| ISBN: 0965804224
Title:The Ayurveda Encyclopedia : Natural Secrets to Healing and Longevity Author: Tirtha, Swami Sada Shiva Publisher:Ayurveda Holistic Center Press | 1998 | Paperback | 670 pages Annotation: A guide to the health and longevity practices originating in India known as the Ayurveda. After a brief review of Ayurvedic history and principles, the author explains how an individual's health is evaluated and what modalities are used for treatment. ...return |
| ISBN: 0140193227
Title: Ayurveda : Life, Health and Longevity| Reissue Author: Svoboda, Robert E. Publisher: Arkana | 1992 | Paperback | 352 Annotation: An introduction to the ancient and current Indian science of ayurvedic medicine. Chapters on history, basic principles, food, pathology and diagnosis are included. Ayurveda is essentially herbalist, very ancient and very thorough. This book is relatively jargon-free and is based on core ancient Indian texts. Table of Contents: Ayurveda - the art of life; history; basic principles; anatomy; routine; food; pathology; diagnosis; treatment; medicinal substances; pharmacology; diseases; rejuvenation and virilization. ...return |
| ISBN: 0712672141
Title: The Ayurvedic Cookbook : Vegetarian Recipes for Body, Mind and Spirit Author: David Simon & Bragg, Ginna Bell Publisher: Rider | 1997 | Paperback | 256 pages Annotation: Ayurveda is an ancient system of health from India. It is a Sanskrit word which translates as "science of life". According to Ayurvedic principles, the same spirit that animates all living things also exists in food - and eating is therefore a spiritual experience, a celebration of life. The focus of this cookbook is the spiritual and mindful aspect of cooking. It contains vegetarian recipes from many cultures that take Ayurvedic principles into account, aiming to keep physical, mental and spiritual energies in balance. ... return |
| Title:In
a Nutshell: Alternative Medicine : A Step-by-step Guide
Author: Elizabeth Brown ISBN:1862041555 Publisher: Element Books Ltd | In a Nutshell | 1997 |Hardback | 64 pages Annotation: An introduction to holistic treatment, this book offers advice on which therapy to select to help your condition and choosing a practitioner. It also provides descriptions of 15 useful therapies - acupuncture, Alexander Technique, aromatherapy, Ayurvedic medicine, Bach Flower remedies, Chinese herbalism, chiropractic healing, homeopathy, hypnotherapy, naturopathy, nutritional therapy, osteopathy, reflexology and Western herbalism. Table of Contents: A short history; what therapy is right for you?; choosing a practitioner; diagnostic techniques; the therapies: acupuncutre, Alexander technique, aromatherapy, ayurvedic medicine, Bach flower remedies, Chinese herbalism, chiropractic, healing, homoeopathy, hypnotherapy, naturopathy, nutritional therapy, osteopathy, reflexology, Western herbalism; self-help for common ailments. ...return |
| ISBN: 0722540280
Title: Simply Ayurveda Author: Bharti Vyas & Jane Warren Publisher: Harpercollins | 2000 | Hardback | 188 pages Annotation: Ayurveda is the ancient medical system from India which has been used for more than 5,000 years. Recently, Ayurveda has been brought to the attention of the West and made popular through the work of Deepak Chopra. The book takes a much needed simple, practical look at how to use Ayurvedic principles for everyday health and beauty care. There are three main types - (vata) air, (pitta) fire and (kapha) water and "Simply Ayurveda" shows how to identify your type based on personality, habits and health symptoms. Subjects include: food as medicine - 30 delicious recipes; Ayurvedic herbal remedies and home-made beauty treatments; Yoga, breathing and meditation; how to detoxify your system; Ayurvedic friction massage. ...return |
| Essentials
of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Jonas, Wayne B. Publisher:
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins | 2000 | Paperback | 605 pages.
Annotation: Concerned with complementary and alternative medicines, this text offers insights into the social and scientific foundations in the field, the safety and efficiency of alternative products and overviews of 20 commonly used complementary and alternative modalities. Part One discusses the history, ethics, and scientific study of alternative medicine. The second part discusses the safety of many products and practices, including herbs, dietary and nutritional products and homeopathy. Part Three provides overviews of complementary and alternative modalities including Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and naturopathy. ... return |
| Essentials
of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Jonas, Wayne B. Publisher:
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins | 2000 | Paperback | 605 pages.
Table of Contents: Part 1 Social and scientific foundations of CAM: introduction - models of medicine and healing, Wayne B. Jonas and Jeffrey S. Levin; the history of complementary and alternative medicine,James C. Whorton; the physician and complementary and alternative medicine, David Eisenberg et al; ethics at the interface, Howard Brody et al; evaluating complementary and alternative medicine -the balance of rigour and relevance, Wayne Jonas and Klaus Linde; how to practice evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine, Wayne Jonas and George Lewith. Part 2 The safety of CAM products and practices: introduction - evaluating the safety of CAM products and practices, Wayne B. Jonas and Edzard Ernst; the safety of herbal and animal products, Peter DeSmet; the safety of dietary and nutrient products, Peter DeSmet; the safety of homeopathy, Edzard Ernst and Wayne B. Jonas; adverse effects of acupuncture, Edzard Ernst; adverse effects of manipulation, Edzard Ernst. Part 3 Overviews of CAM: ayurvedic medicine, Vasant Lad; traditional Chinese medicine, Lixing Lao; native American medicine, Kenneth "Bear Hawk" Cohen; Tibetan medicine, Vladimir Badmaev; chiropractic medicine, Dana Lawrence; osteopathy, Harold Goodman; naturopathy, Michael Murray and Joseph Pizzorno; holistic nursing, Barbara Dossey; medical acupuncture, Joseph Helms; phytomedicine, Teirona Low Dog; spiritual healing, Daniel Benor; massage therapy, Tiffany Field; qigong, Ching-Tse Lee and Ting Lei; biofeedback therapy, Judith Green and Robert Shellenberger; adjunctive hypnotherapy, Iran Wickramsekera; behavioural medicine, G. Randolph Schrodt and Allan Tasman; megavitamin and orthomolecular therapy, Alan Gaby; homeopathy, Edward H. Chapman; nutritional biotherapy, Keith I. Block; meditation and mindfulness, Michael Baime ...return |