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Record Nr.

UNINA9910824679403321

Autore

Tirtha Sada Shiva

Titolo

The Ayurveda encyclopedia : natural secrets to healing, prevention & longevity / / Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Bayville, NY, : Ayurveda Holistic Center Press, c2007

ISBN

0-9658042-8-3

Edizione

[2nd ed., rev.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (675 p.)

Disciplina

615.5/38/03

615.53803

Soggetti

Medicine, Ayurvedic

Medicine

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Testimonials; HH Swami Narayan Tirtha; Dhanwantari, Bharadwaj; Table of Contents; Dedication; Atreya; Poem; Foreword; Ashwinis, Uttarkashi; Acknowledgements; Vaidyas & Centers; Introduction; Section 1; Section 2; Section 3; Section 4; Appendix 1: Sanskrit; Appendix 2: Health Forms; Appendix 3: Dosha Food Plans; Resources; About the Author; Poetry; Glossary; Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

The theories and practices of Ayurvedic medicine?including the therapeutic benefits of aromas, foods, herbs, meditation, yoga, and more?are featured in this comprehensive handbook. With a section dedicated to health disorders, this guide clarifies the simplicity of healing naturally and offers counsel towards an improved sense of well-being, reduced stress, and mental peace. Photographs of more than 80 herbs and yoga postures round out this home reference and teaching tool.