Perfect Balance Ayurvedic Nutrition for Mind, Body, and Soul

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781583330890
• ISBN10: 1583330895
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-06
• Publisher: Avery

Summary

The most accessible book on the ancient Indian system of Ayurvedic nutrition and healing, from an internationally acclaimed practitioner. Many of us who struggle with one-size-fits-all fad diets are realizing that the only program that can promise lasting benefits is a comprehensive yet individualized approach to nutrition and weight loss. This is the very attitude espoused by Ayurvedic medicine, the 5,000-year-old holistic system that incorporates diet, exercise, breathing, meditation, visualization, and other therapies into its practice. Perfect Balance illustrates how the principles of Ayurvedic medicine can be used by anyone, no matter what their present health needs may be. Beginning with a self-test to determine an individual's specific metabolic and psychological profile, the book emphasizes the importance of balance among all levels of the healing process-mind, body, and spirit. The three dominant groups that emerge are based on metabolic type (skin, hair, digestion, sleep patterns, etc.) and psychological characteristics (emotional tendencies, learning

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Introduction	1	(4)
Classical Ayurveda	5	(8)
The ABC's of Ayurveda	13	(15)
An Individual Approach to Nutrition---Take the Test!	28	(12)
The Power of Perfect Digestion---Enzymes, Herbs, and Spices	40	(9)
Perfect Food, Perfect Metabolism	49	(9)
The Six Energies of Food	58	(13)
Descriptions of Food Groups	71	(34)
Selecting the Best Foods for Your Type	105	(33)
Mindful Eating	138	(17)
Your Perfect Weight: How to Lose Weight Permanently by Increasing Metabolic Function	155	(12)
Lifestyle as Nutritional Support	167	(19)
Increasing Immunity Through Diet	186	(9)
The 21-Day Plan to Feel Better	195	(15)
Conclusion	210	(3)
Appendix 1: Nutrient Content of Common Foods	213	(6)
Appendix 2: Resources	219	(6)
Endnotes	225	(2)
Bibliography	227	(4)
Index	231