Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Women's Health: Bridging the Gap Between Western and Eastern Medicine
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Irene Watson
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Published on 05/8/2010
I certainly have no problem recommending this book to young women that are having issues or those that want to prevent issues. It is written in simple lay terms, is concise, and extremely informative. As well, I believe this would be a great book in a practitioner's lending library or on a TCM school's recommended reading list. It's like a Cliff's Notes of TCM.
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Women's Health: Bridging the Gap Between Western and Eas
When I opened up this book to start reading the author's business card fell out and on it says "Gentle, Caring Approach." I'm sure it was intended to describe Dr. Kathleen Albertson's TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) modalities but I can also say the same thing for her book "Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Women's Health."
Being an advocate of acupuncture and Chinese herbs I found Albertson's book a godsend. I've never been able to find a book that is so simple to read, yet extremely informative. Albertson understands that the lay woman needs the facts in simple language - a language that is understandable and dissectible.
For example, if you've had acupuncture you were probably told you are either hot or cold and practitioner proceeds to balance you but you really don't know what that means. You just put the trust into the practitioner. However, Albertson explains the terms in understandable words. She also gives direction and understanding of why this has happened and the symptoms.
Furthermore, the book is specifically directed for women and addresses the various issues women have: menstruation, endometriosis, infertility, pregnancy, and perimenopause/menopause. As well, Albertson provides an extensive glossary and bibliography, Western knowledge, and TCM studies and research.
I certainly have no problem recommending this book to young women that are having issues or those that want to prevent issues. It is written in simple lay terms, is concise, and extremely informative. As well, I believe this would be a great book in a practitioner's lending library or on a TCM school's recommended reading list. It's like a Cliff's Notes of TCM.
Being an advocate of acupuncture and Chinese herbs I found Albertson's book a godsend. I've never been able to find a book that is so simple to read, yet extremely informative. Albertson understands that the lay woman needs the facts in simple language - a language that is understandable and dissectible.
For example, if you've had acupuncture you were probably told you are either hot or cold and practitioner proceeds to balance you but you really don't know what that means. You just put the trust into the practitioner. However, Albertson explains the terms in understandable words. She also gives direction and understanding of why this has happened and the symptoms.
Furthermore, the book is specifically directed for women and addresses the various issues women have: menstruation, endometriosis, infertility, pregnancy, and perimenopause/menopause. As well, Albertson provides an extensive glossary and bibliography, Western knowledge, and TCM studies and research.
I certainly have no problem recommending this book to young women that are having issues or those that want to prevent issues. It is written in simple lay terms, is concise, and extremely informative. As well, I believe this would be a great book in a practitioner's lending library or on a TCM school's recommended reading list. It's like a Cliff's Notes of TCM.