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Spring 2009: Ayurveda Spa Therapies
Winter 2008: Respiratory Systems/Disorders
Fall 2008: Jyotisha & Ayurveda
Summer 2008: Yoga & Ayurveda
Spring 2008: Ayurveda & Stress
Winter 2007: Beauty
Fall 2007: Prana
Summer 2007: Fertility/Sterility
Spring 2007: Ayurvedic Herbology
Winter 2006: Case Studies
Fall 2006: Ayurveda Education
Summer 2006: Women's Health
Spring 2006: Ayurvedic Practice
Winter 2005: Weight Loss
Fall 2005: Ayurvedic Therapies
Summer 2005: The Mind
Spring 2005: Children's Health
Winter 2004: Vata Theme
Fall 2004: Panchakarma
Summer 2004: Pitta Theme
Spring 2004 ...................... Winter 2003 .................... Fall 2003
Summer 2003 ..... Spring 2003 .... Winter 2002.......... Fall 2002
Spring 2009, Vol. VII, Issue 3
Marma Chikitsa
by Anisha Durve
Abhyanga: Massage in the Ayurvedic Tradition
by Julia and D'nesh Mader
The Use of a Retreat Format to Assist in Recovery from Addictions
by Durga Devi O'Neill
Tisraisaniya: Three Healthy Wishes
by Naranaya (Anthony) Biduck
Homadhuma: Light on Smoking Herbs, Part II
by Prashanti de Jager and Vajra Ashara
Ayurvedic Foot Massage
by Robert and Melanie Sachs
Mystery of Metallic Medicines
by Anusha Sehgal, M.D. (Ayurveda)
Essentials of an Authentic Ayurvedic Spa
by Sarada (Anastasia) Von Sonn, D. Ayur
Advanced Ayurveda - Part V: Ashti Dhatu
by Dr. Marc Halpern, D.C.
Ayurvedic Cooking: Rasayanas
by Joseph Immel
How to Make a Raku Shirodhara Pot
by C. Scott RyanBack to Top
Winter 2008, Vol. VII, Issue 2
Relationship of Pranavaha and Annavaha Srotas
by Aparna Bapat, BAMS
A Fresh Breath of.....Ayurveda
by H.H. Sri Ravi Shankar
Homadhuma: Light on Smoking Herbs, Part I
by Prashanti de Jager and Vajra Ashara
Heavy Metals: Where Does the Threat Come From
by Jennifer Rioux, PhD
Prana - The Breath of Life
by C. Scott Ryan
Alcohol: An Ayurvedic View
by William Courson, C. Ayur., MSNHS
Rutu Charya: Seasonal Practices - Winter, Spring
by Jaisri Lambert
Advanced Ayurveda - Part IV: Medas Dhatu
by Dr. Marc Halpern, D.C.
Ayurvedic Cooking: Tips for Winter
by Ann RevingtonBack to Top
Fall 2008, Vol. VII, Issue 1
Ayurveda & Jyotish: An Overview
by Jeffrey Armstrong
Jyotish for Ayurvedic Consultations
by Tamiko Fischer
Gem Therapy in Jyotish and Ayurveda
by Howard and Jennifer Beckman
Astrological Approach to Maintaining Health
by Madhavi Rathod
Cystic Fibrosis Yields Clues to Ayurvedic Treatment, Pathogenesis: Case Study
by Renay Oshop
Reviving the Dravyaguna Curriculum
by Dr. Amritpal Singh
Are You Healthy? Ask the Stars
by Swami Sitaramananda
Advanced Ayurveda - Part III: Mamsa Dhatu
by Dr. Marc Halpern, D.C.
