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Unlock the profound wisdom of one of the world's oldest healing systems with Traditional Chinese Medicine Simplified. Have you ever been fascinated by the concepts of Chi, Yin and Yang, and acupuncture but felt intimidated by the complexity? This book is your perfect gateway, designed specifically to make Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) accessible and understandable for the Western student and curious beginner. Authored by Ko Tan, an experienced teacher who recognized the need for a clearer approach for his students, this comprehensive guide demystifies the rich, poetic language of Eastern…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
Unlock the profound wisdom of one of the world's oldest healing systems with Traditional Chinese Medicine Simplified. Have you ever been fascinated by the concepts of Chi, Yin and Yang, and acupuncture but felt intimidated by the complexity? This book is your perfect gateway, designed specifically to make Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) accessible and understandable for the Western student and curious beginner. Authored by Ko Tan, an experienced teacher who recognized the need for a clearer approach for his students, this comprehensive guide demystifies the rich, poetic language of Eastern medicine. The book is logically divided into two parts. Part One: History and Theory lays the essential groundwork, exploring:An "East Meets West" perspective that connects Taoist cosmology with modern concepts like quantum physics. The core principles of Yin and Yang, the Five-Element Theory, and the vital substances of Chi, Jing (Essence), and Shen (Spirit). A clear overview of the Internal Organs, Meridians, and key acupuncture points. Part Two: Practical Application of TCM empowers you to use this knowledge in your daily life and practice, with chapters dedicated to:The four pillars of TCM diagnosis. Step-by-step routines for Meridian Body Therapy. A complete chapter on Herbal Medicine, providing a more fundamental base of TCM. Self-help exercises, including Chi Gong, to cultivate your own life force. An introduction to Feng Shui for creating harmony in your living and working spaces. Whether you are a student of bodywork, a practitioner looking to expand your understanding, or simply seeking a holistic path to health and balance, Traditional Chinese Medicine Simplified is the essential, easy-to-follow textbook you've been waiting for. Embark on your journey to understanding this ancient wisdom today.
Autorenporträt
Of Chinese descent from Malaysia, Ko Tan has had a passion and fascination for Traditional Chinese Medicine since his youth. As a teenager, he would run to the local Chinese herbal pharmacy and ask how to utilize different herbs and about their various purposes. After graduating with a Master's degree in Architecture from the University of Nebraska, he went back to school, studying TCM at Samra University of Oriental Medicine in Los Angeles for 2¿ years. He then left the field of architecture to open his own practice. Since 1994 Ko Tan has been teaching TCM theory.