Traditional Chinese Medicine: How to Treat Ailments and Support Health

Chinese medicine is a treasure trove of possibilities. But for most compatriots, unfortunately, it's a 'dark and frightening forest.' Too often, the author, a practicing physician, has heard: 'If I had known about this earlier...' In fact, many diseases are... treatable if one views the body as a whole rather than just a collection of individual organs. One does not need to believe in Chinese medicine—by understanding its foundations, you can assess its holistic approach and impeccable logic on your own. This book describes, in a light and accessible manner, the mechanisms of Chinese medicine, methods of diagnosis and treatment. Significant attention is paid to a healthy lifestyle in accordance with traditional Chinese medicine. You will discover many unexpected facts, sometimes contradicting existing concepts of a healthy lifestyle. But with logical justification, including based on the latest discoveries in Western medicine.