Written by a Westerner for the Western mind, here is the first book to explore in light of modern science the balanced and comprehensive system of health care used by Chinese physicians, martial artists, and meditators for over 5,000 years. Drawing on original Chinese sources and years of personal experience, the author introduces the philosophy of Tao and gives detailed, practical information on: diet and nutrition, including sample menus food combining, and detoxifying the body specific foods and juices as treatments for a wide range of diseases (including such modern Western concerns as…mehr
Written by a Westerner for the Western mind, here is the first book to explore in light of modern science the balanced and comprehensive system of health care used by Chinese physicians, martial artists, and meditators for over 5,000 years. Drawing on original Chinese sources and years of personal experience, the author introduces the philosophy of Tao and gives detailed, practical information on: diet and nutrition, including sample menus food combining, and detoxifying the body specific foods and juices as treatments for a wide range of diseases (including such modern Western concerns as hypertension, cancer, infertility, herpes, and AIDS) fasting and excretion breathing exercises physical exercises for long life, total relaxation, and general health acupuncture and massage techniques Taoist birth control sex therapy bedroom arts and techniques to ensure complete satisfaction for both partners (considered essential for good health and long life) herbal aphrodisiacs and other sexual aids meditation -- turning essence into energy and energy into spirit With many helpful charts and clear illustrations, "The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity" makes the ancient "Way" easily accessible to those seeking the latest in New Age health care.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Daniel Reid was born and educated in America and lived in Taiwan, where he studied under numerous Tao masters. He is a Taoist practitioner and the author of several books, including the bestselling The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity; Guarding the Three Treasures; Chi-Gung; and Chinese Healing Herbs. He lives in Thailand.
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Contents PREFACE INTRODUCTION The Tao History of Taoism in China 'The Way and its Power' The Parting of the Way The Tao Today Yin and Yang Complements of Yin and Yang The five elemental activities The dynamic duo today The Three Treasures Jing: the essence of life Chee: the energy of life Shen: the spirit of life The bridge of energy APPENDIX: Cast of Taoist Characters PART I The Tao of Health Chapter 1: DIET AND NUTRITION Mother Nature's Menu The Human Dietary Devolution Trophology: The Science of Food Combining Enzymes: The Culinary Spark of Life Eating Right for Health and Longevity Food as Medicine Diet and Mental Health APPENDIX I: Food Categories and Combination Chart APPENDIX II: Sample Menus for One Week APPENDIX III: Therapeutic Foods and Juices Chapter 2: FASTING AND EXCRETION The Colon: Sewer or Cesspool? Fasting Plumbing Your Colon with Water The Seven-Day Fast and Colon-Cleansing Program Mini-Fasts and Semi-Fasts Excretion: 'Squatters Do It Better' Chapter 3: BREATHING The Science of Breathing The Neti Nasal Douche The Art of Breathing Basic Breathing Exercises Establishing a Regular Regimen A Bonanza of Breathing Benefits Chapter 4: EXERCISE The Hard Way versus the Soft Way The Martial Arts Warming Up Loosening and Stretching Long-Life Exercises Total Relaxation A Sample Regimen Chapter 5: TAOIST HEALING ARTS The Tao of Health and Disease The Five-fold Path to Natural Health Care The New Medicine PART II The Tao of Sex Chapter 6: THE TAO OF YIN AND YANG The Nature of Man and Woman The Way of Yin and Yang Foreplay, the Four Attainments, the Five Signs, the Five Desires, the Ten Indications and the Five Virtues The Great Libation of the 'Three Peaks' Semen Retention Tao is a Two-Way Street The Harmony of Yin and Yang The Tao Comes Westward Essence and Energy Hormones and Health Absorbing