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Ženska lahko z zapostavljanjem svoje čustvene plati plača visoko ceno v obliki bolezni. Zato tradicionalna kitajska modrost spodbuja negovanje čustvenega ravnovesja, ki posledično odpravi menstrualne in ginekološke tegobe ter vpliva na splošno zdravje telesa in duha.
Odkar je dr. Xiaolan Zhao pred dvanajstimi leti v Kanadi odprla svojo ordinacijo, je zdravila več tisoč žensk, ki so trpele zaradi utrujenosti, PMS-ja, neplodnosti, depresije, simptomov menopavze in drugih ginekoloških težav.
Te težave so vse preveč pogoste na Zahodu, medtem ko so veliko manj prisotne na Kitajskem, kjer je tradicionalna kitajska medicina (TKM) že tisočletja del življenja. Kot zdravnica, ki se je sprva izobraževala o zahodni medicini in kasneje začela prakticirati TKM, je dr. Zhao videla, kako učinkovit je pristop tradicionalne kitajske medicine pri njenih pacientkah.
Odkar je dr. Xiaolan Zhao pred dvanajstimi leti v Kanadi odprla svojo ordinacijo, je zdravila več tisoč žensk, ki so trpele zaradi utrujenosti, PMS-ja, neplodnosti, depresije, simptomov menopavze in drugih ginekoloških težav.
Te težave so vse preveč pogoste na Zahodu, medtem ko so veliko manj prisotne na Kitajskem, kjer je tradicionalna kitajska medicina (TKM) že tisočletja del življenja. Kot zdravnica, ki se je sprva izobraževala o zahodni medicini in kasneje začela prakticirati TKM, je dr. Zhao videla, kako učinkovit je pristop tradicionalne kitajske medicine pri njenih pacientkah.
274 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1980
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Xiaolan Zhao
14 books8 followersDr Xiaolan Zhao was born and raised in Kunming, in Yunnan province, south-west China. Toward the end of the Cultural Revolution, she attended medical school, studying Western medicine. After graduation in 1977, she went to work as an abdominal surgeon at a hospital where the focus was on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). She was soon exposed to the various forms of TCM, and in particular the use of herbs. It was an eye-opener for her to see that as many as 80 percent of patients were suffering from chronic illnesses, which generally responded more effectively to Chinese herbal remedies than to Western medicine. After a little over a year working, she went back to medical school and completed a degree in TCM. Subsequently, she returned to the hospital where she had started out, combining her training in Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. She worked there for eight years before coming to Canada in 1988.
Xiaolan came to Canada initially on a scholarship to do medical research at Queen’s University. After seeing the great interest that was developing in Canada for alternative medical treatments, and in particular Chinese medicine, she decided to go back to practising TCM. She opened her own clinic, which today has thousands of patients. Her patients are as ethnically diverse and demographically varied as the population of Toronto, although the great majority are women.
Xiaolan came to Canada initially on a scholarship to do medical research at Queen’s University. After seeing the great interest that was developing in Canada for alternative medical treatments, and in particular Chinese medicine, she decided to go back to practising TCM. She opened her own clinic, which today has thousands of patients. Her patients are as ethnically diverse and demographically varied as the population of Toronto, although the great majority are women.
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November 14, 2020
Well it has taken me 20 years, two mild depressions and one anxiety attack to come face to face with what I was : a woman.
Part of my struggle was not being able to make peace with myself. It was a feeling of being propelled in the world with no brief. Never had the chance to know about what womanhood meant or entailed. Not blaming our parents, they were lacking resources more than us. The traditional and common wisdom was lost after colonialization. Depleted of everything that could make up for the lack of a cultural awareness about women we embraced (in any case here in Morocco) the Western ideals.
Women as men's equals was taken literally. It still shocks me how any Moroccan employer I have been interviewed by found it natural to ask me about my family status and plans. At the end of the day you might as well blame it on the Zeitgeist : we are only workers not humans. But, my male friends and colleagues were not asked the same. It could be seen in the weird, and old fashioned very French (that no longer is used by the French themselves) : Madame ou Mademoiselle ?
The uneasiness that comes with this context certainly makes you ask questions in the best case scenario, second maybe hold a grudge against the employer and probably wishing you were born something else, anything except a woman ! I have heard many times said by my female friend's circle in the 21st century : some of us well-educated women would wish we were men just to have an easier smoother life ... (But only a few issues would be solved if that was the case anyway).
Falling out of tune with who we are, because we weren't initiated is admissible for only as long as it takes for us to be able to read a book and understand it. It is still possible even at 50 to go back and detangle the ideas, misconceptions that were fed to us as we were young. I'm all for equality and all but I'm also stressing the importance of really getting to know ourselves first: What makes us different and asking for that same equality ?
Enough of my rumblings !
This book, is a suggestion to discover the female nature and its special constitution from a traditional Chinese point of view. I marvel at how these have been conserved and feel at peace when reading references going back to Confucius, or Taoism. The wisdom of centuries is re-opened and made accessible to us through this text. Additionally, the writer is an MD by western standards but has inherited the Chinese wisdom of being a woman.
In this book I found helpful information about my health especially. I know now that most of the symptoms I suffer from are mostly for internal reasons : stress, anxiety, compassion, isolation, hypomania, ... And I stopped blaming it on hereditary conditions. It all goes back to untangling whatever luggage we have been carrying with us, surtout, the frustration that is born when you were born. You are welcomed heartily by your family perhaps but aware that you should be careful living among others : our society, that unknown, you are warned about !
This ambiguity and double signals might impact your well-being : mental, physical or spiritual. This was only an example of the extent to which the author goes to illustrate the roots of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine).
Needless to say, highly recommended book to everyone having questions about Chinese Medicine and femininity !
I will quote this book for another 6 months, thank you Dr. Zhao !
Part of my struggle was not being able to make peace with myself. It was a feeling of being propelled in the world with no brief. Never had the chance to know about what womanhood meant or entailed. Not blaming our parents, they were lacking resources more than us. The traditional and common wisdom was lost after colonialization. Depleted of everything that could make up for the lack of a cultural awareness about women we embraced (in any case here in Morocco) the Western ideals.
Women as men's equals was taken literally. It still shocks me how any Moroccan employer I have been interviewed by found it natural to ask me about my family status and plans. At the end of the day you might as well blame it on the Zeitgeist : we are only workers not humans. But, my male friends and colleagues were not asked the same. It could be seen in the weird, and old fashioned very French (that no longer is used by the French themselves) : Madame ou Mademoiselle ?
The uneasiness that comes with this context certainly makes you ask questions in the best case scenario, second maybe hold a grudge against the employer and probably wishing you were born something else, anything except a woman ! I have heard many times said by my female friend's circle in the 21st century : some of us well-educated women would wish we were men just to have an easier smoother life ... (But only a few issues would be solved if that was the case anyway).
Falling out of tune with who we are, because we weren't initiated is admissible for only as long as it takes for us to be able to read a book and understand it. It is still possible even at 50 to go back and detangle the ideas, misconceptions that were fed to us as we were young. I'm all for equality and all but I'm also stressing the importance of really getting to know ourselves first: What makes us different and asking for that same equality ?
Enough of my rumblings !
This book, is a suggestion to discover the female nature and its special constitution from a traditional Chinese point of view. I marvel at how these have been conserved and feel at peace when reading references going back to Confucius, or Taoism. The wisdom of centuries is re-opened and made accessible to us through this text. Additionally, the writer is an MD by western standards but has inherited the Chinese wisdom of being a woman.
In this book I found helpful information about my health especially. I know now that most of the symptoms I suffer from are mostly for internal reasons : stress, anxiety, compassion, isolation, hypomania, ... And I stopped blaming it on hereditary conditions. It all goes back to untangling whatever luggage we have been carrying with us, surtout, the frustration that is born when you were born. You are welcomed heartily by your family perhaps but aware that you should be careful living among others : our society, that unknown, you are warned about !
This ambiguity and double signals might impact your well-being : mental, physical or spiritual. This was only an example of the extent to which the author goes to illustrate the roots of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine).
Needless to say, highly recommended book to everyone having questions about Chinese Medicine and femininity !
I will quote this book for another 6 months, thank you Dr. Zhao !
November 15, 2009
Full of gentle, timeless wisdom.
September 24, 2018
Great read. It was amazing to see a very different and organic perspective on the different phases of a woman's life.
January 10, 2022
Interesting book. I took a little break in the middle of reading it so I don’t remember everything but it was very educational. I didn’t understand everything completely because the material was fairly complicated at times, but overall it was a good and clear introduction to Chinese Medicine. I really enjoyed the little educational anecdotes that she sometimes used to make something clear and I will remember those for a long time.
November 14, 2023
the perfect “TCM book for dummies” but written in the most beautiful, peaceful way. learning about traditional chinese medicine/herbalism is very new to me and i felt this book to be a perfect introduction. while western medicine has its place at times, i believe the world needs to be more open to the healing modalities and preventative measures of eastern wisdom.
March 6, 2024
A must-read for women at all stages of life. I have successfully used TCM for hormonal imbalances before and always been curious to learn more about why it works . For me, this is the missing piece of the puzzle between the physical and mental health aspects to surf with the wave of life, instead of feeling like being tumbled and crushed in it.
May 18, 2019
Este libro aborda de manera muy completa los aspectos de la salud física y emocional de la mujer en las diferentes etapas de su vida (menstruación, embarazo, menopausia), desde la perspectiva de la medicina china. Contiene tips, ejercicios, y algunas recetas para diversos trastornos y malestares que pueden surgir en la vida femenina. Esta escrito de una forma sencilla y fácil de entender, por lo cual su lectura es ágil y entretenida. Sabiduría 100%, un básico para entender y cuidar el cuerpo femenino.
May 1, 2019
I loved the wisdom Zhao has in the book. The advice are indeed passed down from our ancestors and yes the methods and foods work.
February 8, 2021
I enjoyed the recipes including in the book.
May 21, 2023
The most helpful book I've ever read
April 4, 2021
Love this book. As a fan of TCM I found it easy to read and the given information was super useful. I love how the author shares her personal experiences and also compares eastern and western world views to women's body, health and life. It is always next to my bed, to remind myself how I can help my body and mind to find a balance.
August 6, 2011
This is an excellent introduction for women on the merits of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is well written in easy to follow language and makes use of well chosen real life examples. This is a very accessible read, if read with an open mind.
September 3, 2008
I loved this - a book full of wisdom! Going into my shelf as a manual of life.
April 16, 2010
Great wisdom, had me rethinking certain philosophies of health and the roles of support groups. a wonderfully well written book.
March 11, 2014
To add to my library...
February 13, 2025
4/5
so magical! very different from what i'd normally read, but made me feel very warm and secure about being a woman. need to see her at her clinic sometime lol
so magical! very different from what i'd normally read, but made me feel very warm and secure about being a woman. need to see her at her clinic sometime lol
March 18, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. It offered a great counter perspective to western thoughts on the phases of a woman's life. I found the chapter on the menstrual cycle particularly fascinating. Also the golden month after birth seems like a practice we should adopt to lower postpartum depression. I would love to see more studies showing how TCM works.
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