 Ayurveda literally means the knowledge or science of life. Its roots are in the Vedic tradition, and its exact age is not known, but it appears to have been available thousands of years ago. Ancient Ayurvedic texts describe aspects of human physiology (including the circulation of blood), metabolic functions, and even diseases that were not discovered in the West until the 17th Century and later. One of the beauties of Ayurveda is that it focuses on creating good health, not just treating disease. Ayurvedic physicians are called "vaidyas", and their basic diagnostic tool is Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis. Vaidyas treat the patient as an integrated whole, unlike Western physicians who tend to look at the patient as a mechanical grouping of separate parts. In its simplest form, Ayurveda is the approach taken to try to balance the three forces (called "doshas") that govern the movement, energy, and structure of the body. It is a highly complex subject, and one that we cannot even begin to do justice to here in our introduction. One of the premier Ayurvedic clinics in the U.S., The Raj, is located here in Fairfield, Iowa. 
$36.95PaperbackContemporary AyurvedaHari Sharma & Christopher ClarkThis is the first book we would recommend for anyone interested in learning about Ayurveda and bringing Ayurvedic solutions into one’s life. The book’s approach is Maharishi Ayur-Veda. This is a revival of the ancient knowledge structured by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and leading ayurvedic practitioners from India. This is a contemporary, consciousness-based model that incorporates Western scientific knowledge, especially of physics and the unified field, with the traditional ayurvedic approach. The book is comprehensive, covering both theory and practice. Well written, the book is neither too dry nor too esoteric for the average reader, but should also appeal to sophisticated Western medical practitioners. The reader will find a complete theoretical basis for understanding Ayurveda, along with a comprehensive practical manual for those who wish to benefit from the science of life. Review by Len Oppenheim. 
$17.95PaperbackThe Ayurvedic CookbookAmadea Morningstar & Urmila DesaiBesides the 250 taste-tested recipes designed for each constitution, this book has an in-depth discussion on Ayurvedic nutrition, tri-dosha, and special individual foods. The recipes look deceptively medicinal, but are surprisingly very interesting with gourmet-like results. One of my favorite cookbooks-it contains many remedies for common health problems, and the dessert section has many varied desserts that are scrumptious yet healthy. Morningstar’s book is a general helpful handbook to become familiar with Ayurveda and what it can do for you through cooking and knowledge of food. One of my favorite recipes is Hot Sicilian Salad. It is a marinated warm cooked vegetable salad with an interesting mixture of tastes with an Italian flair, but totally Ayurvedic for your doshic constitution. I also love the Tofu Pesto (using fresh basil and olive oil as well as other interesting ingredients)… great over pasta and in sandwiches. Another plus for this cookbook is its appendix that contains much information on individual foods and their medicinal values. Review by Sharon Kainauskas. 
$16.95PaperbackFor a Blissful BabyKumuda Reddy, M.D., Linda Egenes, M.A., Margaret Mullins, R.N.An indispensable guide filled with practical tips for expectant and new mothers. Includes diet, exercise, daily routine, and massage instructions and holistic principles that enliven Nature's intelligence. Easy-to-read style geared for busy moms. 
$19.95PaperbackThe Ageless Woman: Natural Health and Beauty After Forty, with Maharishi AyurvedaNancy Lonsdorf, M.D.Dr. Nancy Lonsdorf is the Medical Director of The Raj, America's premier Ayurvedic Health Spa. She also possesses medical degrees from two of America's most prestigious institutions of learning, Johns Hopkins and Stanford. Before coming to the Raj she had a thriving medical practice in the Washington, D.C. area. Nancy has combined the best knowledge of Western Medicine with the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda, along with years of experience in treating many women. This book is a distillation of her theoretical and practical knowledge. The book is comprehensive in its coverage, and provides a necessary roadmap for women who elect to choose "natural health" over "magic bullets." Nancy says it all in the introduction: "The basic premise of this book is that Nature knows best." The book is very comprehensive and is a practical handbook. Many women have already benefited from this book and we hope many more will take advantage of this unique compendium of knowledge and "how to's," compiled by one of the few women on the planet trained at both the best medical schools in America, and with many of the top Ayurvedic physicians in the world. The recipe for natural health is all there, for those willing to follow the plan. 
