The three treasures of Taoist medicine are essence, energy and spirit: the physiological and psychological components of good health. The Way of Tao is the way of harmony with nature, a dynamic balance of yin and yang. Maintaining this balance in your own mind and body will strengthen your immune system and build up your general health.
Whereas Western medicine attempts to fix the affected body part or organ when something goes wrong, Chinese medicine takes a holistic and preventative approach and lets you take charge, through diet and exercises, of your mental and physical wellbeing.
Daniel Reid has himself practised everything he writes about, and made his own translations from Chinese sources. Born and educated in America, he lived in Taiwan, where he studied under numerous Tao masters and researched the original Chinese sources.
This book is a companion volume to 'The Tao Of Health, Sex And Longevity' but can be read independently as an introduction to the philosophy and practice of Taoist health care.
