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Ayurveda approach to Ageing E-Books

Theories of ageing

Table of contents:

Theories of ageing:

Dosha and premature ageing:

Vata dosha:

Pitta dosha:

Kapha dosha:

Genetic theories:

DNA read out—codon restriction:

DNA damage - somatic mutation:

Error theories:

Nongenetic theories of aging:

Wear and tear theories:

Deprivation theories:

Accumulation theories:

Free radical theories:

Cross linking theories:

Biological theories of ageing:

Cardiovascular system:

Thyroid:

Gonads:

Immune system: (auto-immunity):

Physiological control mechanisms:

Endocrine control :

Nervous system control:

CAUSES OF PREMATURE AGEING

Table of contents:

Causes of Premature Ageing:

Apari Raksna Krita Akalaja Jara:

Abhyangam:

Nasya:

Diet articles and habits:

Habits and ageing:

Mental factors and ageing:

Health and ageing:

Environment and Allied Factors:

DHATUS:

RASA DHATU:

RAKTA DHATU:

MAMSA DHATU:

MEDA DHATU:

ASTHI DHATU:

MAJJA DHATU:

SUKRA DHATU:

Upadhatu (sub-dhatus):

SROTAS (Transforming and transporting channels):

SYMPTOMS OF AKALAJA - JARA

Table of contents:

Symptoms of akalaja-jara:

Physical signs of ageing:

Mental signs and symptoms of jara:

Table  - Signs and Symptoms of Jara:

Age associated physiological changes

Cardiovascular system:

Respiratory system:

Execratory system:

Gastrointestinal system:

Endocrine system:

Central Nervous System:

Skeleton:

Ageing and Immunity:

 GERIATRICS AND RASAYANA

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GERIATRICS AND RASAYANA:

Senescence:

Senility:

Senium:

Geria:

Premature senility:

Progeria:

Senilism:

Geriatrics:

HISTORY OF GERIATRICS:

GERIATRICS AND RASAYANA:

Anti - ageing therapies:

Rasayana Therapy:

Ayurvedic Aspect of Skin Aging:

Management of Aging Skin:

Anti-Wrinkle Herbs:

Anti-Wrinkle Paste:

Nasya:

Hair: Ayurvedic Aspect:

Constitution   Characteristics of the Hair:

Herbs for Hair Care:

Herbs Promoting Hair-Growth:

Herbs Preventing Hair-Fall:

Herbs Enhancing Lustre:

Herbs for Alopecia:

Herbs for Dying Hairs:

Herbs Preventing Premature Greying:

Herbs for Dandruff:

Fragrant Hairwash:

Hair Loss:

Management of Hair Loss:

I. Balancing Doshas:

II.  Alleviating Mental Stress:

III.  Replenishing Dhatus:

Common Hair Oils:

List of Ayurvedic Hair Oils: