The Yin and Yang of Climate Crisis: Healing Personal, Cultural, and Ecological Imbalance with Chinese Medicine
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (996 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1583949518 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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It is a symptom of the modern way of being in the world.”—Charles Eisenstein, bestselling author of Sacred Economics and The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible“In an age perturbed by technological dependence, rise in cancer afflictions, and alienation from nature, Brendan Kelly skillfully applies the theories of Chinese medicine to the global crisis of climate change. Using the conceptual framework of Chinese medicine, Kelly incisively diagnoses the source of what most ails us, both personally and collectively, and offers guidelines for meaningful change. Jeffrey Yuen, 88th generation Daoist priest, internationally recognized teacher and practitioner of Chinese medicine"The human body is a mirror of our home planet. The Yin and Yang of Climate Crisis not only teaches that the body and earth are connected, it explains the need for healing both."—Scott Frazier, member of the Cro
Kelly provides a deeper look at how we've gotten to this place of climate destabilization and ways to treat both the symptoms and their root causes. Brendan Kelly demonstrates that crises such as melting ice caps, dying forests, and devastating floods are symptoms of deeper issues, both within us as individuals and within our culture. Informed by Kelly's experience as a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, this passionate discussion reveals that the current life-threatening severity of climate change speaks to the level of imbalance that exists in the people and institutions responsible for the crisis. Considering issues such as loss of life from increasingly severe storms, stress on farmers from rapidly cha
A Book You'll Want to Buy Several Copies of to Give Away Ryan W In The Yin and Yang of Climate Crisis, Kelly is able to synthesize the science behind climate change, a working knowledge of Chinese medicine, and his own professional practice and personal life all into a unique, compelling, and accessible book.In The Yin and Yang of Climate Crisis, we learn not just what climate change is and the science behind it, but what we can do--in our own personal, individual lives--to not just mitigate the changes brought on by climat. A must read for anyone interested in the environment, Chinese medicine, health, or personal growth. If you have any interest in the environment, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, health, or personal growth, I highly recommend that you read this book! Initially I was somewhat hesitant on picking it up, as I've never been particularly interested in books related to the environment and climate change. As I began this book, I was prepared for a somewhat technical read about how climate change is progressing and how we, collectively and as individuals, are contributi. Highly recommended! William M. Fudeman Presidential candidates of one major political party acknowledge the gravity of the threat climate change poses to our security and well-being. The consensus of people who respect the scientific method is clear: our way of life and the carbon based energy sources we burn daily are leading us down a dangerous path. Brendan Kelly, L Ac takes a step back from the crisis to explore how we got here, which empowers him (and his readers) to think creatively about how
Please visit personalasecological for more information and upcoming events. BRENDAN KELLY has been actively involved with local, regional, and national environmental issues for twenty-five years. The co-founder and co-owner of Jade Mountain Wellness, where he currently practices acupuncture and herbalism, he also teaches at Johnson State College and the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture. Kelly lectures natinoally on a wide variety of topics, including Chinese medicine, Western h