The Essential Book of Traditional Chinese Medicine or Americas Healthy Heart Reminder

The Essential Book of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Volume I: Theory

Author: Liu Liu Yanchi

For more than four thousand years, Chinese scholars and medical practitioners have documented ways of maintaining health and treating illness, from theories of yin-yang and the zang-fu organs to the use of herbs and acupuncture. The Essential Book of Traditional Chinese Medicine marks the first time such concepts have been made accessible to Westerners in a comprehensive form.

Times Literary Supplement

Now, for the first time, a complete account of traditional Chinese medicine. . . . Volume One is devoted to theory [founded on] the Five Elements of water, fire, wood, metal, and earth, which categorized all natural phenomena including the interaction of body organs. . . . Treatment is the subject of Volume Two, [which contains] a table covering all plants, animals, and minerals believed to have therapeutic activity.

Journal of the American Medical Association

Reflects a great deal of work not only by the author...but also by a group of ten highly proficient translators and editors on both sides of the Pacific who did a wonderful job.

Science and Technology Reference Review

[An] excellent encyclopedic handbook.

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Americas Healthy Heart Reminder

Author: Mark Carey

"Americas Healthy Heart Reminder"

"It is uncommon that so much effort and time is placed in a classic to benefit others with elevated cholesterol or other health concerns. I applaud the effort. It comes from the heart." Mark R. Nielsen, M.D.

Americas Healthy Heart Reminder

· Current Health Guidelines.
· A Buying Guide For Quality Heart Healthy Food.
· Nutritional Values Information From The Most Recent U.S.D.A. Release.
· Omega-3 Fat In Fish & Seafood.
· Tips On Selecting Fish & Seafood in the Market
· A Guide For Processed Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Fruit, Produce & More.
· Detailed Food Safety Tips.
· Cooking Methods For Heart Healthy Cooking.
· Dining Out Suggestions.
· Information On Coffee, Tea & Wine.

The safe, complete and practical food guide for the prevention of heart and vascular disease or living with it on a low: fat, cholesterol, and sodium diet!