Indie Publishers Association of Taiwan

Book Description
From skincare to slimming down, chronic conditions to contagious diseases—turns out ancient Chinese people had the same health troubles we do today.
This book takes a modern medical lens to the ailments of the past, exploring how people back then dealt with their bodies, their symptoms, and their survival.
With a dash of humor and a dose of science, it offers ancient patients a 21st-century diagnosis—and gives today’s readers a fascinating new look at the history of health.

About the Author
A native of Macau, the author is a practicing cardiologist at Kiang Wu Hospital, specializing in cardiac catheterization and cardiovascular diseases. Beyond the clinic, he is a passionate writer with a love for history and literature. His works have received multiple literary awards, and he has published several books that blend medical science with historical storytelling—all available in both traditional and simplified Chinese.