Healing Traditions Of India
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Healing Traditions Of India
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Healing Traditions Of India written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Healing categories.
Ethnomedicine And Tribal Healing Practices In India
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Author : Sunita Reddy
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-02-19
Ethnomedicine And Tribal Healing Practices In India written by Sunita Reddy and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-19 with Social Science categories.
This book examines various aspects of ethnomedicine and tribal healing practices, including its importance for inclusion and integration from a health systems perspective. Tribal healing practices is an under-studied component in healthcare system, health policy and health systems research. The book consists of original research papers based on empirical studies done by anthropologists, sociologists, public health practitioners and research scientists in various parts of India. It discusses issues of non-codified folk healing, with a focus on the therapeutic ideas and practices of tribal communities, located in anthropological theory and methods. It has a balance of empirical papers, review and theoretical papers, not only explaining ‘what is inside the healing practices’ but also touching upon the question of ‘why’ and delving into ‘what should be’ looking into the possibility to apply it for a larger good i.e., health care for all. This book discusses several important issues related to legitimacy, evidence and efficacy, recognition, certification and integration, protection and preservation, bio-piracy and bioprospecting, benefit sharing and intellectual property rights, sustainable use of medicinal herbs and conservation of nature and natural resources, biodiversity and possibilities of mainstreaming tribal healing. It is of interest to students and researchers from medical anthropology, medical sociology, cultural geography, liberal studies, tribal studies, ecology, sustainability and development and public health.
Shamans Mystics And Doctors
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Author : Sudhir Kakar
language : en
Publisher: Knopf
Release Date : 2013-04-03
Shamans Mystics And Doctors written by Sudhir Kakar and has been published by Knopf this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-03 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Shamans, Mystics and Doctors is a detailed and thoroughly fascinating account of the many ways in which the ancient healing traditions of India—embodied in the rituals of shamans, the teachings of gurus and the precepts of the school of medicine known as Ayurveda—diagnose and treat emotional disorder. Drawing on three years of intensive fieldwork and his own psychoanalytic training and experience, Sudhir Kakar takes us into a world of Islamic mosques and Hindu temples, of assembled multitudes, and dingy, out-of-the-way consultation rooms… a world where patients and healers blame evil spirits for emotional disturbances… where dreams and symptoms that would be familiar to Freud are interpreted in terms of a myriad of deities and legends… where trance-like “dissociation states” are induced to bring out and resolve the conflicts of repressed anger, lust and envy… where proper grooming, diet, exercise and conduct are (and have been for centuries) seen as essential to the preservation of a healthy mind and body. As he witnesses the practitioners and their patients, as he elucidates the therapeutic systems on which their encounters are based, as he contrasts his own Western training and biases with evidence of his eyes (and the sympathies of his heart), Kakar reveals the universal concerns of these individuals and their admittedly foreign cultures—people we can recognize and feel for, people (like their Western counterparts) trying to find some balance between the pressures and rewards of the external world and the fantasies and desires of the internal. This is a major work of cultural interpretation, a book that challenges (and should enhance) our understanding of therapy, mental health and individual freedom.
Martial And Healing Traditions Of India
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Author : Michael DeMarco
language : en
Publisher: Via Media Publishing
Release Date : 2020-10-15
Martial And Healing Traditions Of India written by Michael DeMarco and has been published by Via Media Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.
During the more than two decades publishing the Journal of Asian Martial Arts, we were fortunate to have Dr. Phillip Zarrilli on our Editorial Board. Internationally known for training actors through an infusion of Asian martial arts and yoga elements, he was a devoted teacher and theatre director/ performer. When he went to India at age 29 to study Kathakali dance, he was sidetracked after becoming captivated by kalaripayattu — the Indian martial art he studied in Kerala State. He eventually became the leading Western scholar who focused on martial arts and healing practice in south India. Just as we are finishing the preparation of this special anthology for publication, we learn that Dr. Zarrilli passed away on March 9, 2020. This work contains four of Dr. Zarrilli’s articles previously published in our journal. These are highly significant for anyone interested in Indian martial traditions and are of great value for comparative studies with other Asian martial arts. Dr. Zarrilli’s material here focuses on the combat arts of kalaripayattu and varma ati, and associated healing arts that encompass massage and herbal modalities. Those familiar with Far Eastern martial arts will find Dr. Zarrilli’s thorough presentation of vital spots and energy channels congruent with the theory and practices of acupuncture and the knowledge of energy meridians. Dr. Sara Schneider shares her experience studying kalaripayattu in Kerala as an American single female in a foreign culture. Her observations as a scholar are insightful. Although not recorded in her writing, it would be equally insightful to obtain the views of how the native guru, his family and students perceived her presence as a foreign academic researcher and martial art practitioner. Two more chapters broaden the coverage. Khilton Nongmaithem and Dainis Jirgensons present the martial art of Thang-Ta (“sword-spear”) as practiced in the northeastern state of Manipur. Their work also hints at the great depth and breadth of Indian martial traditions. Music and dance are natural companions with martial traditions. By looking at these art forms, Dr. Bandana Mukhopadhyay’s chapter brings out some essential elements that accompany the culture of warfare in India. We hope you will enjoy reading this special anthology — dedicated to Dr. Phillip Zarrilli.
