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

by Maoshing Ni

Identifies natural remedies and alternative therapies that can treat the sources of illness rather than symptoms, in a guide that cites the side effects of traditional medicine while explaining the benefits of Chinese therapies in combination with exercise and a positive emotional life.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Self Help, Fitness

576 pages, Hardcover

First published December 27, 2007

Reviews

[Bernie Gourley · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Secrets of Self-Healing title is a little bit of a misnomer. This book is not so much a collection of secrets as an overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM.) This is probably not so much an attempt to defraud as it is a sound marketing strategy. In America one can sell something as a "secret" even if it's been done for 3000 years in the open-- if it's from China.

The book is divided into two parts. The first (between 1/3rd to 1/2 of the book)includes an overview of such topics as yin/yang, the five elements, nutrition, herbs, supplements, exercise [qi gong], and acupressure meridians. It also includes information about how to diagnose problems from external cues (i.e. the face, tongue, and hands in particular.)

The second part is an ailment-specific reference section. For 65 of the most common ailments, the book gives six-part advice on diet, home remedies, dietary supplements, herbal remedies, exercise, and acupressure.

It mixes some modern medical science in along the way, where it is useful.

I found this book to be approachable and informative.

[Dianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

East meets West in this extraordinary guide to natural healing by a prominent doctor of Chinese medicine and the author of Secrets of Longevity. Inspirational yet practical, this work can put readers on the path to a balanced and healthy life.

I really enjoyed the book and the explanations it carries within herself. I do believe in medicine, science based or nature based, I approve of them all. But I do believe that what we consume does impact our health, body and mind wise.

This book is a book that everyone should read and keep in their homes. It does help, it does informe and it is good for the body and soul.

[C Settles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great review of practical application of TCM concepts. Good place to begin if you are new to TCM. Book is highly influenced by Ni family tradition. Ni Maoshing is son of Ni Huaching who has written extensively regarding his family Daoist tradition.

[Joanne McKinnon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Staying healthy

When you take responsibility for your own health, you need to educate yourself. Secrets of Self-Healing is easy to understand and makes you curious to learn more.

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn’t read every page but read the intro and several chapters and then skimmed the rest and see it’s more of a reference book for healing holistically.

[Abbey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great alternative medicine book. I'll try anything.

[Nicolle Atchison · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book, but I am reading it in spurts

[Corrine]

My acupuncturist has a book- can't wait tocheck it out.