Voices of Qi - An Introductory Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine - Softcover

Holland, Alex

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0962266531 ISBN 13: 9780962266539

Publisher: Nortwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 1997

Synopsis

Voices of Qi- An Introductory Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a handsome book that was written specifically to educate the public and allied healthcare practitioners about traditional Chinese medicine. The book manages to explain and convey complex philosophical concepts relating to Chinese medicine in a clear and eloquent manner. The book is not intimidating in its length, but succeeds in communicating a great deal of information in its 96 pages. Topics covered include Yin and Yang, the 8 Principles and 5 Elements, the theoretical framework of the organ systems and the meridians, concepts of Qi and Blood, diagnostics, and treatment modalities including acupuncture, herbology and medical Qi Gong.

About this title

About the Author

Alex is an acupuncturist, teacher, musician and composer. He was one of the first graduates in 1985 from the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Seattle and has been instrumental in the Institute's continued growth and development. He was the Institute's Academic Dean from 1992 to 1996 and former Chair of the Board of Directors. He spent time in Chongqing, China in 1985, working at the Chongqing Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He currently lives in a woodland hideaway with his wife, Linda, and three cats in the Victorian seaport of Port Townsend, WA, where they operate Peninsula Acupuncture Clinic. He divides his time between practicing acupuncture, music, teaching and exploring healing through energy medicine and expanded conciousness.

About this edition

• Publisher: Nortwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0962266531
• ISBN 13: 9780962266539
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96