Traditional Chinese Medicine For Dummies

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-394-28459-7
Verlag: Wiley John + Sons

Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten, Format (B × H): 187 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 584 g

Reihe: For Dummies

A beginner-friendly guide to the popular holistic healing approach

Traditional Chinese Medicine For Dummies introduces you to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a complete medical system that has been used to diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses for more than 2,000 years. Due to its affordability and its use of natural remedies, TCM is growing in popularity. It focuses on restoring balance and harmony in the body, not just treating symptoms. This jargon-free book explains the underlying concepts and techniques, so you can use TCM to improve your well-being. You'll learn about Qi, Yin and Yang, acupuncture, moxibustion, Tui Na massage, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, cupping, and the theories behind them all. Discover how to incorporate TCM in your overall health approach and restore balance—the natural way. - Get a clear introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine and learn how to work with a TCM practitioner
- Discover what ailments TCM can help with, and how to balance TCM with Western medicine
- Make informed decisions about your options for healthcare and medical treatment
- Understand the theories behind acupuncture, cupping, and other TCM methods

This book is the go-to option for those who have little to no prior experience with TCM and want to learn more. Discover the various tools that can help improve your health and restore balance.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rhee, Mi-Yung L.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Präventivmedizin, Gesundheitsförderung, Medizinisches Screening
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Komplementäre Medizin, Asiatische Medizin (TCM), Heilpraktiker

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with TCM 5

Chapter 1: Looking at Health through a TCM Lens 7

Chapter 2: Diving into TCM Concepts and Theories 21

Chapter 3: Accessing TCM Professionals 51

Part 2: Exploring TCM Treatments 69

Chapter 4: Understanding Acupuncture 71

Chapter 5: Examining Other TCM Therapies 95

Chapter 6: Knowing What to Expect from TCM Treatment 121

Part 3: Choosing TCM for the Body and Mind 139

Chapter 7: Relieving Pain 141

Chapter 8: Managing Addictions and Mental Health 161

Chapter 9: Supporting Reproduction 177

Chapter 10: Supporting Cancer Treatment 191

Part 4: The Part of Tens 213

Chapter 11: Ten Ways to Eat the TCM Way 215

Chapter 12: Ten (or So) TCM Points for Self-Care 227

Chapter 13: Ten (or So) Products for Your Medicine Cabinet 239

Chapter 14: Treating Ten Health Issues with Drugs and Herbs 251

Appendix A: Glossary 261

Appendix B: Resources 277

Index 283

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Mi-Yung Lisa Rhee, DACM, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM), L.Ac., is the owner of Healthy Qi & You. She's an acupuncturist, Chinese medicine practitioner, and a Certified Tui Na Massage Therapist. She has a deep understanding of biomedicine, as well as Doctorate and Master’s degrees from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.