Simple Steps: The Chinese Way to Better Health

by Lynn Jaffee

Sound and essential, Simple The Chinese Way to Better Health by Lynn Jaffee is a fully enlightening health text that has the ability to change lives. In layman’s terms, Jaffee presents methods to treat the whole person, mind, body and soul. Written as a primer and an interactive workbook, this text is designed to help readers understand and improve their health using Chinese medicine. In thirteen chapters, the author dissects Eastern ways of dealing with common ailments. With titles such as “Balancing Yin and Yang,” “The Organ Systems” and “Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis,” a well-paced progression evolves that helps the reader understand this dynamic and ancient approach to health and wellbeing. There is a reason Chinese medicine has been around for so long; the modalities observe the whole body and can be very effective avenues of fighting chronic illnesses. As many Westerners have learned, one ailment often leads to another. This is the alternative—and it really is that simple.

168 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Lynn Jaffee is a free-lance writer, acupuncturist and the author of 'Simple Steps: The Chinese Way to Better Health'. With decades of writing about health and well-being, Lynn's authentic voice shines through in her newest book, "Love Pain: Stories of Loss and Survival'. Lynn Lives and works from her home in Edina, MN.

Reviews

[Bea · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gave a simplified introduction into the Chinese approaches to treating health issues. The content was easy to digest and provided engaging instances the author encountered in their clinic.

[Shelley Lipman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was given to me by my acupuncturist. It's a great layman's introduction to TCM. I would have liked to read more about Accupuncture and the meridians however.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent layperson's introduction to Chinese medicine.