Enhancing Immunity

Name: Enhancing Immunity
ISBN: 9787513286725

何清湖 / 黄琦China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · ChinaAug 2026

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Word count: 19K words
Chapters: 51
ISBN: 9787513286725

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Summary

Grounded in the series' mission of "national health + reading for all + accessible health science," this volume supports the Healthy China initiative and the nationwide reading campaign by bringing the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine—its meridian and acupoint knowledge for preventing and treating illness and its philosophy of food and medicine as one—into ordinary households. Focusing on the wellness and common-disease topics people care about most, it offers clear language and simple, effective methods to contribute to the nation's health. The book highlights ways to strengthen immunity, covering acupoint massage, dietary nutrition, medicinal调理, and proven remedies—all easy to understand and easy to learn. Follow the methods in this book, and you can make your body strong and keep illness at bay!

Editor's review

Continuing the series' positioning of "national health + reading for all + accessible health science," this book applies TCM meridian-acupoint theory and the food-and-medicine-as-one concept to the everyday topic of immunity. It unfolds along four paths—acupoint massage, dietary nutrition, medicinal调理, and proven remedies—in plain language and with simple methods, emphasizing that readers can follow along and put them into practice, lowering the barrier to entry for TCM wellness books. Its value lies not in piling up theory but in breaking down the somewhat abstract notion of "strengthening immunity" into acupoints you can press, ingredients you can combine, and调理 approaches you can consult—suitable for ordinary families to browse in daily life. Read it as a lifestyle reference rather than a diagnostic manual; methods require sustained practice to show effect, and persistent discomfort should still be taken to a doctor. For people concerned about sub-health, prone to colds, or with irregular schedules, this book offers a low-cost entry point for self-care.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Ordinary readers prone to colds or fatigue, in sub-health, or seeking daily调理
Beginners interested in TCM meridians, acupoints, and food-and-medicine-as-one wellness
Family caregivers wanting simple dietary and massage methods for loved ones
Organizers of community health outreach and talks, as accessible reference material

Not a good fit for

Patients with immune system disorders, who need specialist care rather than self-调理
Readers expecting rapid, significant constitutional change
Professional medical workers needing rigorous evidence-based support

Reading tips

Start with the acupoint massage chapter, pick two or three easy points to practice regularly, and expand once it becomes a habit.
Compare the dietary section with your own daily recipes and swap in one or two dishes each week, step by step.
Mark the proven-remedy and medicinal调理 sections and consult a TCM practitioner or pharmacist before use.
Read together with family members, with each person tracking the methods they follow and how their body responds.

About the publisher

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine China · Founded in 1989

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.

版权信息
总主编简介
《全民阅读·中医养生进家庭口袋本丛书》编委会
《增强免疫力》编委会
序言
前言
一养肾强先天20招腰不酸，耳不聋，精力旺盛
肾气不足有哪些常见表现
养肾：4大常用穴位
养肾：4种家常食物
养肾：4种常用中药
药食同源，养肾护肾：3道精选食疗方
养肾：5种家用中成药
二养肺补正气20招肺强健，少感冒，不咳喘
肺气不足有哪些常见表现
养肺：4大常用穴位
养肺：4种家常食物
养肺：4种常用中药
药食同源，养肺护肺：3道精选食疗方
养肺：5种家用中成药
三养脾促消化20招吃饭香，消化好，身体结实
脾虚有哪些常见表现
养脾：4大常用穴位
养脾：4种家常食物
养脾：4种常用中药
药食同源，养脾健脾：3道精选食疗方
养脾：5种家用中成药
四养肝补气血20招肝气顺，心情好，身体棒
肝不好有哪些常见表现
养肝：4大常用穴位
养肝：4种家常食物
养肝：4种常用中药
药食同源，养肝补血：3道精选食疗方
养肝：5种家用中成药
五养心护血管19招心神宁，睡眠安，血管通，人年轻
心气不足有哪些常见表现
养心：4大常用穴位
养心：4种家常食物
养心：3种常用中药
药食同源，养心安神：3道精选食疗方
养心：5种家用中成药
六四季强体质23招春夏秋冬病不扰
四季强体质：6大常用穴位
四季强体质：4种家常食物
四季强体质：4种常用中药
药食同源，四季调养：4道精选食疗方
四季调养：5种家用中成药
七 3种常见疾病对症调理增强免疫力，病痛无影踪
慢性疲劳综合征
肥胖症
失眠

FAQ

How long will it take to see results if I follow the methods in the book?

Improving immunity is a long-term process. Acupoint massage, dietary therapy, and similar methods are daily conditioning practices, and it usually takes several weeks to months of consistent practice combined with regular daily routines before changes may be felt, with considerable individual variation. The methods in the book focus on forming habits; one should not expect short-term quick effects, nor should whether they "work" be the only criterion.

Is acupoint massage safe to do at home by oneself?

Most acupoints selected in the book are commonly used and easy to operate; generally, massage should be performed with moderate strength until a sense of soreness and distension is felt. However, pregnant women, people with skin breakage or infection, people with bleeding tendencies, and patients with severe chronic diseases should consult a doctor before operating. If obvious pain, dizziness, or other discomfort occurs during massage, it should be stopped immediately.

Are the dietary therapy and proven recipes in the book suitable for everyone?

No. Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning emphasizes syndrome differentiation and differences in body constitution, and the same dietary therapy recipe may have opposite effects on people with different cold-heat and deficiency-excess conditions. People who are taking medication, have chronic diseases, or are pregnant or breastfeeding need to be especially cautious. It is advisable to first understand one's own body constitution and, if necessary, use the recipes in the book under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.

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About the author

何清湖 Author

He Qinghu is an author with an extensive body of work in traditional Chinese medicine, with 58 titles held in the collection, commonly classified under medicine, examinations, and health. Due to limited publicly available information, details of his life, such as birthplace, education, and positions, remain unknown. Judging from the existing works, his writing covers fields including TCM andrology, clinical syndrome differentiation and treatment, medicinal and edible herbs, TCM formula granules, and the application of new-type herbal decoction pieces. His output includes both practical clinical handbooks and theoretical reflections on the study and philosophy of TCM, and also involves research on Mawangdui health-preservation culture and the compilation of a national master physician's clinical experience. Overall, his works combine academic substance with practical application, making them suitable for TCM practitioners, students, and readers interested in health preservation.

黄琦 Author

Huang Qi is an author of medical books about whom limited public information is available. Three of the author's works are held in the collection, all classified under medicine. Judging from their subjects, the focus spans anatomical training and the organization of clinical experience in traditional Chinese medicine: A Training Manual for Temporal Bone and Lateral Skull Base Anatomy is intended for anatomical study and hands-on training related to otorhinolaryngology, head and neck surgery; Essentials of Clinical Case Records by Renowned Zhejiang School TCM Physicians centers on collecting and organizing clinical case records of renowned physicians of the Zhejiang school, reflecting attention to the clinical experience of a regional medical tradition; and Enhancing Immunity leans toward health popularization for general readers. Overall, the writing crosses professional anatomical training, the compilation of medical case literature, and public health knowledge, combining professional substance with readability and suiting learners, clinicians, and health-conscious readers in the relevant fields. Because biographical details are unavailable, this introduction focuses only on the content and themes of the works.