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    Losing Weight Without Dieting: Using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to Optimize Organ Function and Lose Weight Easily
    Losing Weight Without Dieting: Using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to Optimize Organ Function and Lose Weight Easily
    Losing Weight Without Dieting: Using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to Optimize Organ Function and Lose Weight Easily
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    Losing Weight Without Dieting: Using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to Optimize Organ Function and Lose Weight Easily

    By Michael Hetherington

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    If you struggle with losing weight using modern and conventional methods than Chinese and Oriental medicine may be what you are looking for!

    Traditional Chinese and Oriental medicine brings a unique perspective to the understanding and processes involved in losing weight. For thousands of years these methods have been refined and this book provides us with a clear picture of how to treat obesity in a healthy and natural way using these methods. Not only limited to the treatment of obesity, traditional Chinese and oriental medicine provides us a way to reach our potential on all levels physical, mental/emotional and spiritual.

    In this book you will know:
    - How to increase the overall health and vitality of your energy field
    - If your organs are in a healthy state or not and how to go about correcting it
    - How to adjust your posture and breath to re-establish energetic balance
    - How to harness the 5 elements to increase overall health
    - How to identify signs and symptoms and what they mean according to TCM
    - What supplements and herbs will increase weight loss potential
    - How to harness yoga and acupuncture to gain quicker results
    - How to plan your day in a way that supports healthy weight loss
    - Techniques to curb cravings easily and effectively
    - How to use meditation to assist in weight loss

    Work with the forces of nature and not against them to achieve your goals.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMichael Hetherington
    Release dateFeb 6, 2014
    ISBN9781310390821
    Losing Weight Without Dieting: Using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to Optimize Organ Function and Lose Weight Easily
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    Michael Hetherington

    Michael Hetherington L.Ac, BHlthSci, is a qualified acupuncturist, Oriental medicine teacher, and yoga teacher based in Brisbane, Australia. He has been practicing yoga since 2000 and working with Chinese medicine since 2004. He has a keen interest in mind-body medicine, energetic anatomy, nutrition and herbs, yoga nidra and Buddhist style meditation. Michael was always attracted to eastern philosophy and it was this interest that drew him to the teachings and practices of yoga and Oriental medicine at a young age. After traveling to China to teach English for a year, he returned to Australia in 2004 to begin studying Chinese medicine, remedial massage and practicing oki-do (Japanese yoga) and hatha yoga more seriously. He regularly hosts workshops and develops short courses on topics related to self health care, yoga and meditation. www.michaelhetherington.com.au

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      A good overview of the TCM perspective on weight loss.
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      Well, quite a good book, even not explain on detailing
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      Very interesting, I learned a lot from this book. I highly recommend reading it.

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    Losing Weight Without Dieting - Michael Hetherington

    Losing Weight Without Dieting:

    Using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to Optimize Organ Function and Lose Weight Easily

    by Michael Hetherington

    (L.Ac & Yoga Teacher)

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    Smashwords Edition

    Copyright 2012 Michael Hetherington

    By law this work is protected by copyright and therefore no one is permitted to copy, broadcast, transmit, show or play in public, adapt or change in any way the content of this book for any other purpose whatsoever without the prior written permission from Michael Hetherington.

    www.michaelhetherington.com.au

    info@michaelhetherington.com.au

    Brisbane, Australia

    Smashwords Edition, License Notes

    This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

    Disclaimer

    All material in this book is provided for your information only and may not be construed as medical advice or instruction. No action or inaction should be taken based solely on the contents of this information; instead, readers should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being.

    The information and opinions expressed here are believed to be accurate, based on the best judgment available to the authors, and readers who fail to consult with appropriate health authorities assume the risk of any injuries. The publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions.

    About the Author

    Michael Hetherington is a qualified acupuncturist and yoga teacher based in Brisbane, Australia. He has a keen interest in mind-body medicine, energetic anatomy, nutrition, herbal medicine, lifestyle design, yoga nidra, and Buddhist meditation. Inspired by the teachings of many, he has learnt that a light-hearted, joyful approach to life serves best.

    Other Titles by Author:

    Chakra Balancing Made Simple and Easy

    How to Do Restorative Yoga

    The Little Book of Yin

    Meditation Made Simple

    How to Learn Acupuncture

    Simply Zen Quotes

    Table of Contents

    About the Author

    Introduction

    Traditional Chinese Medicine in a Nutshell

    The Human Energy Field

    Supporting Life Energy or Harming Life Energy

    Restoring Proper Organ Function is More Important Than Calorie Counting (Dieting)

    Signs of Healthy Organ Function

    Posture and Weight Loss

    3 Ways to Lose Weight According to TCM

    The 5 Elements Explained

    Digestion and Mindful Eating

    The Health of our Organs Influences our Psychology

    Herbs and Supplements for Weight Loss

    Muscles That Strengthen Stomach and Spleen Organs and Meridians

    Weight Loss – The Plan

    An Example of a Daily Plan

    Does Acupuncture Help you Lose Weight?

    The Truth About Yoga and Weight Loss

    The Water Myth

    Techniques to Curb Cravings

    Conclusion

    Introduction

    What if there was a much more effective and healthier way to loose weight than simply dieting and dropping your calorie intake?

    What if you could lose weight and live a more peaceful life by simply aligning yourself with the changes in the seasons?

    What if losing weight in a healthy and balanced way also meant that your mind became more calm, balanced and peaceful?

    What if you could lose weight, heal other illnesses or diseases and reduce the need for medications, all at the same time?

    What if you could lose weight and feel better by simply adjusting your approach, incorporating a few focused exercises and introducing a few herbs and vitamins into your daily life?

    What if losing weight had more to do with your posture, breathing and movement habits than just the food you eat?

    This book does not claim that this approach is the fastest

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