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Recommended Reading

Here is a list of books for people who wish to learn more about maintaining health in accordance with the principles of Oriental Medicine.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Five Spirits: The Alchemical Mystery at the Heart of Traditional Chinese Medicine
by Lorie Eve Dechar
ISBN: 1590560922
This is an exploration into the psychological and spiritual aspects of acupuncture. A lovely read with richness and depth.

Cookbooks & Nutrition

Recipes for Self-Healing
by Daverick Leggett
ISBN: 0952464020
This book offers an overview of Oriental Medicine, but is mainly composed of recipes. Most of the recipes are European-style cuisine adapted by the author to harmonize with food energetics in accordance with Oriental Medicine.

Chew on This
by Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson
ISBN: 0618593942
How food science has failed to nourish an entire society. Indeed, how the industry has created many more (health) problems then what it was purported to solve.