A barefoot doctors manual

Want to Read. Download for print-disabled. Check nearby libraries Library. Share this book Facebook. February 14, History. An edition of A barefoot doctor's manual This edition was published in by Cloudburst Press , distributed to the trade in the U. Greene Press in Mayne Isle, B. Seattle ,. Brattleboro, Vt. Written in English — pages. Not in Library. Libraries near you: WorldCat. A barefoot doctor's manual , Professional Seminar Consultants.

Weisberg and John R. A barefoot doctor's manual , Cloudburst Press, distributed to the trade in the U. Greene Press. Places China. Edition Notes Bibliography: p. H a.

Community Reviews 0 Feedback? Cloudburst - Vic Marks from Kristin Dirks. Loading Related Books. Greene Press in English - Rev. Jul 28, Manzoid rated it really liked it. The first 3 chapters are very brief -- organ systems, hygiene, and diagnostic techniques, all in 70 pages. The most interesting thing about the book from a Westerner's perspective, perhaps, is the complete integration of the Eastern and Western diagnostic a The first 3 chapters are very brief -- organ systems, hygiene, and diagnostic techniques, all in 70 pages.

The most interesting thing about the book from a Westerner's perspective, perhaps, is the complete integration of the Eastern and Western diagnostic and treatment modalities. Diseases are classified as "hot" or "cold", the tongue is examined minutely a chief clue in Chinese-medicine diagnoses , the meridian-system is described alongside the overview of standard Western physiology.

The didactic emphasis is on disease as merely an initial factor in upsetting the body's natural balance, or perhaps more accurately, an opportunistic intruder upon an already out-of-balance system. Treatment might entail a frontal attack on the factor but more often it seems to entail encouraging the body to regain its balance.

The Western notion of balanced systems -- homeostasis -- is only a part of the balance in question. Homeostasis is understood as a purely physical process, but in Chinese medicine the mysterious flow of qi energy is even more important than the flow of physical fluids.

The completely matter-of-fact presentation of such concepts which most Western doctors would consider mysticism is the main charm of this tome. Dec 13, Sally marked it as to-read Shelves: health. Can be found online. The whole concept of village preventative- and common-illness-care, sanctioned by the government is fascinating.

Wish we could be lisenced to be "barefoot herbalists," or at least left alone. Plus, no shoes! Jun 30, Fredrick Danysh rated it liked it Shelves: survival-skills , medical-health. In China in the early part of the 20th century medical facilities were scare and doctors practiced basic medicine using many home and herbal remedies.

This is a translation of a Chinese book on practicing field medicine. A general health manual translated from Chinese for holistic healing. Glorianna Under Baggage rated it really liked it Aug 03, Mattis Bekkelund rated it it was amazing Apr 13, Cassidy rated it it was amazing Feb 12, Azadeh K.

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