The Complete System of Self-Healing: Internal Exercises [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Dr. Stephen T. Chang (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0942196066 | ISBN-13: 978-0942196061 | Publication Date: 1986 | Edition: 1st Edition, 3p

Tao Publishing Hardcover with 224 pages & b/w illustrations throughout book. Approx. size: 6.1 x 9.2" - Chang has devoted forty years of intensive research, experience, and meticulous selection to make sure that the techniques within this book are: Absolutely true Taoist teachings 2.) absolutely scientific 3.) Proven to possess great healing value 4.) Absolutely natural 5.) Absolutely sale (no side-effects) and free from time or space limitations.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Tao Publishing; 1st Edition, 3p edition (1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0942196066
• ISBN-13: 978-0942196061
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #136,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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66 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life-enhancing and practical, January 26, 2002

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mamasu "mamadavid" (University Place, WA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Complete System of Self-Healing: Internal Exercises (Hardcover)

I've had this wonderful book for over 10 years, but only really began to apply the Internal Exercises after a trip to China. I saw a Qi Gong demonstration there and was very impressed, especially by the fact that the Qi Gong master looked all of 25 years old (I'm sure he was in his 40's at least). I began to practice Dr Chang's set of exercises faithfully on returning from the trip and have experienced increased energy, suppleness, better sleep, and clarity of mind. I was able to abandon my use of prescription antihistamines for allergies and now have no symptoms whatever. My nightly headaches, which were requiring nightly Tylenol, have also resolved. My endurance in sports, particularly alpine skiing, has increased without requiring increased preparatory workouts; and if I am diligent at doing the exercises after a workout, I experience no stiffness or soreness (something I'm starting to appreciate as an aging Baby Boomer!).
Dr Chang is clearly familiar with both Asian and Western medicine, science and culture. Although his book is very clearly written, practical and accessible, the depth of knowledge concealed in its deceptively simple language is profound. The exercises themselves are for the most part quite easy to perform (some of them do require much effort and perseverance to master, but are not physically taxing). What is quite reinforcing about them is that they produce an almost immediate sensation of energy flow in the body. They feel GOOD to perform. They struck me as being almost like a cross between yoga and tai chi, but they are certainly neither (as Dr Chang points out) and they are much less complex.
Dr Chang's other books are excellent as well!

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete System of Self Healing by Stephen Chang, August 7, 1998

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This review is from: The Complete System of Self-Healing: Internal Exercises (Hardcover)

This is a remarkable book. Whenever I have anything that is wrong with me I do the exercises and I feel better. My symptoms get better and most are resolve by doing these wonderful exercises. I feel blessed having this book as doctors miss the target most of the time in caring for my health. It liberates me to be able to have an alternative option to gain control of my health. I also do other gentle exercises such as Tai Chi, Chi Gong and Reiki. I have regained more health since going this route.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chi Gung before it became the rage...., April 29, 2000

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D.M.K "smart reader" (Las Vegas, Nevada United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete System of Self-Healing: Internal Exercises (Hardcover)

This is a great book on Qigong. This book has been around before it became the "in thing" and the information is better than most of the american authors whom have jumped on the bandwagon. Every book by this author is well worth owning.