An exciting new full-colour edition of Face Reading in Chinese Medicine featuring over 200
colour photographs and practical instructions on how to conduct a face reading! Face reading
has been part of Traditional Chinese Medicine for many centuries and Professor Lillian Bridges
is a popular academic and international lecturer on the subject who gained her fascinating
knowledge through her family line of Master Face Readers in China. Based on an understanding of
the shapes markings and features of a face practitioners can learn about the health and life
of a patient relating to the principles of Chinese medicine. In addition to understanding how
the body's internal functions - physical psychological and emotional - can be seen on a face
practitioners can also learn how to evaluate Shen to understand non-verbal
expressions.Technical and detailed information is presented in an upbeat insightful and highly
readable manner. This was the first book to focus on the deeper aspects of face reading and
diagnosis this edition includes ancient Taoist knowledge regarding the Original Face and
Facial Jing and Qi markers which have previously only been taught through the oral tradition.
Clear discussions demonstrate how this technique can be used as a supplement to other
diagnostic tools in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Engaging insightful highly readable text is
written by a well-known and experienced lecturer in the field. Extensive illustrations give you
a clear understanding of theories and techniques. A focus on the deeper aspects of face reading
and diagnosis helps readers become more conscious of their actions reactions and the health
consequences of behavior.