$17.95PaperbackAwakening Nature's Healing Intelligence: Expanding Ayurveda Through the Maharishi Vedic Aproach to HDr. Hari SharmaEureka! I’ve found it! This is one health book I would describe as truly great. There are a lot of health books these days that I find interesting, but this is one of those very rare ones that seems to have been written by Nature itself. From the appropriate title, Awakening Nature’s Healing Intelligence, to the last page, it reads like a contemporary scripture. Like the petals of a flower which blossom in perfect sequence, so does the profound knowledge contained in this book unfold. Dr. Hari Sharma is eminently qualified to write on this subject. He is chairman emeritus at Ohio State University’s College of Medicine and Public Health. A native of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, he was trained in a Western-style school of medicine in Lucknow. Later he studied under the tutelage of the great sage Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who, together with India’s foremost Ayurvedic physicians, has refined and expanded Ayurveda into a potent medical system—the Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health. Sharma’s book describes this system, its underlying theory, as well as the impressive body of scientific research on its various modalities. What is the Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health? Dr. Sharma explains: "The focus of this comprehensive system of natural health care is on the underlying wholeness of existence and the structuring dynamics of intelligence that give rise to the human physiology. Disease is viewed as the result of the breakdown in the delicate balance of the coordinating intelligence that rules the functioning of the body. This breakdown occurs on a level deeper than organs, tissues, or cells—it results from the disconnection of intelligence from its source in wholeness. This concept of wholeness derives from the Vedic tradition and parallels modern physics’ discovery of the unified source of reality beyond the subatomic level. The insubstantial nature of material creation—as identified by both Vedic science and modern physics—cannot be ignored if we are to have a complete model of the human body and the nature of health and disease. As the only system of health care that provides a model for integrating this understanding of the deepest nature of reality with our current understanding of health and disease, the Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health has much to offer." According to Sharma, the essence of the Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health is that healers should address healthcare holistically, as well as all the specific values that constitute health, i.e. physiology; intelligence at the basis of physiology; influence of the environment; influence of buildings in which one lives and works; influence of the distant environment: sun, moon, planets, stars; and the influence of collective health on society. While many of the modalities employed by the Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health are similar to traditional Ayurvedic techniques, they have a strong emphasis on the element of consciousness, which renders them far more effective. For example, subtle Vedic sounds, which have been found to correspond to areas of the human body, have been very effectively used to heal chronic illnesses. This is Maharishi Vedic Vibration Therapy and functions at the subtle junction point where mind and body meet. Because he delves so deeply into the field of pure knowledge, Sharma highlights what is achingly missing from Western allopathy. The many shortcomings of modern healthcare stem from a lack of total knowledge of the mind and body interplay. And that total knowledge is lucidly, and I would say historically, presented in this book. All medical doctors and health practitioners should be required to read it! This book is not just for healthcare providers; anyone who is a seeker of wisdom will revel in it. If you really want to have the inside track on a profound approach to health, you will love this book. Without being a typical ‘how-to’ volume, it offers expert resources one can seek to pursue this path. And if you are even a bit as inspired as I am after reading it, you will want to do just that. Review by Dr. Craig M. Berg. 
$15.00PaperbackAyurvedic Cooking for Self-HealingUsha and Vasant LadAn authentic guide of the Ayurvedic approach to food and tasty vegetarian cooking. The recipes are formulated using herbs and spices to help balance the constitution of each person. The effects of the foods on individual constitution are included with every recipe, with the medicinal properties of many of the foods. This is a cookbook and much more. 
$10.95PaperbackAyurveda: The Science of Self-HealingVasant LadAyurveda, practiced extensively throughout India, is reputed to be the oldest healing system in the world. In his book Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing, Dr. Vasant Lad clearly explains the principles and practical applications of Ayurveda. Topics such as history and philosophy, diagnostic techniques, diet, first aid, medicinal uses of kitchen herbs and spices, etc. are thoroughly examined and accompanied with abundant illustrations throughout. 
$15.95PaperbackComplete Book of Ayurvedic RemediesVasant LadThis book by a leading authority on Ayurveda offers natural alternatives to conventional medicines and treatments, with practical advice and easy-to-follow instructions. Once you have determined which of the physical and psychological types or combination of types you belong to, Dr. Lad shows how to treat common ailments and chronic problems from headaches to depression, with strategies tailored to your type. 
$20.00PaperbackSecrets of The PulseVasant LadThousands of years ago, Ayurveda described multiple levels of the radial pulse that could be used to interpret the status of the organs and systems of the body as well as the mental and physical constitutions of the individual. For the first time in the West, this book presents this ancient art and provides a method by which anyone can learn to read his own pulse. Imbalances and potential disease states can be detected in their early stages, giving one the opportunity to correct them before they affect the quality of life. With practice and guidance, one can acquire the proficiency to use this knowledge to heal self and others. 
$39.95HardcoverTextbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental PrinciplesVasant LadDr. Lad, author of Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing and Secrets of the Pulse, now presents what will probably be the most definitive series of textbooks on Ayurvedic healing ever published in English, conveying his years of teaching in the classroom setting. This first volume explains the philosophical and fundamental principles given in his first-year Ayurvedic Studies Program, providing the student with a detailed foundation upon which to pursue deeper knowledge of this ancient Indian healing art. 
$15.95PaperbackYoga of HerbsVasant LadFor the first time, here is a detailed explanation and classification of herbs using the ancient system of Ayurveda. More than 270 herbs are listed, with 108 herbs explained in detail. Many of the most commonly used Western herbs will be found here, with a profound Ayurvedic perspective. Important Chinese and special Ayurvedic herbs are introduced. Beautiful diagrams and charts, as well as detailed glossaries, appendices, and index are also included. 
$225.00Hardcover: 7 Volume SetCaraka SamhitaR.K. Sharma, Bhagwan DashText with English translation and critical exposition based on Cakrapani Datta's Ayurveda Dipika. This is the main Sanskrit text on Ayurveda. A must for any serious student. This version is recommended for the general population. 
$175.00Hardcover: 4 Volume SetCaraka SamhitaP.V. SharmaText with English translation and critical exposition based on Cakrapani Datta's Ayurveda Dipika. This is the main Sanskrit text on Ayurveda. A must for any serious student. This version is especially recommended for medical students and medical professionals. 
$100.00Hardcover: 2 Volume SetIndian Materia MedicalDr. K.M. NadkarniOne of the major texts in Ayurveda; a guide to herbs. With Ayurvedic, Unani-Tibby, Siddha, allopathic, homeopathic, naturopathic and home remedies, appendices, and indexes. 
$90.00Hardcover: 3 Volume SetSusruta SahmhitaKaviraj Kunjalal Bhishagratna
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