Genki is a Japanese word meaning 'energetic' or 'full of life'. It is also translated as 'healthy'.
The Genki Self Health Guide provides a beginner's guide to Traditional Oriental Medicine.
Containing simple and practical advice based on the principles of ancient Eastern healthcare.
Including:
- An understanding of the flow of Ki / Qi energy in the body.
- An introduction to the Channel / Meridian system - the network of energetic pathways that run through the body and organs.
- A simple explanation of Yin and Yang in the body.
- How the smooth flow of Ki energy is essential for good health.
Additionally, this book covers:
- How regular activity keeps your body young.
- The importance of deep breathing and meditation in balancing the emotions.
- How stress and tension blocks the natural flow of Ki-energy in the body and what you can do about it.
The Genki Self Health Guide also contains:
- Simple exercises with photos.
- A beginner's guide to self-acupressure.
- Information on food and diet, the concept of Ikigai.
- And a look into the background of Traditional Oriental Medicine in the West.
Genki Self Health is a concise, simple and practical guide to learning all about Traditional Oriental Medicine and how it can improve your body and mind.
John Dixon is a practicing acupuncturist in the UK with experience in palliative and hospice care.