Health Preservation Series (2 Volumes)

李顺Tianjin Science and Technology Press · ChinaApr 2022

2.6

Word count: 166K words
Chapters: 137

Summary

Accessible and easy to follow, this book offers a systematic and scientific explanation of the health-preservation ideas and practices in The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon, summarizing people's health concepts and methods from multiple angles—nourishing the five zang and six fu organs, meridian health, constitution-based health care, seasonal health care, the twelve two-hour periods, and emotional health. Its aim is to help readers truly learn to harmonize the five zang and six fu organs so that illness does not intrude; to clear the meridians and escape disease; to identify their constitution and prevent illness while strengthening the body; to follow the patterns of the four seasons and seek balance of yin and yang for longevity; to follow the twelve two-hour periods and care for body and mind each day; to practice emotional health and live happily; and to master traditional secret remedies for various illnesses and handle their troubles with ease. Health-preservation methods cannot be applied uniformly across different seasons, constitutions, ages, work environments, and physical conditions. Based on the "medicine and food share the same origin" theory in the Compendium of Materia Medica, this book selects common foods and medicinal herbs from daily life and, combining prevention and treatment of common illnesses with traditional Chinese medicine health theory, reveals the secrets of health preservation in the Compendium of Materia Medica.

Editor's review

This two-volume set continues the same health-preservation system, using the care ideas of The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon and the "medicine and food share the same origin" theory of the Compendium of Materia Medica as its threads. It condenses five-zang care, meridian clearing, constitution identification, seasonal routines, the twelve two-hour periods, and emotional regulation into a relatively small space, suiting readers who want an overall picture before deciding whether to go deeper. Compared with the multi-volume edition, it emphasizes framework and principles and is lighter to read, making it handy to keep at home for casual reference. Note that the sections on disease prevention and traditional secret remedies are popular introductions; readers should see them as inspiration for health concepts rather than specific treatment guidance. They should still see a doctor when unwell, and the use of food therapy and herbs must be tailored to the individual.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Office workers who want to understand the traditional health framework in limited time
Readers new to healthy eating who want to build basic knowledge
People willing to make daily adjustments by season and routine without pursuing complex plans
Families whose elders need an accessible health book for casual reading

Not a good fit for

Readers who need systematic, in-depth study of Chinese medicine theory or original texts
Sick readers seeking personalized diagnosis and medication guidance
People skeptical of popular health books who prefer evidence-based medical literature

Reading tips

Read the table of contents and general introduction first to see what each volume emphasizes, then decide the reading order.
Choose one topic to practice in line with your routine—such as a fixed bedtime or adjusting one meal—and evaluate after two weeks.
When you reach herbs and secret remedies, treat them as information only; do not make up your own formulas, and consult a professional with your questions if needed.
Read with family and turn the seasonal routine suggestions into small daily household habits.

About the publisher

Tianjin Science and Technology Press China · Founded in 1979

Tianjin Science and Technology Press is a science and technology publisher whose main publishing areas are the natural sciences, engineering and technology, medicine and health, popular science for everyday life, and science and engineering textbooks, with a particular strength in medicine and health, health care, and traditional Chinese medicine books. Its catalogue covers popular science, social sciences, medicine, finance and economics, and philosophy; it includes classic translations such as The Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art, On the Origin of Species, and Euclid's Elements, alongside popular science and finance titles such as Hallucinations, Parasite Rex, The Six Numbers, and The Man Who Solved the Market. Its TCM health titles include a two-volume work on Li Dongyuan's spleen-and-stomach theory. Authors and translators represented include Zhang Cang, Charles Darwin, Oliver Sacks, Luo Dalun, Carl Zimmer, and Martin Rees. Public information is limited, so this profile focuses on the publishing directions reflected in the catalogue.

