Chinese Medicine for Beginners: Use the Power of the Five Elements to Heal Body and Soul
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (680 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0761506136 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 143 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Achim Eckert, M.D.,
He explains in detail the relationships between organs, energy flows within the body, emotional behavior, mental attitudes, and physical well-being.Along with practical applications, Eckert explains how each of the five elements works in the human body. Some examples include:• A disorder of Wood can cause depression and resignation.• A disturbance in Fire is expressed in nervousness and insomnia.• An overabundance of Earth leads to exaggeration and emotional outbursts. • An imbalance of Metal is often revealed by an intense worry about the future.• A solid balance of Water promotes strong bones and healthy teeth. In Chinese Medicine for Beginners author Achim Eckert, M.D.
Clear presentation of 5 element theory The book is a lucid presentation of 5 element theory. The author's style is direct and conversational. He starts with a few comments on his early years in Vienna, and travels around the world learning holistic medicine. He specializes in acupuncture.With this brief introduction complete, the author presents each of the 5 elements in chapter long essays. Each chapter describes the elemental 'personality', signs of balance or lack of same, then related organs and meridians. He concludes with some exercises for streng. Amazon Customer said Love it for my students.. I teach a class that touches on the Chinese 5 Elements, this is one of the book I recommend to help round out their understanding a bit more.. "Great for beginners" according to Spider-Man's gf. Excellent starter book for beginners. It's easy to comprehend and pick up. It is most definitely worth the money.
Eckert also provides instructions for numerous mental and physical exercises that will strengthen and restore the balance of elements. In Chinese Medicine for Beginners author Achim Eckert, M.D., explains the mystery and brings to the Western world an understanding of the Chinese approach to health and healing.Eckert explores the many facets of Chinese medicine, including the attributes of Yin and Yang, Qi(the life force), meridians of the body, and the Chinese view of the organs. • An imbalance of Metal is often revealed by an intense worry about the future.• A solid balance of Water promotes strong bones and healthy teeth. He explains in detail