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Ayurvedic Concept Of Food And Nutrition, Amala Guha
Ayurvedic Concept Of Food And Nutrition, Amala Guha
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Ayurveda places special emphasis on Ahar (diet) and Anna (food) and believes that healthy nutrition nourishes the mind, body and soul. Ayurveda does not discriminate food to be good, or bad, instead it emphasizes various factors that influence food, such as its biological properties, origin, environmental factors, seasons, preparation, freshness, and provides a logical explanation of how to balance food according to one's dosha and physical needs.
Neuroimmune Interactions: A Bidirectional Flow That Leads To Health And Disease, Robert E. Cone
Neuroimmune Interactions: A Bidirectional Flow That Leads To Health And Disease, Robert E. Cone
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The Vedic philosophy deals with harmony and balance between the mind and the body as well as interactions with nature. This ancient approach to health and well-being is being more and more appreciated in part as we understand the intimate relationship between the immune system, our major defense mechanism and the nervous system. Like other organ systems, the immune system is dependent on the central nervous system (CNS) and the endocrine system in its role for effective defense against foreign and domestic invaders.