5.0 out of 5 based on 4 reviews. – Customer review on 13/01/2007

If I could give this book 10,000 stars I would. This book is absolutely incredible! Some points:

- This book is HUGE!! 750 pages full of information (I was surprised I didn't have to pay much more for it -- for the amount of info this books contains, I would have easily expected to pay at least twice what it costs!)
- Amazingly well-written!
- Takes no sides, gives you the facts in a clear, concise way
- Complete with theories of Chinese Medicine and descriptions of disease patterns and how to cure them
- Very up-to-date -- this book is not just about old remedies -- it discusses all the issues of the "modern westerner"
- Very well organized with an incredible index that you can use to find absolutely anything
- Lists more foods than you probably know of, as well as the characteristics and therapeutic uses of each
- Provides numerous recipes (though it's not meant to be a cookbook, I was surprised to find that it not only describes the foods, it tells you how to *use* them, how to *prepare* them, and even how to store them!)

If you are looking for a guide to foods that is modern and up-to-date, yet helds to the traditional premises, this is it!
This book made me think about what I've been eating and drinking (and I don't mean alcohol -- you'll find some eye-opening truths here about the water you drink, as well as what the meat, poultry, and eggs go through before they get to your fridge.)
This book made me become a vegan.
This book made me purify my water before I drink it.
This book made me a conscious citizen of the planet!
But don't worry -- there is NO preaching! If you are intent on eating meat -- fine! All the suggestions in this book provide for carnivores, vegetarians, vegans, and everyone in between! It simply tells you te facts and allows you to think for yourself.
Thank you, Paul Pitchford, for putting together such an incredible book -- it's an immense achievment!

5.0 out of 5 based on 4 reviews. – Customer review on 05/01/2009

An incredibley balanced and worthwhile compilation of information.

5.0 out of 5 based on 4 reviews. – Customer review on 18/11/2006

A awesome book, this is literally an encyclopedia of information of foods, 5 element theory and the yin/yang of healing with herbs, foods, oils and Chinese therapies. This is the sort of book that is able to cross many modalities and will be a useful reference for years to come. Fishpond also seems to sell it very cheaply so if you’re in Australia buy a copy for yourself or your friends. It’s a very valuable addition.

5.0 out of 5 based on 4 reviews. – Customer review on 31/08/2009

I really loved this book. I was put onto it by my acupuncturist to help supplement the work she is doing and give me an understanding of why my body is behaving the way it is. I found the book very easy to refer to and very informative. I even found my 14 year old son scanning through it and talking to me about 'meridians' and which foods to eat.
Highly recommended and much cheaper at fishpond than anywhere else by about $20. Thank you.