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June 22, 2023 39 mins
Clive Witham talks about his new book Self-Helaing with Chinese Medicine: A Home Guide to Treating Common Aliments.
Transform your health with the ecological approach of ancient Chinese medicine.
Discover how to restore your health according to Chinese medicine with the help of Clive Witham, a knowledgeable acupuncturist. In his comprehensive guide, he provides easy-to-follow instructions and clear illustrations to help you recognize and understand patterns of illness through their ecological connections. Additionally, he offers self-care treatments for a variety of common health disorders.

Clive Witham talks about his new book Self-Helaing with Chinese Medicine: A Home Guide to Treating Common Aliments.
Transform your health with the ecological approach of ancient Chinese medicine.
Discover how to restore your health according to Chinese medicine with the help of Clive Witham, a knowledgeable acupuncturist. In his comprehensive guide, he provides easy-to-follow instructions and clear illustrations to help you recognize and understand patterns of illness through their ecological connections. Additionally, he offers self-care treatments for a variety of common health disorders.
This book delves into the causes of illnesses in the body based on the natural principles of Chinese medicine. It also provides self-care treatments for various common health issues, including colds, high blood pressure, backaches, nausea, menstrual pain, and depression. Additionally, it has helpful illustrations and step-by-step instructions for hands-on treatment modalities like acupressure, massage, and Gua sha. Chinese medicine offers a unique ecological approach to understanding how our bodies function, acknowledging that the human body is a part of nature and governed by universal principles. We can optimize our body’s health and well-being by understanding basic concepts like yin and yang, the balance of elements, flow, blockage, dampness, and dryness. Addresses how and why illness in the body occurs according to the natural principles of Chinese medicine.
Gain knowledge and confidence in self-care treatments for common health disorders with the guidance of Clive Witham, a licensed acupuncturist and health promoter. This comprehensive guide simplifies the complexities of illness by providing insightful explanations and step-by-step instructions, allowing you to easily nurse yourself back to health. Master the techniques to manage colds, high blood pressure, backache, nausea, menstrual pain, and depression.

We talk about
  • The Bodies River System
  • The Six storage systems
  • Food Therapy
  • Inflammation
  • Maximize natural circulation
  • Universal principles of life
  • Anxiety, depression, and stuck emotions
  • The real reason diabetes manifests
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Lifestyle therapy

Through the application of the fundamental principles of Chinese medicine, one can effectively use food therapy, acupressure, Gua sha, exercise, and lifestyle recommendations to make necessary changes. With this knowledge, it becomes possible to assess and recognize common syndromes and illness patterns. By taking proactive steps towards making lifestyle changes, it is possible to alleviate symptoms and promote recovery.Discover the power of Self-Healing with Chinese Medicine to take control of your journey towards wellness. This approach offers a unique perspective on the natural world that can help you achieve balance and improve your body’s flow. With simple self-care practices, you can build resilience and promote healing from within.
Clive Witham L.Ac., M.Sc., is a licensed acupuncturist and the director of the Komorebi Institute and the Gua sha Center in Spain. For more than a decade, he ran a chronic illness clinic in North Africa. The creator of Ecology in Motion Gua sha, he specializes in Gua sha and promoting the knowledge of ancient Chinese healing as a viable, practical world medicine. The author of several books, including Holographic Gua Sha and Facial Gua Sha, Clive lives in Barcelona, Spain.
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