Ayurveda: The Ancient Indian Healing Art (The "Health Essentials" Series) [Paperback]

Scott Gerson (Author)

Book Description

Series: The "Health Essentials" Series | Publication Date: September 1997

Learn about this ancient system of healing which works to bring the individual into harmony with nature.

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"Finally a rational presentation of the concepts of a truly valuable ancient healing art". --C. Thornton, Townsend Review, November 2001 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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NIAM Press has as its mission to publish authoritative books on one subject: Ayurveda. Scott Gerson, M.D. has distinguished himself in the field of Ayurvedic medicine as the leading authority on the prevention and treatment of difficult diseases through Ayurveda. His Ayurvedic education was received at several of India's finest institutions and his experience as a physician now exceeds twenty years. These facts make Dr. Gerson a qualified author on the subject, in contrast to the many people writing about Ayurveda without any true training or qualifications. We are honored to be the publishers of this excellent volume which is destined to become a classic. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Element Books Ltd; 2nd edition (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1862040966
• ISBN-13: 978-1862040960
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,635,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not bad, June 21, 2001

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This review is from: Ayurveda: The Ancient Indian Healing Art (The "Health Essentials" Series) (Paperback)

Not bad. Not that great, either.

What I liked about the book was the detail. A lot of books don't really address srotas (channels), dhatus (tissues), and the dosha's aspects, seats, and signs of imbalance in the same detail which this book has.

I also like the solid factual basis of the book. The truth is that a lot of Ayurveda books dwell on really abstract "absolute consciousness" philosophy and then lay out treatments the authors invented themselves. So for an honest and down-to-earth discussion of Ayurveda, this book also deserves recognition.

The down side is that this book is dry. Unless you're really, really interested, you may struggle. The doctor does not have a very imaginative style.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely useful text on Ayurveda, March 10, 2002

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Miriam Parente (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ayurveda: The Ancient Indian Healing Art (Paperback)

If I could have only one book on Ayurveda this would be it. Ayurveda: The Ancient Indian Healing Art is comprehensive, clearly written, and well-organized; you simply absorb an understanding from it. Dr. Gerson is the only western medical doctor to have genuinely earned advanced degrees in Ayurveda from Indian universities and this gives a real value to his books. Unlike most other books on Ayurveda which are mere paraphrases of each other, Dr. Gerson is obviously conversant with the original Sanskrit texts and--more importantly--has been in clinical practice for many years. I would say this is a book for all levels of Ayurvedic students, from the beginner interested in creating more personal balance to the experienced vaidya seeking a lucid exposition of this venerable healing tradition. I particularly like the sections on the treatment of disease. I continually derive more information fromthis gem of a book than from all the other Ayurveda books on my shelf.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ayurveda: The Ancient Indian Art by Scott Gerson, April 12, 2002

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Claudine M Strazza (New York, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ayurveda: The Ancient Indian Healing Art (Paperback)

With Ayurveda: the Ancient Indian Art, Scott Gerson clearly and meticulously interprets the beautiful practice of Ayurveda, making it accessible to the 21st Century American. Dr. Gerson takes you through its history and basic tenents in language that any one could understand without ever "talking down" to his readers, and best of all, he doesn't skimp on details. I especially find the guidelings for lifestyle very useful.
This book is a must for all who are curious about Ayurveda or for those who are truly serious about learning this ancient art and science.