecy, these methods have always been relatively little known other than by their names. The first work in any language to explore these three methods, known as sanshi (three cosmic boards), this book sheds light on a topic which has been shrouded in mystery for centuries, having been kept secret for many years by the Chinese Astronomical Bureau.
Chinese Medical Qigong
by Xiao Mei Qiang Tianjun LiuBased on the latest edition of the approved textbook on Medical Qigong used in Chinese universities, this authoritative paperback edition has been completely revised and edited to meet the needs of western practitioners. The editors emphasize the practice of Qigong, and this section of the book has been revised and expanded; a wide range of Qigong forms are presented, taking full account of the history, correct practice, and development of Qigong. The section on the clinical applications of Qigong in the treatment of a wide range of conditions, with the recommended Qigong forms for treatment, and relevant references to the ancient texts has been substantially revised, and focuses on conditions more common in the West. The book also presents the newest research on Medical Qigong, including groundbreaking new discoveries about the physiological and psychological mechanisms. Omitted from this paperback edition are the extensive excerpts from the ancient texts, and the detailed history, more appropriate for academic study. This is an unparalleled resource for practitioners of Qigong and Chinese medicine, as well as medical students and other healthcare professionals seeking a better understanding of the theory, practice and beneficial health applications of Medical Qigong.
The Chinese Medicine Cookbook: Nourishing Recipes to Heal and Thrive
by Stacey IsaacsFood is the best medicine—Chinese food therapy is here.Your body is a temple—honor and heal it with nourishing foods. The Chinese Medicine Cookbook is your introduction to traditional Chinese food therapy—and how to prepare your daily meals to increase your health and happiness.This practical approach includes the basic information you need to personalize your diet through every season. Bring traditional Chinese medicine fundamentals of balance—yin and yang—to the flavors on your plate and the energies in your body. With easy-to-find ingredients and helpful tips, you'll master recipes like Roasted Carrot-Ginger Soup, Miso-Honey-Butter Roasted Chicken, Penne with Arugula Pesto, and more.Inside The Chinese Medicine Cookbook, you'll find:Master the basics—Learn the essential philosophies of traditional Chinese medicine from this easy-to-understand introduction.Eat with the seasons—Explore dishes specifically chosen to complement the seasons, with chapters for spring, summer, fall, and winter.65+ delicious recipes—Enjoy a variety of nourishing foods and beverages for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack time, and dessert.The Chinese Medicine Cookbook will put joy on your table (and into your spirit) for every meal.
Chinese Medicine for Childhood Anxiety and Depression: A Practical Guide for Practitioners and Parents
by Rebecca AvernTackling mental-emotional health problems in young people from a Chinese medicine perspective, this book shows how a child's mental-emotional health is intrinsically connected with core elements of their everyday life. It suggests an approach to preventing and healing anxiety and depression that involves neither medication nor costs anything.Part One of the book explains Chinese medicine concepts related to mental-emotional health in a way that is accessible for those with no prior knowledge. It includes chapters on how to recognise a child's Five Element imbalance and how children of each element type need a different kind of nurture and lifestyle in order to remain mentally-emotionally healthy. Each chapter in Part Two examines a particular pillar of mental-emotional health such as connection, family life, emotions, and diet through a Chinese medicine lens. Each chapter is full of practical tips. Throughout, there is an emphasis on guiding parents and practitioners to discern what is right for a particular child, and that each child will need something different.Addressing childhood anxiety and depression using a unique, accessible, and practical perspective, Chinese Medicine for Childhood Anxiety and Depression is an invaluable book for practitioners and parents alike.
Chinese Medicine for Lower Body Pain
by Benjamin ApichaiPain medication is widely used to treat patients who suffer from acute and chronic pain. However, it is not the only treatment option available for managing back and leg pain—there are alternate means of managing pain without the risk of adverse side effects that come with opioid use. Chinese Medicine for Lower Body Pain further explores other pain management options, introducing treatments such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Tui Na Chinese bodywork. Providing explanations in terms of anatomy, pathology, and etiology for both western and Chinese medicine, this book also provides self-care instruction that is effective and easy to follow. Key Features: Introduces acupuncture treatments including needling, cupping, moxibustion, bleeding techniques, and electro-acupuncture techniques Teaches treatments in all modalities in Chinese medicine Recommends dietary, exercise, and self-care protocols for patients Includes photos for reference and ease of understanding The treatment methods introduced in this book are the most recognized and effective pain management practices currently in use. This book would be suitable for healthcare practitioners as well as patients who want to better understand and mitigate their pain.
