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Index
Cover Title Copyright Contents Disclaimer Acknowledgments Preface Chapter 1 Introduction
The need for a new model Using MAV: a scenario References
Chapter 2 The “Consciousness Model” of Medicine
Pure consciousness as the unified field Action in accord with natural law FROM CONSCIOUSNESS TO MIND TO BODY: A MORE DETAILED VIEW OF THE CONSCIOUSNESS MODEL OF MAV Veda and physics Veda and physiology Resetting the sequence Pragya-aparadh : “forgetting” the unified field The implications for medicine: the body as standing waves References
Chapter 3 Foundations of Maharishi Ayurveda’s Approach to Physiology and Anatomy
THE THREE DOSHAS How the doshas influence health Pinning down the doshas : the mahabhutas and spin types The qualities of the doshas The five subdoshas , and the doshas’ locations The doshas and pathogenesis Synopsis: the doshas PREDOMINANT DOSHAS Balancing the doshas Vata predominants Pitta predominants Kapha predominants Mixed influences The two types of prakriti (predominant doshas in physiology) and the vikriti (current imbalance in doshas ) What is meant by balancing the doshas ? OTHER ASPECTS OF MAV ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY: THE DHATUS , OJAS , MALAS , AND SHROTAS The dhatus The malas The shrotas Summary: foundations of MAV practice References
Chapter 4 Pathogenesis and Diagnosis
The six stages of pathogenesis MAV diagnostic techniques Summary
Chapter 5 Diet and Digestion
Principle 1: food can be therapy Principle 2: a food’s taste is a guide to its nutritional value Principle 3: the predominant functional dosha should determine which food is best for a given patient Principle 4: how one eats is as important as what one eats Purifying versus balancing diets Some specific dietary advice Eating to create health APPENDIX 1: DIETS TO PACIFY KAPHA , PITTA , AND VATA The Kapha -pacifying diet simplified The Pitta -pacifying diet simplified The Vata -pacifying diet simplified Important note APPENDIX 2: HOW TO MAKE GHEE Set-up Cooking the ghee APPENDIX 3: HOW TO MAKE AYURVEDIC “BUTTERMILK” AND LASSI References
Chapter 6 Ama –Toxic Build-up in the Physiology
Introduction Leaky gut syndrome Dysbiosis Probiotics Ama Types of ama Management of ama Summary References
Chapter 7 Active Ingredients, Free Radicals, Antioxidants, and the Herbal Pharmacopeia
Free radicals and disease Benefits of free radicals The causes of free radicals Antioxidants—defense against free radicals Finding the balance Rasayanas An ancient discovery The traditional approach to preparation Science and synergism Free radical scavenging effects Does MAK benefit health? Uses of other herbs Summary References
Chapter 8 A Practical Application of the Consciousness Model
Transcendental Meditation and relaxation Brain waves Comparative research on meditation A fourth state of consciousness Clinical value of experiencing the fourth state Transcendental Meditation and anxiety Transcendental Meditation, stress, and free radicals Transcendental Meditation and aging A comparison study of the elderly Transcendental Meditation and hypertension Transcendental Meditation and heart disease Transcendental Meditation and substance abuse Transcendental Meditation and ADHD Reduced health care costs Is Transcendental Meditation just relaxation? Transcendental Meditation in MAV References
Chapter 9 The Effect of Emotions and Thinking on Health
How behavior and emotion influence health: ojas and the three gunas The limbic system Transcendental Meditation revisited “Behavioral rasayanas ” Bedside manner Conclusion References
Chapter 10 The Rhythms of Nature
DAILY ROUTINE Early to bed and early to rise Daily routine and digestion Exercise and daily routine The morning sequence: beginning the day with purification Oil gargle Daily routine is in and of itself beneficial SEASONAL ROUTINE The three seasons Conclusion References
Chapter 11 Purification Therapies
How panchakarma works 1. Virechana (and snehana )—also called home preparation 2. External oleation therapies 3. “Heating” treatments 4. “Elimination” therapies Research on panchakarma Preparation for rasayana therapy Maintaining results at home References
Chapter 12 Physical Exercise
Some guidelines for conventional exercise MAV EXERCISE The three kinds of MAV exercise Conclusion References
Chapter 13 Women’s Health
MENSTRUATION AND MENTRUAL DISORDERS The menstrual cycle Menstrual disorders PRE- AND POSTNATAL CARE: TAKING CARE OF MOTHER TO TAKE CARE OF BABY Pregnancy Postpartum: recovering from delivery The baby Health advice for toddlers and older children References
Chapter 14 Ayurvedic Treatments for Common Medical Conditions with Case Studies
Diagnosis and treatment Factors contributing to disease Case studies
Chapter 15 Vedic Approach to Health
The senses The environment Maharishi Sthapatya Veda Consciousness Conclusion References
Appendix 1: Pronunciation Guide Appendix 2: Resources
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