Healing Traditions Of The Northwestern Himalayas
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Author : Pankaj Gupta
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-06-30
Healing Traditions Of The Northwestern Himalayas written by Pankaj Gupta and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-30 with Medical categories.
This book discusses the perception of disease, healing concepts and the evolution of traditional systems of healing in the Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh, India. The chapters cover a diverse range issues: people and knowledge systems, healing in ancient scriptures, concept of sacredness and faith healing, food as medicament, presumptions about disease, ethno-botanical aspects of medicinal plants, collection and processing of herbs, traditional therapeutic procedures, indigenous Materia medica, etc. The book also discusses the diverse therapeutic procedures followed by Himalayan healers and their significance in the socio-cultural life of Himalayan societies. The World Health Organization defines traditional medicine as wisdom, skills, and practices based on theories, beliefs, and experiences indigenous to different cultures, used in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement or treatment of physical and mental illness and maintenance of health. In some Asian and African countries, 80% of the population depends on traditional medicine for primary health care. However, the knowledge of these conventional healing techniques and traditions associated with conveying this knowledge are slowly disappearing. The authors highlight the importance of safeguarding this indigenous knowledge in the cultural milieu of the Himachal Himalayas. This book will be an important resource for researchers in medical anthropology, biology, ethno-biology, ecology, community health, health behavior, psychotherapy, and Himalayan studies.
Eastern Healing
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Author : Jacqueline Young
language : en
Publisher: Duncan Baird Publishers
Release Date : 2001
Eastern Healing written by Jacqueline Young and has been published by Duncan Baird Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Alternative medicine categories.
Ayurveda
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Author : Sally Morningstar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005-02-01
Ayurveda written by Sally Morningstar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-02-01 with categories.
Explains Ayurveda, the traditional healing system of India, which has influenced many other healing systems around the world. Thousands of years old, Ayurvedic medicine is founded on the belief that all diseases stem from the digestive system, & are caused either by poor digestion of food or by following an improper diet for your dosha (nature). This book describes the 3 main doshas -- vata (ether & wind), pitta (fire & water), & kapha (water & earth -- & offers basic advice about suitable diets for the different doshas, as well as info. about supportive treatments, incl. massage, exercise, color, crystals, herbs & spices. There is also a tonic drink for each doshic type, & a list of common ailments that can be treated very effectively. Color photos.
Shamans Mystics And Doctors
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Author : Sudhir Kakar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Shamans Mystics And Doctors written by Sudhir Kakar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Psychology categories.
American Indian Healing Arts
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Author : E. Barrie Kavasch
language : en
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date : 1999-04-20
American Indian Healing Arts written by E. Barrie Kavasch and has been published by Bantam this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-04-20 with Social Science categories.
American Indian Healing Arts is a magical blend of plant lore, history, and living tradition that draws on a lifetime of study with native healers by herbalist and ethnobotanist E. Barrie Kavasch. Here are the time-honored tribal rituals performed to promote good health, heal illness, and bring mind and spirit into harmony with nature. Here also are dozens of safe, effective earth remedies--many of which are now being confirmed by modern research. Each chapter introduces a new stage in the life cycle, from the delightful Navajo First Smile Ceremony (welcoming a new baby) to the Apache Sunrise Ceremony (celebrating puberty) to the Seminole Old People's Dance. At the heart of the book are more than sixty easy-to-use herbal remedies--including soothing rubs for baby, a yucca face mask for troubled skin, relaxing teas, massage oils, natural insect repellents, and fragrant smudge sticks. There are also guidelines for assembling a basic American Indian medicine chest.
The Complete Illustrated Guide To Ayurveda
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Author : Gopi Warrier
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
The Complete Illustrated Guide To Ayurveda written by Gopi Warrier and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Medicine, Ayurvedic categories.