The Conventional Western Model: Your Body as a Finely Tuned Machine, 31
Principles of Chinese Medicine: The Six Evil Qi, the Seven Passions, the Five Elements • Eastern Diagnosis: Pulse Diagnosis, Reading the Tongue • Eastern Treatments: Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxibustion, Chinese Remedial Massage
Allergies, Hay Fever, and Sinus Problems, 45
A Western Approach • An Eastern Approach • Ayurvedic Herbal Tea for Sinus Problems • Other Options for Treating Allergies, Hay Fever; and Sinus Problems
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 47
A Western Approach • An Eastern Approach • Other Options for Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, 48
A Western Approach • An Eastern Approach • Other Options for Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Meniere's Disease, 50
A Western Approach • An Eastern Approach Other Options for Meniere's Disease
Menopause, 51
A Western Approach • An Eastern Approach • Other Options for Menopause
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ/TMD), 52
A Western Approach • An Eastern Approach • Other Options for Treating TMJ/TMD
HIV/AIDS, 55
AIDS Activist Outliving Predictions • The San Francisco Community Health Clinic • Studies on the Efficacy of Chinese Medicine for AIDS Treatment • Earlier Studies on ARC and AIDS • Blocking Scientific Study
Cancer, 67
An Ovarian Cancer Survivor's Story• A Word of Caution • Linking Cancer and Recovery to the Mind • California Center Studies Patient Desires • The Wellness Community: Patients Helping Patients • Bernie SiegeVs Exceptional Cancer Patients Group • The American Cancer Society Support Programs • Herbs and Cancer • Studies on Alternative Treatments for Cancer • Cancer Fighting Activities • Diet and Cancer
The China Project: Establishing A Connection Between Diet and Disease, 110
China Project Disease Groupings • The Price We Pay for Affluence • What Happens When We Consume Too Much • Dietary Findings of the China Project
Regulatory Lock-Out: FDA and Herbs in America, 122
Ancient Remedies and Modern Drugs Working Together? • The Risk of Losing the Healers
Eastern and Western Herbal Traditions, 124
Training Assures Your Safety
Treating Common Ailments With Herbs, 125
Addictions • Aging • Appetite Control • Asthma • Cancer • Colds and Upper Respiratory Infections • Constipation • Diarrhea, the Flu, and Gastrointestinal Problems • Gynecological Problems • High Blood Pressure • Pain Relief-Headache and PMS • Tips for Common Maladies •