Acupuncture: Energy Balancing for Body, Mind and Spirit

by Peter Mole

Designed to help the curious newcomer gain a clear understanding of complementary healthcare, Health Essentials is a series of practical books which give the facts you need to know about natural therapies and describe how they work for you. Exceptionally clear and concise, each text is complemented by attractive illustrations. Acupuncture is a holistic therapy which originated in China over 5000 years ago and is now widely practised in the Western world. By inserting very fine needles into specific points on the body, or by burning a herb called moxa on these points, the life force or 'Qi' in the body is stimulated, enabling it to return to health, balance and harmony in body, mind and spirit. In this comprehensive guide, you can The history and philosophical basis of Chinese medicine; How acupuncture is used as a preventive medicine; How an acupuncturist makes a diagnosis and what to expect in the treatment room; The difference between acupuncture and its system of diagnosis and Western medicine

Genres: Nonfiction, Health

128 pages, Paperback

First published April 11, 2002

Reviews

[Elizabeth Schlatter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very informative and easy to read for someone new to Chinese medicine and curious about acupuncture (as a patient, not a practitioner). However, it's very dry, meaning, straightforwardly factual. So it's not really enjoyable to read. But it's a good primer as it wasn't easy for me to find books like this that weren't aimed at teaching acupuncture. I just wanted to better understand how it worked as I've been benefitting from it recently for various health symptoms.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. Well laid-out, easy to read, straightforward.

[Kenneth · Rating 4 out of 5]

the book that convinced me to start acupuncture treatments