Chinese Medicine for Maximum Immunity: Understanding the Five Elemental Types for Health and Well-being
by Jason Elias Katherine KetchamThe Five Elements of Self-Healing grows out of herbalist and acupuncturist Jason Elias's conviction that the nature of the illnesses that he has encountered in his patients has changed dramatically since he started practicing complementary medicine twenty-five years ago. Every week he sees patients with disorders that were much less common fifteen or twenty years ago: chronic allergies, adult-onset diabetes, eczema, chronic fatigue syndrome, environmental illness, irritable bowel syndrome, lupus, and many different kinds of cancer. Reflecting on the health crises now facing us and on the connection between the rise in chronic immune disorders and toxic environmental and lifestyle patterns, Elias and collaborator Katherine Ketcham looked to the 5,000-year-old account of Chinese medicine, The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine, to seek the clues for restoring the balance of body and mind and finding the pathway to health and harmony. The result is The Five Elements of Self-Healing, which shows readers how to use the preventive strategies and gentle, supportive remedies of traditional Chinese medicine to heal contemporary chronic illnesses and bolster immunity, wellness, and mind-body harmony. The Five Elements of Self-Healing explores the Five Element System, the unique classification and diagnostic system that is the basis of traditional Chinese medicine. The first part of the book teaches readers how to identify which of the five elements--Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water--most directly influences their physical, emotional, and spiritual beings, and which imbalances in these energies can lead to particular physical, emotional, and spiritual disorders. The authors give detailed suggestions for restoring mind-body harmony and maintaining immunity and wellness, including stress- reduction techniques, dietary and exercise regimens, and the use of Chinese and Western herbs, nutritional supplements, and acupressure. In the second part of the book, the authors outline the causes, symptoms, and treatments of the most common immune system disorders, from the relatively benign colds and flus to the more chronic and distressing problems of allergies, asthma, and chronic fatigue syndrome and the life-threatening diseases of diabetes and cancer. With step-by-step instructions for self-treatment, inspiring case studies of Elias's patients' recoveries, and engaging stories from diverse folk traditions, The Five Elements of Self-Healing creates a system of medicine that honors the whole person: body and mind and spirit. Shining the light of ancient wisdom into the shadows of modern disease, this book guides readers toward a broader understanding of the art of self-healing.
Chinese & Related North American Herbs: Phytopharmacology & Therapeutic Values, Second Edition
by Thomas S. LiOne of the most complete compendiums on Chinese herbs, this edition covers 130 more herbs, bringing the total to more than 1800 species of Chinese herbs and more than 700 species of related North American herbs. Compiled from scattered sources in the Chinese and Western literature, the book organizes entries by Latin name, followed by the Chinese and English terms as well as the major constituents and therapeutic values for each herb. It then lists North American herbs belonging to the same species or genus as the Chinese counterpart.
Chinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong: Embrace the Power of Emptiness
by Zhongxian WuChinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong is a uniquely classical practice designed to bolster our health, activate our inner life power, and deepen our spiritual connection to universal energy. This book illustrates the philosophy and cultivating method of the Tiger Qigong form and unlocks the mysterious internal alchemy principle of LaoHu (Shamanic Tiger) Gong. By delving further into Xiang (Daoist symbolism) of Tiger, practitioners will receive greater benefits from studying this book and their own Tiger Qigong practice. Master Wu also shares how each movement in the Tiger Qigong practice relates to the eight extraordinary meridians, twelve organ meridians and twenty four JieQi (seasons). This knowledge will help seasoned practitioners experience new dimensions of their cultivation and sharpen their healing tools.
