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The complete book of Ayurvedic home remedies / by Vasant D. Lad.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Harmony Books, 1998Edition: First editionDescription: x, 326 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0517704056
  • 9780517704059
  • 0609802860
  • 9780609802861
Subject(s):
Contents:
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.
Summary: "Based on the timeless wisdom of India's 5,000-year-old medical system"--Cover.Summary: 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.
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Based 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. A leading authority in this field, Dr. Vasant 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. The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remediesis an invaluable guide to treating common ailments and chronic problems with strategies tailored to your personal needs based on your dosha. 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.

Includes bibliographical references (page 309) and index.

"Based on the timeless wisdom of India's 5,000-year-old medical system"--Cover.

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 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.

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