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The Ayurveda Encyclopedia
Natural Secrets to Healing, Prevention & Longevity
by 
Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha
  
Publisher: Ayurveda Holistic Center Press
Subject(s):  Health & Fitness
Medical
Nonfiction
Religion & Spirituality
Language(s):  English
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File size:   26267 KB
ISBN:   0965804240
Release date:   Jun 01, 2006

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Here is an all-inclusive reference to ayurveda beneficial for families as well as health practitioners. Included are the basic principles of ayurveda; its history; and a generous selection of therapies including herbs, nutrition, aromas, meditation, colors, gems, exercise, special massage techniques, and rejuvenating measures known as pancha karma. Pathology and diagnosis are covered in plain English along with a discussion of the most commonly used ayurvedic herbs. Other new information includes ayurvedic hatha yoga, general healing, pregnancy and post-partum, and stress reduction.

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Table of Contents

Dedication Photo of Átrea Poem Foreword Photos of Himalayas, Ashwins Acknowledgements Photos of Áyurvedia doctors and centers Introduction SECTION 1: Fundamentals Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 The Human Universe SECTION 2: Analysis Chapter 3 Analyzing Constitutions and Illness SECTION 3: Therapeutics Chapter 4 Herbology Chapter 5 Glossary Chapter 6 Nutrition Chapter 7 Pañcha Karma Chapter 8 Aromatherapy Chapter 9 Hatha Yoga and Pránáyáma Chapter 10 Sound Therapy: Mantras, Chakras, and Music Chapter 11 Color and Gems Chapter 12 External Influences: Lifestyle, Seasons, Exercise Chapter 13 Psychology, Ethics and Spiritual Counseling SECTION 4: Specific Illnesses & Diseases Chapter 14 Circulatory System Chapter 15 Digestive System Chapter 16 Infections and Wounds Chapter 17 Respiratory System Chapter 18 Urinary System Chapter 19 Ear, Nose, Throat, Mouth, and Eyes Chapter 20 Nervous System Chapter 21 Skin Chapter 22 Neoplasm/Abnormal Growths Chapter 23 Reproductive System Chapter 24 Immune System Chapter 25 Metabolic System Chapter 26 Miscellaneous Chapter 27 Outer Healing Sanskrit Alphabet Dosha Self-Test Client Health History Form Dosha Food Plans Resources About the Author Glossary Bibliography Index End poem

Reviews

Bodhi Tree Review...
"A comprehensive, detailed primer for serious students of Ayurveda."
 
Hinduism Today ...
"Useful and entertaining for any student of Ayurveda or as a home self-healing resource."
 
Bharat Shulka, president, Pharm-Tech Industries...
"It's the Merck Manual of Ayurveda."
 
Natural Pharmacy...
"A client health history form as well as an Ayurvedic glossary."
 
Dr. David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri), director, American Institute of Vedic Studies ...
"A monumental work."
 

About the Author

Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha has studied ayurveda since 1988 and offers consultations to clients and certification programs to students. He lives in Bayville, New York.

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