Since time immemorial Man has pursued the elusive elixir of life. The wisdom of ancient Chinese medicine declared immortality unattainable, but offered the elixir of longevity through lifestyle, diet, the judicious use of herbal tonics and the practice of subtle but powerful exercises of qigong and taijiquan. This concise volume explains in modern scientific language the principles of ancient Chinese methods of health and the practice of yangsheng 养生 or life cultivation. Natural holistic solutions to health issues and the intricacies of Chinese diagnosis and therapies are brilliantly exposed, complete with detailed descriptions of herbs, acupuncture and tuina. Discover appetizing recipes for soups, porridges and teas that give you that healthy glow and nourish your body and soul. Based on a series of popular lectures by the authors, this book opens a new chapter in your pursuit of a long and fulfilling life. It is also excellent preparation for more advanced studies in Chinese medicine.

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Written with scintillating clarity, this is the best introductory book on TCM, as absorbing and piquing as its companion volume, Principles of Chinese Medicine. --Prof Kua Ee Heok, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

A must-read for medical professionals as well as anyone simply wishing to live healthier and longer. --Dr Michael Tai, Department of Developmental Studies, University of Cambridge

The yangsheng principles shared in the book will serve seniors well in their pursuit of total wellness and longevity. --Ms Soh Swee Ping, CEO, Council for Third Age (C3A)

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