The Ayurveda Encyclopedia : Natural Secrets to Healing, Prevention, & Longevity

Dedication vii Photo of Atrea viii Poem ix Foreword xi Photos of Himalayas, Ashwins xii Acknowledgments xiii Photos of Ayurvedic doctors and centers xiv Introduction xv SECTION 1: Fundamentals 1(42) Overview 3(12) The Human Universe 15(28) SECTION 2: Analysis 43(22) Analyzing Constitution & Illness 45(20) SECTION 3: Therapeutics 65(284) Herbology 67(46) Glossary 113(8) Nutrition 121(48) Pancha Karma 169(78) Aromatherapy 247(6) Hatha Yoga and Pranayama 253(58) Sound Therapy: Mantras, Chakras, and Music 311(8) Color and Gems 319(10) External Influences: Lifestyle, Seasons, Exercise 329(6) Psychology, Ethics and Spiritual Counseling 335(14) SECTION 4: Illnesses & Diseases 349(256) Circulatory System 353(8) Bleeding Anemia Heart Blood Pressure Arteriosclerosis Paraplegia Digestive System 361(30) Anorexia Vomiting Diarrhea/Dysentery Digestion Abdomen Jaundice Gall Stones Dyspepsia Indigestion Gastroenteritis Colic Hyperacidity Gastritis Malabsorption Parasites Constipation Hemorrhoids Obesity Candida Ulcers Toxin (Ama) Infections and Wounds 391(16) Fever Abscess Sinus Wounds Inflammatory Ulcers Fractures/Dislocations Respiratory System 407(10) Cough Breathing Hiccup TB Cold Urinary System 417(10) Urine Diabetes Ear, Nose, Throat, Mouth, and Eyes 427(28) Ears Nose Catarrh Hoarse Throat Eyes Nervous System 455(22) Convulsions Sciatica Insanity Epilepsy Addictions Alcohol Recovery Fainting Coma Wasting Multiple Sclerosis Parkinsons Alzheimers Skin 477(14) Warts Skin Leukoderma Herpes Zoster Neoplasm/Abnormal Growths 491(10) Scrotum Fistula Elephantiasis Hernia Tumors Cancer Reproductive System 501(26) Females Childbirth Planets and Newborns Males Venereal Diseases Immune System 527(4) HIV/AIDS Epstein Barr/CFS Fibromyalgia Metabolic System 531(10) Edema Meningitis Quinsy Tonsillitis Abscesses Goiter Hyperthyroidism Benign Tumors Gout Thirst Miscellaneous: 541(16) Three Vital Organs---Heart, Head, Bladder Headaches, Migraines Arthritis, Rheumatism Dangerous Spiritual Practices Herbs for Tissues and Organs Gland Definitions Organs and Doshas When to Take Herbs Herbal Recipes Mutually Incompatible Foods Herb Preparation and Use Herb Mixing Ayurvedic Acupuncture Outer Healing 557(48) Beauty Care Jyotish: Vedic Astrology Vastu Shastra Feng Shui Scientific Research Organics Ecological-caused disorders/Epidemics Appendixes Sanskrit Alphabet 585(2) Client Health History Form 587(4) Dosha Self-Test 588(3) Dosha Food Plans 591(14) Resources 605(2) Author CV 607(2) Glossary 609(10) Bibliography 619(4) Index 623