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The beneficial health effects of daily chi-gung practice have long been known in China, but in the West, chi-gung is becoming increasingly used for general well-being and to complement conventional medical treatment. The Essence of Chi-Gung is an easy-to-use workbook that teaches the fundamentals of chi-gung practice and provides a safe, basic daily regimen that can be adapted for people of all ages and physical abilities. The view in Chinese medicine is that good health is maintained by circulating and increasing chi, the vital life energy that we are all born with. In chi-gung practice, slow, rhythmic breathing is synchronized with body movements, in a way which is beneficial to both the nervous and immune systems and to overall health. This manual includes over fifty step-by-step illustrations of the warm-up exercises and movement forms.

The three treasures of the title are the essence (physical body), energy and spirit which are the basic components of human life. The book is about the dangers to these treasures and how to protect them and involves changes to lifestyle, diet, exercise, habits and the type of medicines we seek when ill. Daniel P. Reid is the author of Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity.

The book explores the alarming decline in global health due to toxin accumulation from environmental and dietary sources. Daniel Reid presents a blend of traditional Eastern detoxification methods and modern Western insights, offering practical techniques such as breathing exercises, massage, and gentle movement practices like yoga and tai chi. He emphasizes the concept of "rational retoxification," which allows for the mindful reintroduction of certain substances while maintaining overall health. Reid advocates for regular detox practices to promote longevity and well-being.

People are increasingly looking to alternatives to Western medicine and here is a practical self-help guide to a balanced and positive lifestyle. Tao, the most ancient and fundamental element in the world's oldest civilisation, is as relevant to today's world as to classical China. For the contemporary reader, this accessible book is the first to explore, in the light of the findings of modern Western science, the balanced and holistic system of health care used by Chinese physicians, martial artists and meditators for over 5,000 years. Exploring the ancient teachings of characters such as The Yellow Emperor and The Plain Girl, Daniel Reid lights the path to sexual fulfilment. The instructions of the Way of Yin and Yang 'serve as signposts along the winding road to a woman's orgasm, and' - says the author - 'every man should learn to read them.' In THE TAO OF HEALTH, SEX AND LONGEVITY, Daniel Reid has combined his personal experience with original research and in an accessible, informed and often anecdotal style he presents the issues and answers of practical concern to a Western audience. The book covers every aspect of health with concise information on diet and nutrition, fasting, breathing and exercise, medicine, meditation and sexual yoga.

Focusing on the holistic nature of traditional Chinese medicine, this book explores its comprehensive approach to health, emphasizing the balance of body, mind, and spirit rooted in Taoist philosophy. It delves into various methods such as nutrition, herbs, acupuncture, and meditation, highlighting their roles in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Designed to be accessible, the text serves as an introduction to the fundamental principles and practices of this extensive healing tradition, covering a wide range of relevant topics.

A guide to the history, theory and practice of chi-gung , the ancient Taoist system of health rooted in movement, breathing, meditation, and massage Chi-gung,  which literally means “energy work”: is a system of cultivating health, vitality, and longevity that is based on the fundamental principles of Taoism and the laws of nature. Practiced by the Chinese for thousands of years,  chi-gung  works with the energy found in all living things to help rid the body of the imbalances that sap our strength and give rise to disease. The simple, meditative movements, breathing exercises, and massage techniques that are the basis of  chi-gung  can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age or physical fitness. Originally published under the title Harnessing the Power of the Universe, this book provides a detailed overview of  chi-gung , describing the techniques of movement, breathing, and massage that are intrinsic to this ancient Taoist system of health.

It is time we recognised the direct correlation between the external pollution of the environment and the internal pollution of the body. The toxins in the air, in the water and in our food inevitably make their way into the human body, but until we take drastic measures to clean up our planet, we have to detoxify the human system from the inside. Combining the best of ancient eastern and the latest of modern western thinking, THE TAO OF DETOX offers a solution to restoring and preserving your good health through detox. If you want to fight chronic disease, live longer, lose weight or just feel the benefits of good health with glowing skin and masses of energy, Daniel Reid's rational and scientific advice will tell you how. Highly practical, THE TAO OF DETOX shows the way to enjoy immediate wellbeing and the promise of a longer, ailment-free life - and all without sacrificing the enjoyment of life's pleasures.

This book explores Chinese tea in its manifold varieties, its long and colorful historical development in China, and its refinement as a mainstay of Chinese culture. Daniel Reid describes the principles that lie at the heart of tea culture in China, the potent medicinal properties of Chinese tea, and how to cultivate Cha Dao in daily life.