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Kailash Centre of Oriental Medicine
7 Newcourt Street
London NW8 7AA
Tel: 020 7722 3939 (Mondays to Fridays 9am-7.30pm, Saturdays 10am-1pm)
E-mail: info@kailash.fsnet.co.uk
Website: www.orientalhealing.co.uk
A clinic specialising in traditional oriental medicine, specifically Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese (Kanpo) and Indian ayurvedic medicine. Also offers various types of massage, healing, osteopathy, reflexology, yoga, tai chi, meditation and some courses, ie, Bach flowers. Website has a list of practitioners and therapies, and details of prices.

Tibet Foundation
1 St. James's Market
Off Haymarket
London SW1Y 4SB
Tel: 020 7930 6001
E-mail: info@tibet-foundation.org
Website: www.tibet-foundation.org
A leading Tibetan doctor visits the UK four times a year and holds consultations in London and Birmingham. Occasional lectures and talks relating to traditional Tibetan herbal remedies and practice.

websites

Eden Medical Centre
www.edenmedicalcentre.com
Aims to integrate orthodox and complementary practitioners under the same roof. Features information about Dur Bon medicine (Tibet's oldest spiritual tradition), classes, practitioners and how to contact the centre.

The Office of Tibet
www.tibet.com
Has a section on Tibetan medicine and astrology, including an introduction to Tibetan medicine, and contact details for further information.

Tibetan Medicine Resources
http://dharma-haven.org/tibetan/medicine.htm
Comprehensive website discussing various aspects of Tibetan Buddhist medicine, including news, research, publications and links.

TibetMed
www.tibetmed.org
Maintained by an American-based organisation, has information about Tibetan medicine, training, events, questions and answers, and related links.

books
 
 

	Principles of Tibetan Medicine by Tamdin Sither Bradley Explains the history and techniques of Tibetan medicine, and the difference between Tibetan and Chinese acupuncture systems. Get this book
	Health Through Balance: an introduction to Tibetan medicine by Yeshi Donden Helpful introduction to the basic governing principles of Tibetan medicine. Get this book
	Tibetan Healing: The modern legacy of Medicine Buddha by Peter Fenton The author discusses the secrets of Tibetan healing to help improve health and well-being. Get this book

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