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Tao of Beauty: Chinese Herbal Secrets to Feeling Good and Looking Great

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Although I like some of the recipes the author shares with us, I doubt her knowledge of herbal medicine. She has certainly paid a little attention here and there, and collected many recipes, but she contradicts herself quite often.
At the beginning of the book she lists items according to their yin/yang nature. So, for example, chicken is neutral or yin/yang. But later in the text she refers to chicken as a warming or yang food.
In the various sections on skin care, she lists beneficial foods, and foods to be avoided. In several places, however, she contradicts herself. For example: she says that for a certain skin condition, you should avoid cool-energy foods, but her list of beneficial foods includes several cool-energy items.
The author brings a variety of topical recipes (scrubs, toners, lotions), most made from food items. Many recipes are simple, use foods widely available, and are easy to prepare. Just don't have dandruff, because her vodka-treatment won't come cheap.

Some of the edible recipes are quite good and very simple. Others are questionable. For example, her papaya peanut soup consists of pork, papaya, raw peanuts and salt. (Sounds delicious?) The ingredients are cooked for 20 minutes without the addition of water. Well, try that. Good luck.
She also suggests to use surgical gloves when cooking to protect your hands. I wonder whether she has ever handled hot pots in her life, or even stood near a hot stove.
Overall, the book is interesting to read because the author uses food as medicine (instead of pharmaceutical preparations), but it contains many inconsistencies.

Because of the amount of health and beauty books in the market (and that I have bought and never looked at again after the first read), I was extremely skeptical -- either it would be too clinical, difficult to implement or even worse, dumbed down to the point of "why bother?". So, I checked out this book at the library -- and was so impressed with the contents and information that I had to buy the book, knowing I'd actually use the information over and over again for everything from dry skin to PMS. It's great!

Yes, I have read the "Tao Of Beauty" and found it to be an exceptional book. What I really love about it is that you make the recipes simple and easy to follow. One thing I have learned from you is that Chinese herbs are not just for medicinal purposes but can also be used for beautifying. I actually have come across patients in my clinic who want to know how to get rid of liver spots or pigmentations on their faces. Once again, congratulations and thank you for your wonderful book!

I found the book to be very informative and easy to read. Helen Lee has long been know in NYC as a beauty guru specializing in skincare products and services based on up-to-date versions of time-tested Chinese herbal remedies. I have used her products for over 5 years and they have done wonders for me. People even remark about how young and nice my skin looks. It is great to have insights into the philosopies behind Helen's products and services. Also, I enjoy knowing information to improve my health. This book is a must-read! Hope Helen writes another book.

I am a fan of yours in Singapore. I have bought your "Tao of beauty" a month ago, and I think that this book is amazing. I think this is the most useful, interesting book compare to the rest of the beauty books that I have ever come across. Not only, I have learn about a great range of beauty tips, most importantly, I have been given this opportunity to study about the history of Chinese medicine and know more in depth about our body. I could again like to tell you that your book is really GREAT! ALL THE BEST TO YOU. (any more books that are going to be publish?)

For those interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine, this seems to be an excellent resource for the yin and yang nature of foods, information on various illnesses, and recipes to ease those illnesses.

Unlike most books in this area, this one really has substance and is fun and easy to read. It's very useful; has so much to say; and says it in a simple easy-to-follow form. Can't recommend it enough.

Helen Lee not only knows the beauty business for its beauty, but knows what it takes to look and feel your best. Helen wrote this book to share her beauty secrets with women and men all over the country. Being successful in the modeling business, Helen went on to become a business women in the world of beauty and is a professioanl at what she does.

I read this book, and i thought it was such a good reference book on beauty. It has a bunch of recipes that really help my skin to look and feel so fresh and healthy. I honestly think that this book is one of a kind.

I have read The Tao of Beauty, I think it is an excellet book and learning experience.