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

Contents: Introduction. I. Fundamentals: 1. Overview. 2. The human universe. II. Analysis: 3. Analyzing constitutions and illness. III. Therapeutics: 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 & Diseases: 14. Circulatory system: i. Bleeding. ii. Anemia. iii. Heart. iv. Blood pressure. v. Arteriosclerosis. vi. Paraplegia. 15. Digestive system: i. Anorexia. ii. Vomiting. iii. Diarrhea/dysentery. iv. Digestion. v. Abdomen. vi. Jaundice. vii. Gall stones. viii. Dyspepsia. ix. Indigestion. x. Gastroenteritis. xi. Colic. xii. Hyperacidity. xiii. Gastritis. xiv. Malabsorption. xv. Parasites. xvi. Constipation. xvii. Hemorrhoids. xviii. Obesity. xix. Candida. xx. Ulcers. xxi. Toxin (Ama). 16. Infections and wounds: i. Fever. ii. Abscess. iii. Sinus. iv. Wounds. v. Inflammatory ulcers. vi. Fractures/dislocations. 17. Respiratory system: i. Cough. ii. Breathing. iii. Hiccup. iv. TB. v. Cold. 18. Urinary system: i. Urine. ii. Diabetes. 19. Ear, Nose, Throat, Mouth, and Eyes: i. Ears. ii. Nose. iii. Catarrh. iv. Hoarse throat. v. Eyes. vi. Mouth. 20. Nervous system: i. Convulsions. ii. Sciatica. iii. Insanity. iv. Epilepsy. v. Addictions. vi. Alcohol recovery. vii. Fainting. viii. Coma. ix. Wasting. x. Multiple sclerosis. xi. Parkinsons. xii. Alzheimers. 21. Skin: i. Warts. ii. Skin. iii. Leukoderma. iv. Herpes zoster. 22. Neoplasm/Abnormal growths: i. Scrotum. ii. Fistula. iii. Elephantiasis. iv. Hernia. v. Tumors. vi. Cancer. 23. Reproductive System: i. Females. ii. Childbirth. iii. Planets and newborns. iv. Males. v. Venereal diseases. 24. Immune system: i. HIV/AIDS. ii. Epstein barr. iii. Allergies. 25. Metabolic system: i. Edema. ii. Meningitis. iii. Quinsy. iv. Tonsillitis. v. Abscesses. vi. Goiter. vii. Hyperthyroidism. viii. Benign tumors. ix. Gout. x. Thirst. 26. Miscellaneous: i. Three vital organs--heart, head, bladder. ii. Headaches, migraines. iii. Arthritis, rheumatism. iv. Dangerous spiritual practices. v. Herbs for tissues and organs. vi. Gland definitions. vii. Organs and Doshas. viii. When to take herbs. ix. Herbal recipes. x. Mutually incompatible foods. xi. Herb preparation and use. xii. Herb mixing. xiii. Ayurvedic acupuncture. 27. Outer Healing: i. Beauty care. ii. External influences of architecture. iii. Vastu Shastra. iv. Feng Shui. v. Scientific research. vi. Ecological-caused disorders. Appendices: 1. Sanskrit alphabet. 2. Dosha self test. 3. Client health history form. 4. Dosha food plans. 5. Resources. 6. Glossary. 7. Bibliography. 8. Index. 9. End poem.