Ayurvedic Healing Cuisine

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One of the oldest systems of medicine in the world, the Indian science of Ayurveda views the human being as intimately connected with the environment and all other life forms. It prescribes various methods of synchronizing ourselves with the world around us, placing great emphasis on diet and the specific attributes of different foods. Following these ancient guidelines, Harish Johari offers a clear and concise introduction to the principles of Ayurvedic eating and explains the healing qualities that foods and spices impart according to their subtle energies. He suggests special combinations to heal and balance both body and mind and includes 200 vegetarian recipes.

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One of the oldest systems of medicine in the world, the Indian science of Ayurveda views the human being as intimately connected with the environment and all other life forms. It prescribes various methods of synchronizing ourselves with the world around us, placing great emphasis on diet and the specific attributes of different foods. Following these ancient guidelines, Harish Johari offers a clear and concise introduction to the principles of Ayurvedic eating and explains the healing qualities that foods and spices impart according to their subtle energies. He suggests special combinations to heal and balance both body and mind and includes 200 vegetarian recipes.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Edition: 2nd Edition, New Edition of Healing Cuisine
Publisher: Healing Arts Press
Published: 01 Sep 2000
ISBN 10: 0892819383
ISBN 13: 9780892819386

Media Reviews

Unlike the recipes in many other Indian cookbooks, the simplicity of Johari's dishes makes it possible to prepare an Indian meal without spending an entire day at the task. * Vegetarian Times *
A fine introduction both to the science of Ayurveda and to its cuisine. * Hinduism Today *
Harish Johari is Ayurveda's renaissance man. * Yoga Journal *
A delightfully healthy way to broaden your palate to include the delicacies of India. * NAPRA Review *
Readers interested in applying the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda healing to contemporary lifestyles will find both an excellent reference and delicious recipes in Ayurvedic Healing Cuisine. * Sandra I. Smith, The Midwest Book Review *
Exceptional. * Today's Books, March 6, 2001 *
This book offers much for readers to digest, and it is an invitation to new and healthy experiences with food. * Catholic Women's NETWORK, March/April/May 2001 *
With 200 recipes to improve well-being and longevity, the book exalts the healing qualities of various foods and spices. * PJ Birosik, Nexus, July/August 2002 *

Author Bio

Harish Johari (1934-1999) was a painter, sculptor, composer, and scholar of Tantra and Ayurveda. He authored 12 books on Eastern spirituality, including Ayurvedic Massage; Chakras; Tools for Tantra; Breath, Mind, and Consciousness; The Birth of the Ganga; and Dhanwantari, and produced several audiocassettes and CDs of mantra meditations.