Ayurveda: Traditional Indian Healing for Harmony and Health

ISBN-10: 0756786304
ISBN-13: 9780756786304
Series: Ayurveda
Pages: 64
Language: English
Published: 2005-02-01
Author: Sally Morningstar

Description

Explains Ayurveda, the traditional healing system of India, which has influenced many other healing systems around the world. Thousands of years old, Ayurvedic medicine is founded on the belief that all diseases stem from the digestive system, & are caused either by poor digestion of food or by following an improper diet for your dosha (nature). This book describes the 3 main doshas -- vata (ether & wind), pitta (fire & water), & kapha (water & earth -- & offers basic advice about suitable diets for the different doshas, as well as info. about supportive treatments, incl. massage, exercise, color, crystals, herbs & spices. There is also a tonic drink for each doshic type, & a list of common ailments that can be treated very effectively. Color photos.