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Between Heaven and Earth
Two of the foremost American educators and healers in the Chinese medical profession demystify Chinese medicine's centuries-odl approach to health. Combining Eastern traditions with Western sensibilities in a unique blend that is relevant today, BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH opens the door to a vast storehouse of knowledge that bridges the gap between mind and body, theory and...more
Paperback, 448 pages
Published
June 30th 1992
by Ballantine Books
(first published 1991)
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Between Heaven and Earth is a well-written, clear exploration of the Chinese Five Element theory as it is applied to the body's systems, to acupuncture, herbs and the overall balance and health of the body/mind/spirit.
Beinfield and Korngold write passionately about the energy systems of the body and how to understand the elements to keep your body in balance. They see stress and other energetic factors as the core cause of illness. As such, the better we are able to understand how our bodies res...more
Beinfield and Korngold write passionately about the energy systems of the body and how to understand the elements to keep your body in balance. They see stress and other energetic factors as the core cause of illness. As such, the better we are able to understand how our bodies res...more
The first half of this book explains traditional Chinese medicine in language those of us from the West understand. It's fascinating and helpful. The second half of the book deals primarily with herbs and foods used to restore balance. It was not easy to understand and was more than I wanted to know.
Sep 16, 2010
Lorena
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone interested in Chinese Medicine, or personality types
Recommended to Lorena by:
Shauna Broderick
This is a good introduction to Chinese medicine. It includes the physiological sides of the Five Phases (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water), as well as the psychological side. The personality links with the Five phases was my favorite part of the book. The physiological side was harder to understand, but still worth reading.
Excellent for those who know little about Chinese Medicine and those who have been studying it for years! Helpful for practitioners to explain to their patients/clients as well. A very good read for anyone! I am always referencing this book!
Fascinating and approachable introduction to five-phase theory. I really enjoy this type of thing because it is a new theoretical framework for understanding nature, the human psyche, health, etc. and the interactions between these things.
Dense, and in some cases big question marks about intuitive leaps I'm not 100% on board with. But for people who have been trained in Five Element Theory it is thought-provoking. Not a book I love to return to.
A very accessible explanation of Chinese medical theory. Read it at a time when I studied yoga and shiatsu. A helpful look at the body, it's energy points, and how to live in balance.
I read this while in massage school. It was required reading for our Oriental Massage course, but I found it enthralling. It describes the basics of traditional Chinese medicine, teaching about the 5 element theory of illness and also teaching the basic meridians used in acupuncture and acupressure. It not only teaches the elements of Chinese medicine, it explains why these elements are used. It pulls from traditional Chinese texts as well as modern scientific discoveries. After reading it, I fe...more
A great introduction to Chinese medicine. I haven't read it cover to cover yet, just sections.
Excellent primer...very easy to understand and thorough. Somehow is not boring...very eloquent.
Amazing book on Acupuncture, also has a wonderful section on acupressure first aid!
Fascinating stuff. Recommended by my acupuncturist.
Jun 08, 2009
Diane
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An excellent introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
I loved this book.
This book is widely appreciated by anyone wanting to learn about Chinese Medicine. It's written by the first Westerners to bring acupuncture to the West, and it beautifully explains principles in language that is clear and easy to understand. It also explains the differences between Chinese and Western medicine very well. Though I have read it, it's really a great book to go back and reference. I could read it many times over and keep learning.
Clear concise introduction to Chinese Medicine.
Apr 18, 2007
Tanuja
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone interested in acupuncture, how Traditional Chinese Medicine "works"
This books is an accessible look at the philosophy and history behind Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) without getting too complex and detailed. However, do not stop with this one. Use this book to get the general ideas down, and then move on to The Web That Has No Weaver or any TCM textbook.
Jan 12, 2012
Jill
marked it as unfinished-for-now
Loving it so far. Makes fantastic sense: Western philosophy of medicine viewing the body as a machine/doctor as mechanic vs. Eastern philosophy of body as a garden/doctor as gardener (issuing more preventative care as opposed to reactionary solutions).
Jan 13, 2008
Nicole
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Marcia
Recommended to Nicole by:
Julia Thie-acupuncturist
I started getting acupuncture and wanted to know "HOW" it works, this book is informative and easy to understand. Western medicine can't hold a candle to what other cultures have to offer concerning health and healing.
This was a good general overview of traditional Oriental Medicine. I'd recommend it for someone starting out with very little to no knowledge. There are better books if you want more details.
...fantastic...
outlining a medical model that feels closest to my heart and spirit-
and a book that will always be near for frequent reference!
outlining a medical model that feels closest to my heart and spirit-
and a book that will always be near for frequent reference!
a really good primer to chinese medicine with a lovely and brief critique of the mechanized, specialized, cartesian world of bio-medicine.
I looove this book! It is an excellent introduction to Chinese medicine which is accessible to lay readers.
Aug 31, 2007
Gina
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone interested in Chinese Medicine
Shelves:
acupuncture-herbs-tcm
This is a great book to get a beginning understanding of Traditional Chinese Medical philosophy.
I'm going to try eating better. Chinese medicine philosophy is of interest to me.
Good intro to TCM. Very helpful, recommended by my accupuncturist as a primer.
Oct 20, 2009
Laura
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A great introduction to Chinese Medicine
May 19, 2013
Candi Tilley
marked it as to-read
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