Secrets of self healing : harness nature's power to heal common ailments, boost your vitality, and achieve optimum wellness

Harness Nature's Healing Power to Cure Common Ailments, Boost Your Vitality, and Achieve Optimum WellnessDESCRIPTION: East meets West in this extraordinary guide to natural healing by a prominent doctor of Chinese medicine and the author of Secrets of Longevity.Dr. Mao's philosophy is simple: We all have a built-in healing ability, so why not try to activate it with natural means before we resort to drugs and invasive procedures? For the common cold, why not exploit the power of garlic, ginger, and the herb astragalus instead of taking cold medicine that simply replaces symptoms with side effects? For insomnia, why not try to find a long-term solution through acupressure or feng shui instead of popping sleeping pills, which don't treat the source of the problem?Chinese medicine sees well-being as a result of a balanced life, not just a healthy body. In Part One of Secrets of Self-Healing, Dr. Mao explains that healing food and herbs, exercise, a positive emotional life, a suitable living environment, and spiritual growth are all essential to vitality and lasting health. Using examples of his own patients' experiences, he demonstrates:- How negative emotions can make us ill- How clutter in our homes can create imbalances in our bodies- How Eastern and Western medicine can work together to fight cancerThen, in Part Two, he reveals detailed home remedies for seventy common ailments, such as sore throat, allergies, high blood pressure, sunburn, insomnia, memory loss, and jet lag. Inspirational yet practical, Secrets of Self-Healing will put readers on the path to a balanced and healthy life. Cover Page 1 Title Page 5 Copyright Page 6 Dedication Page 7 Contents 9 How to Use This Book 13 Part One: The Path to Self-Healing 17 Introduction 19 Chapter One: The Tao of Wellness: The Naturalistic Philosophy of Self-Healing 35 Chapter Two: Symptoms and Signs: How to Take Your Complete Health Inventory 63 Chapter Three: Let Food Be Your Medicine: The Power of Nutritional Healing 85 Chapter Four: Mother Nature's Genius: The Healing Properties of Herbs and Supplements 99 Chapter Five: The Rivers Within: Keep Your Vital Energy Flowing with Physical Activity, Mind-Body Exercise, and Acupressure 121 Chapter Six: The Rhythms of Everyday Life: Live in Harmony at Home, at Work, and with the Environment 151 Chapter Seven: The Yin and Yang of the Mind: Why Emotional Balance, Intellectual Stimulation, and Spiritual Growth Are Essential for Optimal Wellness 169 Chapter Eight: East Meets West: Integrative Medicine in Action: Joy’s Recovery from Cancer 183 Part Two: Self-Healing Remedies for Common Ailments 195 Acne 196 Allergies 201 Arterial Plaque 206 Arthritis 211 Asthma 218 Bad Breath 223 Bone Loss 228 Bronchitis 234 Candida 240 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 245 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 250 Cold and Flu 256 Cold Hands and Feet 261 Constipation 265 Cough 270 Dandruff 276 Diabetes 280 Diarrhea 286 Dizziness 291 Eczema 295 Flatulence 301 Floaters 306 Gout 310 Gum Disease 315 Hair Loss 320 Headache 324 Hearing Loss 329 Hemorrhoids 335 High Blood Pressure 339 High Cholesterol 345 Hives 350 Incontinence 355 Indigestion and Heartburn 359 Insect and Other Bites. 363 Insomnia 368 Irritable Bowel Syndrome 373 Jet Lag 378 Low Energy 384 Low Immune Function 389 Low Libido 395 Lower Back Pain 401 Memory Loss 407 Menopause 412 Menstrual Disorders 418 Migraines 424 Morning Sickness 429 Muscle Pain and Spasm 433 Nausea 440 Nosebleed 444 Obesity 448 Painful Bladder Syndrome 455 Poison Ivy and Poison Oak 460 Psoriasis 465 Ringing in the Ear 470 Rosacea 475 Sciatica 481 Sinus Problems 486 Snoring 491 Sore Throat 496 Sunburn 500 Tendinitis 505 Ulcers 510 Varicose Veins and Spider Veins 516 Warts 520 Yeast Infections 525 Acknowledgments 531 Recommended Resources 533 References 537 Index 567 East meets West in this extraordinary guide to natural healing by a prominent doctor of Chinese medicine and the author of Secrets of Longevity. Dr. Mao's philosophy is simple: We all have a built-in healing ability, so why not try to activate it with natural means before we resort to drugs and invasive procedures? For the common cold, why not exploit the power of garlic, ginger, and the herb astragalus instead of taking cold medicine that simply replaces symptoms with side effects? For insomnia, why not try to find a long term solution through acupressure or feng shui instead of popping sleeping pills, which don't treat the source of the problem? Chinese medicine sees well-being as a result of a balanced life, not just a healthy body. In Part One of Secrets of Self-Healing, Dr. Mao explains that healing food and herbs, exercise, a positive emotional life, a suitable living environment, and spiritual growth are all essential to vitality and lasting health. Using examples of his own patients, experiences, he demonstrates: -How negative emotions can make us ill -How clutter in our homes can create imbalances in our bodies -How Eastern and Western medicine can work together to fight cancer Then, in Part Two, he reveals detailed home remedies for seventy common ailments, such as sore throat, allergies, high blood pressure, sunburn, insomnia, memory loss, and jet lag. Inspirational yet practical, Secrets of Self-Healing will put readers on the path to a balanced and healthy life. Identifies natural remedies and alternative therapies that can treat the sources of illness rather than symptoms, in a guide that cites the side effects of mainstream medicine while explaining the benefits of Chinese therapies