版权信息
黄帝内经中的养生经
前言
第一章天人合一，论《黄帝内经》中的养生之道
养生的核心在于阴阳平衡
《黄帝内经》中的养生原则
揭秘五行学说
《黄帝内经》解读影响寿命的因素
第二章调养五脏六腑，内外兼修则百病不侵
心为“君主之官”，为气血所养
肝为“将军之官”，外守内调
脾为“仓廪之官”，主运化
肺为“相傅之官”，吐故纳新
肾为“作强之官”，藏精纳气
六腑主外，各司其职
第三章疏通经络，气血畅通则远离疾病折磨
疏通十二经脉，百病难侵
对付失眠，找对穴位是关键
幼儿腹泻，艾灸四个穴位有奇效
四个特效穴，有效缓解过敏性鼻炎
太冲和膻中穴是乳腺疾病的克星
揉揉按按，祛除湿邪
第四章辨识体质，因人摄生以防未病
平和体质：养生遵循中庸之道
气虚体质：养生重在补养元气，避风邪
阳虚体质：养生重在固本培阳，注重保暖
阴虚体质：养生重在滋阴降火，调补肝肾
湿热体质：养生重在护养肝胆，祛湿清热
血瘀体质：养生重在活血散瘀，保健按摩
气郁体质：养生重在调理气血，减压解闷
痰湿体质：养生重在健脾祛湿，远离肥甘厚味
特禀体质：养生重在益气固表，内外兼调
中医体质分类与判定表
第五章顺应四时，春夏养阳秋冬养阴以平阴阳
春季知“生发”：晚睡早起，主疏肝理气
夏季看“生长”：夜卧早起，主养心为先
秋季忙“收敛”：早卧早起，主养肺防燥
冬季贵“藏养”：早卧晚起，主养肾防寒
第六章遵十二时辰，调养一天好身心
子时胆经旺：安睡最能调胆气，胆气调畅不生病
丑时肝经旺：养肝，深度睡眠是关键
寅时肺经旺：睡眠不好，不妨试试“赤龙搅海”
卯时大肠经旺：排毒通便的好时刻
辰时胃经旺：营养早餐，饭后百步促消化
巳时脾经旺：按摩脾经，身健脑醒
午时心经旺：午休小憩是养心经的最好办法
未时小肠经旺：按摩小肠经，肠道气血更顺畅
申时膀胱经旺：膀胱经，人体的排毒通道
酉时肾经旺：常推肾经，生命之水长盛
戌时心包经旺：保持精神畅快，呵护你的小心脏
亥时三焦经旺：及时入睡，养阴育阳留青春
第七章病由心生，养心调神远离亚健康
《黄帝内经》中的情志与养生
喜：喜伤心，恐能抑制喜
怒：怒伤肝，悲能抑制怒
思：思伤脾，怒能抑制思
忧：忧伤肺，喜能抑制忧
恐：恐伤肾，思能抑制恐
《黄帝内经》中精神养生的重要观点
第八章顺应环境，《黄帝内经》中的地域养生之道
东部：控制海鲜摄入，主防止内热积聚
西部：因自然环境恶劣，多注意肝胆系统
南部：合理搭配饮食，预防手脚麻痹
北部：腹部寒痛，使用艾灸来治疗
中部：导引按跷，治疗四肢痿软、寒热
第九章对症而养，《黄帝内经》中的日常保健小妙招
防治口腔溃疡有方法
告别腰痛，中医调养有绝招
巧用妙招治疗肩周炎
祛除黑头，从保护脾脏开始
调治月经不调的妙招
巧妙治疗小腿抽筋
附录古代著名养生家及养生思想
本草纲目中的养生经
前言
第一章草木情——《本草纲目》中的养生之道
四性五味，本草带你了解食物的“性格”
五行五色，本草带你了解食物的“肤色”
相生相克，本草带你了解食物的“脾气”
第二章调五脏——五行生克，本草五脏养生秘诀
心对火，苦生心，巧用红色食物养心
肝对木，酸生肝，巧用绿色食物养肝
脾对土，甘入脾，巧用黄色食物养脾
肺对金，辛入肺，巧用白色食物养肺
肾对水，咸入肾，巧用黑色食物养肾
本草养生小妙招：按摩5个穴位，给五脏排排毒
第三章食五谷——本草五谷养生，疾病绕道而行
便秘惹人恼，巧用五谷去肠道烦恼
孕期多吃粗粮，呵护妈妈、宝宝健康
健忘失眠脸色差，妙用小米效果好
节后脾胃失调，摄入适量粗粮来调养
本草养生小妙招：巧用五谷杂粮来美容
第四章应四季——春夏秋冬，本草四季养生原则
春生：春季养生主防风御寒，7大禁忌要留心
夏长：夏季养生主清燥解热，5大原则要谨记
秋收：秋季养生主滋阴润肺，5大误区要规避
冬藏：冬季养生主养肾防寒，8个养生小常识要记牢
本草养生小妙招：顺春夏秋冬变化，品四季养生茶香
第五章辨体虚——本草体质养生，预防胜于治疗
阴虚体质易内热上火，生津养阴是关键
阳虚体质畏寒怕冷，养生侧重温补阳气
阴寒体质身体寒冷，养生宜补阳、暖脾、温肾
阳盛体质喜凉怕热，养生应以清热泻火为原则
湿热体质容易感病，养生应以清利化湿为原则
本草养生小妙招：自测体质的11个小妙招
第六章养五官——本草有良方，耳清目明颜值高
五官出状况，暗藏健康隐忧
不良饮食习惯让你的牙齿越来越黑
雾霾天保护好鼻子，把鼻炎拒之门外
“低头族”最伤眼，本草护眼养生有绝招
本草养生小妙招：按摩耳朵9妙法强肾健体
第七章听花语——谁言落花无情，百花养颜有意
阳春三月，清热解毒的美肤之花
夏日炎炎，乌发嫩肤的浪漫之花
秋燥意浓，秋季5种养颜鲜花粥
万物冬藏，本草冬季养颜5种花茶
本草养生小妙招：美容养颜的10个小妙招
第八章固根本——益气养血，本草固本培元之法
胃口不好、疲劳乏力是气虚，养生宜补气
面色苍白、头晕心悸是血虚，养生宜补血
头发干枯、人老珠黄，宜补肝血、养肾气
“三虚”女人问题多，补血是女人一生的必修课
本草养生小妙招：气血两虚，通过5个步骤来调理
第九章因人而调——本草养生，健康之行亮绿灯
男人藏精：补肾益气、固精止遗有妙方
女性养阴：桃红四物汤，女人养血第一方
老人养生：远离“中风”，留住精气神
儿童保健：当心“空气杀手”，预防呼吸道疾病
本草养生小妙招：女性内外调理的8个小方法
第十章药食同源——日常病症，本草食疗有妙招
常见感冒的预防与食疗妙招
慢性咽炎的预防与食疗妙招
月经不调，艾叶温经散寒调经止血
春秋两季防腹泻，腹泻的种类与食疗妙招
本草养生小妙招：8种食疗妙招，告别令人尴尬的口臭
附录食物相克一览表
后记

