The complete book of Ayurvedic home remedies /
Lad, Vasant, 1943-
The complete book of Ayurvedic home remedies / by Vasant D. Lad. - First edition. - x, 326 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (page 309) and index.
Introduction: The Need for Healing -- 1. Ayurveda: Body, Mind, and Soul -- 2. Discover Your Mental and Physiological Type -- 3. Why We Get Sick -- 4. How We Can Stay Healthy -- 5. Ayurvedic Lifestyle: The Ultimate Preventive Medicine -- 6. Breathing Techniques -- 7. Meditation and Mental Discipline -- 8. Ayurvedic Dietary Guidelines -- How to Use the Encyclopedia -- Components of Ayurvedic Healing -- Diagnosis and Treatment -- Cautions -- Illnesses and Remedies, A-Z -- Conclusion: Taking Responsibility for Your Own Health: How to Integrate Ayurveda into Your Life -- App. 1. How to Use the Healing Properties of Metals, Gemstones, Colors, and Aromas -- App. 2. How to Prepare and Use Herbs, Ghees, and Oils -- App. 3. Special Ayurvedic Procedures -- App. 4. Yoga Asanas.
"Based on the timeless wisdom of India's 5,000-year-old medical system"--Cover. Based on the ancient healing tradition from India that dates back five thousand years, this book offers natural alternatives to conventional medicines and treatments with practical advice and easy-to-follow instructions. Dr. Vasant Lad first explains the principles of Ayurveda, and then explores the physical and psychological characteristics of the three doshas, or mind-body types--vata, pitta, and kapha. Once you have identified your dosha, Dr. Lad presents strategies tailored to your dosha for treating common ailments and chronic problems. You'll learn about herbal teas, essential oils, meditation, yoga, diet and other techniques to achieve your ultimate state of balance and well-being.
0517704056 9780517704059 0609802860 9780609802861
97027802
Medicine, Ayurvedic.
Self-care, Health.
Alternative medicine.
Health behavior.
The complete book of Ayurvedic home remedies / by Vasant D. Lad. - First edition. - x, 326 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (page 309) and index.
Introduction: The Need for Healing -- 1. Ayurveda: Body, Mind, and Soul -- 2. Discover Your Mental and Physiological Type -- 3. Why We Get Sick -- 4. How We Can Stay Healthy -- 5. Ayurvedic Lifestyle: The Ultimate Preventive Medicine -- 6. Breathing Techniques -- 7. Meditation and Mental Discipline -- 8. Ayurvedic Dietary Guidelines -- How to Use the Encyclopedia -- Components of Ayurvedic Healing -- Diagnosis and Treatment -- Cautions -- Illnesses and Remedies, A-Z -- Conclusion: Taking Responsibility for Your Own Health: How to Integrate Ayurveda into Your Life -- App. 1. How to Use the Healing Properties of Metals, Gemstones, Colors, and Aromas -- App. 2. How to Prepare and Use Herbs, Ghees, and Oils -- App. 3. Special Ayurvedic Procedures -- App. 4. Yoga Asanas.
"Based on the timeless wisdom of India's 5,000-year-old medical system"--Cover. Based on the ancient healing tradition from India that dates back five thousand years, this book offers natural alternatives to conventional medicines and treatments with practical advice and easy-to-follow instructions. Dr. Vasant Lad first explains the principles of Ayurveda, and then explores the physical and psychological characteristics of the three doshas, or mind-body types--vata, pitta, and kapha. Once you have identified your dosha, Dr. Lad presents strategies tailored to your dosha for treating common ailments and chronic problems. You'll learn about herbal teas, essential oils, meditation, yoga, diet and other techniques to achieve your ultimate state of balance and well-being.
0517704056 9780517704059 0609802860 9780609802861
97027802
Medicine, Ayurvedic.
Self-care, Health.
Alternative medicine.
Health behavior.