Ayurvedic Therapy

The book details the causes and methods of therapy for many diseases. It emphasizes therapy using herbs, diet, and lifestyle. Mental disorders are discussed separately, including those related to drug use and yoga practice. There is a chapter dedicated to the health care... of children and the elderly. Descriptions of Ayurvedic herbal and mineral preparations are provided, as well as methods for using oils, incense, and gemstones in therapy. For those studying natural health methods, herbal medicine, and traditional healing systems.
The book is intended for educational and informative purposes. The lifestyle recommended by Ayurveda is a wonderful complement to taking care of one's health, but it does not negate the need for specialist help in cases beyond your competence.
Contents:
The process of disease onset from the perspective of Ayurveda
Religion, spirituality, and healing
Part I Principles and therapeutic methods of Ayurveda
1. Doshas. Dynamics of vital energy
2. Six tastes
3. Constitution. How to determine your individual psychophysical nature
4. Disease. Disruption of balance
5. Ayurvedic regimes. Balancing doshas
6. Ayurvedic diet. Individual choice of dietary regime
7. Ayurvedic therapy methods. Reintegration methods
8. Restoring energy balance
Part II Treatment of diseases
1. Digestive system disorders
2. Respiratory system disorders
3. Circulatory system disorders
4. Disorders of the urinary system and water metabolism disturbances
5. Reproductive system disorders
6. Febrile and infectious diseases
7. Other disorders
8. Health care for children and the elderly
9. Nervous system disorders
10. Disorders in the mental sphere
Part III Therapeutic methods and means
1. Classical Ayurvedic preparations
2. Modern Ayurvedic preparations
3. Oils and incense
4. Methods of using herbs
5. The use of astrology, gemstones, color therapy, and mantras in Ayurveda
6. Vedic knowledge and yoga
Index of medicinal products and foodstuffs