Staying Healthy with the Seasons (Paperback)

by Elson M. Haas (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
One of the classics in the field of integrative medicine. -Dr. Andrew Weil, author of 8 Weeks to Optimum Health"This is the kind of book that helps to redefine healing. Instead of offering drugs and surgery, it advocates a natural path that helps us to heal from within." -Michael Samuels, author of The Well Body Book

Product Description
A balanced blend of Eastern and Western medicines, nutrition, herbology, exercise, and a wealth of other health topics has made this one of the strongest texts on preventative medicine ever written. Included is a clear and concise introduction to applications of traditional Chinese medicinal theory and the five elements.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: Celestial Arts; 1 edition (November 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890873062
• ISBN-13: 978-0890873069
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #437,931 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars User-Friendly and Empowering Book of Healing, September 9, 2003

By	M. Savoie "waxnwane" (Bound Brook, NJ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Staying Healthy With the Seasons (Paperback)

I discovered this book as it was part of my curriculum in Holistic Massage Therapy School. But it is applicable to anyone who is looking to learn about holistic health self-care. Based on the Chinese 5-Element theory, Staying Healthy With The Seasons explores the particular energies, meridians, organs, moods, strongpoints and pitfalls of each season. It is easy to read, and pick and choose which ideas you like and would like to incorporate into new habits to try. There are so many ideas for each season, ranging from dietary cleansing, to mental patterns, to holistic bodywork recommended for the season, that you are bound to find some ideas that really appeal to you where you are now, and others you may like to try later.

This book really helped me to grow in ways I hadn't expected, and to release some difficulties and toxins I'd been holding onto on an emotional as well as physical level for several years. I felt very empowered using it to cleanse and refresh myself, inside and out!

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding Chinese Elements for Body Health All Year, August 14, 2000

By A Customer

I have owned and read this book for well over fifteen years. It is the first book I consult when self diagnosing any ill health for myself, family and friends. It had accidently fallen behind my other health books on my book shelf and I truly panicked. My very first thought was where can I get another copy. Having searched the entire shelf and joyfully locating it once more, I was determined to order another for back-up. It is the only book I have ever read that succinctly and clearly explains the five elements in the body, how they each are prominent in their own season and how best to cure any ailment during each season. Wisdom of the ages for our modern era.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellant guide to living within nature's boundaries., September 9, 1999

By A Customer

I have used this book for the last ten years, and gone through two different copies. Every season I refer to the guidelines and always find that I do much better healthwise if I follow the path indicated. I also taught martial arts for a time and the children that I worked with all understood the concepts therein, when presented properly. They are that basic. I cannot say enough for this book. It has become a part of my life and a way of life for me.