Ayurveda: The Gentle Health System - Hardcover

Rhymer, Hans H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8120815009 ISBN 13: 9788120815001

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publications, 2003

Synopsis

Ayurveda, the renowned health system of India and the ancient world, has kept people well naturally for centuries. Now it has been rediscovered by Western health practitioners, and it is revolutionizing our thinking about nutrition and disease prevention. Here at last is an easy-to-read, lavishly illustrated book that shows how it works. Rather than relying on medication to cure ailments, as Western medicine does, Ayurveda emphasizes daily nutrition habits and physical routines for maintaining health so that you don't get sick in the first place. You will find out how to tell which physical type you are (there are basically three) and then get full information on the practical regimens that are right for you. You'll find ways to diagnose and treat many conditions yourself that might otherwise eventually require medical attention. And specific treatments are given for a variety of illnesses, with suggestions for daily living, including nutrition, relief of stress, and detoxifying environmental pollutants. Everyone who is interested in maintaining his health the natural way will find intriguing ideas on every page.

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Synopsis

Ayurveda has kept people well naturally for centuries. Now it has been rediscovered by western health practitioners, and it is revolutioninzing our thinking about nutrition and disease prevention. Here is an easy to read, lavishly illustrated book that shows how it works. Rather than relying on medication to cure ailments. Ayurveda emphasizes daily nutrition habits and physical routines for maintaining physical health. You will find ways to diagnose and treat many conditions yourself that might otherwise require medical attention. Also you will find specific treatment that are given for a variety of illnesses, with suggestions for daily living, including nutrition, relief of stress and detoxifying environmental pollutants. The author presents the Ayurvedic concept in classical style, outlining the underlying philosophy, then moving on to the pathophysiological aspects, and with a discussion on the different therapies. He also explains the typology of the different consttutions. Everyone who is interested in maintaining one's health the natural way will fascinating ideas on every page.

Edition details

• Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publications
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8120815009
• ISBN 13: 9788120815001
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144