Panchakarma: the Ayurvedic Art and Science of Detoxification and Rejuvenation

Suhas Kshirsagar

Jun 2020 · Lotus Press

About this ebook

Panchakarma: The Ayurvedic Art & Science of Detoxification and Rejuvenation describes the individualized, therapeutic approach to Ayurvedic wellness practices and the many restorative benefits they offer. Written by professional practitioners and instructors with decades of experience in Ayurvedic counseling, this book presents time-honored processes and techniques to remove toxins and correct imbalances. The five core treatments of Panchakarma are described, along with the preparatory steps that must be followed by those seeking Ayurvedic-based solutions. Panchakarma reveals how nutritional and lifestyle adjustments, along with individualized therapies, can improve metabolic activity while reducing stress and bringing peace of mind.

About the author

Suhas Kshirsagar, B.A.M.S., M.D. (Ayurveda) is a world-renowned Ayurvedic physician and educator from India, the director of the Ayurvedic Healing and Integrative Wellness Clinic in Northern California, and the author of The Hot Belly Diet. He holds a B.A. in Ayurvedic medicine and completed a three-year residency as an M.D. (doctorate in Ayurvedic internal medicine) with a gold medal at the prestigious Pune University. He is an advisor and consultant at the Chopra Center and a faculty member at several Ayurvedic institutions.