The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies: Based on the Timeless Wisdom of India's 5,000-Year-Old Medical SystemBased on the ancient healing tradition from India that dates back thousands of years, The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies offers natural alternatives to conventional medicines and treatments with practical advice and easy-to-follow instructions. Dr. Vasant Lad, a leading authority in this field, has created an invaluable guide to treating common ailments and chronic problems with strategies tailored to your personal needs based on your dosha. Dr. Lad first explains the principles behind the science of Ayurveda, exploring the physical and psychological characteristics of each of the three doshas, or mind-body types--vata, pitta, and kapha. Once you have determined which type or combination of types you are, Dr. Lad helps you to begin your journey to the ultimate "state of balance" and well-being. Dr. Lad explains why certain imbalances often result in illness and shows you how to restore your body to natural order. You'll learn which traditional Ayurvedic remedies--herbal teas and formulas, essential oils, meditation, yoga--offer relief from a variety of conditions, such as cold and flu symptoms, headaches, toothaches, sore throats, high cholesterol, vision problems, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Lad also shows you how to use diet and specific Ayurvedic techniques to prevent future illness and to promote body consciousness and healthy living. The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies enables us all to experience the benefits of Ayurveda's healing properties that have been refined over thousands of years. All of the herbs, foods, and oils Dr. Lad recommends can be found in local health food stores or through mail-order catalogs. Complete with an extensive glossary and resource list, this is the definitive guide to natural, safe, and effective remedies, everyday keys to a lifetime of vitality and well-being. |
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User Review - jayj123 - Overstock.comThis is an excellent resource to have if you are interested in natural healing. It has a wealth of information for holistic health care and it is excellent for helping people to understand their body ... Read full review
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User Review - uma1 - LibraryThingThe ancient healing system of Ayurveda from India is based on the principles and practices developed over centuries by the sages and physicians who have researched them. The book lists alphabetically ... Read full review
Contents
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How to Use This Knowledge | 28 |
PUITTING AYUIRVEDA TO WORK | 47 |
Rejuvenation and Rebuilding | 53 |
Seasonal Routines | 64 |
Breathing Techniques | 71 |
Empty Bowl Meditation | 78 |
The Six Tastes | 96 |
Food and the Three Gunas | 102 |
How to Use the Encyclopedia | 109 |
Taking Responsibility for Your Own Health | 271 |
Appendix 2 | 284 |
Glossary | 301 |
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