Traditional Chinese medicine is founded on an entirely different conception of the body's inner relations and of health -- a conception that can seem eccentric, if not downright wacko, to mainstream American audiences. Letha Hadady, media-savvy herbalist and adjunct faculty at Columbia's College of Physicians and Surgeons, has made it her mission to render ancient Chinese techniques understandable and accessible, from basic maintenance of a healthy body's "balance" to diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases. In this ...
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Traditional Chinese medicine is founded on an entirely different conception of the body's inner relations and of health -- a conception that can seem eccentric, if not downright wacko, to mainstream American audiences. Letha Hadady, media-savvy herbalist and adjunct faculty at Columbia's College of Physicians and Surgeons, has made it her mission to render ancient Chinese techniques understandable and accessible, from basic maintenance of a healthy body's "balance" to diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases. In this filmed walking tour, Hadady guides us through the daunting food markets of New York's Chinatown, pointing out her favorite vegetables, herbs, medicinal concoctions, and exotic ingredients. Whether you are seeking a profound alternative to allopathic remedies for major and minor illnesses, or whether you simply want to lose weight and boost your energy, Hadady's vigor and youthful appearance are themselves a convincing testament to the benefits of her program. Sarah Welsh, Rovi
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