Chinese Medicine Today provides an introduction to the fundamental theories and methods of Chinese Medicine from a Western perspective. Its principles of TCM and various philosophical systems are explained, analyzed, and presented in a structured manner. The practical section describes Chinese syndrome diagnosis step by step, leading to an individual and constitution-based assessment. The five pillars of Chinese Medicine - herbal therapy, acupuncture, Tuina, dietetics, and Qigong - are introduced, along with other procedures important for therapeutic care. Hamid Montakab has enlisted a number of renowned TCM therapists as contributing authors for this work. Chinese Medicine Today serves as a textbook for beginners, but is also a useful tool for advanced practitioners. It describes the traditional view of Chinese Medicine.