Ayurveda - The Science of Self-Healing : A Practical Guide

Author: Vasant LadPublisher: Motilal BanarsidassYear: 2005Language: EnglishPages: 175ISBN/UPC (if available): 81-208-1839-3 DescriptionFor 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 the :History & PhilosophyBasic Principles Diagnostic Techniques Treatment Diet Medicinal Usage of Kitchen Herbs & Spices First Aid Food Antidotes And Much MoreMore than 50 concise charts, diagrams and tables are included, as well as a glossary and index in order to further clarify the text.EXCERPTS FROM REVIEWSLad announces identification of the pulse. It may be quick and slithery snake like or jumpy like a frog, slow like a floating swan. The pulse rate should be checked at any time of the day and the readings noted.Lad conveys that Ayurveda regards the human body and its sensory experiences as manifestations of cosmic energy expressed in the five basic elements.Lad lays much emphasis on Pancha Karma, which is the physical elimination of body byproducts. The basic processes are vomiting, purgatives or laxatives, enemas.To sum up, Lad states the Ayurveda teaches that the patient is a living book, and for understanding and physical well-being, he or she must be read daily.-Hindustan TimesJune, 1996The section on Medicinals as well as the Appendix dealing with first aid treatment are extremely informative and useful. This perhaps is one of the few sections of the book that do justice to the part of the title that proclaims that the book is about Self healing.Appendix A is quite useful as it indicates how the negative effects of various foodstuffs can be balanced by suitable use of spices or other substances with it…Sections where the author has dealt with topics with topics like medicinals, first aid and foods (for various constitutions) are clear and useful.-A V BalasubramanianCentre for Indian Knowledge Systems, MadrasContentsPrefaceChapter I: History and PhilosophyChapter II: The Five Elements and ManChapter III: The Human ConstitutionChapter IV: Disease ProcessChapter V: AttributesChapter VI: DiagnosisChapter VII: TreatmentChapter VIII: DietChapter IX: TasteChapter X: Lifestyle and RoutineChapter XI: TimeChapter XII: LongevityChapter XIII: MedicinalsConclusionAppendicesGlossaryBibliographyIndex