Tending The Wind
An Introduction to Veterinary Holistic Medicine
TCM Extras
Additional Materials related to the study of Chinese Medicine and Reiki
These are early writings and research activities that were instrumental in creating the final chapters of Tending The Wind related to Chinese medicine and reiki. They are presented here in their original form for those who wish to delve more deeply into these topics, or who wish to see some thought processes that did not end up in the final book. Some concepts that were considered but not researched further may also provide interest for some readers.
Appendix 1. Basic Concepts
Summary of Daoist and other concepts important to TCM as well as reiki.
Appendix 2. Five Phases
Early work into this subject, with theoretical connections to the reiki symbols.
Appendix 3. Timeline
A brief history of China, compiled from various sources to acquire historical context for TCM.
Appendix 4. Resources
Books and websites that were useful or just interesting (in the order they were searched).
Appendix 5. Reiki Extras
Additional terminology, Usui's affirmations, and treatment hand positions.
