Ayurveda for Women

Eat to heal! This accessible Ayurveda book for women taps into the ancient wisdom and power of food as medicine with recipes, menus, and culinary remedies for dosha imbalances and common ailments. Practiced for over 5,000 years in India, Ayurveda is the health-care manual for balanced energy and finding relief from ailments that affect a woman’s well-being. Certified Ayurveda practitioner Emily L. Glaser shares her knowledge of this holistic medicine in an accessible way—with guidance on how to integrate Ayurveda on the path toward healing and balanced living. The power of Ayurveda’s timeless wisdom, writes Glaser, can be found in the kitchen and what you put in your body. Every meal is an opportunity to choose food as medicine, and when you do, Ayurvedic cooking can be a powerful approach to taking control of your health while supporting the demands of day-to-day life. This Ayurveda book includes:Ayurveda basics: Get an overview of the holistic principles, determine your unique constitution and any dosha imbalances, and discover the foods and recipes that are right for you.Encyclopedia + remedies cookbook: From hot flashes and menstrual cramps to depression and insomnia, learn how to find relief across a wide variety of health issues and restore imbalances with traditional Ayurveda recipes.  Accessible everyday recipes: Find helpful menus and simple, seasonal recipes designed for your unique energetic balance.