Product Description The desire to live forever. The dream of eternal beauty. The search for perfect health. This quest for harmony between body and soul has been the hallmark of humanity from the earliest days of consciousness. In three episodes, THE SECRET WORLD OF WELLNESS brings the timeless wisdom of some of the world’s most advanced early cultures back to life: ancient India, China and Rome. ANCIENT CHINA The timeless culture of China created the world’s first “wellness bible”-- 2,500 years ago. The Chinese pursuit of a perfect balance between mind and matter, spirit and body, was nothing less than the quest for immortality. Because of its undeniable power, this ancient medical knowledge still flourishes today. The Chinese practice of health and wellness is based upon the observation and understanding of "Chi" in the human body -- the mysterious pathways of energy -- the life force present everywhere in the universe. EXTRA FEATURES: Photo Gallery • Preview Ancient Rome • Preview Ancient India Review An engaging introduction to traditional Chinese medicine, The Secret World of Wellness: Ancient China offers both a historical perspective and a look at how contemporary practitioners are carrying on these centuries-old treatments in modern high-rise China. Placing great emphasis on the prevention of disease, traditional Chinese medicine puts Chi (the concept of the universal life force) at the center of its teachings. As China continues to industrialize, traditional medicine is losing ground in urban centers, but this beautifully filmed and informative documentary also follows one young doctor who has moved to the smoggy high rises in order to practice these ancient wellness techniques. Highly recommended. --Video Librarian
