The ancient Indian approach to dietary health care is Ayurveda which seeks to achieve an optimum balance within the mind, body and spirit to prevent disease rather than curing it.
This introductory guide explains the philosophy and practice of Ayurveda, focusing on the five elemental energies ? air, earth, fire, water and ether. Each chapter provides information on the history and principles of the techniques with diagrams and case studies wherever appropriate and also presents food charts to the reader.
