Facing East: Ancient Health + Beauty Secrets for the Modern Age

Facing East draws on 2,500 years of Chinese medicine wisdom adapted for contemporary life. Dr. Jingduan Yang, a fifth-generation practitioner of Chinese medicine and integrative medicine authority, collaborates with wellness advocate Norma Kamali to present ancient healing practices for restoring Qi—the vital energy underlying all bodily functions—to achieve internal health and external radiance. The book offers practical daily health, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle practices covering how primary organs affect physical health and mental well-being, tips for revitalizing hair, skin, eyes, lips, teeth, and nails, self-assessments for determining individual energy constitution, preventative care checklists, and a year-round wellness plan addressing sleep, sex, exercise, and nutrition. It explores the mind-body-spirit connection from an integrative perspective. The book addresses common concerns including fatigue, abdominal weight gain, mood issues, nasal congestion, dark circles, dry skin, cold extremities, and acne—all attributed to imbalanced Qi. It provides techniques and strategies to rebalance the body and address these conditions.