CONTENTS:-
Part I: Fundamentals of Ayurveda:
1. The Foundations of Ayurveda. Origin, Meaning and Scope of Ayurveda (Mind, Body, Senses, Soul). Objective of Ayurveda.
2. Principles of Ayurveda. Basic Principles: Theory of Creation. The Five Elements. Composition of Human Beings. Balance of Elements. Three Qualities. Modern Application of Ayurvedic Principles.
3. Physical Constitution. Tidosa. Dosa Formation. Dosa States and Balance. Evaluating Dosa Type. Dosa Characteristics. Reason for Disturbance. Remedies to Alleviate.
4. Psychological Constitution. Triguna. Mind Types. Mind Balance. Diet and Nutrition. Lifestyle. Emotions.
5. Metabolism & Digestion. Four States of Agni. Digestive Process. Digestion, Ama and Disease. Wastes. Elimination of Wastes.
6. Physiology. Tissues. Formation and Imbalance of Tissues. Ojas. Channels. Function and Impairment of Channels.
Part II: Health & Ayurveda:
7. Nutrition. Effects of Food. Principles of Food. Taste. Qualities. Potency. Digestive Effect. Special Action.
8. Diet. Dietary Guidelines. Quantities of Food. Digestive Power. Sattvic Food. Other Consideration.
9. Complete Health. Spirituality. Lifestyle. Sleep. Sex. Exercise. Natural Urges Hygiene. Daily and Seasonal Routines.
10. Disease. Causes of disease. Role of Dosa. Tendency to Disease. Identification of Disease. Patient Examination. Stage of Manifestation. Classification of Disease.
11. Therapies. Detoxification (Panca Karma). Rejuvenation Therapy (Rasayana). Treatment for Addiction (Madatya).
12. Home Remedies. Home Remedies for Common Ailments. Anxiety and Depression. Arthritis. Asthma. Coughs and Colds. Fatigue. Headache. Indigestion and Constipation. Insomnia. Menopause. Menstrual Disorders. Obesity. Skin Problems.
Part III: Appendices:
1. Reference Table of Dosas.
2. Reference Table of Tastes.
3. Instruction for Yoga Exercise.
4. Common Herbs and their Uses.
5. Basic Recipes.
