The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies
By Vasant D Lad
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“A healthy mind resides in a healthy body,” so one must endeavour to exercise often in order to always look healthy and live longer.
About the Author
VASANT LAD, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., was born in India and served three years as the medical director of the Ayurvedic Hospital in Pune, India. He is a world-renowned expert on the practices and health benefits of Ayurvedic medicine and has lectured at seminars and workshops with Deepak Chopra, M.D., and Andrew Weil, M.D. Founder of the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he currently serves as its director.
Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of natural health and healing. Derived from the words "ayus" (life) and "veda" (knowledge), it is a comprehensive science of living in attunement with natural law for mental, physical, and spiritual well being. This book, which I wrote in collaboration with Dr. Vasant Lad, the pre-eminent practitioner and teacher of Ayurveda in America, lays out the fundamental principles of Ayurveda in simple terms. It provides in-depth information about constitutional types - and a self-test to determine your own type. In his typically friendly style, Dr. Lad provides practical guidelines to promote your long-term good health, and draws upon nearly half a century of Ayurvedic practice to offer hundreds of remedies for dozens of conditions in an A to Z format, from Abdominal Cramps to Yeast Infections.
This book has been a consistent top seller on Amazon since 1999!
From the Amazon site:
Based on the ancient healing tradition from India that dates back thousands of years, The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies offers natural alternatives to conventional medicines and treatments with practical advice and easy-to-follow instructions. A leading authority in this field, Dr. Vasant Lad first explains the principles behind the science of Ayurveda, exploring the physical and psychological characteristics of each of the three doshas, or mind-body types--vata, pitta, and kapha. Once you have determined which type or combination of types you are, Dr. Lad helps you to begin your journey to the ultimate "state of balance" and well-being.
The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remediesis an invaluable guide to treating common ailments and chronic problems with strategies tailored to your personal needs based on your constitutional type. Dr. Lad explains why certain imbalances often result in illness and shows you how to restore your body to natural order. You'll learn which traditional Ayurvedic remedies--herbal teas and formulas, essential oils, meditation, yoga--offer relief from a variety of conditions, such as cold and flu symptoms, headaches, toothaches, sore throats, high cholesterol, vision problems, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Lad also shows you how to use diet and specific Ayurvedic techniques to prevent future illness and to promote body consciousness and healthy living.
The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies enables us all to experience the benefits of Ayurveda's healing properties that have been refined over thousands of years. All of the herbs, foods, and oils Dr. Lad recommends can be found in local health food stores or through mail-order catalogs. Complete with an extensive glossary and resource list, this is the definitive guide to natural, safe, and effective remedies, everyday keys to a lifetime of vitality and well-being.
from Booklist:
Lad, director of an Ayurvedic educational institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, refers to Ayurveda as "the art of daily living in harmony with the laws of nature." This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide can be considered the Ayurvedic counterpart to a conventional home medical handbook. Parts 1 and 2 present the philosophy, principles, and therapies of this 5,000-year-old Indian medical system. The therapies include diet, herbs, exercise and yoga, oil massage, breathing techniques, meditation, and such adjuncts as sound, color, and aromatherapy. Part 3, fully one-half of the guide, is an encyclopedia of remedies organized in an AZ format by symptom or condition; references provide adequate access to the more than 100 common ailments. Numerous sidebars throughout the text provide additional information or precautions. The guide closes with line drawings of yoga postures, a glossary, resources, and further reading.
Here are a few comments from Amazon reader reviews:
"This book is a wealth of information and easy to understand."
"This book can absolutely change your health profile and bring happiness in your life."
"If I could keep only one book in this category it would be this one!"
"This book is the first one I've read on Ayurveda which makes immediate sense. Written in a practical straightforward way, it is obvious the author genuinely cares about his readers.
"I have tried several cures listed in the book, and they have provided better and faster relief than any drugs. There is one for sinus headache (pg 250) that worked in less than 10 min. And the best story of all, is one he lists for food allergies which has allowed me to eat dairy and wheat again.
"This book has changed my life. I have been independently studying holistic medicine for the past 9 years, and this book is a fast leap forward in my awareness of the field of alternative treatments.
"I only hope to be able to meet Dr. Lad some day and offer my gratitude. "
"I have been buying books on Ayurveda for several years. I usually read a little and then put them on the shelf. Not so with Dr. Lad's The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies. I immediately adopted his simple morning routine, and it has helped me physically and mentally. I recommend this book to anyone interested in making a profound, positive change. It's practical and easy to follow."
