“An extraordinary masterpiece … There has never been a book  that so clearly, comprehensively and entertainingly tells you how to get to be 100 years old and still be happy and healthy. Get this book and keep it by your bedside. Give a copy to anyone you love and who you would like to share the rest of your life with in good health and humour.” Craig Sams, co-founder Green & Black’s chocolate, past chair of the Soil Association

“Peter Deadman has achieved something wonderful, something gorgeous in creating this book. He has managed to write with great simplicity, eloquence and gracefulness about a subject which is deep and rich; yangsheng, the Chinese tradition of nourishing life … I am certain that the book will appeal to anyone who has no knowledge of the Chinese philosophy (it would be a wonderful introduction for our patients) of how to look after ourselves in body, mind and spirit through diet, exercise, sleep, deepening our relationship with nature,v‘affairs of the bedroom’ and even music and dance, amongst other gifts.”
Emma Farrant, The Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine Journal

 

“This is an authoritative, scholarly, thorough and compassionate book about being alive in its broadest and highest sense. It has much to offer practitioners, educators and the general public. ”           Australian Journal of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

 

“A fabulous new book on cultivating health and longevity from the Chinese ‘nourishment of life’ tradition. Supported by the Chinese medical classics and modern research, the author, a senior practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, teaches us ways of being in the world which can sustain good health and at the same time support the environment we live in. From discussions on the benefits of proper diet and exercise, tea drinking and dancing, through to caring for mothers in pregnancy and the postpartum and how to face the challenges of old age, this is a beautiful book written with charm, wit and a deep understanding of what is important in life.”
Amazon review

 

“Elegant and accessible, informative but undogmatic, comprehensive yet not boastful. It is a magnificent achievement, especially in the way in which it incorporates knowledge and wisdom from many cultures with no conspicuous friction. Deadman recognises and acknowledges many uncertainties and gaps in our knowledge, yet articulates an illuminating and authoritative narrative.”
Erik Millstone, Professor of Science Policy at the University of Sussex

 

“Elegantly written and diligently referenced; this book is an ultimate guide for wellbeing. The uncompromising relevance of this book makes it a must for all TCM practitioners and a first recommendation to all our patients.”
Yanan Kim, Teamor Tea Tailors, Australia

 

Amazon reviews

“This is a fantastic book for both practitioners of Chinese medicine and interested members of the public alike. The book is well-referenced (which cannot be said for all Chinese medicine tomes) and provides a much-needed English language text on the practice of “Yangsheng” (nourishing life), which is much more than mere disease prevention. I read the book from cover to cover very quickly and I know that it is a book that I will constantly revisit. We are bombarded on a daily basis by changing and conflicting advice about how to be healthy, but this book cuts through all the nonsense and just offers sound, reassuring advice based on health preservation practices which, for the most part, have been practised for generations. It is also very well-organised and is obviously the result of extensive research and careful thought, which has resulted in a very enjoyable, yet educational, read.”

“This is a beautiful book. It is written in a way that would make it accessible to anyone, while at the same time conveying important, well researched and useful items of knowledge. A great book to have on the shelf, for the chapters are very clear so it’s easy to dip into if you want advice on a particular subject. A rich array of wisdomous tips to live a long and healthy life which have their conception in Chinese medicine, however they are all backed up with western/modern research. I highly recommend.”

 

“Having received acupuncture for the best part of 20 years (on a preventative basis – I like the traditional Chinese philosophy of going to see the doctor to stop me getting ill), I have picked up all sorts of helpful hints and tips from my practitioner. This book contains almost all of them, and a huge amount more. It’s a beautiful hardback book and is very well written. It mixes traditional Chinese thinking with findings from Western science. I wish I’d been given this to read twenty years ago, although I fear I might not have taken notice! A brilliant read for anyone interested in their health or that of their family and friends.”

 

“A beautifully written and well researched book, with ancient pearls of wisdom on how to care for our mind, body and spirit in the 21st century. Deadman’s collection of teachings on yangsheng (nourishing life) is clear and easy to read for practitioners as well as laypersons. As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, I’ve been looking for a collection like this to reference in my practice and share with my patients. It’s finally here! Throw out all your self help, diet and nutrition books and read this book from beginning to end.”

 

This is a fantastic book for both practitioners of Chinese medicine and interested members of the public alike. The book is well-referenced (which cannot be said for all Chinese medicine tomes) and provides a much-needed English language text on the practice of “Yangsheng” (nourishing life), which is much more than mere disease prevention. I read the book from cover to cover very quickly and I know that it is a book that I will constantly revisit. We are bombarded on a daily basis by changing and conflicting advice about how to be healthy, but this book cuts through all the nonsense and just offers sound, reassuring advice based on health preservation practices which, for the most part, have been practised for generations. It is also very well-organised and is obviously the result of extensive research and careful thought, which has resulted in a very enjoyable, yet educational, read.

Having received acupuncture for the best part of 20 years (on a preventative basis – I like the traditional Chinese philosophy of going to see the doctor to stop me getting ill), I have picked up all sorts of helpful hints and tips from my practitioner. This book contains almost all of them, and a huge amount more. It’s a beautiful hardback book and is very well written. It mixes traditional Chinese thinking with findings from Western science. I wish I’d been given this to read twenty years ago, although I fear I might not have taken notice! A brilliant read for anyone interested in their health or that of their family and friends.

This is a really great distillation of the health-related knowledge accumulated over thousands of years in China. Having suffered with chronic ill health for many years, I found that the traditional Chinese approach was the best way to recovery. I am grateful that Peter has collated so much wisdom in one place.

This book is a timely reminder that no amount of pills, potions or needles will cure us of our chronic ailments without also addressing our lifestyle issues. What Peter Deadman presents in this beautifully written, well researched book is what the Chinese have known for thousands of years. Which is that by the careful and mindful regulation of all aspects of our lives we have the opportunity to bring our body and mind back into health and harmony. What is unique about this book is that it puts these ancient ideas of ‘nourishing life’ under the scrutiny of modern research and finds them to be surprisingly accurate and valuable.

This is a beautiful book. It is written in a way that would make it accessible to anyone, while at the same time conveying important, well researched and useful items of knowledge. A great book to have on the shelf, for the chapters are very clear so it’s easy to dip into if you want advice on a particular subject. A rich array of wisdomous tips to live a long and healthy life which have their conception in Chinese medicine, however they are all backed up with western/modern research. I highly recommend.

Excellent summary of key lifestyle elements that contribute to our health referencing both Chinese Traditional theory & latest Evidenced based practice according to Western Biomedical Research. An absolute essential for health professionals & those who want to improve lifestyle balance.

Elegantly written and diligently referenced; this book is an ultimate guide for wellbeing. The uncompromising relevance of this book makes it a must for all TCM practitioners and a first recommendation to all our patients

A beautifully written and well researched book, with ancient pearls of wisdom on how to care for our mind, body and spirit in the 21st century. Deadman’s collection of teachings on yangsheng (nourishing life) is clear and easy to read for practitioners as well as laypersons. As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, I’ve been looking for a collection like this to reference in my practice and share with my patients. It’s finally here! Throw out all your self help, diet and nutrition books and read this book from beginning to end.