Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine | 
 enlarge | Authors: Harriet Beinfield, Efrem Korngold
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 12775
Media: Paperback
Pages: 448
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6 x 1.1
ISBN: 0345379748
Dewey Decimal Number: 610.951
EAN: 9780345379740
ASIN: 0345379748
Publication Date: June 30, 1992
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Condition: Solid, good to very good copy, some cover wear and edge bumps, edges faded, binding tight, name and date on fly leaf, else no writing, no highlighting, I ship daily in padded envelopes, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!!
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Product Description
Two of the foremost American educators and healers in the Chinese medical profession demystify Chinese medicine's centuries-odl approach to health. Combining Eastern traditions with Western sensibilities in a unique blend that is relevant today, BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH opens the door to a vast storehouse of knowledge that bridges the gap between mind and body, theory and practice, professional and self-care, East and West.
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 Book review November 17, 2008
A. Springs
I was looking for more food information in this book regarding fertility. There was little. But, the book is very informative in regards to the body in whole.
 between heaven and earth; a guide to chinese medicine August 25, 2008
Mrs. S. A. Richardson (australia)
I found this book a very easy read for anyone wanting more knowledge on the foundation of tcm. I would recommend this book for any lay person, or people interested in studying chinese medicine.great!
A Terrific Overview of Chinese Medicine April 6, 2008
Moonstone Star White (FL, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
As a former massage therapist with a keen interest in holistic health and wellness, I found "Between Heaven and Earth" to be a fantastic overview of Chinese medicine theory. I don't believe the authors expected any of the readers to come away ready to practice acupuncture, but their treatment of the subject was both relatively easy to follow and quite thorough for such a broad subject. It was plenty to swallow for anyone who is seeking to know more about this area of healing that is rapidly making its way in to the mainstream of accepted channels of health and healing.
I particularly enjoyed the description of the 5 elements and discovering my own dominant element. It sure fit like a glove. It reminds me of the kind of analysis used by ayruvedic practitioners pertaining to dominant dosha types, yet it is a completely different paradigm.
The latter part of the book has descriptions of the organ meridian channels, complete with diagrams and acupuncture points for self-care. There is a section devoted to Chinese herbs, with descriptions of their uses and some recipes. The recipes, however, looked to me to be only for those avid devotees who have the time and patience to implement them.
This is an interesting book. I don't suggest the average reader will be able to "do it themselves" after reading it, but it makes the big picture clearer to anyone already working with a practitioner of Chinese medicine. Most people should be able to find a few points that are immediately usable, and walk away with a better understanding overall.
Moonstone Star White is the author of the spiritual growth title High Way from Hell: Using Emotion to Fan the Fire of Enlightment.
Written Review January 22, 2008
Bart Ellis (Woodland Hills, CA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have known the author, Efrem Korngold, from the 60's. Efrem has always been involved in 'cutting edge' research and pragmatic applications regarding a wide spectrum of interests. Efrem's interest and commitment to health care comes out in his book, "Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine." As a result of reading his book, he and his wife have put the subject into terms that anyone can understand. Most important contribution however, is that the book gives the reader a "new" perspective on health care. By explaining the difference in models between Western medicine and Eastern medicine, Efrem and his wife are giving the reader invaluable information that they can now use in determining how they want to approach their own health care in the 21st century. Kudos to Efrem and his wife, Harriet Beinfield for a clear exposition of a topic that some might interpret as esoteric i.e. an alternative to western medicine.
Bart Ellis
An Excellent Introduction to the 5 Elements January 16, 2008
Alan Silverman (New England)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As a student of Asian energy healing, I found this book to be the best single source of information about the Chinese 5 Elements and their value in understanding physical and emotional health.
The book treats the subject of Chinese medicine in enough detail and depth for the practitioner, yet is written in clear, non-technical language accessible to the general reader. Much of the writing is excellent and I found the treatment of the five personality types -- Earth, Fire, Metal, Wood and Water -- especially helpful.
The book includes detailed questionnaires that allow the reader to discover his or her own type, and to use that information to help manage stress and maintain better physical and emotional health.
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