Healing from the Source: The Science and Lore of Tibetan Medicine Paperback - 2000

From the rear cover

Dr. Donden gives an introduction to the Tibetan medical system, its perspective on the body as well as the nature of illness, to Western medical practitioners. Chapters imclue the topics of: the digestive process, the humors, and the classification of disease. He goes on to discuss particular issues such as AIDS and cancer and finally how to improve one's lifestyle to encourage health. His discussions are particularly interesting because he brings his many years of personal experience into his presentation.

Media reviews

"I am very happy to learn about the publication of Dr. Yeshi Dhonden's book on Tibetan medicine—Dr. Dhonden is one of the most experienced practitioners of this system." —H. H. the Dalai Lama

"For anyone interested in Tibetan medicine specifically and naturopathic healing in general, Healing from the Source is an impressive and precious record of the treatment system he has successfully applied over many years and includes his own story and experience as a physician." —Georg Feuerstein, PhD, author of The Deeper Dimension of Yoga

"An interesting collection of writings on Tibetan medical information we can all learn from, which focuses on the health and healing of the human condition unlike Western medical technology, which treats the diagnosis and often depersonalizes the patient." —Bernie Siegel, MD, author of Love, Medicine, and Miracles

"Dr. Dhonden demonstrates an encyclopedic grasp of his topic while also being accessible on a personal level. Many personal anecdotes (often quite humorous) are effective at providing a broader and humanizing context to his detailed knowledge." —ForeWord Magazine

Citations

• Booklist, 03/15/2000, Page 1306
• Foreword, 05/01/2000, Page 68
• School Library Journal, 03/01/2000, Page 118