Cultural Health Preservation

Name: Cultural Health Preservation
ISBN: 9787513237888

王莹莹China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · ChinaJun 2018

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Word count: 9K words
Chapters: 93
ISBN: 9787513237888

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Summary

This book is one of the "TCM Acupuncture and Moxibustion Inheritance and Protection Series." It introduces readers to the long-standing Chinese culture, the distinctive culture of traditional Chinese medicine, commonly used techniques for health preservation and care, and methods for self-care and conditioning of common diseases, aiming to give TCM enthusiasts a relatively comprehensive understanding of Chinese culture and TCM knowledge.

Editor's review

This book is one of the "TCM Acupuncture and Moxibustion Inheritance and Protection Series." It is not a clinical monograph but an introductory guide for enthusiasts. It presents Chinese culture, TCM culture, common health preservation techniques, and self-care for common diseases within one framework, helping readers build a coherent understanding of "culture—knowledge—technique" rather than memorizing a few acupoints or folk remedies in isolation. The narration is mainly introductory, suitable for building an overall impression before formally studying TCM, and also suitable as a starting point for family health reading. When reading, it is advisable to first read through the culture and TCM culture sections to understand the cultural logic behind health preservation concepts, then select and learn common health techniques, and note that self-care cannot replace proper medical treatment. For readers who want a systematic overview of TCM health preservation, this book serves as a table of contents and a map.

Who it's for

A good fit for

TCM enthusiasts hoping to comprehensively understand Chinese culture and TCM health preservation knowledge
General family readers wanting to master basic methods for self-care and conditioning of common diseases
Beginning acupuncture and tuina learners needing an introductory presentation of common health preservation techniques
Community health workers seeking accessible popular-science references on health preservation

Not a good fit for

Professional TCM physicians, as the book's content is popular-science introduction with limited depth
Those hoping to obtain specific disease diagnosis and treatment plans or prescriptions
Readers expecting systematic training in acupuncture technique operations

Reading tips

First read through the culture and TCM culture sections, then proceed to health techniques and common disease conditioning
When learning common health techniques, pair with formal textbooks or courses to avoid imitating operations from text alone
Use the common disease self-care chapter as daily reference and seek medical attention promptly if discomfort persists
After reading, organize a family health checklist distinguishing what can be self-managed from what requires medical attention

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
孙序
王序
刘序
前言
第一章中医药文化概述
一、中医药是中华民族的传统医学
二、中医药承载并丰富了中华文化
三、中医药是非物质文化遗产的典型代表
四、中医药是中华文化与世界交流的窗口
五、中医针灸是人类共享的健康财富
第二章中医药认知智慧
一、天人合一
二、阴阳五行
三、五脏六腑
四、精气血津液
五、经络腧穴
六、六淫七情
七、望闻问切
八、辨证论治
九、治则治法
十、三因制宜
第三章中医药传承记忆
一、远古传说印记
二、古代经典著作
三、古代著名医家
四、古代四大药堂
五、中医术语典故
第四章中医药养生理念
一、顺应自然
二、修身养性
三、药食同养
四、动静结合
五、体质调理
六、内病外治
第五章中医药保健技术
一、针刺
二、艾灸
三、刮痧
四、拔罐
五、推拿
六、导引
七、调神
八、药膳
九、贴敷
十、温熨
第六章经络腧穴的应用
一、经络系统
二、腧穴分类
三、腧穴命名
四、腧穴定位
五、常用穴位
第七章常见病证调理方法
一、头痛
二、颈痛
三、肩痛
四、腰腿痛
五、膝关节痛
六、感冒
七、中暑
八、眩晕
九、音哑
十、咳嗽
十一、胸闷
十二、纳呆
十三、呕吐
十四、胃痛
十五、便秘
十六、腹泻
十七、痛经
十八、痤疮
十九、肥胖
二十、疲劳
二十一、失眠
二十二、牙痛
二十三、耳鸣
二十四、高血压
二十五、高脂血症
二十六、糖尿病
二十七、动脉硬化
二十八、下肢静脉曲张
二十九、老年痴呆
三十、中风后遗症
附中国的传统医药非遗项目
一、中医生命与疾病认知方法
二、中医诊法
三、中药炮制技术
四、中医传统制剂方法
五、针灸
六、中医正骨疗法
七、同仁堂中医药文化
八、胡庆余堂中药文化
九、藏医药

FAQ

Is this book suitable for readers with no TCM foundation at all?

Yes. This book is a popular-science guide in the series. It starts from Chinese culture and TCM culture, then introduces common health preservation techniques and methods for self-care and conditioning of common diseases. The language is mainly introductory, and readers with no foundation can use it as an entry-level book to understand the overall picture of TCM health preservation.

Can I operate the health techniques in the book by myself?

The book introduces common health preservation techniques at a popular-science level. Readers can use it to understand basic principles and applicable scenarios, but specific operations should be learned in formal courses or under professional guidance, especially those involving needling, which should not be attempted from text alone.

Can self-care and conditioning replace seeing a doctor?

No. The self-care and conditioning for common diseases in this book is daily health reference, intended to help readers build healthy habits and initial understanding. When clear symptoms, persistent discomfort, or changes in condition appear, medical attention should be sought promptly for diagnosis and treatment by a professional physician; health preservation and conditioning cannot replace proper medical care.

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About the author

王莹莹 Author

Public information about Wang Yingying is limited: her birth and death years, nationality, and educational background are not clearly documented. What can be confirmed is that she has published seven books. Her subjects span a wide range. On one hand, she took part in writing a biography of a Chinese Academy of Engineering academician, recording the life and scholarly career of Cheng Shennong; she also compiled Zhou Yunxian's clinical experience in acupuncture, edited selected ancient texts on traditional Chinese health preservation, and explored cultural health cultivation and heritage. On the other hand, she has written on programming and design, producing technical content on Python web scraping with the Scrapy framework, and has offered an unconventional look at nine American presidents. This range across medicine, biography, and technology suggests an interest that is not confined to a single field, with an emphasis on turning specialized knowledge into readable texts for general readers.