Book Recommendations

Are you interested in learning more about the rich history of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine? There’s a wealth of material out there and sometimes it’s hard to decide where to start. Here are five of our favorite reads which will give you a better understanding of this amazing medicine!

The Web That Has No Weaver by Ted Kaptchuk

A classic well-written, comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
 

Between Heaven and Earth by Harriet Beinfield

An introduction to the philosophies of Traditional Chinese Medicine and how to use Chinese medical techniques in our own lives.
 

Tao Te Ching (“The Book of the Way”) by Lao Tzu

A compilation of 81 short paragraphs that lay the foundation of Taoist thought and give great insight to some thinking in-line with nature and Chinese Medical theory.
   

Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition
by Paul Pitchford

A comprehensive guide to the theory and healing power of Chinese medicine. This is our go-to reference for TCM nutrition and food therapy guidelines.
 

The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine translated from the “Neijing”

This is one of the oldest and most renowned texts on Taoism and Chinese Medicine. It’s a dense read, but a great read for anyone wanting to delve deeper into this medicine.