Textbook of Ayurveda 3

Textbook of Ayurveda by Vasant Lad

General Principles for Management and Treatment Volume III

Vasant Lad is one of the world's best-known Ayurvedic doctors and teachers. After describing the general principles in volume 1 and the clinical examination in volume 2, volume 3 deals with the practical basics of Ayurvedic therapy. Vasant Lad explains the entire range of treatment options. He explains the essential protocols step by step and conveys how a patient's disturbed dosha can move and be eliminated during treatment. A large chapter is devoted to food as medicine. Dr. Lad gives clear recommendations on how to eat, how much and when, depending on the type (dosha) and the season. A healthy lifestyle with daily routines depending on the phases of the year and dosha is just as important. As one of the cornerstones of Ayurvedic therapy, the Panchakarma treatment is explained in detail, as are various elimination measures, individual rejuvenation healing plans and soothing therapies. Subtle healing methods such as sound and speech therapy, massage treatment, color, taste and aromatherapy are also used. Yoga exercises, breathing techniques (pranayama) and the use of medicinal herbs and oils are also described. Impressive case studies illustrate the effectiveness of the various approaches. The book is unique in its scope and depth - a basic work for every Ayurveda therapist and anyone interested. "Dr. Vasant Lad explains the deep wisdom of Ayurveda in a way that makes it lively and accessible for serious students. I can only express my gratitude for this volume, because it clearly illuminates the multitude of options available to an Ayurvedic doctor in treatment." -Premal Patel, Banyan Botanicals, USA "Dr. Lad's transmission of Ayurveda is truly masterful: absolutely profound and comprehensive, yet easy to understand and absorb. His new book represents a treasure trove of practical Ayurvedic wisdom for our time." -Rebecca and Sascha Kriese, Ayurvedic Doctors, England "This textbook is full of practical insights that only someone with a deep Ayurvedic knowledge could convey so succinctly. With this text, Dr. Lad shares with us the priceless gift of his wisdom that will help you fulfill the mission of Ayurveda: to eliminate suffering and rejuvenate health. We are eternally indebted to him." - Sebastian Pole, Author, Ayurvedic Medicine "Dr. Vasant Lad continues to illuminate the wisdom of Ayurveda in a way that makes it alive and accessible to many serious students. I can only express my gratitude for this volume, as it insightfully explains the multitude of therapeutic options available to an Ayurvedic doctor." - Dr. Premal Patel, Wellness Director, Banyan Botanicals Vasant Lad, BMAS, MASc. is an Ayurvedic doctor. He received his Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BMAS) from Pune University in 1968 and a Master of Ayurvedic Science (MASc.) from Pune, India in 1980. He worked as Medical Director at the Ayurveda Hospital, Pune for three years. For seven years he held a chair as Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Pune University College of Ayurvedic Medicine, where he was a teacher for many years. Vasant Lad's academic and practical training includes the study of allopathy (Western medicine) and surgery as well as traditional Ayurveda.