Secrets of Self-Healing: Harness Nature's Power to Heal Common Ailments, Boost Your Vitality,and Achieve Optimum Wellness [Paperback]

Dr. Maoshing Ni (Author)

Book Description

Release date: December 26, 2008

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A guide to natural healing that combines the wisdom of Eastern tradition with Western medicine and nutritional science.

Secrets of Self-Healing ranges from treating common ailments with healing foods and herbs to the all-round balancing of mind and body that is essential for vitality, wellness, and longevity.

In Part One, Dr. Mao explains that diet, exercise, self-awareness, a positive emotional life, living in harmony with the environment, and spiritual growth are crucial for vibrant, lasting health. He shows, for example, how simple self- assessments can help prevent disease, how negative emotions can make us ill, how clutter in our homes can create imbalances in our bodies, and how Eastern and Western medicine can work together to fight cancer.

Then, in Part Two, he reveals his favorite natural remedies for more than sixty-five common ailments, such as sore throat, dandruff, headaches, high blood pressure, sunburn, insect bites, indigestion, and jet lag.

Inspirational and practical, Secrets of Self-Healing will put readers on the path to a balanced and healthy life.

Editorial Reviews

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About the Author

Dr. Maoshing Ni is a doctor of Chinese medicine and an authority in anti-aging medicine. He runs a Chinese medicine practice in Santa Monica, California, called Tao of Wellness, where his patients have included physicians, Fortune 500 CEOs and celebrities. He is co-founder and Chancellor of Yo San University in Los Angeles, where he teaches the art and science of Wellness Medicine. Dr. Mao has lectured internationally and has been featured on radio and television as well as on the pages of The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and many other publications. He is currently featured as an expert on Yahoo Health, where he writes a blog about longevity. He lives in Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Avery Trade (December 26, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583333371
• ISBN-13: 978-1583333372
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.5 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #369,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Maoshing Ni is a thirty-eighth-generation doctor of Chinese medicine. He runs a practice in Santa Monica called Tao of Wellness, where he has treated Sheryl Crow, Jim Carrey, and many other celebrities. He is the author of Secrets of Longevity and is currently featured as an expert on Yahoo! Health, where he writes a blog about longevity.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

164 of 170 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The end-all for natural health solutions! January 8, 2008

By A. Meierding

Format:Hardcover

Secrets of Self-Healing contains an unbelievable amount of information! It really opened my eyes to the fact that we all have the innate power to heal our own bodies. There is of course, a time and place for doctors, but the point is that you can't just expect doctors to "fix" every ailment. A case in point: last week I felt myself coming down with a cold, so I flipped to the remedies for cold & flu. I made myself the tea from garlic, ginger, and scallions, got right under the covers to sweat out the pathogens, as suggested, and the next day I felt an amazing improvement. But to really hit home the point, I could have followed Dr. Maoshing Ni's advice for keeping my immune system strong and never become ill in the first place! I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to discover natural ways to get in good health and stay in good health.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Intro To Chinese Medicine April 1, 2009

By T. Ahmadi

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

For those people living in the West, used to those types of remedies and drugs which cannot be even pronounced, this book is a gateway to a new world.

It is a great introduction to alternative and Chinese medicine for those interested in learning about it and practically implementing it into their daily, practical lives.

As a skeptic of the whole thing, I approached the book with doubts, due to the fact that a lot of Western medical doctors are not really for Eastern medicine. But ironically, as I tried and tested some of the methods of healing for my own ailments, it truly proved to be effective.

It changed my perspective on Eastern medicine and made me realize that health and well-being are not just found in some magical pill. But rather everything from spirituality and self-awareness all the way to proper diet and excercise all contribute to good health.

I highly recommend this book for all those looking to achieve optimum wellness and are at the same time, prepared to implement its instructions practically.

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Self Healing February 8, 2008

By Cookie

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book is informative and easy to use. It covers a wide range of common ailments and offers easy solutions using herbs, etc. that are either in your cupboard or readily available.