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"neijing Health Doctrine

Posted on:2006-08-09Degree:DoctorType:Dissertation
Country:ChinaCandidate:Z A CaoFull Text:PDF
GTID:1114360185992215Subject:Basic Theory of TCM
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In human society, through long term development and evolution, the quality of life has never been more emphasized than today, after basic needs of life has been met. Increased concerns have been centered on the comfort of living as well as the well being of physical and psychological conditions. Methods of nutrition supplement and health care have received broad attention, and have become the major topic of active researches in the twenty first century.The Chinese way of health care could be traced way back to history, through the accumulation and refinements of experiences and wisdoms of ancient physicians, has become a legendary piece of treasure of the culture and passed on through generations. "Huandi Neijing" is the earliest Chinese medicinal bible known today. It recorded many valuable information about health care and youth extension, and had been treated as a superior mentor of all ancient, as well as modern physician."Neijing" is more a book of health care, than a medicinal reference. For example, it says "to prevent is better than cure", which best describes its philosophy of illness prevention. It also says that one should live in harmony with heaven, earth, environment, season, as well as yin-yong, adjust accordingly with the changes, one can than avoid being violated by illness and live long.Through the study and inspiration of "Neijing" and fulfilling its philosophy of health care in terms of season, diet, spirit, recovery and exercise, one can have a way of strengthening life, which is the responsibility passed upon us, the heirs of the Chinese medicine culture.
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