Health and Longevity Through Ayurveda, Yoga and Nature Cure

by T.L. Devaraj

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An ancient science of medicine, Ayurveda has postulated some of the best principles for maintaining and preserving the health of any individual. It lays down certain rules, not only for healthy living, but also for hygiene – a key requisite for health.

The characteristic pressures of modern age are bound to lead to deviations from the safe routines of diet and habit, and so, to imbalances of health. To those suffering on account of these, Ayurveda provides relief. This book covers several such aspects of this system. Also included in the text are various asanas, which help to maintain health and cure common disorders.

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• I Principles of Health and longevity (Swasthavritta Vijnanam)
  • Derivation and definition of Swasthavritta
  • Historical background of Swasthavritta
  • The physically perfect human body
  • Daily duties and health
  • Sleep and health
  • Sex and health
  • Seasonal conduct and health
  • Doshas and health
  • Spiritual and mental health
  • Satvadi Gunas and health
  • Mental health
  • Measures to maintain health
  • The defective constitution
  • Ojas and health
  • Perspectives about food
  • Swasthavritta in women
  • Swasthavritta in the young and the old
  • The right conduct (Sadvritta)
  • The impact of occupation on health
  • Public health
  • Health for the military
  • Prevention of disease
  • Maintaining health statistics
  • Modern nutrition
  • Samshodhana and Samshamana
  • Rasayana and Vajeekarana
  • Effect of location
  • School health programmes
  • Family welfare programmes
  • Prophylactic measures
  • Disposal of faeces
  • Public health administration
  • Ayurveda and family planning
• The science of social and personal hygiene (Samajika Swasthavritta Vijnanam and Vaiyuktika Swasthvritta)
  • The science of social and personal hygiene (Janapada Dwamsa)
  • Country or area (Desha)
  • The food we eat (Ahara)
  • Water (Udaka)
  • Air pollution
• III. Nature cure (Nisargopacharam)
  • Introducing Nisargopacharam
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Mudbaths and Prakshalana
  • Steam inhalation and sudation therapy
  • Sauna baths
  • Massage
  • Fasting
  • Exercise (Vyayama)
  • Enema therapy (Vasti Karma)
  • Vaginal douche (Yoni Prakshalana)
  • The sun bath
• IV. The science of Yoga (Yoga Vijnanam)
  • How Ayurveda relates to Yoga (Swasthavritta Vijnanam)
  • Description of Yoga in Ayurveda
  • The role of Yoga as a safeguard for health
  • The origin and structure of Yoga
  • Regulations for Yoga learners
  • The sun salutation (Surya Namaskara)
  • Some important postures (Asanas)
  • Breath control (Pranayama)
  • Cleaning internal tracts and facets of Yoga (Shatkarma and Samadhi)
  • Concepts of Ida and Pingla
  • Nasal therapy (Nauli Karma)
  • Flusing the intestines (Vasti Karma)
  • Exercising the eyes (Trataka)
  • Sub-routines (Bandha)
  • Yoga and Ayurveda as relievers of stress and unhappiness
  • Rajayoga and Hathayoga
  • The power of prayer (Naishtika treatment)
• Herbal chart
• Bibliography.