Overview
Characterology is probably as old as humankind and, in recent years, the patterns of qualities and relationship found in Oriental medicine have provided fertile ground for writers in several genres. Character and Health is clearly distinguished from other attempts to exploit this ancient fascination. First, and critically, it is based on Dr. Requena’s medical professional literature and is thus grounded by the standards and peer review of French physicians.
As well, it reflects a working doctor’s ethical sensitivity to patients.There are no unfounded claims, quick cures for profound diseases, or commercially adept promises, just solid information derived from a statistically reliable personality inventory, evaluations of hand morphology, childhood illnesses, and adult behaviors.
Author Information
Yves Requena, MD
Author: Character and Health, Botanical Medicine: A European Professional Perspective.
Dr. Requena completed his medical studies in 1971. His 1974 doctoral thesis on the subject of acupuncture and gastroenterology is one of the pioneering efforts in any language to establish a basis for the use of acupuncture in bio medial settings. He continued his integration efforts with a published study of 1353 cases of hospital-supervised smoking withdrawal. He teaches acupuncture at the Medical School of Marseille and focuses research there on the relationship of traditional European essential oils and acupuncture.
In addition to his professional publications his French-language working include works for the general public on qi gong and health. Dr. Requena continues to teach both acupuncture and qi gong internationally.
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Chapter Five is a set of self-tests for character type. These are followed by descriptions of the Five Phase constitutional types and the six Temperaments based on the six unit meridians. Chapters follow on both the relevance of these diagnostics for the individual and the clinician.