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Full Description
The human body is governed by the universal principles of the natural world. Ancient Chinese medicine embraces these natural principles to offer a unique ecological approach to understanding the body and its functions in the interest of encouraging balance and self-healing.
In this practical and easy-to-follow guide, acupuncturist Clive Witham addresses how and why illness in the body occurs according to Chinese medicine and what we can do to restore ourselves back to health from many common ailments and conditions. He explores basic principles from nature, such as yin and yang, the effects of our natural environment, blood circulation and obstruction, and universal patterns within all things, to explain the effects of change on our body systems. He explains how to assess your body's signs and symptoms as well as how to recognize and understand patterns of illness through their ecological connections. With clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, he shares self-care treatments for a number of common health disorders, from colds and high blood pressure to backache, nausea, menstrual pain, and depression. He details how to maintain wellbeing and initiate healing from within through the use of hands-on treatment modalities and techniques such as food and lifestyle changes and manual therapies like acupressure, massage, and Gua sha.
Enabling you to assess physical signs, understand illness patterns, and proactively support your own recovery, this guide allows you to take charge of your own healing process, alleviate symptoms quickly and effectively, and enhance your body's resilience with simple self-care.
Contents
Introduction
How to Use This Book
PART 1
WHAT ALLOWS US TO THRIVE?
When the Breath Is Moving
When the Natural Circulation Is Maximized
When the Qualities of Nature Are Balanced
When the Storage Systems Are Balanced
Lung Storage System
Pancreas Storage System
Heart Storage System
Kidney Storage System
Liver Storage System
The Fu Systems
When the River Systems Flow Freely
When the Climates Enhance Your Life
When Emotions Flow Smoothly
When Obstructions Are Minimized
When You Respect Your Digestion
When You Live According to Your Path
PART 2
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF NOT THRIVING?
Physical Characteristics to Look Out For
PART 3
HOW CAN YOU TREAT YOURSELF?
Food Therapy
Foods That Cool Down the Body
Foods That Warm the Body
Manual Therapy
Acupressure
Gua Sha
Use the Microsystems
Exercise Therapy
Lifestyle Therapy
PART 4
HOW DO YOU FIND WHICH AREAS TO TREAT?
Treatment Regions on Your Body
Treat the River System
Treat the Caverns, Roots, Junctions, and
Treat the Areas, Zones, and Regions
Treat the Microsystems
PART 5
WHAT ARE THE MAIN PATTERNS AND HOW DO YOU TREAT THEM?
The Main Pattern Groups
Patterns of Weakness
General Weakness
Yang Weakness
Yin Weakness
Blood Circulation Weakness
Patterns of Overflow
Stagnation
Damp/Phlegm
Heat
Cold
Wind PART 6
HOW DO YOU TREAT COMMON MEDICAL CONDITIONS?
Head, Neck, and Shoulder Area
Headaches
Dizziness
Sleeping Disorders
Anxiety
Depression Facial Pain
Nasal Allergies
Sinus Problems
Eye Disorders
Ear Disorders
Toothache Sore Throat
Neck Pain
Shoulder Pain
Chest Area
Colds and Flu
Cough
Asthma, Breathlessness, and Wheezing
Chest Pain
Palpitations and Irregular Heart Beat
Stomach and Abdominal Area
Nausea
Feeling Bloated
Stomach/Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Diarrhea
Painful Urination
Back Area
Backache
Sciatica/Leg Pain
Upper Limbs
Elbow Pain
Wrist Pain
Pain in Your Hand and Fingers
Lower Limbs
Knee Pain
Ankle Pain
Foot and Toe Pain
Conditions Affecting Men
Prostate Disorders
Conditions Affecting Women
Premenstrual Tension
Menstrual Flow Disorders
Period Pain
Menopausal Disorders
Conditions Affecting the Whole
Blood Pressure Disorders
Painful or Aching Joints
Fatigue
Diabetes
Obesity and Losing Weight
Epilogue
Notes
Index
About the Author
