Chi Gong Ancient Chinese Way to Health

by Paul Dong & Aristide H. Esser

New

237 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1990

Reviews

[Jamie Grefe]

Much more academic than I was anticipating. It warrants careful attention. I think this will become more useful after a year of daily practice.

[Monica]

A very interesting take on chi, co-authored by a chi gong veteran and a psychiatrist.

This book shares the concept of chi, chi gongs role in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and how chi gong was suppressed during the Chinese Cultural Revolution but is facing a big resurgence in China and the various scientific studies done to support its efficacy for health including curing cancer.

There is so much info, I will read it again and write a better review after.

[Phil Calandra]

"Chi Gong" is a historical study of the ancient art of chi gong along with other disciplines of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The author very aptly explains the differences between Eastern and Western Medicine, the strengths and weaknesses of both, and how the practice and mastery of Chi Gong can be used to improve one's health, treat illnesses in others and can be a valuable spiritual practice. Perhaps a weakness in the book is the author's discussion of the practice of Chi Gong in that the material and the illustrations are not detailed and simplified enough as an easy learning method

[Alethea Hammer]

Good information. But dated. No info about Fulan Gong.