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Comprehensive Health Preservation, 2021 Edition

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Word count
172K words
Chapters
77
ISBN
9787513265126

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Summary

This book is a revision of the 2014 edition of Quan Yang Sheng. Drawing on more than 30 years of teaching and scientific research, and on the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon's phrase "cultivating virtue and fulfilling the Way, one's longevity rivals heaven and earth," the author innovatively proposes the theory of "comprehensive health cultivation" (quan yang sheng), holding that health cultivation is a three-dimensional undertaking and a systems project. The key to health cultivation lies in the word "comprehensive": scientifically, this means attention to the full life cycle, an all-encompassing theoretical framework, and all aspects of life. Through "comprehensive health cultivation," one attains "great health" and pursues the "dream of longevity." The author's concept of "comprehensive health cultivation" has both a deep cultural foundation and sound thinking drawn from Western medicine and modern health cultivation; the word "comprehensive" is both innovative and systematic, a rare new achievement in Chinese medicine theory in recent years.

Editor's review

This book is a revised edition of the author's 2014 Quan Yang Sheng. Drawing on more than thirty years of teaching and scientific research, and on the thought of the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon that one should "cultivate virtue and fulfill the Way, so that one's longevity rivals heaven and earth," it proposes the theory of "comprehensive health cultivation." The core of the book is the word "comprehensive": health cultivation is treated as a three-dimensional undertaking and a systems project, emphasizing three dimensions—the full life cycle, an all-encompassing theoretical framework, and all aspects of life—and ultimately pointing toward "great health" and the "dream of longevity." Its value lies in integrating traditional Chinese medicine's health-cultivation concepts into a layered framework that is rooted in Chinese medical culture while incorporating the thinking of Western medicine and modern health cultivation, so that health cultivation is not reduced to scattered remedies or a single method. For readers who wish to understand health cultivation systematically rather than merely collect techniques, the book offers a relatively complete path of understanding; for readers interested in contemporary interpretations of Chinese medicine's health-cultivation theory, the notion of "comprehensive health cultivation" is also worth noting. It is best read as a conceptual work, to be understood and adapted in light of one's own rhythm of life, rather than as a manual promising immediate results.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • General readers who wish to understand Chinese medicine's health-cultivation concepts systematically rather than as scattered techniques
  • Enthusiasts of Chinese medicine interested in contemporary interpretations of the Inner Canon's health-cultivation thought
  • Practitioners in health popularization or health guidance who need a theoretical framework for reference
  • Middle-aged and older readers who wish to plan their own health management from the perspective of lifestyle as a whole

Not a good fit for

  • Readers seeking specific disease diagnosis and treatment plans or medication guidance
  • Professional medical workers expecting strict evidence-based medical evidence and clinical trial data
  • Readers hoping for a single, quick-acting health-cultivation method

Reading tips

  1. Begin with the section expounding the theoretical framework of "comprehensive health cultivation," understanding its three dimensions: the full life cycle, an all-encompassing theoretical framework, and all aspects of life.
  2. In light of one's age and life situation, focus on chapters related to one's life stage and take notes.
  3. After finishing each aspect, try to identify one or two things to adjust in one's own diet and daily routine.
  4. Read alongside the relevant chapters of the Inner Canon to deepen understanding of the theory's sources.

