The Tao Of Health, Sex, and Longevity · A Modern Practical Guide to the Ancient Way by Reid, Daniel -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Dedication Preface Introduction: The Tao

History of Taoism in China

“The Way and Its Power” The Parting of the Way The Tao Today

Yin and Yang

Complements of Yin and Yang The Five Elemental Activities The Dynamic Duo Today

The Three Treasures

Jing: The Essence of Life Chee: The Energy of Life Shen: The Spirit of Life The Bridge of Energy

Cast of Taoist Characters

Part I: The Tao of Health

Chapter 1: Diet and Nutrition

Mother Nature’s Menu The Human Dietary Devolution Trophology: The Science of Food Combining Enzymes: The Culinary Spark of Life Eating Right for Health and Longevity Food as Medicine Diet and Mental Health Food Categories and Combinations Sample Menus for One Week Therapeutic Foods and Juices

Chapter 2: Fasting and Excretion

The Colon: Sewer or Cesspool? Fasting Plumbing Your Colon with Water The 7-Day Fast and Colon-Cleansing Program Mini Fasts and Semi Fasts Excretion: “Squatters Do It Better”

Chapter 3: Breathing

The Science of Breathing The Neti Nasal Douche The Art of Breathing Basic Breathing Exercises Establishing a Regular Regimen A Bonanza of Breathing Benefits

Chapter 4: Exercise

The Hard Way Versus the Soft Way The Martial Arts Warming Up Loosening and Stretching Long-Life Exercises Total Relaxation A Sample Regimen

Chapter 5: Taoist Healing Arts

The Tao of Health and Disease The Fivefold Path to Natural Health Care The New Medicine

Part II: The Tao of Sex

Chapter 6: The Tao of Yin and Yang

The Nature of Man and Woman The Way of Yin and Yang Foreplay, the Four Attainments, the Five Signs, the Five Desires, the Ten Indications, and the Five Virtues The Great Libation of the Three Peaks Semen Retention Tao Is a Two-Way Street The Harmony of Yin and Yang The Tao Comes Westward Essence and Energy Hormones and Health Absorbing Essence and Storing Energy

Chapter 7: Ejaculation Control

Regulating Ejaculation Frequency Mastering the Methods of “Contact Without Leakage” Learning How to “Lock the Gate” The Orgasmic Upward Draw for Women Taoist Birth Control Summary

Chapter 8: Taoist Bedroom Arts

The Thrust of the Matter Adopting Different Positions Artful Accessories Sex Therapy The Legend of the Goat Cupid’s Cornucopia Springtime in a Bottle

Part III: The Tao of Longevity

Chapter 9: Historical Perspectives on Longevity

Enlightening Examples of Longevity Comparative World Life Spans Today Fundamental Factors in Longevity

Chapter 10: The Tao of Nurturing Life

Pollution and Purification Cultivating the Three Treasures

External Elixir Approach Internal Elixir Approach

The Highway to Health and Longevity

Chapter 11: “Sitting Still Doing Nothing”

The Eight Stages of Internal Alchemy Meditation for Health and Longevity The Microcosmic Orbit The Macrocosmic Orbit Shen-hsien: The “Cosmic Astronauts” Opening the Central Channel Death and Immortality

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