The Tao of Health Sex and Longevity or Tai Chi

The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity: A Modern Practical Guide to the Ancient Way

Author: Daniel P Reid

Written by a Westerner for the Western mind, here is the first book to explore in light of modern science the balanced and comprehensive system of health care used by Chinese physicians, martial artists, and meditators for over 5,000 years.

Drawing on original Chinese sources and years of personal experience, the author introduces the philosophy of Tao and gives detailed, practical information on:

• diet and nutrition, including sample menus

• food combining, and detoxifying the body

• specific foods and juices as treatments for a wide range of diseases (including such modern Western concerns as hypertension, cancer, infertility, herpes, and AIDS)

• fasting and excretion

• breathing exercises

• physical exercises for long life, total relaxation, and general health

• acupuncture and massage techniques

• Taoist birth control

• sex therapy

• bedroom arts and techniques to ensure complete satisfaction for both partners (considered essential for good health and long life)

• herbal aphrodisiacs and other sexual aids

• meditation -- turning essence into energy and energy into spirit

With many helpful charts and clear illustrations, The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity makes the ancient "Way" easily accessible to those seeking the latest in New Age health care.

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Tai Chi (Quamut)

Author: Quamut

Quamut is the fastest, most convenient way to learn how to do almost anything. From tasting wine to managing your retirement accounts, Quamut gives you reliable information in a concise chart format that you can take anywhere. Quamut charts are:

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Perfect form, perfect calm.

Looking to achieve a healthy mind-body connection? Then look no further than tai chi, a time-honored martial art that uses moderate exercise and meditation to promote physical strength and mental focus. Get a leg up on:

• Practical considerations for planning your tai chi regimen

• The basic principles of tai chi, including posture, breathing, and mindfulness

• All 24 forms of the Yang style, the world’s most popular type of tai chi