Qi gong, Tai chi, Health aspects, Medicine, Chinese, Self-care, Health, Mind and body, Holistic medicine 

Learn why traditional Chinese medicine is frequently used to help people reduce their dependency on presription drugs, fad diet programs, sleeping aids, pain medications, and other Western medical treatments that are designed for temporary relief of underlying health or lifestyle deficiencies. Discover how a simple and easy-to-do balance of food and exercise can prevent many of the common ailments modern society faces, such as obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis, headaches, digestion problems, and other disorders. Careful attention is given to explaining the differences between Eastern healing methods and Western treatment methods, as well as insightful discussion of traditional Chinese medicine's concept of "prevention" for health maintenance. A final section shares the personal experiences of some of Dr. Kuhn's patients.--from publisher's description. 

Notes:
Included bibliographical references (p. 235-236) and index.

Part I: Natural healing in Chinese medicine. Chapter 1: Healing in traditional Chinese medicine -- Part II: Healing and prevention. Chapter 2: Food healing in Chinese medicine -- Chapter 3: Healthy balanced diet and weight reduction, the Chinese way -- Chapter 4: Chinese exercises for healing, disease prevention, and good health -- Chapter 5: Daoist healing -- Chapter 6: Cancer prevention and healing -- Part III: Good health and longevity. Chapter 7: Chinese medicine's secrets of good health and longevity -- Final words: Building a bridge to a wonderful life -- Appendix 1: Commonly used patent herbs and herbal tonics -- Appendix 2: Recipes for healthy eating, Asian style -- Students and patients speak.