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This remarkable book is a stunning contribution to our understanding of natural approaches to disease treatment and prevention. The reader will learn how to tailor therapies to his or her own specific constitution. Written by a professor of Ayurvedic medicine in a very accessible style with no wasted words, this volume has become a much valued and sought after gem.
Ayurveda: The Ancient Indian Healing Art
Yogi sahib is an avid natural health practioner and is excited by the resurgence of 1000 year old ayurvedic knowledge. Yogi believes this knowledge should be shared with the world and that food should be seen as medicine.
With Ayurveda: the Ancient Indian Art, Scott Gerson clearly and meticulously interprets the beautiful practice of Ayurveda, making it accessible to the 21st Century American. Dr. Gerson takes you through its history and basic tenents in language that any one could understand without ever “talking down” to his readers, and best of all, he doesn’t skimp on details. I especially find the guidelings for lifestyle very useful.
This book is a must for all who are curious about Ayurveda or for those who are truly serious about learning this ancient art and science.
Rating: 5 / 5
If I could have only one book on Ayurveda this would be it. Ayurveda: The Ancient Indian Healing Art is comprehensive, clearly written, and well-organized; you simply absorb an understanding from it. Dr. Gerson is the only western medical doctor to have genuinely earned advanced degrees in Ayurveda from Indian universities and this gives a real value to his books. Unlike most other books on Ayurveda which are mere paraphrases of each other, Dr. Gerson is obviously conversant with the original Sanskrit texts and–more importantly–has been in clinical practice for many years. I would say this is a book for all levels of Ayurvedic students, from the beginner interested in creating more personal balance to the experienced vaidya seeking a lucid exposition of this venerable healing tradition. I particularly like the sections on the treatment of disease. I continually derive more information fromthis gem of a book than from all the other Ayurveda books on my shelf.
Rating: 5 / 5
Not bad. Not that great, either.
What I liked about the book was the detail. A lot of books don’t really address srotas (channels), dhatus (tissues), and the dosha’s aspects, seats, and signs of imbalance in the same detail which this book has.
I also like the solid factual basis of the book. The truth is that a lot of Ayurveda books dwell on really abstract “absolute consciousness” philosophy and then lay out treatments the authors invented themselves. So for an honest and down-to-earth discussion of Ayurveda, this book also deserves recognition.
The down side is that this book is dry. Unless you’re really, really interested, you may struggle. The doctor does not have a very imaginative style.
Rating: 3 / 5