Excerpts and what reviewers
say about
Powerful Body, Peaceful Mind:
How to Heal Yourself with
Foods, Herbs, and Acupressure
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Hey, Brian Carter here!
Powerful Body, Peaceful Mind is coming out soon. I definitely
feel the expected sense of accomplishment, but more than that,
I'm breathing a HUGE sigh of relief!
You wouldn't believe how hard it is to finish a book. I now have
immense respect for all authors. I thought it would be much easier
that it was. You have no idea!
Here's a preview of the book. I've already included excerpts
in various places on PulseMed. Here's a list of them:
What my early reviewers said. I am so fortunate to have
such great readers! I asked you for feedback, and many generous
people participated. Yeah, I owe them each an autographed book,
but it was well worth it. Their feedback led to substantial revisions
and more inclusions.
They said the following nice things before those revisions, and
I think the book is twice as good now! And by the way, I didn't
ask them for a testimonial - I asked for feedback, and this is
part of what came back naturally.
Click here to here an
audio message from me
What People Who've Read the Book
Say About It:
"Powerful Body, Peaceful Mind opened my eyes to the
wholeness of Chinese Medicine. It's much more than the acupuncture
and herbs I had heard of. I didn't want to put this book down!"
Philippa Gibson
PulseMed.org Reader (New Zealand)
"Powerful Body, Peaceful Mind is easy and fun to
read, with tons of tips and bits of information I haven't found
anywhere else. I've read about Traditional Chinese Medicine for
years, but it wasn't until now that I finally 'got it'. Thanks
to this book, I've been able to resolve and self-treat health
issues I've been struggling with all my life. Thank you, Brian!"
Paula Taylor
PulseMed.org Reader (Florida)
"Brian's style makes for easy reading and there's something
for students, clinicians, and the public. The communicator in
him shines through and his desire to encourage deep healing is
evident. He's provided innovative ways of communicating complex
concepts. We need more individuals like him who will promote the
proper integration of Oriental medicine into our western medical
system."
Dr.
James K. Rotchford, MD, MPH
Medical Doctor, Medical Acupuncturist (Washington)
Founder of the Medical
Acupuncture Research Foundation,
AcuBriefs.com, and The
Best of Both Worlds Foundation
"Brian Carter is an authentic communicator who, in Powerful
Body, Peaceful Mind, has turned his considerable skills and
unique perspective to an important task. This book makes Chinese
medicine accessible to the lay reader. Brian's clear writing style
opens up the unfamiliar terminology and builds bridges to the
underlying concepts, allowing any serious reader to find a wealth
of how-to advice about making immediate use of Chinese medicine
to improve the quality of life."
Michael R. McCoy, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Acupuncture
and Oriental Medicine Alliance
"I enjoyed Brian's easy-going writing style. He speaks from
experience and in a friendly tone."
Dr. Katalin Csoka, MD, PhD
Medical Doctor (California)
"I thoroughly enjoyed reading Powerful Body, Peaceful
Mind. I liked Brian's honesty, transparency, and conversational
approach. He gained my trust early on. The quizzes helped me understand
myself better. I believe this book would help a number of my friends
with their aggravating symptoms."
Mary Jane Boyd
PulseMed.org Reader (Texas)
"I think Powerful Body, Peaceful Mind is a great
book. I especially liked the summaries and cartoons and the boxed-in
short statements. This makes it easy to use the book as a reference.
Again, a great book."
Charlotte Haas, AP
Acupuncture Physician (Florida)
"I've practiced acupuncture for over 25 years but learned
something new in the Acupuncture section. I think my patients
- even some of my medical doctor patients - will really enjoy
this book. It's a very good introductory text for Chinese medicine."
Dr. Michael S. Greene, DC, ND
Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, Naturopath
"I very much enjoyed Powerful Body, Peaceful Mind
- a quick, entertaining, easy read. It was packed with valuable
user-friendly information that anyone can use and incorporate
into their daily life! In other words, you don't have to be a
doctor to use and enjoy this book. Congrats to Brian!"
Marilynn Carter (not related to Brian)
PulseMed.org Reader
"It contains a lot of really original thought you can't
find elsewhere. I especially like the Map of Wellness and other
flowcharts. I also really liked the analogy of the tangled rope.
I will use it with my patients."
Kristen E. Horner, LAc
Acupuncturist (Texas)
"Powerful Body, Peaceful Mind is concise, illustrative,
and inspiring, a great starter up those new to Chinese Medicine.
It explains why Chinese Medicine is imperative for a long and
balanced life. This book is so good that I'm going to an acupuncturist
tomorrow to get help and to find out more!"
Raquel Vasquez
PulseMed.org Reader (New York)
"This is a great book. It helps make Chinese medicine easier
to understand. I feel I now have a good foundation to work from.
I'll recommend it to family and friends because it explains Chinese
Medicine in simple terms, and because it could help a few of them
live a more balanced lifestyle."
Alphonzo Monzo
Acupuncture Student
"Thanks, Brian, for the obvious hard work and research that
went into Powerful Body, Peaceful Mind. It's one of the
most informative and enjoyable books I've read on Traditional
Chinese Medicine, a great introduction to its wonders. You're
giving people insight into how important it is in all areas of
life."
Rob Seletto
Acupuncturist (Australia)
"Everything is pretty straightforward and well explained,
no small feat for some of the more complicated aspects of Chinese
Medicine! It'll give those new to Chinese Medicine an excellent
toolbox for building healthier lives."
Michelle Strausbaugh
PulseMed.org Reader
"Powerful Body, Peaceful Mind is very 21st century
in its presentation and style. Upbeat and fun too! The material
is solid, clear, and understandable. It delivers what you need
to start using Chinese Medicine to improve your health. I'm going
to recommend it because it's comprehensive and conveys what we
are all about: humanness and genuineness."
Starrie Lowe, LAc
Acupuncturist (California)
"Brian's done a good job of including useful, practical
health info for the lay reader, especially those interested in
how Oriental healing makes sense from a Westerner's perspective.
I found the herb and drug section particularly useful, especially
the contraindications and herb/drug interactions. I intend to
keep it handy."
Clinton
J. Choate, LAc
Acupuncturist (California)
"I loved reading Powerful Body, Peaceful Mind because
it brought back my own journey with Oriental Medicine over the
past 10 years. Not only is the theory breathtaking, as Brian eloquently
explains, but it actually works in practice and gives us a way
to bring our lives into balance. I love how he intersperses his
own journey to health, and tells us how to take care of ourselves
and practice prevention."
Bonnie
Diamond, LAc
Acupuncturist (Massachusetts)
"I love the presentation and flow of information. Books
on this topic tend to overwhelm the reader. Powerful Body,
Peaceful Mind allows you to read a chapter quickly and then
use the knowledge. Excellent job! It makes change seem achievable.
I'd buy it for those just beginning to explore alternative medicine.
It's an excellent primer."
Rita M. Erickson
PulseMed.org Reader (Illinois)
"I was delighted with Powerful Body, Peaceful Mind.
It's wonderful. I have learnt quite a lot, and I will keep going
back to it. I've used the quizzes to get a better understanding
of my own health issues. It's refreshing how Brian writes of himself
as imperfect. I've already recommended this book to my two daughters.
I hope it goes to the top of the bestseller list… everybody
wins that way, Brian and the rest of us!"
Stella Newall
Spiritual Healer (Australia)
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