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Plumbing the Heart

My Coronary Bypass Story with Learnings and Tips

By: Raj Nakra

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Plumbing the Heart

My Coronary Bypass Story with Learnings and Tips

By: Raj Nakra

‘An extremely useful book, which will benefit a lot of patients. Advice, guidance and decision-making through each step of the author’s journey is so well outlined and explained. The book provides courage and confidence for patients to undertake heart disease procedures.’ –Padma Bhushan Dr Ashok Seth, Chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi ‘I am tempted to call it a ‘mini memoir’. Raj’s account is accurate without being too technical, comprehensive without being long-winded, personal, vulnerable, yet practical. What he offers is truly extraordinary – a step-by-step, practical guide for what you need to know and do if you happen to be diagnosed with a cardiac ailment. If you have a family history of heart disease, you must read it. If you don’t, you must read it.’ –Dr Dilpreet Brar, Former Executive Director, Max Healthcare and Former Regional Director, Fortis Healthcare I was in great shape at 66. Then, out of the blue, came a warning from my heart. No, not ischaemic pain or an attack – just an abnormal reading on the home treadmill. It changed my life completely. This is my physical and emotional journey from the first alarm, to coronary bypass surgery and then recovery. Here are the options, the dilemmas and decisions, and some practical solutions to commonly faced issues, which will be useful for anyone concerned about their heart health. This book also offers tips for those who currently have no concerns for their heart health. –Raj Nakra

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1685633412

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Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya

A Scientific Synopsis of the Classic Ayurveda Text

By: G.R. Arun Raj,N.K.M. Ikbal,D. Suresh Kumar

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Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya

A Scientific Synopsis of the Classic Ayurveda Text

By: G.R. Arun Raj,N.K.M. Ikbal,D. Suresh Kumar

Worldwide interest in Ayurveda is on the rise, ever since the World Health Organization adopted the Alma Ata Declaration in 1978. Ayurveda is increasingly being adopted and many phytotherapy schools in Europe and the Americas teach Ayurveda as a wellness system. Considering the prominent position that Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya occupies in Ayurveda, a scientific synopsis of this masterpiece is now presented before the world of Ayurveda. In eight comprehensive chapters, Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya: A Scientific Synopsis of the Classic Ayurveda Text presents a lucid summary of the teachings of Vāgbhaṭa. Ayurvedic view of the human body, basic principles of Ayurveda, surgical armamentarium, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, herbs and other medicinal substances used in the preparation of various dosage forms, ayurvedic pharmaceutialcs, ayurvedic approach to food fortification, salient features of Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya and a roadmap for the future are among the topics discussed. Key Features: Presents the ayurvedic view of conception and the human body. Discusses aspects of ayurvedic pharmaceuticals. Examines diagnosis of diseases, lines of treatment, prognosis of diseases, signs of imminent death, management of mishaps and treatment of new diseases. The voluminous information pertaining to the subjects of the various chapters is presented in the form of many tables for ready reference and quick survey. This book provides a helping hand to those interested in rediscovering the teachings of Vāgbhaṭa and is a great resource for researchers of medicine, traditional and alternative medicine, pharmacology and drug discovery.

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1000825507

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