Essence and Storing Energy Chapter 7: EJACULATION CONTROL Regulating Ejaculation Frequency Mastering the Methods of 'Contact without Leakage' Learning How to 'Lock the Gate' The Orgasmic Upward Draw for Women Taoist Birth Control Summary Remarks Chapter 8: TAOIST BEDROOM ARTS The Thrust of the Matter Adopting Different Positions Artful Accessories Sex Therapy The Legend of the Goat Cupid's Cornucopia Springtime in a Bottle PART III The Tao of Longevity Chapter 9: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES ON LONGEVITY Some Enlightening Examples of Longevity Comparative World Lifespans Today Fundamental Factors in Longevity Chapter 10: THE TAO OF NURTURING LIFE Pollution and Purification Cultivating the Three Treasures External Elixir Approach Internal Elixir Approach The Highway to Health and Longevity Chapter 11: 'SITTING STILL DOING NOTHING' The Eight Stages of Internal Alchemy Meditation for Health and Longevity The Microcosmic Orbit The Macrocosmic Orbit Shen-hsien: The 'Cosmic Astronauts' Opening the Central Channel Death and Immortality ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED READING INDEX
Contents PREFACE INTRODUCTION The Tao History of Taoism in China 'The Way and its Power' The Parting of the Way The Tao Today Yin and Yang Complements of Yin and Yang The five elemental activities The dynamic duo today The Three Treasures Jing: the essence of life Chee: the energy of life Shen: the spirit of life The bridge of energy APPENDIX: Cast of Taoist Characters PART I The Tao of Health Chapter 1: DIET AND NUTRITION Mother Nature's Menu The Human Dietary Devolution Trophology: The Science of Food Combining Enzymes: The Culinary Spark of Life Eating Right for Health and Longevity Food as Medicine Diet and Mental Health APPENDIX I: Food Categories and Combination Chart APPENDIX II: Sample Menus for One Week APPENDIX III: Therapeutic Foods and Juices Chapter 2: FASTING AND EXCRETION The Colon: Sewer or Cesspool? Fasting Plumbing Your Colon with Water The Seven-Day Fast and Colon-Cleansing Program Mini-Fasts and Semi-Fasts Excretion: 'Squatters Do It Better' Chapter 3: BREATHING The Science of Breathing The Neti Nasal Douche The Art of Breathing Basic Breathing Exercises Establishing a Regular Regimen A Bonanza of Breathing Benefits Chapter 4: EXERCISE The Hard Way versus the Soft Way The Martial Arts Warming Up Loosening and Stretching Long-Life Exercises Total Relaxation A Sample Regimen Chapter 5: TAOIST HEALING ARTS The Tao of Health and Disease The Five-fold Path to Natural Health Care The New Medicine PART II The Tao of Sex Chapter 6: THE TAO OF YIN AND YANG The Nature of Man and Woman The Way of Yin and Yang Foreplay, the Four Attainments, the Five Signs, the Five Desires, the Ten Indications and the Five Virtues The Great Libation of the 'Three Peaks' Semen Retention Tao is a Two-Way Street The Harmony of Yin and Yang The Tao Comes Westward Essence and Energy Hormones and Health Absorbing Essence and Storing Energy Chapter 7: EJACULATION CONTROL Regulating Ejaculation Frequency Mastering the Methods of 'Contact without Leakage' Learning How to 'Lock the Gate' The Orgasmic Upward Draw for Women Taoist Birth Control Summary Remarks Chapter 8: TAOIST BEDROOM ARTS The Thrust of the Matter Adopting Different Positions Artful Accessories Sex Therapy The Legend of the Goat Cupid's Cornucopia Springtime in a Bottle PART III The Tao of Longevity Chapter 9: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES ON LONGEVITY Some Enlightening Examples of Longevity Comparative World Lifespans Today Fundamental Factors in Longevity Chapter 10: THE TAO OF NURTURING LIFE Pollution and Purification Cultivating the Three Treasures External Elixir Approach Internal Elixir Approach The Highway to Health and Longevity Chapter 11: 'SITTING STILL DOING NOTHING' The Eight Stages of Internal Alchemy Meditation for Health and Longevity The Microcosmic Orbit The Macrocosmic Orbit Shen-hsien: The 'Cosmic Astronauts' Opening the Central Channel Death and Immortality ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED READING INDEX
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