Ayurveda: The Ancient Indian Medical System, Focusing on the Prevention of Disease Through Diet, Lifestyle and Herbalism

by Gopi Warrier

This comprehensive guide to Ayurveda, the world's oldest complete medical system, offers a holistic approach to balancing the body's three vital doshas. It covers four major Ayurvedic detoxification, medicines or drugs, dietary regime, and lifestyle changes. Special emphasis is placed on the preventive aspect of Indian medicine, including allied therapies such as yoga and meditation, and there's an in-depth analysis of body/mind types and Ayurvedic cures for common ailments.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 5, 2013

Reviews

[Annie Bazinet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very thorough in explaining the different elements of the Ayurvedic philosophy, many cases studies and affections and remedies section. Good for beginners

[S · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have been reading several books on this topic. I liked how most of the information was in bullet points but nothing new for me. Some parts were an information overkill like notes for exams which makes it harder to remember.

A section explaining various diseases in the end was interesting.