| Title | : | Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine by Beinfield, Harriet, Korngold, Efrem |
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| ISBN | : | 0345379748 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 978-0345379740 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 pages |
| Publication | : | Ballantine Books |
The promise and mystery of Chinese medicine has intrigued and fascinated Westerners ever since theBamboo Curtain was lifted in the early 1970s. Now, in Between Heaven and Earth, two of the foremost American educators and healers in the Chinese medical profession demystify this centuries old approach to health. Harriet Beinfeld and Efrem Korngold, pioneers in the practice of acupuncture and herbal medicine in the United States for over eighteen years, explain the philosophy behind Chinese medicine, how it works and what it can do.
Combining Eastern traditions with Western sensibilities in a unique blend that is relevant today, Between Heaven and Earthaddresses three vital areas of Chinese medicinetheory, therapy, and typesto present a comprehensive, yet understandable guide to this ancient system. Whether you are a patient with an aggravating complaint or a curious intellectual seeker, Between Heaven and Earthopens the door to a vast storehouse of knowledge that bridges the gap between mind and body, theory and practice, professional and self care, East and West.
Groundbreaking. Here at last is a complete and readable guide to Chinese medicine. San Francisco Chronicle
Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine by Beinfield, Harriet, Korngold, Efrem Reviews
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Between Heaven And Earth is an extremely readable exposition of the philosophy behind Traditional Chinese Medicine and its practical healthcare applications.
It is a well known and widely respected volume that begins by introducing basic principles and methods before going a little deeper into five phase theory, and concluding with a discussion of acupuncture, herbalism and nutrition.
The authors make good use of simple language and metaphors that translate Chinese ways of thinking to the Western mind.
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This is an excellent text on traditional Chinese medicine particularly helpful in relation to the five elements. My personal interest is as a practitioner of energy psychology and I found it most illuminating in its outline of the personality aspects relating to these different elements. It is likely to be of benefit both to the general reader and the practitioner of energy based therapies.
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as a student of equine shiatsu (my course also covered human shiatsu) i found this book to provide a clear, easily comprehendable introduction to the five elements. although this book is based around acupuncture and chinese herbal medicine, i found it easy enjoyable to read (no techno jargon), suitable for students of oriental medicine or just those interested in it. despite the fact that there was a lot that was irrelivant to me, i still enjoyed reading it. i'd recommend it to anyone who wants a basic intro to chinese medical theory.
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happy as a bee
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An easy read for the lay person interested in Chinese medicine and acupuncture
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Easy to understand and follow while making a lot of sense of TCM
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Easy to read so far. Pages are quite thin so have to be careful turning the pages.
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I love the book. Extremely interesting.
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Easy to understand
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classic text, timeless information