Ayurveda: The Indian Art of Natural Medicine and Life Extension
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By: Birgit Heyn
Format: Paperback
From: Healing Arts Press
Pub. Date: March 1990
From: Healing Arts Press
Pub. Date: March 1990
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 1990-04-01
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 176
Ean: 9780892813339
Isbn: 0892813334
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 1990-04-01
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 176
Ean: 9780892813339
Isbn: 0892813334
ABOUT THE BOOK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Ayurveda, the ancient Indian "science of longevity," is a holistic healing system that restores internal balance, health, and a sense of well-being through consistent attention to natural lifestyle, good eating habits, and the healing power of herbs. The author explains how sunlight, heat, air, and water, together with animal, vegetable, and mineral substances are applied in therapy to stimulate the body's natural immunity and healing capacity. One of the oldest systems of medicine in the world, Ayurveda emphasizes health education and the vital relationship between humankind and medicinal plants.
USER REVIEWS
"This is a solidly good book on Ayurveda. The author describes in a very readable manner all the essential points of Ayurveda including the constitutional types, five tastes, tissues, channels, etc.
A lot of these subjects are not addressed by more mainstream authors, perhaps because they think their audience will be bored. However, I think they are essential to a strong understanding of Ayurveda, and I think any serious student will appreciate them.
Furthermore, the author's style does not cram in too many unnecessary details, so the explanation of each subject is easy to glide through without heavy wading.
All of this is a pretty amazing accomplishment for such a little book -- this is a slim one. For those who have studied very little Ayurveda, this is an excellent starting point.
Perhaps the only interesting addition would be more personal information and case histories -- but this is hardly a surprising lack, since Ms. Heyn is more an herbologist than a doctor.
I think this book will please anyone who wants to learn about Ayurveda, beginner or advanced."
~ Written on 2001-06-15
A lot of these subjects are not addressed by more mainstream authors, perhaps because they think their audience will be bored. However, I think they are essential to a strong understanding of Ayurveda, and I think any serious student will appreciate them.
Furthermore, the author's style does not cram in too many unnecessary details, so the explanation of each subject is easy to glide through without heavy wading.
All of this is a pretty amazing accomplishment for such a little book -- this is a slim one. For those who have studied very little Ayurveda, this is an excellent starting point.
Perhaps the only interesting addition would be more personal information and case histories -- but this is hardly a surprising lack, since Ms. Heyn is more an herbologist than a doctor.
I think this book will please anyone who wants to learn about Ayurveda, beginner or advanced."
~ Written on 2001-06-15