Knocking at the Gate of Life and Other Healing Exercises from China [Paperback]

Edward C. Chang (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 202 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Pr; 1 edition (October 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878575820
• ISBN-13: 978-0878575824
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #641,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reader, Heal Yourself!, August 26, 2003

By 

Patricia R. Andersen "redheaded booklover" (MD USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: Knocking at the Gate of Life and Other Healing Exercises from China (Paperback)

This book is a marvelous collection of exercises from China that can improve your health. The book starts off with an overview of the history of Chines healing exercises, than goes into who should use these exercises. (Of course, with any exercise program, you should check with your doctor first - that's common sense.)
It covers all sorts of health problems, from heart disease to hepatitis as well as hemmorhoids, constipation and colds - they have a massage to prevent the common cold I intend to use this year and see if it works.
Most of the exercises have some stretching, massages and breathing exercises which most folks could probably do without overly exerting themselves. That helps make the exercise part much easier. There are also various illustrations thru out the book that help explain the process of the exercise. There are a few exercises to "cure" insomnia that are extremely helpful to me - cheaper and easier than taking a drug to help bring sleep and you don't have that nasty foggy feeling the next morning.

I recommend this book highly, if for nothing else, the insomnia prevention exercises tho the other exercises are good, too. So instead of watching QVC all night or tossing and turning, try this book - I think you will be quite happy you did.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Knocking at the Gate of Life, August 2, 2008

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Mark A. Liston - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Knocking at the Gate of Life and Other Healing Exercises from China (Paperback)

The book contains therapeutic exercises for different parts
of the body and it helps a lot. It is a good reference when
you want to help yourself.