Ayurveda : the science of self-healing : a practical guide / Vasant Lad.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lad, Vasant, 1943-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine, Ayurvedic.

Health.

Physical Description:

176 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Santa Fe, N.M. : Lotus Press, 1984.

Summary:

Ayurveda has gained an incredible amount of popularity in the West in the last 10 years. Few people realize that this natural science of health and well being has a more than 5000 year recorded history. Ayurveda has lasted this long because it has real, lasting value as a paradigm for health and wellness. Of particular interest is the classification of people according to "body types" and the tailoring of the therapeutic action to the constitutional type so indicated. We also have a number of other traditional health modalities represented including the Chinese and Tibetan models.

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 throughly explains history & philosophy, basic principles, diagnostic techniques, treatment, diet, medicinal usage of kitchen herbs & spices, first aid, food aid, food antidotes and much more.

Notes:

Includes index.

Bibliography: page 171.

ISBN:

0914955004

OCLC:

10299433