Principles of Tibetan Medicine (eBook)

What it is, how it works, and what it can do for you Revised Edition

Tamdin Sither Bradley (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2013
224 Seiten
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Verlag)
978-0-85701-114-5 (ISBN)

Infos

This introductory guide presents all the essential information on Tibetan medicine, an ancient medical system which has been practised for over 2,500 years. It covers the theory, practice and historical background of the system, as well as including explanations of methods of diagnosis and treatments such as golden needle therapy and cupping.

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As people increasingly seek alternatives to modern medicine, interest is growing in the ancient system of Tibetan medicine, which has been practised for over 2,500 years. Known as 'gSo-ba-Rig-pa', or 'the science of healing', it is based on Buddhist philosophical principles, astrology and the close relationship between body and mind. This concise introduction presents all the essential information on Tibetan medicine. It covers the basic theoretical principles, practice and history of this traditional system, as well as methods of diagnosis and treatments such as urine analysis, golden needle therapy and cupping. It includes a chapter on case histories and provides information on what to expect from a practising physician based on compassion. With a comprehensive resources section, this book provides everything there is to know about Tibetan medicine at an introductory level.This book will be of interest to anyone who wants to know more about Tibetan medicine, as well as anyone looking to find out more about Tibetan thought, Tibetan Buddhism, traditional medicine, comparative religion or Eastern spirituality.

Autor

Dr. Tamdin Sither Bradley graduated from the Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute in Dharamsala, India, and has studied under the late senior personal physician of the Dalai Lama. She was the first Tibetan doctor resident in the UK, and still lives in London, where she operates a clinic. She regularly visits Belgium and Sweden for consultations.

Inhalt

Acknowledgements. Dedication. 1. History of Tibetan Medicine. 2. Gso-ba Rig-pa – The Science of Healing. 3. The Theory of Tibetan Medicine. 4. Causative Factors of Illness. 5. Human Anatomy and Physiology. 6. Common Diseases and Illnesses. 7. Methods of Diagnosis. 8. Treatment Techniques – Part I. 9. Treatment Techniques – Part II. 10. Case Histories. 11. The Practising Physician. Final Thoughts. Resources.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.1.2013
• Reihe/Serie: Discovering Holistic Health
• Reihe/Serie: Discovering Holistic Health
• Reihe/Serie: Discovering Holistic Health
• Zusatzinfo: 9 black and white illustrations
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 140 x 140 mm
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Alternative Heilverfahren
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Östliche Philosophie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Buddhismus
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Naturheilkunde ► Phytotherapie
• Schlagworte: Astrology • Body • Buddhist • cupping • eastern spirituality • golden needle therapy • History • Mind • Philosophy • Religion • urine analysis
• ISBN-10: 0-85701-114-6 / 0857011146
• ISBN-13: 978-0-85701-114-5 / 9780857011145