The Chinese Zodiac: And Other Paths to Luck, Riches & Prosperity
by Aaron HwangThe Chinese Zodiac is a beautifully illustrated introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign—Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig—says about you.Are you loyal like the Dog? Or stubborn like the Ox? What does the time you were born have to do with who you are? And does it determine your fate? The Chinese Zodiac doesn't have all the answers but offers a fun and fresh perspective on the magic behind when you were born. Known as the Bazi, or Eight Words, the four animals and Wuxing elements associated with one's birth make up a complete horoscope and can help you to better understand yourself and others. Someone born in the year of the Pig, for example, comes last in the cycle and embodies qualities of release, completion, and return, indulging in the rich after-hours of life that favor food, love, and good company. A Rat, on the other hand, comes first; they're ambitious and eager to begin new projects but might have trouble seeing them through.No matter your sign, there is something to be uncovered in these pages. Charmingly illustrated, with sidebars on Chinese culture and myth throughout, this book is an informative and mystical guide to knowing just a little more about the universe—and how you fit into it.
The Chintamani Crystal Matrix: Quantum Intention and the Wish-Fulfilling Gem
by Johndennis Govert Hapi Hara• Examines myths of the Chintamani from East and West, including from China, India, and South America; in legends of the Holy Grail and Atlantis; and in Nicholas Roerich&’s real-life quest for Shambhala • Explains the Chintamani Matrix--the multidimensional field of light, energy, and consciousness that forms networks of gems on the etheric and physical levels • Provides simple and advanced practices with crystal grids and meditation to help you access the Chintamani matrix and realize your innermost heart&’s desires Space, time, intention, matter, and consciousness all entangle in crystals. Nowhere is this more evident than in the ancient gem archetype of the Chintamani, the wish-fulfilling jewel known in legends around the world as the stone that grants your heart&’s desires. As authors Johndennis Govert and Hapi Hara reveal, the Chintamani&’s &“tachyolithic&” technology of wish-granting and spiritual enlightenment creates a vehicle for positive transformation. They show how the Chintamani energy matrix can be accessed using tangible crystals and gemstones, meditation, yoga, and the powerful science of intention. Exploring the many Chintamani myths and legends from East and West, the authors explain how there are three types of Chintamani: the mythical gemstone, the power crystals of history, such as the Koh-i-Noor diamond, and the multidimensional field of light, energy, and consciousness that forms a network of all gems in what is known as &“the jewel net of Indra&” in Hinduism and Buddhism. Activating this crystal energy matrix provides a way to manifest your intentions and help you create the subtle diamond body. The authors detail specific gems and crystal spiritual technology that can affect material reality and trigger profound spiritual growth. They provide a number of simple practices with crystal grids and meditation to help you access the Chintamani matrix and become aware of the interconnected jewel net of consciousness. They examine the science of intention, which provides a basis for connecting to gemstones and crystals, and share advanced meditations to realize and activate your innermost heart&’s desires.
Chiquis Keto: La dieta de 21 días para los amantes de tacos, tortillas y tequila (Atria Espanol)
by Chiquis Rivera Sarah KoudouzianLa autora bestseller y cantante famosa presenta una nueva y deliciosa versión de la dieta keto para los amantes de la comida latina, repleta de recetas sabrosas, ejercicios e historias personales motivadoras.Seamos sinceras. Crecer como latina significa que las tortillas, los totopos y el arroz con frijoles se sirve con todo. Chiquis ha probado casi todas las dietas habidas y por haber, pero ninguna fue sostenible o gratificante. Por eso se asoció con su entrenadora personal, Sarah Koudouzian, para crear Chiquis Keto, una dieta realista que la ayuda a mantenerse saludable mientras disfruta de sus platos favoritos. ¡Ahora Chiquis quiere compartir contigo sus recetas deliciosas y rutinas de ejercicios para ayudarte a comenzar tu propia vida saludable! De tacos a tequila, Chiquis Keto es tu kit básico de 21 días para verte y sentirte increíble sin sacrificar la diversión y el sabor. Con el menú Chi-Keto de Chiquis —presentando más de sesenta comidas, refrigerios y tragos, como la versión keto de Chiquis de Huevos rancheros, Pudín de chocolate caliente mexicano y Paloma blanca, su versión de una margarita baja en carbohidratos— y el plan de entrenamiento de Sarah, Chiquis Keto te ayudará a tonificar tus curvas ¡mientras sigues disfrutando de tus comidas favoritas!