"In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which is the most widely used healing system in the world, the body is viewed from a different perspective than in conventional Western medicine. This has resulted in different thoughts and beliefs. Chinese medicine operates very much at an energy level with Chi, Blood, Jing, and Shen.  Its idea of striving for the balance of energy [Chi] uses a different vocabulary to describe what is considered the dynamic energy of the body. Because of cultural restraints rather than the development and use of the vocabulary of Western science, Chinese medicine has used the vocabulary of the poet. Traditional Chinese Medicine strives to balance Chi by using a variety of techniques. Chinese medicine includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, diet, meditation, physiotherapy (Tui Na), exercise (Dao In, Tai Chi Chuan, and Eight Treasurers), the energy movement therapy of Chi Gong, and shamanic psychotherapy. Acupuncture is developed on the Taoist model of Chi, or energy, and its state of movement within the channels or meridians of the body. It is applied when the Chi is impeded in its proper flow--the cause of illness--in order to restore flow and health. It is important to remember that Chinese medicine theory does not move in a linear way from one theory, idea, or hypothesis to another. Instead, the whole is always present; the Yin and Yang can only be refined, never abandoned. Traditional Chinese Medicine proceeds from the assumption that each person is a universe in miniature--the same forces that shape the macrocosm are within each of us. Chinese thinking is holographic: by observing the world we gain knowledge of a single being; each aspect of the body is reflective of the whole of which it is a part; and all the parts are connected and in constant interaction with one another. The human being is formed by the intermingling of psyche and soma, known as Shen and Essence. To understand TCM requires expanding your current Western thought process to include broader concepts and other ways of thinking about the mind and body, health, and illness. The easiest way to illustrate this is to make a comparison of concepts."

Traditional Chinese Medicine Simplified

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Ko Tan

Exercise & Fitness

Anewpress

"For years, many friends, students, family members, and strangers have asked me the same question: How do I maintain my youthful look and zest for life? After publishing my first book and with the help of many amazing friends, I have decided to write a book that answers this question. In About Face there are numerous natural concepts and information about staying healthy, looking young and vibrant, from various sources. 
Everything you think and feel is reflected on your face. What others see on your face depends on many factors in your life including diet and nutrition, your emotions, inherited and genetic factors, your natural disposition, the state of your health, and the amount, causes and duration of stresses in your life. Beyond emotional and mental stress other contributing factors come from environmental pollutants, injury, and surgery. Your youthfulness and vitality, at any age, also has a lot to do with your attitude. You are in control of a great many contributing factors relating to your radiant health and youthfulness. If you apply even just a few of the suggestions provided in this book, you truly can be younger than your chronological age. 
Reflexology always has been a large part of what I do as a bodywork therapist. The effectiveness of lymphatic drainage techniques have been an important element of my personal practice. The Meridian Body Therapy explored here has never failed to produce consistent results in improving my life and the lives of my clients. My knowledge of medicinal herbs, essential oils, Bach flower remedies, common domestically found ingredients for use in different formulas are just a few other concepts I practice and have combined in this book. 
About Face is holistic in nature. It addresses all the components of health and vitality and gives you practical and easy recipes and techniques, which will add quality to your life when applied to your face and body regularly. This work is a unique combination of many individual concepts including: 
- Face Reflexology 
- Lymphatic drainage technique 
- Meridian/acupuncture points on the face 
- Lifestyle and its contribution to skin conditions 
- Natural skin care remedies and recipes 
- Herbs and essential oils 
- Movement and exercise 
- Techniques and routines for rebalancing the face with: 
- Relaxation 
- Toning 
- Face Lift 
No matter what your age, radiant health, and youthful vitality are in your hands and at the tips of your fingers!"

About Face

Religion & Spirituality

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Simplified

About Face