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Traditional Chinese Medicine For Dummies
Mi-Yung L. Rhee (Author)
9781394284597, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 8 April 2026
320 pages
23.1 x 18.8 x 2.3 cm, 0.408 kg
A beginner-friendly guide to the popular holistic healing approach Traditional Chinese Medicine For Dummies introduces you to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a complete medical system that has been used to diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses for more than 2,000 years. Due to its affordability and its use of natural remedies, TCM is growing in popularity. It focuses on restoring balance and harmony in the body, not just treating symptoms. This jargon-free book explains the underlying concepts and techniques, so you can use TCM to improve your well-being. You'll learn about Qi, Yin and Yang, acupuncture, moxibustion, Tui Na massage, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, cupping, and the theories behind them all. Discover how to incorporate TCM in your overall health approach and restore balance—the natural way. This book is the go-to option for those who have little to no prior experience with TCM and want to learn more. Discover the various tools that can help improve your health and restore balance.
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with TCM 5 Chapter 1: Looking at Health through a TCM Lens 7 Chapter 2: Diving into TCM Concepts and Theories 21 Chapter 3: Accessing TCM Professionals 51 Part 2: Exploring TCM Treatments 69 Chapter 4: Understanding Acupuncture 71 Chapter 5: Examining Other TCM Therapies 95 Chapter 6: Knowing What to Expect from TCM Treatment 121 Part 3: Choosing TCM for the Body and Mind 139 Chapter 7: Relieving Pain 141 Chapter 8: Managing Addictions and Mental Health 161 Chapter 9: Supporting Reproduction 177 Chapter 10: Supporting Cancer Treatment 191 Part 4: The Part of Tens 213 Chapter 11: Ten Ways to Eat the TCM Way 215 Chapter 12: Ten (or So) TCM Points for Self-Care 227 Chapter 13: Ten (or So) Products for Your Medicine Cabinet 239 Chapter 14: Treating Ten Health Issues with Drugs and Herbs 251 Appendix A: Glossary 261 Appendix B: Resources 277 Index 283
Subject Areas: Complementary medicine [MX]
