Used as a reference by students of acupuncture, this is a hefty, truly comprehensive guide to the theory and healing power of Chinese medicine. It s also a primer on nutrition--including facts about green foods, such as spirulina and blue-green algae, and the regeneration diets used by cancer patients and arthritics--along with an inspiring cookbook with more than 300 mostly vegetarian, nutrient-packed recipes. The information on Chinese medicine is useful for helping to diagnose health imbalances, especially nascent illnesses. It s smartly paired with the whole-foods program because the Chinese have attributed various health-balancing properties to foods, so you can tailor your diet to help alleviate symptoms of illness. For example, Chinese medicine dictates that someone with low energy and a pale complexion (a yin deficiency) would benefit from avoiding bitter foods and increasing sweet foods such as soy, black sesame seeds, parsnips, rice, and oats. (Note that the Chinese definitio...

#Groundbreaking, here s why: (2007-05-08) A very valuable book, as it summarizes and mixes the Western calorie-counting, 5g of iron per serving nutritional knowledge with a more broad-view traditional medicine (east and west) perspective. No system is perfect, of course. Pitchford makes good use of each one s strengths. There s even a little spirituality in the mix, but it isn t offensive, it s welcome. Healing needs a little spirit. Paul Pitchford seems like a good doctor. He s very knowledgeable, and yet teaches a balanced natural approach to health like that of the of the ...

#Good for your body, mind, and spirit (2007-03-09) I found this book in a health food store together with Can We Live 150 Year? Since then I have gradually incorporated more and more of the knowledge and principles presented in both books into my lifestyle. I have learned how to properly combine, prepare and cook foods in a healthy way. I have become aware of the numerous toxins that we are all exposed to on a daily basis. I have cleansed my body and I have cleaned my environment and I continue to make more improvements as time goes on. I have used this book to learn basic understan...

#No home should be without (2004-07-15) This book is great for anyone who is open minded and wants to take control over their health. Chinese medicine has been around for ages and doesnt need a lab to know it works. This book is awesome.

#Valuable but Biased (2004-01-16) I have learned alot from this book, mainly on how to cook whole foods, grains, seaweeds, alot of info on microalgeas, and how to sprout, and for that it has been an invaluable resource. Also some good tips on cooking for children, weening cereals, etc. But I find the treatments to be slightly biased and a little dangerous. For example, night sweats could be caused by a yang excess or a yin deficiency. The treatments for both are almost opposite. Knowing the difference is very difficult unless you have some knowledge of Chinese medicine or are seen...

#MORE COMPLETE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE!!!!! (2003-10-26) If I could give this book 10,000 stars I would. This book is absolutely incredible! Some points:- This book is HUGE!! 750 pages full of information (I was surprised I didn t have to pay much more for it -- for the amount of info this books contains, I would have easily expected to pay at least twice what it costs!)- Amazingly well-written!- Takes no sides, gives you the facts in a clear, concise way- Complete with theories of Chinese Medicine and descriptions of disease patterns and how to cure them- Very up-to-date -- this book is ...