This book is an introduction to Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine that had been practiced in the Indian subcontinent for several centuries. It seeks to acquaint the reader, without too many technical details, with the evolution of Ayurveda from its religious moorings to one based on reason and examination. Ayurveda is the world’s most sophisticated and powerful mind-body health systems. More than a mere system of treating illness, Ayurveda is a science of life! It offers a body of wisdom designed to help people stay vibrant and healthy while realizing their full human potential. It uses the inherent principles of nature, to help maintain health in a person by keeping the individual's body, mind and spirit in perfect equilibrium with nature. Practicing Ayurveda also improves your yoga practice, a perfect win-win situation! This book brings you a wide range of Ayurvedic tips and suggestions for a healthier lifestyle. The book will generate interest in the rich diversity of medicinal plants used in the Ayurveda system of medicine and the importance of preventive, holistic healing in management of health and disease.
Introduction • The Origin of Ayurveda; Importance of Ayurveda; Traditon of Ayurveda; Scientific Criticism of Ayurveda; Ayurveda is Medicine of the Gods • Ayurveda in Yoga Yoga and Yogic Management • Basic Elements of Ayurvedic Medicine Ayurvedic Medicine; Tridosha; Tridosha: The Science Of Ayurveda and the three doshas (vata, pitta, kapha); Ayurveda Rejuvenation - Rasayana Therapy and Ayurveda Panchakarma; Ayurveda Diet and Ayurvedic Diet Tips; Balancing Tridosha with Yoga; Ayurvedic Hypertension Treatment; Medicinal Plants in Ayurveda; Ashtavarga- Rare Medicinal Plants • Ayurvedic Nutrition Ayurvedic Diet; Ayurvedic Diagnosis processure; Basics of Determining Dosha; Dinacharya: towards ayurveda • Ayurveda Nature Cure Nature Cure; Skin Care in Ayurveda; Liver Care; The Eight Armed Ayurveda; Gurukul system of Ayurveda; Homeopathy; Nature Cure and its Principles; Applications of Aromatherapy; Traditional medical practice; Nature Cure or Naturopathy Methods; Principles and Practice of Nature Cure • Human Body : From the Viewpoint of Ayurveda Depression - Ayurveda For Depression Treatment; Difference Between Spa and Ayurvedic Treatment; Five sense organs; Ayurvedic Diagnosis - Six Stages of Disease; Diagnosis of Disease in Ayurveda; Ayurveda Stress and Strain Relief Treatments • Ayurveda and Treatment Diabetes; Pathologyof ayurveda; Arthritis; Obesity or overweight; Ayurvedic Treatment Methods; Ayurvedic Treatment and control • Bibliography • Index
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