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Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Science, and the Fight Against Allergic Disease

Author : Xiu-Min Li
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814733717
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (147 download)

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Book Synopsis Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Science, and the Fight Against Allergic Disease by : Xiu-Min Li

Download or read book Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Science, and the Fight Against Allergic Disease written by Xiu-Min Li and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2016-04-27 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book represents a new and hopeful paradigm for treatment of diseases that are spreading globally as countries adopt Western lifestyles and standards of living. It describes the phenomenal science and clinical efficacy of the work of Dr Xiu-Min Li across a broad array of immune and inflammatory diseases. These include food allergies, asthma, eczema, "new" diseases such as mast cell disorders, obesity, and mental health problems that are part of a worldwide "epidemic of progress". The most allergic people are caught in a cycle of medication, steroid dependency, emergency hospitalization, and curtailing their activities and diets to avoid triggers. Children are "losing their childhoods." They are fighting a battle against diet, climate change, and environmental degradation. Dr Li offers them hope by healing the entire immune system, not just address symptoms. In her practice Dr Li treats complex combinations of allergic diseases for all ages, from infancy through adulthood, bringing relief to people who have suffered terribly from oozing, bleeding skin, desperate breathing disorders, and life-threatening food allergies. She uses her vast knowledge of biochemistry to improve on the traditional decoctions to create refined versions suitable for modern tastes and lifestyles. In contrast with Western pharmaceuticals, which are the study of "one molecule's effects on one other molecule" Dr Li's work shows the effects of multiple molecules on multiple other molecules. Increasing numbers of scientists are beginning to see the possibilities for their own research, with the prospects for more collaborations with prestigious institutions around the world. http://allergyblogawardsuk.co.uk/5-managing-asthma-allergies-with-henry-erlich/ Contents: About the AuthorsAcknowledgmentsNotes on the TextForeword (Dr Renata J M Engler)Introduction (Dr Xiu-Min Li)Food Allergy UpdateAsthmaAtopic DermatitisInflammatory Bowel DiseaseMast Cell Activation SyndromeObesityFuture Research (Dr Xiu-Min Li)Appendix: Information about Dr Li's PracticeIndex Readership: Allergists, Immunologists, Pulmonigists; Dermatology, Food Allergy Parents, Asthma Parnts, parents of very eczemataous children, TCM childern practitioners and students, National Eczema Association; American Lung Association, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

Allergy and Chinese Herbal Medicine

Author : Pi-Kwang Tsung
Publisher : Keats Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780941942263
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (422 download)

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Book Synopsis Allergy and Chinese Herbal Medicine by : Pi-Kwang Tsung

Download or read book Allergy and Chinese Herbal Medicine written by Pi-Kwang Tsung and published by Keats Pub. This book was released on 1987 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Food Allergies

Author : Henry Ehrlich
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780984383221
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (832 download)

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Download or read book Food Allergies written by Henry Ehrlich and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food Allergies: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Science, and the Search for a Cure is the first book-length account of the work of Dr. Xiu-Min Li on her work to adapt ancient herbal medicines to cure "modern" diseases, and to prove their efficacy using the best that science has to offer. Born in China, Dr. Li was simultaneously trained in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine in Henan and Beijing, followed by fellowships at Stanford and Johns Hopkins. Author Henry Ehrlich calls her a Rosetta stone because she can think simultaneously in both systems and recognize the potential of thousands of TCM remedies for treating diseases of the immune system that defy conventional remedies, not just food allergies but also eczema and asthma, and, potentially, autoimmune disorders. Now a full professor at Mt. Sinai in New York, her research has produced a bonanza of insight into the functioning of the immune system.--Publisher's description.

Curing Hay Fever Naturally with Chinese Medicine

Author : Bob Flaws
Publisher : Blue Poppy Enterprises, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780936185910
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (859 download)

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Download or read book Curing Hay Fever Naturally with Chinese Medicine written by Bob Flaws and published by Blue Poppy Enterprises, Inc.. This book was released on 1997 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains the Chinese theory on the cause of allergic conditions. It offers many low-or no-cost home therapies to prevent and heal this widespread disease, including self-massage, Chinese patent medicines, and herbal teas.

Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 5: Allergic Rhinitis

Author : Claire Shuiqing Zhang
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9813209046
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (132 download)

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Book Synopsis Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 5: Allergic Rhinitis by : Claire Shuiqing Zhang

Download or read book Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 5: Allergic Rhinitis written by Claire Shuiqing Zhang and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2018-08-30 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine provides a 'whole evidence' analysis of the Chinese medicine management of allergic rhinitis. Evidence from the classical Chinese medicine literature, contemporary clinical literature, and the outcomes of clinical trials and experimental studies are reviewed, analysed and synthesized. The data from all these sources are condensed to provide evidence-based statements which will inform clinical practice and guide future research.This book has been designed to be an easy reference at the point of care. During a patient consultation, Chinese medicine practitioners can refer to this book for guidance on which Chinese herbal medicine formulas, specific herbs, or acupuncture points, can best treat their patient, and be confident there is evidence which supports its use.Currently, Chinese medicine practitioners who develop a special interest in a particular health condition such as allergic rhinitis have to consult a variety of sources to further their knowledge. Typically, they use the contemporary clinical literature to understand the theory, aetiology, pathogenesis and obtain expert opinions on the Chinese medicine management of allergic rhinitis. They search the electronic literature to identify systematic reviews of clinical trials, if any exist, to obtain assessments of the current state of the clinical evidence for particular interventions. If they have the skills and resources, they may search the classical Chinese medicine literature for an historical perspective on treatments that have stood the test of time.This book provides all of this information for practitioners in one handy, easy to use reference. This allows practitioners to focus on their job of providing high quality health care, with the knowledge it is based on the best available evidence.

Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 3: Chronic Urticaria

Author : Coyle Meaghan
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814759074
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (147 download)

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Book Synopsis Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 3: Chronic Urticaria by : Coyle Meaghan

Download or read book Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 3: Chronic Urticaria written by Coyle Meaghan and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2017-04-26 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the third volume of the Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine series, the authors focus on a challenging dermatological condition — chronic urticaria. Chronic urticaria can have a significant impact on quality of life, and while medical management can be effective, many people experience frequent and unpredictable recurrence. This book unearths treatments used in classical Chinese medicine textbooks, many of which are inaccessible to non-Chinese speaking Chinese medicine practitioners. Oral and topical Chinese herbal medicines used in pre-modern China for urticaria are identified, some of which are still in use today. Evidence from clinical studies has been subject to rigorous evaluation, with analyses conducted using the internationally recognized Cochrane-GRADE approach. Chinese herbal medicine formulas and acupuncture therapies which offer the most potential for treatment of chronic urticaria are highlighted. This book provides an easy to use reference for clinicians who are interested in Chinese medicine management of chronic urticaria. The authors are internationally recognized, well-respected leaders in the field of Chinese medicine and evidence-based medicine with strong track records in research. Contents: Introduction to Chronic UrticariaChronic Urticaria in Chinese MedicineClassical Chinese Medicine LiteratureMethods for Evaluating Clinical EvidenceChinese Herbal MedicinePharmacological Actions of the Frequently Used HerbsClinical Evidence for Acupuncture and Related TherapiesClinical Evidence for Combination TherapiesSummary and Conclusions Readership: Chinese medicine practitioners and researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate Chinese medicine students, other health science students with interest in Chinese medicine. Chinese Medicine;Chinese Herbal Medicine;Acupuncture;Urticaria;Dermatology0

Treating Eczema With Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author : Xiu-min Li
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9811245940
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Treating Eczema With Traditional Chinese Medicine written by Xiu-min Li and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2022-06-29 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'It was August 1, a time when New York children are generally wearing shorts and short-sleeved shirts. My first patient was 18 months old and dressed more appropriately for late fall. When we took off his clothes I saw why. He was covered head-to-toe with oozing, staph-infected lesions, which he promptly began to scratch. That explained the overdressing — it was the only deterrent to scratching ... I had expected quick resolution using oral medication-teas — based on my experience in China. I wasn't prepared for this level of severity.'Dr Xiu-Min LiThus began Dr Li's journey into the treatment of eczema in the United States, which afflicts some 15-20% of children and 10% of adults. This book represents years of collaboration with patients, parents, pediatricians, allergists and dermatologists to treat disorders that resist standard intervention, and in some cases are caused by conventional treatment in the form of topical corticosteroids. Chronic use of steroids by patients desperate for relief from itching, oozing and scaling, and subsequent withdrawal can result in severe physical and psychological symptoms.'It wasn't just the extent of the disease. It was also the toll it took on family quality of life. Kids were crying. Mothers were crying. They were all sleeping badly. Most of these families also had bad food allergies, but food allergy is a silent disease. People worry about it, but with eczema they suffer every day.'Dr LiThis is a book of scholarship. Dr Li, explores the literature of traditional Chinese medicine, which has a long history of describing and treating skin disorders, to find therapies that might benefit current patients. It is a book of science as Dr Li and her team use state-of-the-art technology to explore the mechanisms of disease, the therapeutic effects of the herbs, and ways to make them more effective. But it is also a book of compassion as patients and their families recount their experience of illness and the road back, after working with Dr Li's private practice.Dr Li has dual professorships in Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology, and Otolaryngology at New York Medical College. Dr Li and her team have long devoted to themselves to developing novel therapies for food allergy, asthma, eczema, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Crohn's disease, among other inflammatory conditions.

