The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies (Hardcover)

~ Vasant Lad M.A.Sc. (Author) "Like other great ancient civilizations, India never separated science from philosophy and religion..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Lad, a leading expert in the field and founder of the Ayurvedic Institute (Albuquerque, NM), demystifies this ancient healing tradition from India. He provides handy self-analysis charts to determine one's constitutional type and describes down-to-earth Ayurvedic home remedies and routines for over 120 health conditions. A helpful resource list and glossary increase his book's value. (LJ 3/1/98)
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From Booklist

Lad, director of an Ayurvedic educational institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, refers to Ayurveda as "the art of daily living in harmony with the laws of nature." This comprehensive and easy-to-use guide can be considered the Ayurvedic counterpart to a conventional home medical handbook. Parts 1 and 2 present the philosophy, principles, and therapies of this 5,000-year-old Indian medical system. The therapies include diet, herbs, exercise and yoga, oil massage, breathing techniques, meditation, and such adjuncts as sound, color, and aromatherapy. Part 3, fully one-half of the guide, is an encyclopedia of remedies organized in an AZ format by symptom or condition; see references provide adequate access to the more than 100 common ailments. Numerous sidebars throughout the text provide additional information or precautions. The guide closes with line drawings of yoga postures, a glossary, resources, and further reading. Penny Spokes

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 325 pages
• Publisher: Harmony; 1st edition (April 7, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517704056
• ISBN-13: 978-0517704059
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.8 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #661,233 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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113 of 116 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars India's treasure Ayurveda, January 1, 2002

By	Eric S Lloyd (Dallas, Tx United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies (Paperback)

This book is the first one I've read on Ayurveda which makes immediate sence. Written in a practical straight forward way, It is obvious the author genuinely cares about his readers.
I have tried several cures listed in the book, they have provided better and faster relief than any drugs. There is one for sinus headache (pg 250) that worked in less than 10 min. And the best story of all, is one he lists for food allergies which has allowed me to eat dairy and wheat again. This book has changed my life. I have been independantly studying holistic medicine for the past 9 years, and this book is a fast leap forward in my awareness of the field of alternative treatments.
I only hope to be able to meet Dr. Lad some day and offer my gratitude.

Sincerely

Eric Lloyd

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Doctor, October 30, 2000

By A Customer

This book is incredibly useful, and full of home remedies for a very wide variety of problems. I've tried many of them myself - for sinus troubles, insect bites, ordinary fatigue, and simple stomach complaints. It also has guidance on more serious issues, to be used in concert with a physician's medical advice. As a physician, I have over 20 "home medical guides" in my house, and I usually turn to this one first. I highly recommend it for any household.

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on Ayurveda I've found, March 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies (Paperback)

I have been buying books on Ayurveda for several years. I usually read a little and then put them on the shelf. Not so with Dr. Lad's The Complete Book of Auyrvedic Home Remedies. I immediately adopted his simple morning routine, and it has helped me physically and mentally. I recommend this book to anyone interested in making a profound, positive change. It's practical and easy to follow.