Reviews of "The
Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing: Guarding
the Three Treasures"by
Daniel Reid
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Excellent introduction to
traditional Chinese medicine
Concepts of traditional Chinese medicine are often difficult for Westerners to
grasp. The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing does an excellent job
of presenting these ideas in terms that are easy for Westerners to understand.
The state of healthcare in America has fueled interest in preventive medicine.
People are wanting and seeking greater involvement in their own health and wellbeing.
For those seeking an alternative approach to health and medicine, this book is
essential reading.
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There are thousands of books published about Chinese Medicine,but none come close
to this one for readability, enjoyment, clarity,and detail. While I don't agree
with every single interpretation that Reid makes, I find that I am constantly
referring my patients and students to this book.
It is a great place to begin your exploration of Chinese Medicine in its broadest
scope. Reid writes intelligently, and yet simply, about the full range of Chinese
Medical practices and the foundations of Energetic Medicine too.
His format takes the reader, step-by-step,
along the path of understanding this rich tradition of
self-care, personal evolution, and natural healing. You
will find plenty of personal stories in this book and a
fair share of scientific findings which support the understanding
presented.
Perhaps most importantly, you will
be able to apply the basic principles, as described so
clearly here, in your daily life. This is truly a book
that can help you get started on the path of natural healing
in your own life.
Reviewer: zenfire from Glendale,
CA USA
Whether
curious or serious about Taoism, buy this book!
I
do not know who to thank for curing me of a chronic
digestive disorder whose underlying cause had eluded
allopathic physicians and Western nutritionists for
the past 30 years: Daniel Reid or the ancient Taoist masters?
Mr. Reid's books are truly gifts to the modern Western
world and to those who sense that there is something more
to life than a mass-produced culture and lifestyle. Ancient
wisdom does have a wealth of knowledge to impart today
in order to live a better tomorrow. If you are a newcomer
to Taoism, spirituality, and traditional health practices,
this is an ideal book to help you begin your journey towards
enlightment. Those with a little more experience will also
benefit from reading this book and adding its little gems
of wisdom to their library of ever-expanding Taoist knowledge.
Somehow, years of higher education and exponetially expanding
university tuition never taught me the beautiful, life-affirming,
and liberating simplicities expounded by Taoism. Begin
your journey with these books.
I also highly recommend Mr.
Reid's "The Tao of Health,
Sex and Longevity" as an excellent companion to "The
Complete Book..." However, I caution you to exercise
maturity, responsibility and personal accountability as
you read and practice the ancient Taoist arts. You should
be fully aware that there is no way for the author to be
familiar with your particular ailments or life-situation.
In this regard, I recommend that you pursue your studies
under the guiDanielce of a qualified instructor and to seek
health advice from a Traditional Chinese Medical practitioner.
If you heed the caution and advice you will gain tremendously.
There is genuine gold in this ancient wisdom. You will
find yourself asking the question: "Why doesn't the
rest of the Western world know about this?"
Good luck to all of you as you travel the Tao of life-enrichment
through ancient wisdom. I encourage you to pursue this
seemingly miraculous path towards a better life. Learn
from it and spread the word. You, and others, will never
regret it.
Reviewer: caguevara from Guttenberg,
NJ United States
Inspirational Introduction to Chinese
Health
I happened across this book in a bookstore
and bought it on a whim. I was not before interested in
Taoism, but fairly
open minded.
THIS IS THE BEST, MOST
INSPIRATIONAL BOOK I HAVE READ IN YEARS. I don't want to go too over the top
or I'll lose my credibility, but this book quite simply has changed my life
(ok, that's over the top).
If you enjoy cooking with fresh ingredients, the
book gives great advice about food combining and which ingredients are most
healthful.
Reid also gives a few recipes at the back of the book that he considers "healing" recipes.
The recipe for Hunan chicken was worth the cost of the book. I have been cooking
for a decade and that recipe is the most delicious dish I've ever made. I really
can't say enough.
I bought this book 6 months ago, but I would
say that I pick it up to read sections at least once a week. I have lost 15
pounds, am full of energy and feel more positive and refreshed than I have
since I was 21.
Reviewer: A reader from Watertown,
MA USA
A great book to boost your
health & vitality & energy!
Reid's book
is great. I read it, and tried the Breathing exercises....WHAM!
I felt so energetic since! FULL of
vitality! I applied his advice on diet & food
too, and my past digestive disorder and stomach bloats and aches are history!
I listened to him and start conserving my 'jing' if you know what i am talking
about, and I feel on top of the world! READ THIS BOOK!
Reviewer: Bluestream from australia
An excellent blend of science
and Taoist tradition!
This book explains every
concept, including Qigong, Diet, and Meditation, with
support from modern scientific research, traditional Taoist sources, and the
author's personal experience. In this way, I found the book to be a balanced,
reliable source of health and healing information. If you've read any of Dr.
Weil's books, this is a must.
It's Taoist feel brings the Chinese health tradition
to those used to western health beliefs, and it brings western science to those
used to mainly Taoist beliefs. In the last section, it describes literally
what the "new medicine" and the "new alchemy" would be,
in a sense integrating the two hemispheres of health and healing.
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