When I read about this book, I knew instantly I had to have it. I didn’t know much about acupuncture but I have always been curious. However, having a fear of needles, those little pins always creeped me out a bit and I’ve been afraid to try it. Fear of the unknown can close ones mind to many things. Here in the western world we often blindly trust physicians, drugs, western treatments because we have an ailment and we fear not finding a cure, a quick fix. We are taught that only board certified and licensed doctors have the answers and that alternative medicines are just old wives tales or scams by charlatans. Ironically, many alternative medicines have held the answers for centuries. Having had my fill of western medicine that has often left me worse off, I am always interested in alternatives. The thing western medicine often fails to do is listen to the patient and find the root of the problem. To find a cure you must treat the root not just mask the symptoms. This is just one of the things Kathleen Albertson covers in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine for Women’s Health.
Albertson has taken some of the mystique and skepticism out of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She dispels the myths and gives you the facts in a concise, easy to understand way. Her diagrams, illustrations, glossary and explanations are excellent. She answers the questions that you want to ask and because she focuses on women’s health, as a woman you feel as if she is writing this for you. If you know nothing about acupuncture and Chinese medicine, this is a great place to start. If you already know about Eastern medicine but want some clarification, this is also a great resource. Five out of five stars.
This book was provided by the author.
