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The Tao of Beauty

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Although I like some of the recipes the author shares with us, I doubt her knowledge of herbal medicine. She has certainly paid a little attention here and there, and collected many recipes, but she contradicts herself quite often.
At the beginning of the book she lists items according to their yin/yang nature. So, for example, chicken is neutral or yin/yang. But later in the text she refers to chicken as a warming or yang food.
In the various sections on skin care, she lists beneficial foods, and foods to be avoided. In several places, however, she contradicts herself. For example: she says that for a certain skin condition, you should avoid cool-energy foods, but her list of beneficial foods includes several cool-energy items.
The author brings a variety of topical recipes (scrubs, toners, lotions), most made from food items. Many recipes are simple, use foods widely available, and are easy to prepare. Just don't have dandruff, because her vodka-treatment won't come cheap.

Some of the edible recipes are quite good and very simple. Others are questionable. For example, her papaya peanut soup consists of pork, papaya, raw peanuts and salt. (Sounds delicious?) The ingredients are cooked for 20 minutes without the addition of water. Well, try that. Good luck.
She also suggests to use surgical gloves when cooking to protect your hands. I wonder whether she has ever handled hot pots in her life, or even stood near a hot stove.
Overall, the book is interesting to read because the author uses food as medicine (instead of pharmaceutical preparations), but it contains many inconsistencies.

Please do not waste your precious time on reading any other book on beauty except this one : "Tao of Beauty" by Helen Lee ! As you know REAL outside beauty can be generated only by the inside beauty. We do not talk about the very fleeting 'cover-girl' beauty here, this book is for those women who are already beautiful on the inside, and might think that it doesn't show on the outside yet. Once you read this book you will understand many other things, and you will be grateful that Helen Lee decided to write about her secrets. And.... there are other surprises for you.... you will love it.

I'd would like to thank you very much for your knowledge that you're sharing with us. You have highly motivated me to follow the chinese treatments and I'll try my best to do so. Before getting into your website I have read your book "The Tao of Beauty". It really is helpful...

Because of the amount of health and beauty books in the market (and that I have bought and never looked at again after the first read), I was extremely skeptical -- either it would be too clinical, difficult to implement or even worse, dumbed down to the point of "why bother?". So, I checked out this book at the library -- and was so impressed with the contents and information that I had to buy the book, knowing I'd actually use the information over and over again for everything from dry skin to PMS. It's great!

I have read The Tao of Beauty, I think it is an excellet book and learning experience.

Unlike most books in this area, this one really has substance and is fun and easy to read. It's very useful; has so much to say; and says it in a simple easy-to-follow form. Can't recommend it enough.

Yes, I have read the "Tao Of Beauty" and found it to be an exceptional book. What I really love about it is that you make the recipes simple and easy to follow. One thing I have learned from you is that Chinese herbs are not just for medicinal purposes but can also be used for beautifying. I actually have come across patients in my clinic who want to know how to get rid of liver spots or pigmentations on their faces. Once again, congratulations and thank you for your wonderful book!

I am a fan of yours in Singapore. I have bought your "Tao of beauty" a month ago, and I think that this book is amazing. I think this is the most useful, interesting book compare to the rest of the beauty books that I have ever come across. Not only, I have learn about a great range of beauty tips, most importantly, I have been given this opportunity to study about the history of Chinese medicine and know more in depth about our body. I could again like to tell you that your book is really GREAT! ALL THE BEST TO YOU. (any more books that are going to be publish?)

I just finished reading "The Tao of Beauty" and I think it was a much needed publication. Many times I have looked for ways to grow or improve myself naturally, feeling as though my body is most responsive to elements that are of the Earth, and help my inside as well as my outside. Thank you [Helen] for taking the time to share your secrets and stories with others. It is much appreciated.

The Tao of Beauty is a breakthrough, an easy-to-understand introduction to TCM and recipes of healing foods. Thank you so much for filling such a giant void of this knowledge in our society!