The Handbook of Ayurveda
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By: Shantha Godagama
Format: Paperback
From: North Atlantic Books
Pub. Date: February 2004
From: North Atlantic Books
Pub. Date: February 2004
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2004-03-03
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 128
Ean: 9781556435010
Isbn: 1556435010
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2004-03-03
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 128
Ean: 9781556435010
Isbn: 1556435010
ABOUT THE BOOK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
This practical and inspirational handbook touches on every aspect of Ayurveda, a traditional healing system of India, for beginners, and serves as a refresher course for more seasoned students. Written by one of the world's leading Ayurveda practitioners and teachers, this guide offers a complete overview and lays out the principal areas of the system—involving eight branches that include medicine, toxicology, and geriatrics—in ways that are easy to follow yet not oversimplified. The author outlines the history, terminology, and practice, and includes a glossary of terms and a well-researched treatment section. The book also contextualizes Ayurveda within Buddhism, and recommends therapies and the herbs and plants that best accompany them.
USER REVIEWS
"The book arrived very quickly and was in excellent condition (brand new?). Thank you!"
~ Written on 2008-04-24
~ Written on 2008-04-24
"I am an alternative practitioner and have been interested in ayurveda for a number of years. Out of the numerous books I have explored in the field, this has to be one of the most concise introductions. The first few chapters lay the foundation to what turned out to be a very fascinating read. The book demonstrates the importance of ayurveda in a modern lifestyle which makes it all the more relevant in this day and age. Included are numerous case studies and preactical tips. The book is well illustrated and included contact details for further information."
~ Written on 1999-04-30
~ Written on 1999-04-30
"This is an absolutely fantastic introduction to the complexities of ayurveda. The narration is clear and concise and more importantly it is easily accessible to those with little or no understanding of the subject. From the outset Dr Godagama highlights the importance of ayurveda in the modern western world, and provides practical advice and tips which can be incorporated into the modern lifetsyle. In addition, throughout the book Dr.Godagama's draws on his own personal wealth of experience in treating patients with numerous conditions, stemming from irritable bowel syndrome to diabetes. This is a must read book for anyone requiring an easy to understand introduction to this fascinating science.....I found it a pleasure to read."
~ Written on 1999-04-07
~ Written on 1999-04-07