The Ayurveda Encyclopedia : Natural Secrets to Healing, Prevention, and Longevity/Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha. New Delhi, B. Jain Pub., 2006, xxiv, 736 p., figs., tables, (pbk). ISBN 81-8056-649-8.

    Contents: Foreword. Acknowledgements. Introduction. I. Fundamentals: 1. Overview. 2. The human universe. II. Analysis: 3. Analyzing constitutions and illness. III. Therapies: 4. Herbology. 5. Glossary. 6. Nutrition. 7. Pancha Karma. 8. Aromatherapy. 9. Hatha Yoga and Pranayama. 10. Sound therapy: mantras, chakras, and music. 11. Color and gems. 12. External influences: lifestyle, seasons, exercise. 13. Psychology, ethics and spiritual counseling. IV. Specific illnesses and diseases: 14. Circulatory system. 15. Digestive system. 15. Infections and wounds. 17. Respiratory system. 18. Urinary system. 19. Ear, nose, throat, mouth, and eyes. 20. Nervous system. 21. Skin disorders. 22. Neoplasm/Abnormal Growths. 23. Reproductive system. 24. Immune system. 25. Metabolic system. 26. Miscellaneous. 27. Outer healing. Appendices. Resources. Glossary. Bibliography. End poem. 

    "The most complete and in-depth book on Ayurveda with photographs of 85 major Ayurvedic herbs, and 89 photographs on Ayurvedic Hatha Yoga poses for general health, pregnancy, and seniors.

    Ayurveda is the science of healing, prevention and longevity. Healing is unique according to personal constitution (dosha), treating the root-cause of disorders and offering inexpensive therapies free from side effects. This book is for families, medical and holistic practitioners, pharmacists and professors." 

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