"The Mountain Path" by Caryn Boyd Diel is a history lesson and a guided lecture on the art and science of Chi Nei Tsang, Taoist abdominal massage. In our quickly changing environment gut health is the canary in the mine; the first messenger from the gut to the brain of the challenges we face in digesting modern life. The author provides up to date information on what is affecting our gut biome and provides basic hands on healing options to restore balance. Students of Chi Nei Tsang will appreciate the inclusion of various treatment protocol. Lay persons will enjoy trying out the basic Chi Nei Tsang self care treatment and simple Taoist meditations.