Ayurveda: The Healing Science of India

Introductions:

Ayurveda: Science of Self Healing

by Dr. Vasant Lad

175 pp Paper Back
ISBN: 0914955004
For the first time a book is available which clearly explains the principles and practical applications of Ayurveda, the oldest healing system in the world. This beautifully illustrated text thoroughly explains history & philosophy, basic principles, diagnostic techniques, treatment, diet, medicinal usage of kitchen herbs & spices, first aid, food aid, food antidotes and much more.

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Ayurveda: Nature's Medicine

by David Frawley and Dr. Subhash Ranade

368 pp Paper Back
ISBN: 0914955950
Ayurveda, Natures Medicine is an excellent introduction to the full field of Ayurvedic Medicine from diet and herbs to yoga and massage. It has a notable emphasis on practical self-care and daily life regimens that makes it helpful for everyone seeking health and wholeness. The book is an excellent primer for students beginning in the field and who wish to have a firm foundation to understand the entire system.

Comprehensive Overviews:

Ayurvedic Healing: A Comprehensive Guide

by David Frawley

468 pp Paper Back
ISBN: 0914955977
Ayurvedic Healing presents the Ayurvedic treatment of common diseases, covering over eighty different ailments from the common cold to cancer. It provides a full range of treatment methods including diet, herbs, oils, gems, mantra and meditation. The book also shows the appropriate life-style practices and daily health considerations for your unique mind-body type both as an aid to disease treatment and for disease prevention. This extraordinary book is a complete manual of Ayurvedic health care that offers the wisdom of this ancient system of mind-body medicine to the modern reader relative to our special health concerns today. The present edition is an expanded version of the original 1989 edition, covering additional diseases and adding new treatments.

AYURVEDIC HEALING MODALITIES:

Ayurveda and Marma Therapy

by David Frawley, Dr. Subhash Ranade and Dr. Avinash Lele

268 PP Paper Back
ISBN: 0940985594
This is the first book on marma therapy published in the West. It clearly describes the 107 main marma points in location, properties and usage. It explains in detail how to treat them with many methods including massage, aromas, herbs and yoga practices. Ayurveda and Marma Therapy is an essential reference guide for all students of Yoga, Ayurveda, massage or natural healing.

Ayurveda and Panchakarma

by Dr. Sunil Joshi

316 pp Paper Back
ISBN: 0914955373
"This book will help answer many of the questions that Westerners often ask about Ayurveda" states Professor Kenneth Zysk, Ph.D. Ayurveda and Panchakarma is the study of Ayurvedic purification. The author, Dr. Sunil V. Joshi, began his clinical practice in 1981 in India, specializing in Panchakarma therapy. Since 1989, Dr. Joshi has traveled extensively throughout the U.S. giving lectures and teaching workshops on Ayurveda. A "Treasurehouse of wisdom is accessible to more people through this wonderful book", says Dr. Deepak Chopra, M.D.

Ayurveda and Diet:

Ayurvedic Guide to Diet and Weight Loss

408 pp Paper Back
ISBN: 0910261296
This extraordinary book presents a time-tested, simple, and medically sensible approach to weight loss and maintenance. Viewing the body as a pattern of intelligence that is unique for each person, Ayurveda provides the key to establishing the body's natural state of balance. Besides being an extremely powerful and efficient path to weight loss, this tenet has applications for strengthening immunity, preventing disease, and achieving higher levels of well-being than we ever thought possible. Dr. Gerson has given us a very practical, deeply insightful resource that will serve as a guide for all readers interested in optimal health and weight control

Ayurvedic Zone Diet

by Dr. Dennis Thompson

201 pp Paper Back
ISBN: 0914955853
Ayurvedic Zone Diet combines the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda for health and healing with a modern scientific approach to body typing physiology. By focusing on the three basic body types and their corresponding zones of physiological function, this book offers practical solutions for everything from chronic health problems and weight control to proper exercise and lifestyle management. It is essential reading for all who want to lose weight, stay young, and be healthy.

Ayurveda is the original holistic healing science and has been the basis of developments such as Acupuncture, Herbalism, Tibetan Medicine and an entire range of healing practices. Much of the available information on ayurveda has been published by Lotus Press. For details on many more titles open the PDF document at the top of this page.

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