The Tao of Beauty
Author: Lee, Helen
ISBN: 9780767902564
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 02 Mar 1999
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback / softback
i>The Tao of Beauty/i> proves that the latest beauty secrets are 5,000 years old. Ford fashion model Helen Lee comes from a long line of Chinese herbal practitioners, and when she found that Western beauty solutions were not helping her remedy the stress of a full-time modeling career, she turned back to the Chinese herbal therapies her mother had taught her. In i>The Tao of Beauty/i>, Lee demystifies for you the use of food and herbs for inner health and outer beauty with- br>br>. A concise overview of Chinese medicine and Chinese herbology's basic elementsbr>. The "Beauty-Wellness Test," which identifies your energy type-yang (hot), yin/yang (balanced), and yin (cold)br>. Prescriptive advice for acne, dry skin, wrinkles, insomnia, fatigue, allergies, and much morebr>. Five chapters devoted exclusively to remedies and tips for skin, hair, nails, eyes, and make-up br>. Herbal and dietary recommendations and recipes for optimal weight and health, with ingredients easily available in local supermarkets and health food stores br>. Specific advice for women at different stages of life, including pregnancy and menopausebr>. Exercise, toning, and relaxation techniques based on i>Chi Kung/i> br>br>More and more Western women are coming to see that beauty and wellness are inextricably linked, but there are few resources that explain the relationship and offer practical advice. i>The Tao of Beauty /i>is the guide you've been seeking. Let it unlock the beauty in you.
ISBN: 9780767902564
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 02 Mar 1999
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback / softback
i>The Tao of Beauty/i> proves that the latest beauty secrets are 5,000 years old. Ford fashion model Helen Lee comes from a long line of Chinese herbal practitioners, and when she found that Western beauty solutions were not helping her remedy the stress of a full-time modeling career, she turned back to the Chinese herbal therapies her mother had taught her. In i>The Tao of Beauty/i>, Lee demystifies for you the use of food and herbs for inner health and outer beauty with- br>br>. A concise overview of Chinese medicine and Chinese herbology's basic elementsbr>. The "Beauty-Wellness Test," which identifies your energy type-yang (hot), yin/yang (balanced), and yin (cold)br>. Prescriptive advice for acne, dry skin, wrinkles, insomnia, fatigue, allergies, and much morebr>. Five chapters devoted exclusively to remedies and tips for skin, hair, nails, eyes, and make-up br>. Herbal and dietary recommendations and recipes for optimal weight and health, with ingredients easily available in local supermarkets and health food stores br>. Specific advice for women at different stages of life, including pregnancy and menopausebr>. Exercise, toning, and relaxation techniques based on i>Chi Kung/i> br>br>More and more Western women are coming to see that beauty and wellness are inextricably linked, but there are few resources that explain the relationship and offer practical advice. i>The Tao of Beauty /i>is the guide you've been seeking. Let it unlock the beauty in you.