Ayurvedic Cooking: Warming up for Fall
by Ulli AllmendingerBack to Top
Su 20, Vol. VI, Isue 4Summer 2008, Vol. VI, Issue 4
Summer 2008, Vol. VI, Issue 4
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy: The Big Picture
by Marc Halpern
Yoga Practices for Balancing Ayurvedic Doshas
by Mukunda Stiles
Foundations of Therapeutic AyurYoga - Part I
by Betheyla Anuradha
Using Yamas and Niyamas in Dealing with Illness
by Ulli Allmendinger
Philosophical Foundation of Yoga and Ayurveda
by C. Scott Ryan
Dashmula: The Ayurvedic Anti-inflammatory
by Dr. Amritpal Singh
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's Legacy: A Vedic World
by Dr. Jay Glaser
Creation of a Dashamula Kvatha
by Prashanti De Jager
Advanced Ayurveda - Part II: Rakta Dhatu
by Dr. Marc Halpern, D.O.
Food as Medicine: Kitchen-Free Cooking
by James Pace Back to Top
Spring 2008, Vol. VI, Issue 3
The Psycho-Physiology of Stress
by Dr. John Douillard
Ayurvedic Management of Insomnia
by William Courson, MSHNS
Bhagavad Gita: Healing Stress Spirtually
by Swami Sadasiva Tirtha, PhD
Case Study: ayurveda in Incurable Malignant Brain Tumor
by Dr. Alakananda Devi
Ancient Ayurveda: A Multi-Dimensional Approach
by Gandharva Sauls
Virya: the Active Principle
by Dr. Amritpal Singh
The Seven Dhatus: Rasa Dhatu
by Dr. Marc Halpern
Ayurvedic Cooking: The Ojas Diet
by Ulli Allmendinger Back to Top
Winter issue, Vol. VI, Issue 2
More than Skin Deep: Beauty and the Seven Dhatus
by Dr. Alakananda Devi
Coconut: A Tropical Nut's Effects on Health and Beauty
by Felicia Tomasko
Aesthetic Aushadhi: Herbs for the Beauty of This
by Prashanti de Jager
Beautiful Yantras
by Sarah Tomlinson
Gateway to Ayurveda: The Spa Industry
by Robert Sachs
Ayurveda in Spas: Introducing a Complete Approach to Wellness
by Dr. S. Ajit
The Doshas: Kapha - A Closer Look
by Dr. Marc Halpern
Ayurvedic Cooking: Balancing Winter Influences
by Ysha Oakes Back to Top
Fall issue, Vol. VI, Issue 1
Prana and Immortality
by Dr. Nitin Unkule
The Aromatic Journey of Prana
by David Crow
Engaging Prana: Theory, Tools, and Skills
by Prashanti de Jager
The Experience of Prana
by Gyandev McCord
Primary Infertility
by Dr. Prashant Sawant and Dr. Jagtap Reshma
The Prana and Ojas Formulas
by Dr. Jack Ebner
The Doshas: Pitta, A Closer Look
by Dr. Marc Halpern
Ayurvedic Cooking: Grains
by Ann Revington Back to Top
Summer issue, Vol. V, Issue 4
Male Infertility – an Overview
by Dr. Aparna Bapat
Ayurvedic Herbs for Male Reproductive Problems
by Vishnu Dass, NTS, LMT, CAyu
Case Study: Success with Infertility
by Dr. Sarita Shrestha with Della Davis, M.A.
Amalaki – A Review
by Dr. Amritpal Singh
Sacred Amalaki
by Mandakini (Christine) Machiraju
Be Summer Savvy with Ayurveda: Ancient Knowledge for Modern Culture
by Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra (GAMS, DSc) and Melina Takvorian, Ph.D.
The Doshas: Vata – A Closer Look
by Dr. Marc Halpern
Interview with an Ayurvedic Pioneer: Dr. Subhash Ranade
Ayurvedic Cooking: Summer Savvy
by Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra and Melina Takvorian Back to Top
Spring Issue 2007 Vol. V. Issue 3
Herbs, Consciousness and Sustainability
by Prashanti de Jager
Do Herbs Belong to One Culture?
