About the book

Based on the author’s 30 years of medical practice, Power of the Five Elements is a modern interpretation of the Five Elements of Chinese medicine that gives readers a roadmap to recognizing and controlling their stress-response patterns and enhancing healthy aging. Dr. Moss makes clear that maintaining health and preventing stress-induced disease—heart disease, diabetes, cancer—requires adapting successfully to changing circumstances. His Five Adaptation Types use questionnaires and case histories to help readers create strategies for stress reduction and health improvement. Power of the Five Elements explains how to reduce maladaptive patterns and prevent damage from elevated cortisol, the main stress hormone. Dr. Moss offers a range of behavioral changes, dietary recommendations, and meditations that enhance adaptive responses. He includes current research about the effects of long-term stress on the brain and how to reverse them. In addition, he describes each acupressure point and how to experience a direct effect from their adaptive energy. Written for both the general public and healthcare providers, this book is essential reading for anyone facing health issues and stressful situations.

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Charles A. Moss, MD, has been practicing integrative medicine and Five Element acupuncture in La Jolla, California, since 1978. A pioneer in combining Eastern wisdom and the best of scientific integrative medical practice, he has taught Five Element acupuncture through the UCLA School of Medicine, the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, and the Five Element Acupuncture Physician Training Program. He holds a master’s degree in acupuncture degree from the College of Traditional Acupuncture, UK, participated in the founding of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture and the American Holistic Medical Association, and is a Fellow and Diplomate of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, and a Diplomate (Board Certified) of the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Moss has written multiple articles on Five Element acupuncture and regularly presents workshops through the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture.

1. Nutritional therapies including herbs, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. We emphasize optimizing the function of the digestive, hormonal and immune systems through natural and medical therapies. Dietary prescriptions based on our testing are employed in easy to follow programs. Injectable or intravenous nutrients are used when needed.
2. Allergy and environmental medicine treatments including diet, immunotherapy and environmental controls to reduce the overall allergic 'load' from allergen and toxins.
3. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs to enhance the function of all your body systems as well as treat stress, pain and many different medical problems.
4. Stress reduction recommendations such as relaxation tapes, meditation, books and exercise.
5. Natural hormone therapies as well as judicious use of medication as required.
6. Massage therapy to improve musculoskeleta function, treat injuries and pain, improve posture, and provide deep relaxation and relief from tension.

7. Preventive medicine in identity and treat early signs of premature disease and aging.