The Healer Within: Using traditional Chinese techniques to release your body’s own medicine - Softcover

‘Practical and inspiring.’
Deepak Chopra, M.D.

‘The wisdom in this book will lead you not just to better health but to greater serenity and peace as well.’
Larry Dossey, M.D. author of many titles including Prayer is Good Medicine and executive editor of Alternative Therapies

‘Both inspirational and immensely practical... The kind of book you will keep close at hand, make notes in, and actually use.’
Body, Mind & Spirit

Inspired by Chinese medicine’s central concept – that the most profound medicine is produced within us – The Healer Within offers simple, effective methods for releasing our natural powers for healing, edurance, vitality and longevity.

In this revolutionary guide, internationally known doctor of Oriental medicine Roger Jahnke translates ancient healing practices of Qigong (Chi Kung) for contemporary readers. The Healer Within combines four simple techniques – gentle stetching, breathing exercises, self-applied massage, and meditation – to release the body’s increadible self-healing powers for dramatic, immediate results. The practices are adaptable to any lifestyle and can be done in as little as 15 minutes a day. With applications for specific ailments such as high blood pressure, chronic back pain, cancer and arthiritis, this empowering, hands-on guide offers us the power to improve our health and stay well, without costly drugs, equipment, or health-care experts.