Ayurvedic Perspectives in Integrative Healthcare: Volume 8

Ayurveda Perspectives in Integrated Healthcare, volume four in the Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine series, provides a clear, structured base of knowledge which compares Ayurveda with other healthcare systems to encourage acceptance of Ayurveda in the community and within patient care practices. Sections cover the Shad Darshan, body constitution, medical aspects in Ayurvedic medicine, and the connection between material and spiritual aspects and methods for balancing lifestyle for optimal health. This important reference will aid cardiovascular researchers in the study of integrative Chinese and Western medicine with its clear, structured base to guide clinical practice and encourage new collaboration.

• Provides a well-rounded study of Ayurvedic medicine in comparison to other related systems for ease of implementation into patient care
• Compares mainstream systems of medicine, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine and principles of Western Medicine
• Identifies and inspires ideas where future research can develop and strengthen