A Century of Smooth Paths: A Hundred Verses of Longevity Scriptures

Author: Fu Qiang
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Medicine is a humanistic study, and the history of medicine is the history of human self-awareness. Modern medicine is divided into medicine, i.e., clinical medicine; the second medicine, i.e., preventive medicine; the third medicine, i.e., rehabilitative medicine; and the fourth medicine, i.e., self-care medicine. This book undoubtedly belongs to the fourth medicine. The greatest difference between its theory and practice is that it no longer focuses solely on diseases and patients but clearly defines its service as all patients and potential patients. In the mid-20th century, due to economic development, the advancement of natural sciences, improvements in medical standards, and better social environments, human life expectancy gradually increased, leading to a significant rise in the proportion of the elderly population. This drew the attention of socially aware individuals to aging and age-related diseases. The features of this book are: easy to understand yet comprehensive, covering every aspect of the fourth medicine; concise and focused, with each chapter addressing a distinct topic; well-supported by evidence, maintaining scientific rigor and precision; practical and tailored to the needs of the service. Its purpose is to prevent premature aging, prevent and treat age-related diseases, maintain the physical and mental health of the elderly, and help them live a healthy, long, and fulfilling life. The author poured their heart and soul into gathering materials, meticulously reading encyclopedias and various health and wellness books, which explains why they write with such ease and fluency, producing a cohesive and well-structured book—without perseverance, such a feat would be impossible! This book includes 100 health and wellness practices tailored for modern people, especially middle-aged and elderly individuals.