Ayurveda For Dummies
Paperback Engels 2013 9781118306703Samenvatting
Rebalance your mind, body and spirit the natural way!
Ayurveda is an ancient system of prevention and treatment of illness by maintaining balance in the body, mind, and spirit according to your individual body type.
Ayurveda For Dummies provides you with a comprehensive introduction to this area of complementary medicine, considering the origins and history of Ayurveda as well as practical guidance on utilizing the correct balance of nutrition and exercise, herbal remedies, yoga, and Ayurvedic massage to treat ailments and maintain a healthy, happy lifestyle.
Helps you develop a diet based on your body type
Advises you on ways to optimize your health by exercising to suit your body type
Gives you trusted info on stretching your body with Yoga
This hands–on, friendly guide helps you understand your body type and restore balance to your life using the principles of Ayurveda.
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Inhoudsopgave
<p>Part I: Getting Started with Ayurveda 7</p>
<p>Chapter 1: Introducing Ayurveda: The Science of Life 9</p>
<p>Chapter 2: Focusing on the Fundamental Principles 15</p>
<p>Chapter 3: Uncovering the Subtle Energy Systems 27</p>
<p>Chapter 4: Determining Your Constitution 39</p>
<p>Part II: Living in Harmony with Ayurveda: Promoting Good Health 47</p>
<p>Chapter 5: Ease and Disease: Health According to Ayurveda 49</p>
<p>Chapter 6: The Rules of the Day: Dinacharya and Staying in Balance 65</p>
<p>Chapter 7: Seeking Union with Yoga 83</p>
<p>Chapter 8: Night–time Rituals for Sound Sleep and Fertility 107</p>
<p>Chapter 9: Changing Your Diet with the Seasons 119</p>
<p>Part III: Appetising Approaches to a Healthy Diet 131</p>
<p>Chapter 10: Stimulating the Palate: A Taste of Things to Come 133</p>
<p>Chapter 11: Selecting the Right Diet for Your Type 147</p>
<p>Chapter 12: Optimising Your Diet: A Recipe For Success 159</p>
<p>Part IV: Fitting Ways to Enhance Healing 175</p>
<p>Chapter 13: Stoking the Fire: Caring For Your Digestive System 177</p>
<p>Chapter 14: The Respiratory System: Breathing Life into Your Body 189</p>
<p>Chapter 15: Flexible Approaches for Your Musculoskeletal System 199</p>
<p>Chapter 16: The Secrets of Healthy Skin and Hair 209</p>
<p>Part V: The Part of Tens 221</p>
<p>Chapter 17: Ten Herbs For Maintaining Health 223</p>
<p>Chapter 18: Ten Super Spices for Your Kitchen 233</p>
<p>Part VI: Appendices 239</p>
<p>Appendix A: Sanskrit Glossary 241</p>
<p>Appendix B: Botanical Index 245</p>
<p>Appendix C: Suppliers 247</p>
<p>Index 253</p>
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