Combining ancient Eastern wisdom (Ayurveda), thousand-year-old spiritual teachings, natural health science secrets, and the latest modern research, this book will reconnect you to the age-old wisdoms of health, as followed by the world's healthiest people.

Ancient ways of wisdom can help us achieve spiritual fulfillment--and this enlightening overview covers all the best practices. After an introduction, it features four seasonally based sections with practical advice on: Nutrition (adapting your diet throughout the year, including recipes and cleanses); Body (exercises, including simple yoga and qigong flows); Emotional life (seasonal shifts and advice on loneliness, stress, and depression); and Spiritual life (including crystals, sound healing, and tarot).

"Unlock the ancient secrets of Chinese medicine with this comprehensive guide. Starting with an exploration of the history and philosophy of this time-honored healing system, this book takes readers on a journey through the principles and practices of Chinese medicine. Learn about the basics of Chinese medicine, including the Five Elements Theory, Yin and Yang Theory, and the Four Diagnostic Methods, in Chapter 2. Chapter 3 outlines the different diagnostic methods used in Chinese medicine, such as observation, listening and smelling, questioning, and palpation. Chapter 4 delves into the treatments used in Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, and moxibustion. Discover how Chinese medicine can help with various health conditions, from pain and digestive issues to mental and emotional wellness and cancer support, in Chapter 5. Explore the integration of Chinese medicine with Western medicine and its applications in women's and geriatric health in Chapters 6-8. Chapter 9 provides answers to common questions about Chinese medicine, and Chapter 10 offers a conclusion and final thoughts. Written for anyone interested in promoting their own health and wellness or those of others, this book is a must-have resource for anyone looking to unlock the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine."

'An excellent masterpiece that brings the ancient timeless wisdom of Ayurveda, in a very simple and practical way, to our modern day-to-day life' - Dr Vasant Lad, Director of The Ayurvedic Institute Ayurveda is a 5000-year-old system of medicine that takes a much needed holistic approach to life and wellbeing. Through balancing the three energy forces in the body known as 'doshas', Ayurveda goes beyond the boundaries of conventional practice to reveal your unique physical, emotional and mental needs. Expert practitioner Geeta Vara BSc and PGDip in Ayurvedic Medicine, gives simple, daily applicable rituals and wisdom that can be personalised to suit you, including guidance on food as medicine, detoxification, movement and meditation. By teaching us to reconnect with our natural bio-circadian rhythms, Ayurveda will lead you out of the doctor's surgery and on a journey towards self-healing. WITH THIS BOOK, YOU CAN: · Discover your mind/body type · Better understand the epicentre of your health - the gut · Learn to identify early signs of imbalance · Transform your diet through taste and mindful eating · Be empowered to take a preventative approach to healthcare · Tackle personal health problems including: stress and fatigue, immune system issues, gastro-intestinal problems, disturbed sleep, migraines, weight management and more

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health is about the path to self-healing using the journey from illness to well-ness as a means for transformation. Kim Le compassionately shares her 30 years of healing experiences as well as her own spiritual unfolding. The book explains how karma affects the process of healing, classifications of karma, the karmic body, purification methods and how to recognize one's true nature. It also shares recommended practices that allow the reader to embark on the spiritual journey using illness as a guidepost. For evolved souls, Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health serves as a tool for spiritual empowerment.

Award-Winner in the Cookbooks: International category of the 2010 International Book Awards Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen reveals how easy it is to tap into the 3,000-year-old secrets of the Eastern healing arts. This entertaining and easy-to-use book provides scores of delicious recipes, anecdotes about various herbs and foods, and all you need to know about acquiring ingredients—even if you don’t know the difference between a lotus seed and the lotus position. Highlighting “superfoods,” such as goji berries, as well as more familiar ingredients like ginger, garlic, and mint, Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen includes indispensible information: • An overview of traditional Chinese medicine, herbs, and food therapy • Details on 100 healthy Asian ingredients • Healing recipes for common health concerns, including fatigue, menopause, high cholesterol, weight control, and diabetes

Jane Alexander is inspired and inspiring. I trust her advice completely' - Sarah Stacey, Mail on Sunday In this fast-paced, social media-filled world, people are looking for clarity and inner calm, as well as an escape from the digital overload. This book offers a comprehensive lowdown on the ancient wisdoms from around the world in an accessible way, so we can harness this wisdom and use it in our contemporary environment. The book will be broken down into five major sections. The first gives an overview to the various forms of ancient wisdom covered in the book. The following four sections will each cover a season with information and practical exercises on: Nutrition (adapting your diet throughout the year); Body (different seasonal exercise, including simple yoga and qiyong flows, healing forms of breathwork and bodywork); Emotional life (seasonal emotional shifts and advice on natural approaches to dealing with everyday stresses and anxiety); and Spiritual life (powerful soul-work, including crystals, sound healing and oracles).