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Recommended Readings & References
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TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
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Between Heaven & Earth
by Harriet Beinfield & Efram Korngold
The promise and mystery of
Chinese medicine has intrigued and fascinated Westerners ever since
the "Bamboo Curtain" was lifted in the early 1970s. Now, in
Between Heaven and Earth, two of the foremmost American
educators and healers in the Chinese medical profession demystify
this centuries- old approach to health.
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CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE |
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Practical Chinese
Medicine by Penelope Ody
Herbal Formulasis the
fourth volume in the "Practical Traditional Medicine and
Pharmacology" series. Unlike most books of this kind, Herbal
Formulas does not merely list each formula's functions,
indications, applications and herbs to be used, but also provides
charts and detailed analyses of each of the herbs to be used, but
also provides charts and detailed analyses of the causes and
physical manifestations of the symptoms each formula is effective
for and the curative contribution of each individual herb. In
illustrating the internal working relationship of the herbs in each
formula, this book enables the reader to learn how to make
prescriptions on their own.
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NUTRITION |
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The Tao of Nutrition by
Maoshing Ni & Cathy McNease
Learn how to take control of
health with good eating. "The advantage in Chinese nutrition lies in
its flexibility in adapting to every individual's needs in the
prevention of disease and treatment of the whole person." Over 100
common foods, along with their energetic properties and therapeutic
functions are discussed. Food therapies for many ailments are
presented and useful recipes incorporating these foods are included.
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QI GONG & TAI CHI |
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Strength from Movement:
Mastering Qi by Hua Ching Ni
Spirituality, a positive
mental attitude, and simply being happy are as important to our
overall health as diet and exercise. Just what does this mean? Feel
healthy, youthful and joyful by learning physical arts. What is the
right exercise for me? What about martial arts? What kinds of
exercises are best for old people, young people, children, busy
people, ill people? Study the available choices, then enjoy
guidelines for practicing these very movements.
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Video: Self-Healing Qi
Gong with Maoshing Ni
Over 60 million Chinese
practice Chi Gong for physical and mental health. In this two-hour
video, Dr. Mao teaches us effective Chi Gong mind/body exercises to
strengthen and balance each of our five major organ systems with
demonstrations and lectures. He helps us understand the causes of
common degenerative problems such as obesity, impotence, allergy,
poor memory, chronic fatigue, and depression; and then teaches us
how we can heal ourselves.
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Video& DVD: Crane-Style
Qi Gong with Daoshing Ni
Chi Gong standing exercises
were developed several thousands years ago by Taoists. Practiced for
healing purposes and demonstrated by Dr. Dao, they integrate
movement, mental imagery and breathing techniques. They are easy to
learn for all ages, and are intended to increase our energy and
metabolism, relieve stress and tension, improve mental clarity, and
restore general well-being.
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PHILOSOPHY & HISTORY |
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The Yellow Emperor’s
Classic of Medicine translation by Maoshing Ni
The Su Wen is attributed to
Huang Di, The Yellow Emperor, who reigned during the third
millennium BC in China. The 81 chapters of the text were written in
the form of a discourse between the Emperor and his ministers,
ranging over material including etiology, physiology diagnosis,
therapy, and disease prevention, as well as ethics, psychology and
cosmology, unified by the theme of the natural laws of a holistic
universe.
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The Power of Natural
Healing by Hua Ching Ni
Heal yourself, or better
yet, prevent problems in the first place. Revitalize health with
acupuncture and herbs, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, sound, color, movement,
visualization, breathing and meditation. A best seller at the Tao of
Wellness bookstore.
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HEALING MUSIC |
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Tea Music 5 – Tea & Pot
Tea & Pot introduces eight
famous Chinese teapots through classical Chinese musical
instruments. The composers, Zhang Fu-quan and Hao Han, bring the
world of the teapot to tea-loving people. Perfect for the waiting
room or during treatments.
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Tea Music 2 – Tea
Travel
The result of combining the Flute, Panhu, Kucheng,
Lute, Sheng, alto Juan, and alto Sona with traditional themes and
nature sounds is elegant and refreshing - just like a cup of tea. A
long-time favorite of Yo San students, easy listening.
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Waterlily – Flower
Music 2
The composer, Shi Zhi-you, describes the incomparable
beauty of various water lilies with Chinese musical instruments,
sounds of birds, insects, and water to create an atmosphere of
natural beauty. Gentle listening.
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