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Informationen zum Autor Angela Hicks qualified as an acupuncturist in 1976. She is co-founder and joint principal of the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading, UK, where she teaches and is a clinical supervisor. Angela is also a practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine and regularly practices qigong. She is joint Chair of the Council of Heads for Acupuncture Courses (CHAC). Klappentext Covering everything from the basic theory to diagnosis to how to find a practitioner, the book presents a definitive introductory guide to Chinese medicine. With patients' accounts and advice on choosing the right treatment, it provides everything readers need to know about Chinese medicine at an introductory level. Zusammenfassung Covering everything from the basic theory to diagnosis to how to find a practitioner! the book presents a definitive introductory guide to Chinese medicine. With patients' accounts and advice on choosing the right treatment! it provides everything readers need to know about Chinese medicine at an introductory level. Inhaltsverzeichnis Author's Note. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. The Theory of Chinese Medicine: The Linking Thread. 2. How Disease Arises and the Art of Staying Healthy. 3. Putting It All Together: Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine. 4. Acupuncture Treatment: Balancing Your Qi. 5. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Remedies to Restore Your Qi. 6. Qigong Exercises: Transforming Your Qi. 7. Tui Na - Chinese Massage: Feeling Your Qi. 8. Chinese Dietetics: Nourishing Your Qi. 9. Which One Shall I Choose? The Right Treatment for Me. References. Further Reading. Useful Contacts. Index.
