Dimensions
185 x 236 x 29mm
Ayurveda is an ancient healing tradition from India that dates back thousands of years. Its name comes from a Sanskrit word meaning "the science of life and longevity". Ayurveda is the art of living in harmony with the laws of nature in order to achieve and maintain optimum health and wellbeing.
'The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies' offers safe, natural alternatives to conventional medicines and treatments. Packed with practical advice and easy-to-follow instructions, this authoritative guide by a leading expert in ayurvedic medicine shows you how to determine your basic mind/body type or dosha (vata, pitta or kapha) and then helps you to begin your journey to ultimate health and wellbeing.
Using strategies tailored to your unique mind/body type, Dr Vasant Lad provides advice on diet and nutrition, changes in lifestyle, yoga and exercise, rest and relaxation, meditation, breathing exercises, medicinal herbs, cleansing and rejuvenation programs to help you achieve total physical and spiritual healing. You will also discover which traditional Ayurvedic remedies offer relief from cold and flu systems, headaches, toothache, high cholesterol, vision problems, eating disorders, anxiety and depression and a range of other common ailments and chronic conditions.