Daniel Reid

Daniel P. Reid, born in 1948 in San Francisco, is a noted writer specializing in Eastern philosophy, herbal medicine, and natural organic healing. He has authored many books and articles on Asian traditional medicine and self-healing methods. Reid also directs detoxification programs with his Taiwanese wife Snow, in Bali, Indonesia and also in Thailand.

Early years

Daniel Reid spent his childhood in East Africa. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley in 1970, and a Masters of Arts degree in Chinese Language and Civilization at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in 1973.

Taiwan

After graduation Reid moved to Taiwan, where he lived 16 years studying and writing about various aspects of traditional Chinese culture, focusing particularly on Chinese medicine and ancient Taoist health and longevity systems.

Thailand

In 1989, Reid relocated to Chiang Mai, Thailand, where he continued his research and writing.

Australia

In 1999, Reid immigrated with his wife Snow to the Byron Bay region of Australia, where he now lives.

Books

*1. The Tao of Health, Sex & Longevity. Simon & Schuster, New York & London, 1989).
*2. The Tao of Detox. Inner Traditions. USA, 2006)
*3. The Tao of Detox
*4. Chi-Gung: Harnessing the Power of the Universe
*5. Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine
*6. Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs
*7. The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing: Guarding the Three Treasures
*8. Guarding the Three Treasures: the Chinese Way of Health
*9. Guide to Koh Samui & Environs
*10. Insight Guide: East Asia
*11. Welcome to Taiwan
*12. Dragon Mountain
*13. Perspectives on Taiwan
*14. Images of Taiwan
*15. Insight Guide: Taiwan
*16. Complete Chinese Cookbook
*17. Complete Guide to China
*18. Chinese Mini-Cookbook Series: Chinese Homestyle Cuisine.
*19. Chi-Gung: Harnessing the Power of the Universe
*20. Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine
*21. Handbook of Chinese Healing Herbs
*22. The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing: Guarding the Three Treasures
*23. Guarding the Three Treasures: the Chinese Way of Health
*24. Guide to Koh Samui & Environs
*25. Insight Guide: East Asia
*26. Welcome to Taiwan
*27. Dragon Mountain
*28. Perspectives on Taiwan
*29. Images of Taiwan
*30. Insight Guide: Taiwan
*31. Complete Chinese Cookbook
*32. Complete Guide to China
*33. "My Journey in Mystic China: Old Pu's Travel Diary" - An Englishman's Memoirs of China by John Blofeld translated from the Chinese by Daniel Reid. Inner Traditions, Vermont, USA, 2008).