Ayurvedic massage has many unique features and advantages compared to many other types of massage therapy. Dramatic results can be obtained when the practicioner has the ability to adaptthe massage technique according to body type, age, stage of the disorder or disease, as well as the general health of the digestion and the imbalances present in the client or patient. Most ayurvedic massage texts content themselves with differentiating the technique based on constitutional type of the body...

Based on the ancient healing tradition from India that dates back thousands of years, The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies offers natural alternatives to conventional medicines and treatments with practical advice and easy-to-follow instructions.Dr. Vasant Lad, a leading authority in this field, has created an invaluable guide to treating common ailments and chronic problems with strategies tailored to your personal needs based on your dosha. Dr. L...

Dr. Svobodas original work on the constitutional types in Ayurveda has been considered a classic for many years. His new revision and expansion of the subject comes after much further research and practical experience. Dr. Vasant Lad points out: "The healing science of Ayurveda is based totally upon the knowledge of "prakriti", the individual constitution. If every individual knows his own constitution, then one can understand, for instance, what is a good diet and style of life for onesel...

Why Readers Love This Condensed EditionIf you want a clear, streamlined way to work with the 5 Elements and meridians using essential oils, this edition gives you the core essentials without overwhelm. It's fast to reference, easy to use, and delivers the exact guidance you need to balance energy, release emotional stagnation, and support whole-body harmony.OverviewIn classic Oriental, or Traditional Chinese Medicine, all disease is s...

Rebalance your mind, body and spirit—the natural way!Ayurveda is an ancient system of prevention and treatment of illness by maintaining balance in the body, mind, and spirit according to your individual body type.Ayurveda For Dummies provides you with a comprehensive introduction to this area of complementary medicine, considering the origins and history of Ayurveda as well as practical guidance on utilizing the correct balance of nutrition and ex...

The latest in the Simple Wisdom series Ayurveda Wisdom is an accessible guide to this ancient and increasingly popular healing system. Ayurveda a 5000-year-old Indian medical system is a complete system of self-healing for the body mind and spirit. The goal is to create perfect health using natural means to maintain a balanced life. Cybele Tomlinson the author of Simple Yoga takes readers through the history of this tradition describes the body types (the doshas of Vata Pitta and Kapha); b...

Ayurveda, whose literal translation means "science or knowledge of life" is the traditional medical system of India. Its origin dates back to about 5,000 to 10,000 years and is widely considered to be the oldest form of healing in the world. There are five basic elements that shape the Ayurvedic philosophy: air, fire, water, earth and ether. Ayurveda bases its effectiveness on using practical and simple methods

Natural Benefits of Urine Therapy is one of the “Educational Sections on Secret of Excellent Health” for everyone to maintain a healthy life. It has natural healing powers to control and cure all kinds of diseases.Urine Therapy or “Shivambu” is an ancient method of treatment. Reference of Urine Therapy is found in almost all the volumes of Ayurveda. In ancient books and Vedas, Urine is referred to as “Shivambu” (auto-urine), which means Water of Shiva. They termed “Shivambu” as holy liquid. A...

What happiness really involves is feeding our body, mind, and soul with good food so we can be peaceful and at ease and enjoy our basic nature. Based upon the jewels of Ayurveda and ancient Indian philosophies, this book gives you simple, yet effective ways to usher perpetual and genuine happiness into your life. Learning how to live an Ayurvedic lifestyle, using this book as your guide, helps you to become a master in conducting yourself through the maze of life's variables. It strengthen...

Read Maoshing Ni's posts on the Penguin Blog.A guide to natural healing that combines the wisdom of Eastern tradition with Western medicine and nutritional science.Secrets of Self-Healing ranges from treating common ailments with healing foods and herbs to the all-round balancing of mind and body that is essential for vitality, wellness, and longevity.In Part One, Dr. Mao explains that diet, exercise, self-awareness, a posi...

Reflecting on the connection between the rise in chronic immune disorders and toxic environmental and lifestyle patterns, herbalist and acupuncturist Jason Elias and collaborator Katherine Ketcham looked to the 5,000-year-old The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine to seek clues for restoring the balance of body and mind.In Chinese Medicine for Maximum Immunity, Elias and Ketcham show how to use the preventive strategies and gentle, supportive remedies of traditio...

Ayurvedic Healing presents the Ayurvedic treatment of common diseases covering over eighty different ailments from the common cold to cancer. It provides a full range of treatment methods including diet herbs oils gems mantra and meditation. The book also shows the appropriate life-style practices and daily health considerations for your unique mind-body type both as an aid to disease treatment and for disease prevention. The present edition is an expanded version of the original 1989 edit...