FAQ

How different are the contents of the two-volume and five-volume editions?

The two-volume edition is more concentrated and focuses on the framework and basic principles of health preservation; the five-volume edition is more detailed with more thematic volumes. If you just want a quick overview, the two-volume edition suffices; if you want to look things up by constitution, meridians, or seasons, the five-volume edition is more convenient.

Can I understand it without a background in Chinese medicine?

Yes. The language is accessible and discusses health ideas through everyday diet and routine without relying on many technical terms. If a concept is unclear, skip it for now and return after reading the surrounding chapters and drawing on life experience.

Can I try the traditional secret remedies mentioned in the book on my own?

Not advisable. Secret remedies in popular books are mostly compiled traditional claims without syndrome-based adjustment for individual constitution. Trying them on your own may carry risks if they do not suit your constitution or conflict with your current medication; consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

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About the author

李顺 Author

Li Shun is a Chinese author whose writing focuses mainly on health and medicine. Publicly available information about him is limited, and details such as his nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not clearly recorded. Judging from the three works held in the collection, his writing centers on practical areas such as everyday dietary health, family health management, and infant and toddler immune care. His representative works include Healthy Eating and Wellness Methods Smart Women Use (5 volumes), the Wellness Series (2 volumes), and The Encyclopedia of Strengthening Infants' and Toddlers' Immunity. These books are aimed at general readers, especially women concerned about their own and their families' health and parents raising young children. Written in accessible language and clearly structured, they emphasize turning health knowledge into workable daily advice, reflecting a practical, life-oriented style. Overall, Li Shun is an author known for popular health writing, and his works offer readers a systematic introductory reference on dietary wellness and family child-care health.