Welcome this first and most comprehensive guide to Tibet's ancient integrative healing system-one of the world's oldest forms. The Book of Tibetan Medicine provides a thorough overview of the origins and practices of this holistic approach and explains how it can contribute to maintaining overall health and happiness. You will learn how to balance body, mind, and spirit through diet, behavior, yoga, herbalism, acupuncture, Buddhist relaxation techniques, and medicines derived from natural sources. By taking an especially in-depth look at contemporary ailments-including stress and allergies-this highly accessible and lushly illustrated manual brings Tibet's age-old and traditional discipline into the here and now, with invaluable advice on how to use it to improve your well-being.