Harmony Within: The Body Clock in Traditional Chinese Medicine Practical Tips for Balanced Living throughout the Day

by Li, Zhimin

• ISBN13: 9781632880390
• ISBN10: 1632880393
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2025-04-20
• Publisher: Shanghai Press

Summary

Are you conscious that you have sub-health issues, but have no idea how to address them? By working with the natural laws of the human body to restore your health. This book combines a trove of traditional Chinese health concepts with modern medicinal knowledge, and introduces the theoretical basis of the Chinese body clock with simple-to-understand terms. Its content covers: * Authoritative 24-hour health knowledge, based on the traditional Chinese medicine concept of a 12-hour body rhythm. The book corresponds each of the twelve meridians of the human body to the 12 two-hour periods, and combines them with the corresponding organs of each meridian, providing massage techniques for meridians and acupoints. *Comprehensive practical advice on clothing, nutrition, home, environment activity, etc., including detailed dietary plans, exercise advice, sleep aid methods, and stress relief tips. *Abundant case studies and data supports which enable you to quickly and scientifically pinpoint the right treatment for your own specific situation. This portable book can be accessed anytime, it is a handy bedside guide and reminder for how to improve your quality of life.

Author Biography

Li Zhimin majored in Acupuncture and Tui Na at Henan University of Chinese Medicine, and has long been engaged in the work of Tui Na. He distils his rich clinical work experience in this book.

Table of Contents

Contents

Preface

Chapter One The Large Intestine Meridian (5:00–7:00)
The Art of Waking Up
Clearing the Large Intestine Meridian
How to Do a Morning Wash

Chapter Two The Stomach Meridian (7:00–9:00)
Breakfasts That Replenish Stomach Qi
A Healthy Diet

Chapter Three The Spleen Meridian (9:00–11:00)
Replenishing Spleen Qi
Managing Stress
Managing Emotions

Chapter Four The Heart Meridian (11:00–13:00)
The Importance of Taking Lunch Breaks
The Science of a Good Lunch

Chapter Five The Small Intestine Meridian (13:00–15:00)
Looking after Your Small Intestine
Afternoon Hydration

Chapter Six The Bladder Meridian (15:00–17:00)
Detoxing
Relieving Fatigue

Chapter Seven The Kidney Meridian (17:00–19:00)
How Healthy Kidneys Prevent Aging
Getting About Healthily
Kidney-Friendly Dinners

Chapter Eight The Pericardium Meridian (19:00–21:00)
How to Look after the Pericardium
Exercise at Night

Chapter Nine The Triple Energizer, Gallbladder, Liver, and Lung Meridians (21:00–5:00)
Sleep as a Natural Remedy
Healthy Nighttime Activities
Improving Your Sleep Quality

Appendix
Location of Acupoints