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The concept of 'food as medicine' is rooted in our most ancient of
traditions, including Greek, Indian and Chinese medicine. If we
consider the anthropological evidence it is very likely that our
hunter-gatherer ancestors learned about medicinal herbs by
observing wild animals deliberately eating certain plants in their
diet as a way to treat different health issues. For all of nature
and throughout the history of traditional medicine there has never
been any real separation between food and medicine, and the present
work aims to restore this connection. Informed by the theory and
practices of Ayurveda and scientific research, Food As Medicine:
The Theory and Practice of Food provides a practical and lucid
model of what food is, how it impacts your health, and how to make
the best choices in your diet - depending on your individual needs.
Includes meal plans and recipes. Todd Caldecott is a trained
medical herbalist and practitioner of Ayurveda, in practice since
1997. He is a registered professional member of the American
Herbalists Guild, author of the textbook Ayurveda: The Divine
Science of Life, and editor of a new text on Nepalese ethnobotany
called Ayurveda in Nepal. Todd lives in Vancouver B.C. with his
family where he practices and teaches herbal medicine and Ayurveda.
Check out his website at www.toddcaldecott.com to get free
information on natural health and healing.
Ayurveda is an ancient system of health care that developed in
India several thousand years ago. Allied with the spiritual
philosophy of Hinduism, Ayurveda is a practical and inclusive
system of health care orientated to the prevention and treatment of
disease through the observation of important principles found in
biological systems. This unique one-of-a-kind book is a
comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of Ayurveda,
and discusses the practical use of therapies such as diet,
exercise, yoga, meditation, massage, and herbal remedies. The book
also includes detailed information on Ayurvedic pharmacology and
pharmacy, clinical methods and examinations, and general treatment
protocols. The final section provides a comprehensive materia
medica of 50 Indian herbs that include botanical descriptions,
traditional Ayurvedic knowledge, constituent data and latest
medical research, as well as clinical indications, formulations and
dosages. Helpful full-color insert containing photos of the 50
herbs covered, alongside a ruler for scale, allows the reader to
quickly identify herbs correctly. Includes useful appendices,
including information on dietary and lifestyle regimens, Ayurvedic
formulations, Ayurvedic weights and measures, glossaries on
Ayurvedic terms, and medical substances. Unique contributions
include a discussion of pathology, clinical methods, diagnostic
techniques, and treatment methods from an Ayurvedic perspective.
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