"This book is incredibly useful, and full of home remedies for a very wide variety of problems. I've tried many of them myself - for sinus troubles, insect bites, ordinary fatigue, and simple stomach complaints. It also has guidance on more serious issues, to be used in concert with a physician's medical advice. As a physician, I have over 20 "home medical guides" in my house, and I usually turn to this one first. I highly recommend it for any household."
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Need for Healing
Part I: THE SCIENCE OF LIFE
1. Ayurveda: Body, Mind, and Soul
The Universe and How We Are Connected
The Five Elements: Building Blocks of Nature
The Three Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
The Twenty Qualities: An Important Key to Healing
2. Discover Your Mental and Physiological Type
Prakruti and Vikruti
How to Determine Your Constitutional Type
Characteristics of the Vata Individual
Characteristics of the Pitta Individual
Characteristics of the Kapha Individual
How to Use This Knowledge
3. Why We Get Sick
The Definition of Health
Ten Factors in Health and Illness
How Disease Develops
Part II: PUTTING AYURVEDA TO WORK
4. How We Can Stay Healthy
Awareness
Taking Action to Modify the Cause
Restoring Balance
Techniques for Cleansing and Purification
A Simple Home Purification
Rejuvenation and Rebuilding
Self-Esteem
5. Ayurvedic Lifestyle: The Ultimate Preventive Medicine
In Tune with Nature
Ayurvedic Daily Routine
Seasonal Routines
6. Breathing Techniques
The Secret of Pranayama
Six Breathing Techniques
7. Meditation and Mental Discipline
Empty Bowl Meditation
So-Hum Meditation
Double-Arrowed Attention
8. Ayurvedic Dietary Guidelines
Food Guidelines for the Constitutional Types
The Six Tastes
Healthy and Unhealthy Eating Habits
Incompatible Food Combinations
Food and the Three Gunas
Part III: SECRETS OF AYURVEDIC SELF-HEALING:
AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ILLNESSES AND REMEDIES
How to Use the Encyclopedia
Components of Ayurvedic Healing
Diagnosis and Treatment
Cautions
Illnesses and Remedies, A-Z
Conclusion: Taking Responsibility for Your Own Health:
How to Integrate Ayurveda into Your Life
Appendix 1 How to Use the Healing Properties of metals,
Gemstones, Colors, and Aromas
Appendix 2 How to Prepare and Use Herbs, Ghees, and Oils
Appendix 3 Special Ayurvedic Procedures
Appendix 4 Yoga Asanas - Instructions and Illustrations
Glossary
Resources
Reading List
Index
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By Vasant D Lad
http://www.jackforem.com/_i_the_complete_book_of_ayurvedic_home_remedies__i__by_vasant_lad_101948.htm
“A healthy mind resides in a healthy body,” so one must endeavour to exercise often in order to always look healthy and live longer.
About the Author
VASANT LAD, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., was born in India and served three years as the medical director of the Ayurvedic Hospital in Pune, India. He is a world-renowned expert on the practices and health benefits of Ayurvedic medicine and has lectured at seminars and workshops with Deepak Chopra, M.D., and Andrew Weil, M.D. Founder of the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he currently serves as its director.
Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of natural health and healing. Derived from the words "ayus" (life) and "veda" (knowledge), it is a comprehensive science of living in attunement with natural law for mental, physical, and spiritual well being. This book, which I wrote in collaboration with Dr. Vasant Lad, the pre-eminent practitioner and teacher of Ayurveda in America, lays out the fundamental principles of Ayurveda in simple terms. It provides in-depth information about constitutional types - and a self-test to determine your own type. In his typically friendly st
This book has been a consistent top seller on Amazon since 1999!
From the Amazon site:
Based on the ancient healing tradition from India that dates back thousands of years, The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies offers natural alternatives to conventional medicines and treatments with practical advice and easy-to-follow instructions. A leading authority in this field, Dr. Vasant Lad first explains the principles behind the science of Ayurveda, exploring the physical and psychological characteristics of each of the three doshas, or mind-body types--vata, pitta, and kapha. Once you have determined which type or combination of types you are, Dr. Lad helps you to begin your journey to the ultimate "state of balance" and well-being.
The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remediesis an invaluable guide to treating common ailments and chronic problems with strategies tailored to your personal needs based on your constitutional type. Dr. Lad explains why certain imbalances often result in illness and shows you how to restore your body to natural order. You'll learn which traditional Ayurvedic remedies--herbal teas and formulas, essential oils, meditation, yoga--offer relief from a variety of conditions, such as cold and flu symptoms, headaches, toothaches, sore throats, high cholesterol, vision problems, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Lad also shows you how to use diet and specific Ayurvedic techniques to prevent future illness and to promote body consciousness and healthy living.
