Books by Professor John Dixon

Genki is a Japanese word meaning 'energetic' or 'full of life'. It is also translated as 'healthy'.The Genki Self Health Guide provides a beginner's guide to Traditional Oriental Medicine. Containing simple and practical advice based on the principles of ancient Eastern healthcare.Including: An understanding of the flow of Ki / Qi energy in the body. An introduction to the Channel / Meridian system - the network of energetic pathways that run through the body and organs. A simple explanation of Yin and Yang in the body. How the smooth flow of Ki energy is essential for good health.Additionally, this book covers: How regular activity keeps your body young. The importance of deep breathing and meditation in balancing the emotions. How stress and tension blocks the natural flow of Ki-energy in the body and what you can do about it.The Genki Self Health Guide also contains: Simple exercises with photos. A beginner's guide to self-acupressure. Information on food and diet, the concept of Ikigai. And a look into the background of Traditional Oriental Medicine in the West.Genki Self Health is a concise, simple and practical guide to learning all about Traditional Oriental Medicine and how it can improve your body and mind.John Dixon is a practicing acupuncturist in the UK with experience in palliative and hospice care.