Author: Swami Karmananda
Publisher: Yoga Publications Trust
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 259
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8185787247
Description
Yogic Management of Common Diseases deals with 36 common as well as serious diseases afflicting the human body. Diseases covered include those affecting the head and neck, the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, the gastro-intestinal tract, the joints and musculo-skeletal system, and the uro-genital system.
Basic information is provided about the causes and effects of each condition from both the yogic and medical view-points. In depth yogic management of each disease is also presented along with the current medical treatment, dietary recommendations and other advice. This informative text offers a way of managing disease and regaining health the yogic way.
Contents
INTRODUCTION
HEAD AND NECK
Short and Long-Sightedness
Headache
Thyroid Disease
Cardiovascular System
The Heart and Circulatory System
The Respiratory System
Disorders of the Respiratory System
The Common Cold
Bronchitis and Eosinophilia
Asthama
Sinusitis and Hay Fever
Tonsillitis
GASTRO-INTESTINAL TRACT
Disorders of the Digestive System
The Upper Digestive disorders
Peptic Ulcer
Constipation
Colitis
Acute Gastro-Enteritis
Malabsorption states
Diabetes Mellitus
Hepatitis
The Problem of Obesity
JOINTS AND MUSCULO-SKELETAL SYSTEM
Arthritis
Cervical Spondylitis
Back Pain
Slipped Disc and Sciatica
UROGENITAL SYSTEM
The Urogenital system
Kidney Stones
Prolapse
Urinary Tract Problems in Women
Menstrual disorders
Leucorrhoea and Vaginal Infections
Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
Sterility and Impotence
Prostatic Disease
Hernia
Hydrocele
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS
The Skin in Health and Disease
Varicose Veins