David Frawley

Ayurvedic Healing - A Comprehensive Guide

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Ayurvedic Healing - A Comprehensive Guide
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dedication iii
Foreword by Dr. B.L. Vashta vi
Preface ix
Introduction by Dr. Scott Gerson 1

PART I. RIGHT LIVING THROUGH AYURVEDA 5

1. The Three Doshas 6

The Dynamics of the Life-Force
2. The Six Tastes 21
The Energetics of Healing Substances
3. Constitutional Examination 29
How to Determine Your Unique Mind-body Type
4. Examination of Disease 43
The Patterns of Imbalance
5. Ayurvedic Life-Regimens 59
Balancing the Doshas
6. Ayurvedic Diet 79
Personalizing Your Dietary Regimen
7. Ayurvedic Therapies/The Methods of Reintegration 1 107
Tonification and Rejuvenation
8. Ayurvedic Therapies/The Methods of Reintegration 2 117
Detoxification and Pancha Karma

PART II. THE AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF DISEASE 135

1. Diseases of The Digestive System 136

2. Diseases of the Large Intestine 171
3. Disorders of the Respiratory System 195
4. Circulatory System Disorders 209
5. Diseases of the Urinary Tract 229
And Water Metabolism Disorders
6. Reproductive System Disorders 239
7. Miscellaneous Conditions 267

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8. Care of Children and the Elderly 289

9. Nervous System Disorders 303
10. Ayurvedic Psychology 315
Mental and Emotional Disorders
11. Treating the Life-Force /Pranic Healing 345

PART III. AYUVEDIC REMEDIAL MEASURES 353

1. Herb Usage 354

2. Classical Ayurvedic Formulas 361
3. Modern Ayurvedic Formulas 383
4. Oils, Aroma Therapy and Incense 393
5. Spiritual Remedial Measures, Gem Therapy and Mantra 397

PART IV. APPENDICES

1. Sanskrit Terms 407

2. Glossary of Herbs 410
3. Bibliography 418
4. Resources 419
5. Index 431
6. About the Author 445
7. American Institute of Vedic Studies 446

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Ayurvedic Healing - A Comprehensive Guide
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 David Frawley
Ayurvedic Healing - A Comprehensive
Guide

468 pages, pb
publication 2000

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