An Elementary Textbook of Ayurveda: Medicine With a Six Thousand Year Old Tradition

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Summary: Well written, concise, wonderful!
Review: Ayurveda is a difficult subject at best. It has not recieved nearly as much attention as other Complementary Medical systems like TCM. So when a book comes along that is concise, thought-provoking, and well...exciting, on the subject it is certainly worth noting. An Elementary Textbook of Ayurveda is such a book! This is THE book on Ayurveda that I will recommend to all interested in this incredably healing Modality, and Dr. Ninivaggi deserves a lot of credit for putting out a work that is so easy to read, and yet has such a depth of information and insight. I have found myself consulting it again, and again. And each time I find in its pages some new way of thinking about Ayurveda. If you are a lay person with an interest in Ayurveda for yourself or your family, I recommend An Elementary Textbook of Ayurveda. It is easy to read, and yet thorough and informative. If you are a Practioner, either as a MD interested in Ayurveda, or a Practioner of a Complementary Modality interested in incorporating Ayurveda into your practice, I still highly recommend this book, because Dr. Ninivaggi will give you new insights into Ayurveda that it would be hard to find anywhere else. Keep this book in your office or practice space, share it with with your patients or clients. An Elementary Textbook of Ayurveda is that good!

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Summary: I'm so please someone finally wrote this book!
Review: Finally, a book on Ayurveda that's firmly and delightfully grounded in history, theory, and practice. Dr. Ninivaggi's book is a fascinating and satisfying read and one of the few books on Ayurveda I've found that has really helped me to study the subject in depth. This is the book for all who want more than a sprinkling of fun facts and a few home remedies. I'd recommend this especially to those who have a background in science and Western medicine, but no-one who tries it will be disappointed.

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Summary: Ayurveda for optimal and efficient living.
Review: This book by the Yale University School Of Medicine medical doctor and psychiatrist, Dr. Ninivaggi, is excellent. I use it with Dr. Atkin's book, Philli's book and the Balch's books on nutrition. It is a history book about India, the roots of all medicine in the world today, and a guide to diet, foods, nutrition, and exercise. I found the parts on psychology, psychiartry, and therapy tp be very useful. If you want to lose weight, goon an anti-aging program, use growth hormone, or just sharpen your skills--- mentally, physically, and in raising the quality of your life---buy this book. Along with Vasant Lad, William Frawley, and Robert Svoboda, Dr. Ninivaggi is an expert on Ayurveda. I highly recommend this 5 star book!