CONTENTS
Chapter 1: The Origins and Theory of Chinese Medical Knowledge
THE TAOIST THEORY OF YIN AND YANG
Chapter 2: The Causes of Illness in Chinese Medical Theory
WAI YIN, “EXOGENOUS PATHOGENS”
NEI YIN, “ENDOGENOUS PATHOGENS”
BU NEI BU WAI YIN, “NEITHER ENDOGENOUS NOR EXOGENOUS PATHOGENIC FACTORS”
CHINESE THEORY AND THE WESTERN PARADIGM
Chapter 3: Eating for Health
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS QUESTIONNAIRE
Chapter 4: Foods and Their Healing Properties
Chapter 5: Chinese Home Remedies for Common Health Conditions
HAIR LOSS AND PREMATURE GRAYING
HYPERTENSION (HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE)
HYPOTENSION (LOW BLOOD PRESSURE)
MENSTRUAL CRAMPS (DYSMENORRHEA)
Chapter 6: Longevity Banquets
Chapter 7: Exercising for Health
Appendix 1: Daily Requirements of Protein, Minerals, and Vitamins for the Healthy Adult
Appendix 2: Mail-order Resources