Ancient Roots Many Branches takes us on a fascinating journey across cultures and through time-India, Egypt, China, Greece and the natives of America as it explores and understands diverse medical traditions in these cultures. presenting a range of possibilities in our quest to health and hence growth and explorations, it offers practical suggestions to understand ourselves and integrate these teachings in our lives, this journey through healing takes you from the energetics of one (the essential unity of all things), to two )yin-yang in Chinese philosophy), to three (doshas in Ayurvedic medicine of India), to four (humors in Greek thought and directions in Native American understanding) and to five (elements in acupuncture). A valuable resource presenting the wisdom of healing practices which are as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Darlena L'Orange
Darlena L'Orange, L.Ac., Herbalist (AHG), Licensed practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, avid gardener, musician, anthropologist (emphasis in comparative healing systems), and author of Herbal Healing Secrets of the Orient (Prentice Hall, 1998), Darlena has been a practicing herbalist for over 25 years. Darlena is a member of the American Herbalists Guild, and faculty member for the American School of Herbalism. She practices at Jade Mountain Health Centre in Santa Cruz, California, and regularly conducts workshops on natural healing pinciples, herbs and nutritions.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Gary Dolowich
Gary Dolowich, M.D., B.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCA) graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1971. He integrates acupunture, Zero Balancing and Jungian teachniques with general biomedicine in his work at Jade Mountain Health Centre in Santa Cruz, CA. As a faculty member of several colleges, he has taught Chinese Medicine since 1983.
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