This week, doctor of Chinese medicine and anti-aging expert Dr. Maoshing Ni (aka Dr. Mao) published his groundbreaking, 600-page book on natural healing that will revolutionize the way Americans approach health and wellness. Filled with advice and knowledge acquired through years of treating patients at his Tao of Wellness clinic in Santa Monica, Secrets of Self Healing offers readers the chance to gain insight from the doctor who has kept Hollywood young, beautiful and healthy.
In Secrets of Self-Healing (Avery / Penguin Group USA, ISBN 9781583332962, $24.95), Dr. Mao asserts that we are far too dependent on a dysfunctional medical system that fails to tap into the power of patients' own self healing abilities. In contrast, he offers an approach to health that is guided by 5,000 years of Eastern tradition and grounded in Taoist philosophy. While he integrates modern medical science and technology in his practice, he claims that a prevention-based lifestyle and a working knowledge of self-healing are the keys to long-lasting health.
The first part of Secrets of Self-Healing explores how the integration of both Eastern and Western medicine can be used in everyday life to create balance between the mind and body for optimum wellness. Explaining how to cultivate a lifestyle that promotes vitality and longevity, Dr. Mao says, "Proper diet, physical activity, self-awareness, emotional balance, suitable work and home environments, intellectual stimulation, and spiritual growth form the foundation for well-being. Understanding these principles brings about a balanced life, which is necessary for a healthy body."
The second part reveals detailed remedies based on healing foods and herbs, nutritional supplements, exercise, and acupressure for sixty-five common conditions. From treating acne to yeast infections, his philosophy is simple: we all have a built-in healing ability, so why not try to activate it with natural means before we resort to chemicals and invasive procedures?
For common cold relief, try this before using over-the-counter cold medications. Boil one chopped garlic clove, three slices of ginger, one chopped scallion, some basil, and a pinch of cinnamon in 24 ounces of water for five minutes. Drink this hot tea and get in bed. Cover up and prepare to sweat. Sweating opens the pores, releasing trapped pathogens from the skin. Drink at least 3 cups of tea daily until symptoms subside. If fever or other cold symptoms persist beyond 36 hours, take the cold medication and contact your physician.
Inspirational and practical, Secrets of Self-Healing puts readers on the path to a balanced and healthy life.
About Dr. Maoshing Ni
Dr. Maoshing Ni is a doctor of Chinese medicine and an authority in anti-aging medicine. He runs a Chinese medicine practice in Santa Monica, California, called Tao of Wellness, where his patients have included physicians, Fortune 500 CEOs and celebrities. He is co-founder and Chancellor of Yo San University in Los Angeles, where he teaches the art and science of Wellness Medicine. Dr. Mao has lectured internationally and has been featured on radio and television as well as on the pages of The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and many other publications. He is currently featured as an expert on Yahoo Health, where he writes a blog about longevity. He lives in Los Angeles. Please visit Ask Dr. Mao for more information.