The Energy Within: Qi Kung, Energetics, and the Science Behind Eastern Healing Techniques [2nd Edition] [Paperback]

Richard M. Chin (Author), Morton Walker (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1998

The common denominator of all Eastern medicine is the recognition of a life force that runs through our bodies. Chin explains the three tiers of human energy and describes how to balance them for health and wellness. 32 photos. 24 illustrations.

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Chin, with years of both Oriental and Western medical experience, explains the basics of Oriental treatment. Oriental therapy is founded upon knowledge of the body's energy systems, including the mental and spiritual aspects. While Chin explains these concepts as practical and reasonable, it is evident that proper diagnosis by experts is essential. Lists of energy-related foods and a 30-day program of exercises derived from Tai Chi movements are given. Moderation and balance of each individual's energies are the primary goals. Easier described than accomplished! Still, this book opens a window on Oriental medicine for Western audiences.
- Jeanne S. Bagby, formerly with Tucson P.L., Ariz.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: Marlowe & Co; 2nd edition (May 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569246726
• ISBN-13: 978-1569246726
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,253,731 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has inspired me!, January 1, 1999

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This review is from: The Energy Within: Qi Kung, Energetics, and the Science Behind Eastern Healing Techniques [2nd Edition] (Paperback)

This book is the best book I have ever read on the subject of QI Gong. I find the exercises easy to do and very beneficial to my health and everyday life. I highly recommend that everybody reads this book.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars East Meets West Healing, November 17, 2004

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This review is from: The Energy Within: Qi Kung, Energetics, and the Science Behind Eastern Healing Techniques [2nd Edition] (Paperback)

Good start to understand Eastern and Western medicine.
5 stars for his background layout of those.
However, he fails to do indexing at the end of the books.
Such as page 17, when he refers to Robert Becker, "The Body Electric".
no appendix, no index, no suggested reading whatsoever.
I hope his next edition of this book will include those to
become more professional readings.

As you many know, there are many QI Gong masters in this planet,
some are faked , some are hunting for money, BUT some are real!!
For more information about Qi theory and history, I guess those below books are good reference.
Encounter With Qi, by Eisenberg
Healing Promise of Qi, by Roger

For me, the real Qi-gong master who still living now is Lin Hou-Sheng, in Shanghai ,China.
He himself is a chinese medicine doctor who proves lots of his works in scientific terms.
His Tai Ji Qi Gong 18 movements of Lin Hou-Sheng is also great!!
his English translated books "300 questions on Qigong" is excellent.
You can try to do those exercises to get in touch with QI
it's real but can not be explained with simple vocabulary.

Don't believe in anything about "Qi" , until you touch it with
your own feeling!!