Author: David Frawley
Subhash Ranade/
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 357
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8120820401
Description
Ayurveda, the science of life, is the extraordinary natural healing tradition of India, going back over five thousand years. It is closely connected with the profound yoga and meditation paths of the region, emphasizing consciousness as the foundation of health and well-being. Ayurveda is a powerful system of mind-body medicine covering all aspects of physical, psychological and spiritual healing. It teaches us the language of nature so that we can take control of our won karma. It unlocks the secret healing powers of nature, transmitting the very wisdom of the life force (prana).
Ayurveda, Nature's Medicine contains a full description of Ayurveda on all levels from diet and herbs to yoga and meditation, explaining both Ayurvedic diagnostic and treatment methods. It covers all the material fund in two-year Ayurvedic programs in India for foreign students. Notably, it explains key Ayurvedic life-style recommendations for diet, exercise and sexuality, outlining daily and seasonal regimens for optimal health and vitality. The Book is an important addition to any Ayurvedic library and is excellent reading for anyone interested in the eastern roots of mind body medicine. It is perhaps the best available textbook on Ayurveda for the serious student.
Contents
FOREWORD
Dr Marc Halpern
PREFACE
The Authors
PART I - THE AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO HEALTH
Ayurveda, the Science of Life: Historical and Philosophical Background
Enduring Principles of Ayurveda
Individual Constitution: Prakriti
The Ayurvedic approach to Health
The Three Pillars of Life
PART II - METHODS OF AYURVEDIC TREATMENT
Ayurvedic Herbology
The Disease Process According to Ayurveda
Ayurvedic Forms of Diagnosis
The Many Methods of Ayurvedic Treatment
Ayurvedic Clinical Procedures: Pancha Karma
Marma Points: Ayurvedic Pressure Points
Treatment of the Channel Systems (Srotamsi)
Yoga and Ayurveda
APPENDICES
Diets for Dual Doshic Types by Dr Marc Halpern
Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Herbs and Medicines
Bibliography
Resources
Index