Natural Medicine for Allergies

Author : Glenn S. Rothfeld
Publisher : Rodale Books
ISBN 13 : 9780875962863
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (628 download)

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Download or read book Natural Medicine for Allergies written by Glenn S. Rothfeld and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers hope to those who want alternatives to shots and pills. It offers a menu of alternative treatments, including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, body-work, massage, meditation, and more.

Allergic Rhinitis

Author : Qing-hua Yang
Publisher : Anchor Books
ISBN 13 : 9787117116176
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (161 download)

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Book Synopsis Allergic Rhinitis by : Qing-hua Yang

Download or read book Allergic Rhinitis written by Qing-hua Yang and published by Anchor Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to the benefits of Chinese medicine for allergic rhinitis, including acupuncture, Chinese herbs, diet, and exercise. For patients, with brief explanations of how Chinese medicine works, in theory and practice.

Crystal Child

Author : Lisa B. Lewis
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781494840358
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Crystal Child written by Lisa B. Lewis and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-02-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crystal Child is the inspiring story of a mother on a mission: to save her physically fragile child from life-threatening food allergies and asthma, which she finally accomplishes, through a steady stream of humor, love and hard work. "Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger." This could be the motto of Lisa B. Lewis and her daughter, Lea, who has grown up in a world where pizza is a lethal weapon and "catching your breath" is never a given. Most of us must navigate our way through daunting struggles at some point in our lives. It is how we deal with these challenges and the choices we make concerning them, that defines our essence as human beings. That is why the story of Lisa and Lea is especially relevant for all of us. According to the Center for Disease Control, eight percent of children in the U.S. have significant food allergies and seven million children suffer from asthma. In the early 2000s, a tremendous number of children were born with asthma, food allergies and autism. This generation has come to be known as "crystal children." Like fine crystal glass, each of them are extraordinarily gifted and beautiful, yet they are also incredibly fragile. Crystal Child is dedicated to the deeply spiritual, intuitive and beautiful souls of our children, and to the strength, love and amazing resilience of their parents! Lisa B. Lewis has a master's degree in clown and circus history from New York University and joined the Big Apple Circus Clown Care Unit, working in pediatric wards of local hospitals. Over 15 years, as she came to know more and more ailing children, her soul deepened and her heart opened in inexplicable ways. "While I may have been professionally prepared to deal with a physically challenged child," she says, "I had no idea how to face these problems as a mother with my own daughter, let alone find solutions. As a result, 'The buck stops here' has taken on an entirely new meaning." Crystal Child reveals the daily rollercoaster of trying to care for a suffering child, frustrated when you can't find immediate solutions and stymied by how the road constantly forks and things rarely go as planned. After years of emergency room visits, clueless doctors, careless teachers and searching in vain for answers to unanswerable questions, Dr. Xiu-Min Li from Mt Sinai Hospital in New York City finally provided real reasons for hope. Thanks to Dr. Li's groundbreaking research on the use of natural herbs for treating food allergies and asthma, Lea's life has not only been changed; it's been saved. She is living proof of the positive effects of Chinese herbal immunotherapy. "Welcome to our adventure," says Lisa. "We are all in this together! Laugh, cry, celebrate triumphs and learn from my mistakes, so you never repeat them. May Lea, my 'crystal child, ' inspire you with the beauty she brings into this world." "Lisa and her story can inspire others with similar problems. Her dedication and determination are a lesson for all of us." --Dr. Xiu-Min Li. Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York City "Full of practical wisdom and boundless compassion, Crystal Child is a testament to the power of love, creativity and the art of never giving up. It demonstrates the graceful convergence of ancient and modern medicine, how real cooperation between diverse systems is possible through heartfelt, professional collaboration. Crystal Child is a wonderful guide for parents of children with challenging conditions and should be required reading for students of pediatric medicine, East & West." --Rachel Koenig, L.Ac, Founder, Aurora Healing Arts "Crystal Child is a must-read for parents, teachers and medical professionals, offering valuable insight for anyone concerned with the vulnerabilities of children." -- David Tabatsky, Co-author, Chicken Soup for the Soul's, The Cancer Book and The Over-Parenting Epidemic

