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This practical and inspirational handbook touches on every aspect of Ayurveda, a traditional healing system of India, for beginners, and serves as a refresher course for more seasoned students. Written by one of the world's leading Ayurveda practitioners and teachers, this guide offers a complete overview and lays out the principal areas of the system;involving eight branches that include medicine, toxicology, and geriatrics in ways that are easy to follow yet not oversimplified. The author outlines the history, terminology, and practice, and includes a glossary of terms and a well-researched treatment section. The book also contextualizes Ayurveda within Buddhism, and recommends therapies and the herbs

Ayurveda, meaning 'the scince of life', is one of today's most popular and fastest growing complementary therapies. Based on the ancient philosophies of India, Ayurvedic medicine provides a unique, holistic approach to healing, assessing the patient by analysing their constitution and their lifestyle rather than focusing narrowly on their symptoms. A standard method of treatment in India and Sri Lanka, Ayurveda is now commonly available to the West, offering a new perspective on health and vitality.