The Kemetic Diet: Food For Body, Mind and Soul, A Holistic Health Guide Based on Ancient Egyptian Medical Teachings (Paperback)

~ Dr. Muata A. Ashby (Author)

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Health issues have always been important to human beings since the beginning of time. The earliest records of history show that knowledge of proper diet, preventative health practices, and the art of healing were held in high esteem since the time of Ancient Egypt (5,000 B.C.E. or before). Natural health concepts and healing techniques which were practiced in Ancient Egypt are now referred to as alternative medicine disciplines. They include those healing modalities which do not adhere to the philosophy of allopathic medicine, with its emphasis on masking the symptoms of disease rather than eliminating the root cause of disease. Allopathic treatment methods have shown their limitations over the years because they do not heal the entire person. This new volume presents the concepts and teachings based on the Kemetic (Ancient Egyptian) philosophy of total health of the entire person, that is, health not just of the body, but also health of the mind and soul as well, which gets to the root cause of the dis-ease and eradicates it. For this kind of health one must have a keen understanding of the body-mind-soul connection and, what it means to be truly healthy. Health is a lifestyle, not a medicine. It is a spiritual lifestyle that leads to health of body, mind and soul and ultimately to discovery of the Higher Self.

About the Author

Muata Ashby holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Religion, and a Doctor of Divinity Degree in Holistic Healing. He is also a Pastoral Counselor and Teacher of Yoga Philosophy and Discipline. Dr. Ashby received his Doctor of Divinity Degree from and is an adjunct faculty member of the American Institute of Holistic Theology. Dr. Ashby is a certification as a PREP Relationship Counselor. Dr. Ashby has been an independent researcher and practitioner of Egyptian, Indian and Chinese Yoga and psychology as well as Christian Mysticism. Dr. Ashby has engaged in Post Graduate research in advanced Jnana, Bhakti and Kundalini Yogas at the Yoga Research Foundation under the direction of Swami Jyotirmayananda. He has extensively studied mystical religious traditions from around the world and is an accomplished lecturer, musician, artist, poet, screenwriter, playwright and author of over 25 books on yoga and spiritual philosophy. He is an Ordained Minister and Spiritual Counselor and also the founder the Sema Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading the wisdom of Yoga and the Ancient Egyptian mystical traditions.

Dr. Ashby began his research into the spiritual philosophy of Ancient Egypt and India and noticed correlations in the culture and arts of the two countries. This was the catalyst for a successful book series on the subject called "Egyptian Yoga". Now he has created a series of musical compositions which explore this unique area of music from ancient Egypt and its connection to world music.

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: Sema Institute (October 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884564496
• ISBN-13: 978-1884564499
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #101,542 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kemetic(Afrikan) Holistic Health, January 20, 2001

By	chris jackson (Wilmington, de United States) - See all my reviews

HTP. I would give this book a TEN rating if I could. Sehu Maa has done a tremendous job on this work. This book gives a good background of the holistic background in ancient KMT. Iu-em-htp is referred to in this book as well. The kemetic terms we use for body parts, ailments, mucous, and health conditions are shown. Some of the medical writings are used as examples as well. I strongly recommend this book to upcoming, and experienced healers, especially Afrikans and American born Afrikans. Ankh udja snb Sehu Maa

19 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Dr Ashby gets it *almost* right...., March 17, 2002

By	Christina Paul (Anamosa, IA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Dr. Muata Ashby, who gave us such titles as "Egyptian Yoga" has actually done pretty well in attempting to put out a book about the Ancient Egyptian (Kemetic) view of health and healing. There are a few things which I find to rather sloppy scholarship. It would be nice, if after all this time, he would cite the authors and actual passages of his "Ancient Egyptian Proverbs" that he quotes throughout the book. Also the picture of the "Imhotep Pharmacy" at the temple of Aset (Isis) at Philae on page 28 is a bit over the top. His intentions, however are good, and most anyone can get something from the book as it outlines good eating and living habits. This however, is certainly not the end all be all when studying health and medicine of Ancient Egypt.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book will make you say ouch that hurts., April 26, 2008

By	D. Davis "We speak the truth" (Georgia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book could not have said it better. The grammatical errors can be overlook.