The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies enables us all to experience the benefits of Ayurveda's healing properties that have been refined over thousands of years. All of the herbs, foods, and oils Dr. Lad recommends can be found in local health food stores or through mail-order catalogs. Complete with an extensive glossary and resource list, this is the definitive guide to natural, safe, and effective remedies, everyday keys to a lifetime of vitality and well-being.
from Booklist:
Lad, director of an Ayurvedic educational institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, refers to Ayurveda as "the art of daily living in harmony with the laws of nature." This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide can be considered the Ayurvedic counterpart to a conventional home medical handbook. Parts 1 and 2 present the philosophy, principles, and therapies of this 5,000-year-old Indian medical system. The therapies include diet, herbs, exercise and yoga, oil massage, breathing techniques, meditation, and such adjuncts as sound, color, and aromatherapy. Part 3, fully one-half of the guide, is an encyclopedia of remedies organized in an AZ format by symptom or condition; references provide adequate access to the more than 100 common ailments. Numerous sidebars throughout the text provide additional information or precautions. The guide closes with line drawings of yoga postures, a glossary, resources, and further reading.
Here are a few comments from Amazon reader reviews:
"This book is a wealth of information and easy to understand."
"This book can absolutely change your health profile and bring happiness in your life."
"If I could keep only one book in this category it would be this one!"
"This book is the first one I've read on Ayurveda which makes immediate sense. Written in a practical straightforward way, it is obvious the author genuinely cares about his readers.
"I have tried several cures listed in the book, and they have provided better and faster relief than any drugs. There is one for sinus headache (pg 250) that worked in less than 10 min. And the best story of all, is one he lists for food allergies which has allowed me to eat dairy and wheat again.
"This book has changed my life. I have been independently studying holistic medicine for the past 9 years, and this book is a fast leap forward in my awareness of the field of alternative treatments.
"I only hope to be able to meet Dr. Lad some day and offer my gratitude. "
"I have been buying books on Ayurveda for several years. I usually read a little and then put them on the shelf. Not so with Dr. Lad's The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies. I immediately adopted his simple morning routine, and it has helped me physically and mentally. I recommend this book to anyone interested in making a profound, positive change. It's practical and easy to follow."
"This book is incredibly useful, and full of home remedies for a very wide variety of problems. I've tried many of them myself - for sinus troubles, insect bites, ordinary fatigue, and simple stomach complaints. It also has guidance on more serious issues, to be used in concert with a physician's medical advice. As a physician, I have over 20 "home medical guides" in my house, and I usually turn to this one first. I highly recommend it for any household."
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Need for Healing
Part I: THE SCIENCE OF LIFE
1. Ayurveda: Body, Mind, and Soul
The Universe and How We Are Connected
The Five Elements: Building Blocks of Nature
The Three Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
The Twenty Qualities: An Important Key to Healing
2. Discover Your Mental and Physiological Type
Prakruti and Vikruti
How to Determine Your Constitutional Type
Characteristics of the Vata Individual
Characteristics of the Pitta Individual
Characteristics of the Kapha Individual
How to Use This Knowledge
3. Why We Get Sick
The Definition of Health
Ten Factors in Health and Illness
How Disease Develops
Part II: PUTTING AYURVEDA TO WORK
4. How We Can Stay Healthy
Awareness
Taking Action to Modify the Cause
Restoring Balance
Techniques for Cleansing and Purification
A Simple Home Purification
Rejuvenation and Rebuilding
Self-Esteem
5. Ayurvedic Lifest
In Tune with Nature
Ayurvedic Daily Routine
Seasonal Routines
6. Breathing Techniques
The Secret of Pranayama
Six Breathing Techniques
7. Meditation and Mental Discipline
Empty Bowl Meditation
So-Hum Meditation
Double-Arrowed Attention
8. Ayurvedic Dietary Guidelines
Food Guidelines for the Constitutional Types
The Six Tastes
Healthy and Unhealthy Eating Habits
Incompatible Food Combinations
Food and the Three Gunas
Part III: SECRETS OF AYURVEDIC SELF-HEALING:
AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ILLNESSES AND REMEDIES
How to Use the Encyclopedia
Components of Ayurvedic Healing
Diagnosis and Treatment
Cautions
Illnesses and Remedies, A-Z
Conclusion: Taking Responsibility for Your Own Health:
How to Integrate Ayurveda into Your Life
Appendix 1 How to Use the Healing Properties of me
Gemstones, Colors, and Aromas
Appendix 2 How to Prepare and Use Herbs, Ghees, and Oils
Appendix 3 Special Ayurvedic Procedures
Appendix 4 Yoga Asanas - Instructions and Illustrations
Glossary
Resources
Reading List
Index
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