by Candis Cantin Kiriajes
Castor Oil: Virya and Prabhava
by Felicia Tomasko
Ayurvedic Use of Native Plants Around the World
by Gerald Lopez
Role of Ayurvedic Herbs in Hepatoprotection
by Dr. Ranvir Pahwa
Ayurveda in Auto-Immune Disorder: Case Study
by Alakananda Devi
The Five Elements Part V: Earth
by Dr. Marc Halpern
Ayurveda in Romania
by Dr. Sanjeev Sood
The Role of a Pharmacopeia in Herbal Use
by Felicia Tomasko
Ayurvedic Cooking: Bean and Gone
by Ann RevingtonBack to Top
Winter Issue 2006 Vol. V, Issue 2
Krimi (Parasites): A Macroscopic View
by Dr. Martina Ziska
Astrocytoma: Efficacy of Ayurvedic Therapy
by Dr. Prashant Sawant, et al
Symmetrical Marma Point Rash
by Dr. Alakananda Devi
Ayurvedic Protocols for Depression
by Doreen Paradeis
Menopausal Journey: A Self-Study
by Smita Sathe
The Five Elements: Part IV Water by Dr. Marc Halpern
Ayurvedic Cooking: Energy Bars
by Ulli Allmendinger Back to Top
Fall Issue 2006 Vol. V, Issue 1 (Ayurveda Education)
Ayurvedic Education in America
by Cynthia Copple
Gurukula Education
by Felicia Tomasko
The Value of Sanskrit in Ayurvedic Education
by Nicolai Bachmann
Interview: Starting a School of Ayurveda at Kripalu
by Sivani Alderman interviewing Director Hilary Garivaltis
Ayurvedic Schools in the U.S.: Comparison Chart
Ayurvedic Educators' Insights
Op Ed Pages:
"The Need to Regulate Ayurveda" by Dr. Lakshmi Mishra
&
"Regulation of Ayurveda through Evolution" by
Dr. Marc Halpern
"The Need to Publish in a Peer-Reviewed Journal" by Dr. Alakananda
Ayurvedic cooking: Rice
by Julia Mader, LMT Back to top
Summer Issue 2006 Vol. IV, Issue 4 (Ayurveda & Women's Health)
Remembering Ancestors: Key to Good Health
by Swamini Mayatitananda
Enhancing Women's Fertility Through Ayurveda
by Terra Rafael
Ayurveda for Post-Natal Care
by Rucha Kelkar, BAMS
Images of Change: the Menopausal Journey
by Faye Berton
Disorders of the Pelvic Diaphragm
by Jay Glaser, M.D.
Shatavari: A Gift for Women
by Srita Shrestha, MD (Ayur)
Case Study: Correction of Urinary Incontinence through Physical Therapy and Yoga
by Marlena Pelliccio, PT and Genevieve Ryder, RN, RYT
The Five Elements: Part III Fire by Dr. Marc Halpern Back to top
Spring Issue 2006 Vol. IV, Issue 3 (Ayurvedic Practice)
The Law and Ayurveda: Practical Guidelines for Health Care Providers by Jeff Turner
Practicing Ayurveda in the United States: Self-Realization through Conflict Resolution by Mary Roberson, Ph.D.
Herb and Drug Interactions: An Introduction
by Felicia Tomasko
Spiritual Energetics of Ayurvedic Practice by Dr. Martina Ziska
Propane Gas Poisoning: Case Study by Alakananda Devi, M.D.
