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Aug 23, 2022 | ISBN 9781611808520 PREORDER
Aug 23, 2022 | ISBN 9780834844452 PREORDER
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Aug 23, 2022 | ISBN 9781611808520
Aug 23, 2022 | ISBN 9780834844452
A comprehensive and user-friendly guidebook including over 50 Ayurvedic health and wellness practices for children, ages 3–16, with healing plans for common ailments—co-written by an Ayurveda specialist with over two decades of experience in pediatric health.The traditional holistic health system of Ayurveda offers a wealth of effective lifestyle advice and remedies for the whole family. The Parent’s Complete Guide to Ayurveda is an accessible primer to pediatric Ayurveda, with simple, commonsense dietary, herbal, and self-care practices to both address various ailments and promote vibrant health and well-being in children ages 3–16. Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath, an Ayurvedic specialist, and Alyson Young Gregory, an Ayurvedic health counselor and educator, provide a wellness roadmap that parents can tailor to their children’s individual mind-body type, known as prakriti. This book first gives parents the tools to determine their child’s prakriti and then offers customized everyday diet and lifestyle guidelines based on traditional Ayurvedic principles for a healthy body and mind, including yoga, meditation, breathing practices, and daily wellness routines. The advice offered in this book includes:
“Alyson Gregory and Dr. Kodikannath distill their Ayurvedic expertise into simple, practical tips that parents can use for their children (and for themselves!). Any parent who is interested in a holistic approach to healthcare would benefit from this book. A terrific read!”—Revathi Ramani, MD, MPH, 3 Rivers Ayurveda “Readers have been asking me for a book like this for years! The principles of Ayurveda are excellent for fostering healthy bodies, minds, and habits for our children. Nothing could be more important, and The Parent’s Complete Guide to Ayurveda provides a concise and inspiring tool for those with children in their care.”—Kate O’Donnell, author of The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook, Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm Clear Mind, and The Everyday Ayurveda Guide to Self-Care “A helpful guide to raise children holistically to reach their full potential. A must read for every parent.”—Vijaya Jujare, MD, FAAP “This book is a valuable resource and a rare find! Every parent can have access to this ancient wisdom to empower themselves.”—Trupti Gokani, MD
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