Ayurvedic Healing: A Comprehensive GuideAyurvedic Healing presents the Ayurvedic treatment of common diseases, covering over eighty different ailments from the common cold to cancer. It provides a full range of treatment methods including diet, herbs, oils, gems, mantra and meditation. The book also shows the appropriate life-style practices and daily health considerations for your unique mind-body type both as an aid to disease treatment and for disease prevention. The present edition is an expanded version of the original 1989 edition, covering additional diseases and adding new treatments. |
Contents
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Examination of Disease | 43 |
Ayurvedic LifeRegimens | 59 |
Ayurvedic Diet | 79 |
Ayurvedic TherapiesThe Methods of Reintegration 1 | 107 |
Ayurvedic TherapiesThe Methods of Reintegration 2 | 117 |
Ayurvedic Psychology | 315 |
Treating the LifeForce Pranic Healing | 345 |
AYUVEDIC REMEDIAL MEASURES | 353 |
Herb Usage | 354 |
Classical Ayurvedic Formulas | 361 |
Modern Ayurvedic Formulas | 383 |
Oils Aroma Therapy and Incense | 393 |
Spiritual Remedial Measures Gem Therapy and Mantra | 397 |
THE AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF DISEASE | 135 |
Diseases of the Large Intestine | 171 |
Disorders of the Respiratory System | 195 |
Circulatory System Disorders | 209 |
Diseases of the Urinary Tract | 229 |
Reproductive System Disorders | 239 |
Miscellaneous Conditions | 267 |
Care of Children and the Elderly | 289 |
Nervous System Disorders | 303 |
APPENDICES 1 Sanskrit Terms | 407 |
Glossary of Herbs | 410 |
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Resources | 419 |
| 431 | |
About the Author | 445 |
American Institute of Vedic Studies | 446 |
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