Author: Suzanne Friedman
Title: Heal Yourself with Qigong
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: New Harbinger Pubns (April 2, 2009)

Heal Yourself with Qigong opens with an introduction to basic qigong theory and offers over 100 five-minute qigong exercises designed to target specific health issues, from strengthening an aching back to boosting energy. Readers can use this book to quickly find effective qigong exercises targeted to their physical and mental health needs. The exercises are split into four sections: Instant Energy Boosters, Restoring Physical Vitality, Balancing the Emotions, and Calming the Spirit. Unlike most other qigong books, which describe lengthy thirty to ninety-minute routines, this accessible guide presents exercises that take only a few minutes each. If they wish, readers can then link their favorite exercises together to create longer routines. The usability and flexibility of this book make it ideal for both experienced practitioners and those new to qigong.

Authors: Huang Chun-lin & Zou Xu
Title: Coronary Artery Disease and Hyperlipidemia CPCM
Translated by: Kevin Luo, L.Ac.
Paperback: 294 pages
Publisher: People's Medical Publishing House; 1 edition (May 30, 2008)

Cardiovascular diseases have been life-threatening conditions to mankind for centuries. Chinese medicine has a long history in treating cardiovascular diseases. Its clinical curative effects have already been verified by a large number of clinical experiments. The researches of organic integration of biomedical techniques of the last twenty years with Chinese medicine have revealed the mechanism of Chinese medicine in treating cardiovascular diseases. This book systematically summarizes the clinical experience of treating cardiovascular disease with Chinese medicine and collects experts' clinical insights to demonstrate the highest level of Chinese medical treatments. It also covers the present clinical results achieved in treating coronary artery disease and hyperlipidemia which demonstrate superiority and characteristics of traditional Chinese medical treatment.

Author: Michael Guen
Title: Way of the Saint: The Forgotten Relationship Between Med
Publisher: Wasah Institute, 2009.

Way of the Saint chronicles the apprenticeship of a young Chinese-American who finds his way to the door of Gong Baozai, guardian of a life practice system based on eight trigrams and the philosophy of Change. Michael’s travels bring him face to face with many teachers, among them Yang Shouzhong, patriarch of the Yang style tai ji quan lineage. Yet, it is Gong Baozai who reveals that traditional Chinese values have not become fixed with the Yellow Emperor, Confucius, Laozi, or Buddha, but continue to evolve with the modern world. With survival of the sacred medicine transmission at stake, the aging master assigns Michael to instruct women in a bid to keep the secrets alive.

Authors: P. Ella Woods, LAc,Dipl OM, MBA, MSTCM, DAOM (candidate); Adam Burke, PhD, MPH, LAc;  John Chen, PharmD, LAc
Title: Methicillin-Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus Infection: A 21st Century Public Health Challenge
Publisher: The American Acupuncturist, Winter 2008

Abstract:  Incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphloccocus aureus (MRSA) infection has increased dramatically and poses a significant public health risk. This article details the history, risk factors, diagnosis, screening, and prevention of MRSA, as well as current standard of care and promising alternatives. The authors suggest practitioners of traditional East Asian medicine may have an important role to play: Herbal treatment can help mitigate excessive and indiscriminate use of antibiotics.