Ayurveda: The Indian Art of Natural Medicine and Life Extension

by Birgit Heyn

Book Overview

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian "science of longevity," is a holistic healing system that restores internal balance, health, and a sense of well-being through consistent attention to natural lifestyle, good eating habits, and the healing power of herbs. The author explains how sunlight, heat, air, and water, together with animal, vegetable, and mineral substances are applied in therapy to stimulate the body's natural immunity and healing capacity. One...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892813334
• ISBN13: 9780892813339
• Release Date: April 1990
• Publisher: Healing Arts Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

as detailed as length allows

This is a solidly good book on Ayurveda. The author describes in a very readable manner all the essential points of Ayurveda including the constitutional types, five tastes, tissues, channels, etc.A lot of these subjects are not addressed by more mainstream authors, perhaps because they think their audience will be bored. However, I think they are essential to a strong understanding of Ayurveda, and I think any serious student will appreciate them.Furthermore, the author's style does not cram in too many unnecessary details, so the explanation of each subject is easy to glide through without heavy wading.All of this is a pretty amazing accomplishment for such a little book -- this is a slim one. For those who have studied very little Ayurveda, this is an excellent starting point.Perhaps the only interesting addition would be more personal information and case histories -- but this is hardly a surprising lack, since Ms. Heyn is more an herbologist than a doctor.I think this book will please anyone who wants to learn about Ayurveda, beginner or advanced.