The Five Elements: Part II Air by Dr. Marc Halpern
Practitioner Experiences: Interviews Brazil: Arjuna Dasa,
New Zealand: Gerald Lopez, Czech Republic: David Frej, MD,
U.S.: Jacob Griscom
Practice Management Tips by Doreen Paradeis
Ayurvedic Cooking: Chef Johnny Brannigan Back to top
Winter Issue 2005 Vol. III, Issue 4 (Ayurveda and Weight)
Ayurvedic Weight Balancing: A Preliminary Study
by Dr. John Douillard
Weighing the Issues of Weight: Ayurvedic Practitioner's Experience by Dr. Martina Ziska
Cortisol, Stress, and Weight Gain by Felicia Tomasko
Makandi: A Pharmacopeia in a Single Root by William Courson
The Five Elements: Part I Ether by Dr. Marc Halpern
Ayurveda and Yoga: Achieve and Maintain Your Ideal Weight by Sivani Marlene Alderman
Practitioner Tips: Weight Loss
Ayurvedic Cooking: Bonnie Halvorsen Back to top
Fall Issue 2005 Vol. IV, Issue 1 (Ayurvedic Therapies)
Exclusive Interview with Dr. Vasant Lad
What is the Mind, How Does It Cause Depression, What Can We Do About It? Part II by Sarasvati Buhrman, PhD
Pizhichil: The Art of Full Body Oiling by Dinesh & Julia Mader
Basti: The Panacea of Ayurveda by Dr. Krupali Desai (Ayur)
Elements of the Earth: Healing &Beauty by Karyn Chabot, LMT
Doorway to My Heart: Healing Multiple Sclerosis
by Christa Saracco
Practitioner Practical Tips: Oils & Oiling
Ayurvedic Cooking: Dr. Alakananda Devi Back to top
Summer Issue 2005 Vol. III, Issue 4 (Ayurveda and the Mind)
Ayurveda & the Mind: Overview by Dr. David Frawley
What is the Mind, How Does It Cause Depression, What Can We Do About It? by Sarasvati Buhrman, PhD
Medhya Herbs and Therapies by Prashanti de Jager
Design & Interpretation of Data in "Heavy Metal Content of Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine Products" published in JAMA by Saper, et al. by Jennifer Rioux, PhD
Bija Mantra as Therapy by Doreen Paradeis
Bipolar Depression: Case Study by Alakananda Devi, MD
Depression: Case Study by Prasant Sawant, MD
Insights of the Mind and Hast Jyotish by Ghanshyam S. Birla
Ghee: Ayurvedic Perspective by Peter Malakoff Back to top
Spring Issue 2005 Vol. III, Issue 3 (Ayurveda and Children)
Pitri Paksha: Honoring Ancestors by Swamini Mayatitananda
Preventing Colds and Flu in Kids by Dr. John Douillard
Herbs and Home Remedies for Children by Vishnu Dass
Feeding our Children by Mari Clements, M.S
.
Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy for Asthma
by Christine and Venkat Machiraju
Helping Teens by Doreen Paradeis
Bhasma Therapy: Panacea or Poison? by Dr. Jay Glaser
Ayurvedic View of Metallics (Bhasmas) by Dr. Partap Chauhan
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Winter Issue 2004 Vol. III, Issue 2 (Vata Theme)
Osteoarthritis Review by Felicia Tomasko
A New Twist on Vata by Dr. Partap Chauhan
Pakshaghata (Hemiplegia) by Dr. Krupali Desai
Role of Guduchi in Karma Chikitsa by Dr. Avinash Lele
Case Study: Vata Post-Surgical Management by Dr. Nita Desai
Yoga for Vata by Mukunda Stiles
Ayurveda: Manifest your Potential by Len Blank
Ayurvedic Cooking by Ann Skibiski, R.N., DAy Back to top
Fall Issue 2004 Vol. III, Issue 1 (Panchakarma)
Panchakarma: Detoxification and Rejuvenation Therapy
by Dr. Sunil Joshi
Role of Panchakarma in Ayurvedic Treatment by Michael Dick
Management of Paralysis through Panchakarma Treatment
by Dr. Partap Chauhan
Raktamoksha and Herbal Alternatives by William Courson
Case Study: Arthritis by Dr. Prasant Sawant
Case Study: Chronic Fatigue by Alakananda Devi, MD
Perspectives: Ayurveda and Paralysis by Jay Glaser, MD
Panchakarma: A Life-Changing Experience
by Constance d'Angelis
Panchakarma Diet and Cooking by Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla
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Summer Issue 2004 Vol. II, Issue 4 (Pitta Theme)
Pitta: Digestion and Transformation by Dr. Aparna Bapat
Forty-two Days Postpartum Kayakalpa by Martha Oakes
Vikrti Vijnana (Ayurvedic Pathology) by Kj. Nimai Nitai Das
Wisdom of Brahmi by Prashanti de Jager
Case Study: Stomach on Fire by Dr. Prasant Sawant
Veterinary Ayurveda: Cat Case Study by Alakananda Devi, MD
Case Study: Ischemic Heart Disease by Dr. Rohit Sane, et al
Ayurvedic Cooking by Ed Zadlo
Sanskrit Definitions by Swami Sarasvati Shivananda
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Spring Issue 2004 Vol. II, Issue 3
The Best Herbal Food for Your Skin by Dr. Rama Kant Mishra
Holistic Therapies for Cancer Part III by Dr. Marc Halpern
Vkriti Vijnana I by Nimai Nitai das
Hast Jyotish and Health by Dr. Ghanshyam Birla
Managing Iritis: Case Study by Dr. Martina Ziska
Use of Mantra in Ayurveda by Swami Sarasvati Shivananda
Ayurvedic Cooking recipes by Julia Mader Back to top
Winter Issue 2003 Vol. II, Issue 2
Managing Cancer Part II by Marc Halpern, D.C.
