Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies

by Vasant Lad

Editorial Reviews

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

Book Description
Based on the ancient healing tradition from India that dates back thousands of years, The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies offers natural alternatives to conventional medicines and treatments with practical advice and easy-to-follow instructions. A leading authority in this field, Dr. Vasant Lad first explains the principles behind the science of Ayurveda, exploring the physical and psychological characteristics of each of the three doshas, or mind-body types--vata, pitta, and kapha. Once you have determined which type or combination of types you are, Dr. Lad helps you to begin your journey to the ultimate "state of balance" and well-being. The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies is an invaluable guide to treating common ailments and chronic problems with strategies tailored to your personal needs based on your dosha. Dr. Lad explains why certain imbalances often result in illness and shows you how to restore your body to natural order. You'll learn which traditional Ayurvedic remedies-- herbal teas and formulas, essential oils, meditation, yoga--offer relief from a variety of conditions, such as cold and flu symptoms, headaches, toothaches, sore throats, high cholesterol, vision problems, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Lad also shows you how to use diet and specific Ayurvedic techniques to prevent future illness and to promote body consciousness and healthy living.
The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies enables us all to experience the benefits of Ayurveda's healing properties that have been refined over thousands of years. All of the herbs, foods, and oils Dr. Lad recommends can be found in local health food stores or through mail-order catalogs. Complete with an extensive glossary and resource list, this is the definitive guide to natural, safe, and effective remedies, everyday keys to a lifetime of vitality and well-being.

Synopsis
Based on the ancient healing tradition from India, this book tells how to use herbs, essential oils, breathing techniques, yoga, and meditation to successfully treat various medical problems.

From the Back Cover
EXPERIENCE THE BENEFIT OF HOME REMEDIES REFINED OVER THOUSANDS OF YEARS
Discover how to use herbs, essential oils, breathing techniques, yoga, and meditation to successfully treat:
allergies, backache, baldness, bursitis, cellulite¸ chronic fatigue, colds and flu, colitis, cramps, depression¸ earache, eating disorders, eye strain, frigidity¸ hearing loss, heart problems, hemorrhoids, impotence¸ indigestion, insomnia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome¸ jet lag, low libido, memory problems¸ migraine, menopause problems, muscle cramps¸ premature ejaculation, prostate problems, rectal itching¸ sinus problems, stomachache, stress, teeth and gums¸ urinary problems, yeast infections and dozens of other chronic ailments and everyday complaints.
Hundreds of tips also help you to create and maintain an Ayurvedic lifestyle--the path to restoring yourself to vigorous health and to enjoying a vital, happy, fulfilling, long life.

About the Author
VASANT LAD, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., was born in India and served three years as the medical director of the Ayurvedic Hospital in Pune, India. He is a world-renowned expert on the practices and health benefits of Ayurvedic medicine and has lectured at seminars and workshops with Deepak Chopra, M.D., and Andrew Weil, M.D. Founder of the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he currently serves as its director

Reviewer: A reader from cambridge, MA United States
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.

The best book on Ayurveda I've found, March 15, 2000
Reviewer: A reader from Woodbury, Connecticut
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.

A great book to have it at home !, October 19, 1998
Reviewer: A reader from Kalamazoo, MI
It is a very nicely written book. Author clearly explains the medical terms and the cures for many ailments. I have tried many of his medicines for common problems and they all have worked well.

Complete and easy to read, April 14, 1998
Reviewer: Paul E. Hoffman from Santa Cruz, CA
This is probably the best book on ayurveda available today. It is clear, doesn't go into excessive detail, and gives you a wonderful sense of self-understanding. Dr. Lad has written other books as well, but this one is the most approachable.