About the publisher

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on publishing books in traditional Chinese medicine, covering Chinese medical classics, clinical medicine, acupuncture and tuina, materia medica and formulae, and medical history and literature; its catalogue includes 3,277 titles. Representative books include Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue, Shang Han Lun, Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu, Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, Yi Zong Jin Jian, and Guo Aichun's Annotated Huangdi Neijing Suwen (Second Edition). These works involve writings by historical physicians such as Qian Yi, Zhang Zhongjing, Wang Shuhe, and Zhang Xichun, as well as documentary studies compiled by contemporary authors including Zhao Xin, Zhen Xueyan, Zhang Yongtai, and Wang Xiangang. In terms of publishing characteristics, the press emphasizes collation and annotation of original Chinese medical classics and the systematic presentation of famous physicians' works, balancing the transmission of ancient editions with reference for clinical application. Public information is limited, and no other publishing fields are covered here.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 作者简介
  3. 序一
  4. 序二
  5. 序三
  6. 修订前言
  7. 原序一
  8. 原序二
  9. 前言
  10. 第一篇 淳德全道
  11. 第一章 养生的核心要义
  12. 什么是“全养生”
  13. 常见养生误区
  14. 了解生命周期
  15. 何谓阶段养生
  16. 人生不离养生
  17. 第二篇 全周期
  18. 第二章 养生要贯穿生命的始终
  19. 先天很重要——胎孕养生
  20. 迈好第一步——婴幼儿养生
  21. 启慧关键期——儿童养生
  22. 形充精固——少年养生
  23. 体壮神全——青年养生
  24. 由盛转衰——中年养生
  25. 阳强则寿——老年养生
  26. 第三章 养生三要
  27. 养生及早:从青少年做起
  28. 养老及时:不老就要防衰
  29. 养病及良:要有良好习惯
  30. 第四章 防衰三步
  31. 未老先养——善保养,更年轻
  32. 欲老重调——及时调,振根基
  33. 既老防病——用食疗,御疾病
  34. 第三篇 全包容
  35. 第五章 《黄帝内经》集“全养生”之大成
  36. “上工治未病”,避免渴而穿井
  37. 避虚邪,如避矢石
  38. 顺四时,万物之根本
  39. 固护肾气,却老全形
  40. 德全不危,度百岁乃去
  41. 第六章 道家文化,筑“全养生”之根基
  42. 道法自然,长生久视
  43. 静以修身,俭以养德
  44. 行气养神,不伤为本
  45. 第七章 儒家思想,倡“全养生”之德行
  46. 《周易》论“三才”
  47. 大德者必得其寿
  48. 正心修身亦养德
  49. 第八章 佛家禅修,赋“全养生”之神韵
  50. 有道佛徒,高寿者多
  51. 佛家五戒,引人明心
  52. 佛家因果,导人向善
  53. 第九章 杂家兼容,充“全养生”之物形
  54. 趋利避害,毕数之务
  55. 动形达郁,养生防病
  56. 毋嗜外物,节制嗜欲
  57. 第四篇 全方位
  58. 第十章 养生要全,在生活中养生
  59. 健康不会从天而降
  60. 通向长寿必由之路
  61. 避开“生活方式病”
  62. 养生涉及衣食住行
  63. 第十一章 健康长寿,在养生中生活
  64. 不练仙丹练睡功
  65. 能中和者必久寿
  66. 养生莫善于习动
  67. 高者其气寿,下者其气夭
  68. 第五篇 寿敝天地
  69. 第十二章 大健康
  70. 何为大健康
  71. “全养生”,大健康
  72. 无病世界,无医时代
  73. 第十三章 长寿梦
  74. 福寿,人类的追求
  75. 长寿,从梦想到实现
  76. 全养生,康寿之本
  77. 后记

FAQ

What is the core of the "comprehensive health cultivation" theory?
According to the book, health cultivation is a three-dimensional undertaking and a systems project, with the key lying in the word "comprehensive." Specifically, this includes attention to the full life cycle, an all-encompassing theoretical framework, and all aspects of life, pursuing "great health" and the "dream of longevity" through "comprehensive health cultivation."
How does this book differ from the 2014 edition of Quan Yang Sheng?
This book is a revision of the 2014 edition of Quan Yang Sheng. Drawing on more than thirty years of teaching and scientific research, the author revised the content and continued to propose the theory of "comprehensive health cultivation." Specific revision details should be based on the book's content; readers may compare the tables of contents of the two editions to see the changes.
Can the health-cultivation methods in the book be followed directly?
The book focuses on expounding the theoretical framework and concepts of "comprehensive health cultivation" and is a conceptual work. Readers may understand and adapt its lifestyle suggestions in light of their own circumstances; for specific health problems or illnesses, they should still consult professional medical personnel and should not substitute this book for diagnosis and treatment.

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刘焕兰 Author

Liu Huanlan: publicly available information is limited, and at present only one work is known, Quan Yangsheng (Complete Health Preservation), 2021 edition, which is classified under health. As the title suggests, the book centers on the theme of "complete health preservation" and likely discusses an overall approach to well-being in daily life, possibly covering diet, daily routines, and emotional balance. The author presents health-preserving knowledge in an accessible way for general readers rather than for professional medical research. Writing of this kind usually emphasizes practicality and applicability, making it easy for readers to consult and put into practice in everyday life. Because little biographical information about the author is available, details such as place of origin, professional background, and academic experience remain unknown, so any introduction can only focus on the work itself. On the basis of the available material, Liu Huanlan's writing focuses on spreading health-preserving knowledge, and the work offers readers interested in everyday health care a holistic approach that can serve as an introductory reference for understanding common health-preservation practices.

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