Contents

Foreword by Maoshing Ni, Lic. Ac., D.O.M., Ph.D.

Preface by Nancy Deville Discovering Chinese Herbs

Introduction by Glenn E. Miller, M.D.
A Western doctor, Glenn E. Miller, M.D., and a Chinese doctor,
Henry Han, O.M.D., collaborate for a better medicine

PART ONE

Understanding the Basics of Chinese Medicine

1. Chinese and Western Medicines, Past and Present How these medicines evolved in different directions and how they can come together

2. Qi, Yin and Yang Healing is restoring the balance between Yin and Yang

3. Diagnosis Everything that goes on within you can be seen on the outside

4. Acupuncture Connecting the interconnected systems of the body with acupuncture

5. All About Herbs The various forms and formulations of herbs

PART TWO

Treating Common Illnesses

6. Chronic or Recurrent Illnesses
Chinese medicine is more effective than Western medicine when it comes to treating most chronic conditions and illnesses such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

7. Chinese Herbal Formulas You Can Take for Chronic or Recurrent Illnesses Acne, eczema, herpes, psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome

8. The Gray Zone of Health
If you are in the “gray zone” of health, your body's defense can be strengthened with Chinese herbs before you develop chronic or recurrent illnesses such as colds, flu, bronchitis or headaches

9. Mental Illness, Anxiety and Depression
Chinese medicine believes that the mind and body are intimately entwined and interactive

PART THREE

Modern Plagues

10. Adrenal Burnout/Kidney Energy Deficiency
Combining Chinese and Western medicines to rebalance your stressed-out body

11. Environmentally Related Illnesses
Allergies/asthma, autoimmune conditions and chronic fatigue are the diseases of our age

12. Cancer
Treating cancer with integrative medicine

13. Hepatitis
Degenerative and progressive diseases can be treated with Chinese medicine

14. Treating Degenerative and Progressive Diseases
Heart disease, type II diabetes, arthritis and osteoporosis

15. HIV
Chinese medicine seeks to treat disease without side effects

PART FOUR

Health Maintenance and Excellence

16. Mind-Body-Spirit Medicine Disease is a symptom of life out of balance

17. Women's Health Infertility, PMS, perimenopause and menopause

18. Sports Medicine
Excel in sports like world-class Chinese athletes—without the use of drugs or steroids

19. Antiaging
Improving your health and extending your life by combining ancient herbal formulas and modern medicine

PART FIVE

Recipes

20. Your Individual Constitution
Foods that suit your constitution

21. Recipes Using Chinese Medicinal Herbs

Glossary of Chinese Medical Terms

Glossary of Chinese Herbs

Glossary of Chinese Mushrooms