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Reviews"You could buy a half-dozen plus books on Ayurveda to start your reference library, or you could buy . . . [this)] encyclopedia. [A] magnum opus" -- Hinduism Today, "A 'must-have' reference for any health professional involved in integrative medicine. [The author] has brought an ancient complex teaching into a fully usable western form, that can aid both the practitioner and the patient to use Ayurvedic Medicine as part of a wholistic, life-enhancing program." -Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, HNC ("the Natural Nurse"), author, "You could buy a half-dozen plus books on Ayurveda to start your reference library, or you could buy . . . [this)] encyclopedia. [A] magnum opus" — Hinduism Today, "Gives a spiritual perspective that is lacking in the current alternative literature." --Robert Pincus, MD, ""The Ayurveda Encyclopedia" is an important reference volume for all students of Ayurveda and Yoga, almost a complete course in Ayurveda in itself. Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha has done a monumental work in putting together so much material in such a concise and clear manner for the modern reader." --Dr. David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri), author and director, American Institute of Vedic Studies, "Gives a spiritual perspective that is lacking in the current alternative literature." --Robert Pincus, MD "(One of) the better 'good reads' . . . a four-part . . . encyclopedia . . . also contains useful appendixes with features such as client health history form as well as an Ayurvedic glossary." -- Natural Pharmacy, " The Ayurveda Encyclopedia is an important reference volume for all students of Ayurveda and Yoga, almost a complete course in Ayurveda in itself. Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha has done a monumental work in putting together so much material in such a concise and clear manner for the modern reader." —Dr. David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri), author and director, American Institute of Vedic Studies, "A 'must-have' reference for any health professional involved in integrative medicine. [The author] has brought an ancient complex teaching into a fully usable western form, that can aid both the practitioner and the patient to use Ayurvedic Medicine as part of a wholistic, life-enhancing program." --Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, HNC ("the Natural Nurse"), author, "You'll be delighted to discover this comprehensive guide." -- Herb Research News "You could buy a half-dozen plus books on Ayurveda to start your reference library, or you could buy . . . [this)] encyclopedia. [A] magnum opus" -- Hinduism Today, "You could buy a half-dozen plus books on Ayurveda to start your reference library, or you could buy . . . [this)] encyclopedia. [A] magnum opus" --"Hinduism Today", "Gives a spiritual perspective that is lacking in the current alternative literature." -Robert Pincus, MD, "(One of) the better 'good reads' . . . a four-part . . . encyclopedia . . . also contains useful appendixes with features such as client health history form as well as an Ayurvedic glossary." — Natural Pharmacy, "The most comprehensive, clear and user friendly resource book on Ayurveda available today . . . provides western medical translations and a valuable glossary." --Joseph Loizza, MD, director, Columbia Presbyterian Center for Meditation and Healing Healthcare, and project director/dharam, Hinduja India Research Centre., "Gives a spiritual perspective that is lacking in the current alternative literature." —Robert Pincus, MD, "The Ayurveda Encyclopediais an important reference volume for all students of Ayurveda and Yoga, almost a complete course in Ayurveda in itself. Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha has done a monumental work in putting together so much material in such a concise and clear manner for the modern reader." -Dr. David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri), author and director, American Institute of Vedic Studies, "The most comprehensive, clear and user friendly resource book on Ayurveda available today . . . provides western medical translations and a valuable glossary." --Joseph Loizza, MD, director, Columbia Presbyterian Center for Meditation and Healing Healthcare, and project director/dharam, Hinduja India Research Centre., "(One of) the better 'good reads' . . . a four-part . . . encyclopedia . . . also contains useful appendixes with features such as client health history form as well as an Ayurvedic glossary." -Natural Pharmacy, "A 'must-have' reference for any health professional involved in integrative medicine. [The author] has brought an ancient complex teaching into a fully usable western form, that can aid both the practitioner and the patient to use Ayurvedic Medicine as part of a wholistic, life-enhancing program." --Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, HNC ("the Natural Nurse"), author, "You could buy a half-dozen plus books on Ayurveda to start your reference library, or you could buy . . . [this)] encyclopedia. [A] magnum opus" -Hinduism Today, " The Ayurveda Encyclopedia is an important reference volume for all students of Ayurveda and Yoga, almost a complete course in Ayurveda in itself. Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha has done a monumental work in putting together so much material in such a concise and clear manner for the modern reader." --Dr. David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri), author and director, American Institute of Vedic Studies, "(One of) the better 'good reads' . . . a four-part . . . encyclopedia . . . also contains useful appendixes with features such as client health history form as well as an Ayurvedic glossary." -- Natural Pharmacy, "(One of) the better 'good reads' . . . a four-part . . . encyclopedia . . . also contains useful appendixes with features such as client health history form as well as an Ayurvedic glossary." -- Natural Pharmacy, "A 'must-have' reference for any health professional involved in integrative medicine. [The author] has brought an ancient complex teaching into a fully usable western form, that can aid both the practitioner and the patient to use Ayurvedic Medicine as part of a wholistic, life-enhancing program." —Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, HNC ("the Natural Nurse"), author, "You could buy a half-dozen plus books on Ayurveda to start your reference library, or you could buy . . . [this)] encyclopedia. [A] magnum opus" -- Hinduism Today, "(One of) the better 'good reads' . . . a four-part . . . encyclopedia . . . also contains useful appendixes with features such as client health history form as well as an Ayurvedic glossary." --"Natural Pharmacy", "Gives a spiritual perspective that is lacking in the current alternative literature." --Robert Pincus, MD, " The Ayurveda Encyclopedia is an important reference volume for all students of Ayurveda and Yoga, almost a complete course in Ayurveda in itself. Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha has done a monumental work in putting together so much material in such a concise and clear manner for the modern reader." --Dr. David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri), author and director, American Institute of Vedic Studies, "The most comprehensive, clear and user friendly resource book on Ayurveda available today . . . provides western medical translations and a valuable glossary." -Joseph Loizza, MD, director, Columbia Presbyterian Center for Meditation and Healing Healthcare, and project director/dharam, Hinduja India Research Centre., "The most comprehensive, clear and user friendly resource book on Ayurveda available today . . . provides western medical translations and a valuable glossary." —Joseph Loizza, MD, director, Columbia Presbyterian Center for Meditation and Healing Healthcare, and project director/dharam, Hinduja India Research Centre.
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SynopsisThe 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., Features the theories and practices of Ayurvedic medicine - including the therapeutic benefits of aromas, foods, herbs, meditation, yoga, and more. This book offers counsel towards an improved sense of well-being, reduced stress, and mental peace. It contains photographs of over 80 herbs and yoga postures., 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.