Traditional Ethics in Ayurveda by Kj. Nimai Nitai das
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - Ayurvedic Management:
Research Report by Dr. Mukesh Jain
Jyotir Vidya: Lesson 1 by Brendan Feeley, N.D.
Use of Yantra in Herbalism by Prashanti de Jager
Sanskrit: Healing Vibrations by Swami Shivananda Sarasvati
Review: Transmuting the Ego/Cultivating Kundalini
by Dr. Martina Ziska & Gary Vestuti
Herbs for Kapha by Pat Loomis, M.S. Back to top
Fall Issue 2003 Vol. II, Issue 1
Hearth of the Vata Season poem by Prashanti de Jager
Managing Cancer Part I by Marc Halpern, D.C.
Traditional Ethics in Ayurveda by Kj. Nimai Nitai das
Uttara Vasti as a Therapeutic Practice by Felicia Tomasko
Jyotish and Ayurveda by Brendan Feeley, N.D.
Adventure in the Land of the Vedas by Jay Glaser, M.D.
Alcohol Damage: Case Study by Jacob Griscom, C.A.S.
Fall Brings Imbalance to Vata by Pat Loomis, M.S.
Back to top
Summer Issue 2003 Vol. 1, Issue 4
Six Stages of Disease by Candis Cantin Packard
Pulse Assessment and Case Studies by Martina Ziska, M.D.
By the Light of the Moon by James Bailey
Ayurvedic Strengthening of the Immune System
by Light Miller, N.D.
Turmeric: Ayurvedic Spice of Life Part II by Prashanti de Jager
Back to top
Spring Issue 2003 Vol. 1, Issue 3
The Globalization of Ayurveda by Swamini Mayatitananda
Clinical Care in Suddha Ayurveda by Murari Chaitanya-dasa
Turmeric: Ayurvedic Spice of Life, Part I by Prashanti de Jager
Ayurvedic Method of Transformation by Atreya Smith
A Proper Dhara by Dinesh Mader
Transforming Kapha by James Bailey Back to top
Winter Issue 2002 Vol. I, Issue 2
Ayurvedic Singularity by Murari Chaitanya-Dasa
Sri Tulsiji: Queen of Herbs by Prashanti deJager
Seven Steps to Managing our Destiny by Dr. Ghanshyam Birla
Mind and the Moon by Dr. Prashant Sawant
Balancing Pitta Clients by Loretta Levitz, M.S.
Integrative Ayurvedic Protocol: Case Study
by Linda Reynolds, PhD
State of Insurance for Ayurvedic Practitioners
by Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha, D.Sc. Back to top
Fall Issue 2002 Vol. I, Issue 1
Ayurvedic Perspective on Attention Deficit by Dr. John Douillard
Suddha Ayurveda by Murari Chaitanya-Dasa
Assisting Kapha Clients by Loretta Levitz, M.S.
Case Study: Kapha by Linda Reynolds, PhD
Extreme Vata: Case Study by Debbie Mathis, D.Ay.
Massage: Breath in the Stone by Karyn Chabot, LMT Back to top