Neurobiology of Chinese Herb Medicine

Author :
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 012811780X
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Neurobiology of Chinese Herb Medicine written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-08-11 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neurobiology of Chinese Herb Medicine, Volume 135 is a valuable book for anyone interested in alternative medicine or the scientific research surrounding ancient herbal medicine. This updated volume in the series includes chapters that delve into timely topics, including the Effects of Lycium Barbarum on the Visual System, the Effect of Chinese Herbal Medicine on Alzheimer’s Disease, the Effect and Mechanism of Chinese Herbal Medicine on Parkinson’s Disease, the Neurobiology of Chinese Herbal Medicine on Major Depressive Disorder, the Treatment of Insomnia with Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, and the Metabolic Factors and Adult Neurogenesis: Impacts of Chinese Herbal Medicine on Brain Repair in Neurological Diseases. This series is ideal for Chinese herbal medicine practitioners who are working in a clinical environment, although the clinical applications of Chinese medicinal herbs presented provide useful references and guidance for any clinical practice that specializes in the treatment of various conditions. Presents a wealth of information on the use of Chinese herbal medicine and its application to many conditions Provides basic research and clinical studies of Chinese herbal medicines, either as compounds/extracts or formulas Sheds light on possible action mechanisms of many Chinese herbal medicines

A Patient's Guide to Chinese Medicine

Author : Joel Harvey Schreck
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780980175806
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (758 download)

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Download or read book A Patient's Guide to Chinese Medicine written by Joel Harvey Schreck and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese herbal products are increasingly popular as alternative medical therapies. This book provides an A-to-Z list of herbal remedies by ailment, from acne and allergies to weight gain and yeast infections, and a guide to the properties of each herb.

Classical Chinese Medicine

Author : Liu Lihong
Publisher : The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
ISBN 13 : 9882370578
Total Pages : 696 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (823 download)

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Download or read book Classical Chinese Medicine written by Liu Lihong and published by The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press. This book was released on 2019-04-19 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The English edition of Liu Lihong’s milestone work is a sublime beacon for the profession of Chinese medicine in the 21st century. Classical Chinese Medicine delivers a straightforward critique of the politically motivated “integration” of traditional Chinese wisdom with Western science during the last sixty years, and represents an ardent appeal for the recognition of Chinese medicine as a science in its own right. Professor Liu’s candid presentation has made this book a bestseller in China, treasured not only by medical students and doctors, but by vast numbers of non-professionals who long for a state of health and well-being that is founded in a deeper sense of cultural identity. Oriental medicine education has made great strides in the West since the 1970s, but clear guidelines regarding the “traditional” nature of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remain undefined. Classical Chinese Medicine not only delineates the educational and clinical problems faced by the profession in both East and West, but transmits concrete and inspiring guidance on how to effectively engage with ancient texts and designs in the postmodern age. Using the example of the Shanghanlun (Treatise on Cold Damage), one of the most important Chinese medicine classics, Liu Lihong develops a compelling roadmap for holistic medical thinking that links the human body to nature and the universe at large.

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Author : Leon I. Hammer
Publisher : Thieme
ISBN 13 : 3132579947
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (325 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Herbal Medicine written by Leon I. Hammer and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2012-12-05 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A treasure trove of information for practitioners of Chinese medicine, this book gathers the herbal formulas of master practitioner Dr. John H. F. Shen for the first time. Not only does it incorporate the experience of Dr. Leon Hammer, who studied directly with Dr. Shen for nearly three decades, but it also presents the stimulus, rationale, and thinking behind many of the formulas. The result is a unique compendium of diseases spanning infancy to old age, with expert analysis and commentary by the authors, and the clinically tested herbal formulas used to treat each condition. Special Features Logically organized in two sections: the first by standard medical systems ranging from cardiovascular to respiratory; and the second by life cycle progression and developmental milestones Offers valuable insights on the etiology, symptoms, pathogenesis, and clinical signs of each disease Combines pulse diagnosis with herbal medicine for superior therapeutic outcomes Builds on the prominent Ding-Menghe lineage in Chinese medicine, dating back to the early 1600s Offering a window into the mind and practice of one of the greatest innovators in Chinese medicine, and integrating the knowledge and expertise of two foremost modern practitioners, this book is the only complete source available on Dr. Shens herbal heritage. It is essential reading for all Chinese medicine practitioners, herbalists, and other medical professionals prescribing herbs.

Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 16: Atopic Dermatitis

Author : Meaghan Coyle
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9811206139
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine - Volume 16: Atopic Dermatitis written by Meaghan Coyle and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors start the book with overviews of the understanding and management of atopic dermatitis in conventional and Chinese medicine. They then review how atopic dermatitis was treated with herbal medicine and other Chinese medicine therapies in past eras, and highlight the treatments that continue to be used in contemporary clinical practice.The authors use evidence-based medicine principles and scientific techniques to review the current state of evidence from clinical studies of Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, and combinations of these therapies. Attention is given to studies evaluating these therapies used as an adjunct to conventional treatments. The authors summarise the results of analyses of clinical outcomes and discuss their implications for clinical practice of Chinese medicine and for future research.This book will inform clinicians and students of Chinese and integrative medicine of the current state of evidence from contemporary and traditional sources. Clinicians can refer to the herbal formulas and acupuncture treatments described in this book to make evidence-based decisions in patient care.The following features mark the importance of this book in the field:

Ancient Herbs, Modern Medicine

Author : Henry Han, O.M.D.
Publisher : Bantam
ISBN 13 : 0307481492
Total Pages : 497 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Herbs, Modern Medicine written by Henry Han, O.M.D. and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2008-12-18 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best of Eastern and Western medicine in an integrative healing system for the mind, body, and spirit. Now, for the first time, a Western physician and a doctor of Oriental medicine combine the unparalleled technological advances of the West with the unmatched wisdom and healing touch Chinese herbal medicine provides for many diseases and conditions that elude modern medicine. Ancient Herbs, Modern Medicine demonstrates the many important, highly effective ways Chinese medicine and Western medicine can complement each other in treating everything from allergies and insomnia to mental illness and cancer. This accessible, comprehensive guide offers many informative and enlightening case studies and up-to-the-minute information on: • How integrative medicine combines the best of Western pharmacology and Eastern herbology • How integrative medicine helps fight the diseases and illnesses of our time, including allergies, asthma, and chronic fatigue syndrome, and eases and even reverses symptoms of arthritis, diabetes, depression, osteoporosis, AIDS, heart disease, and cancer--often without side effects • How Chinese medicine can help you recognize signs before an illness becomes a crisis • The importance of Western techniques in diagnosing serious diseases • Why Chinese medicine offers the most effective treatment for many chronic/recurrent illnesses • Restoring essential balance to the Five Energetic Systems--the Heart, Lung, Spleen, Liver, and Kidney Energies • The Eight Strategies of Herbal Therapy--how herbs work in your body Plus illuminating discussions of the basic principles of Chinese medicine, as well as food remedy recipes, diagrams, glossaries of medical terms and herbs, resource listings, and much more to help you tailor an integrative health regimen that is right for you.

Mao's Bestiary

Author : Liz P. Y. Chee
Publisher : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 : 1478021357
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book Mao's Bestiary written by Liz P. Y. Chee and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2021-03-29 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Controversy over the medicinal uses of wild animals in China has erupted around the ethics and efficacy of animal-based drugs, the devastating effect of animal farming on wildlife conservation, and the propensity of these practices to foster zoonotic diseases. In Mao's Bestiary, Liz P. Y. Chee traces the history of the use of medicinal animals in modern China. While animal parts and tissue have been used in Chinese medicine for centuries, Chee demonstrates that the early Communist state expanded and systematized their production and use to compensate for drug shortages, generate foreign investment in high-end animal medicines, and facilitate an ideological shift toward legitimating folk medicines. Among other topics, Chee investigates the craze for chicken blood therapy during the Cultural Revolution, the origins of deer antler farming under Mao and bear bile farming under Deng, and the crucial influence of the Soviet Union and North Korea on Chinese zootherapies. In the process, Chee shows Chinese medicine to be a realm of change rather than a timeless tradition, a hopeful conclusion given current efforts to reform its use of animals.