Knowledge of life : tales of an Ayurvedic practitioner in Malaysia

How often have you wished you could understand how your body works? In Knowledge of Life: Tales of an Ayurvedic Practitioner in Malaysia, Vaidya C.D. Siby and Aneeta Sundararaj show you how. Through understanding the basics of the ancient medical system of Ayurveda, you will come to see how you can achieve and maintain good health for longevity. Far from being a textbook on Ayurveda, the elements of storytelling are used to feature some of the more common diseases among Malaysians. They range from obesity, thyroid disorder, diabetes, drug abuse and alcoholism to depression, cancer, stroke, eczema, psoriasis and subfertility. In each chapter, you will read about the disease, the common treatments the patient has undergone and how Ayurveda helped alleviate the signs and symptoms. An enlightening book, Knowledge of Life: Tales of an Ayurvedic Practitioner in Malaysia dispels the myths surrounding this ancient medical system. About the Authors: Vaidya C.D. Siby obtained his Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Madras University, India, after seven and a half years of intensive studies. He has a special interest in treating people suffering from cancer, kidney failure and connective tissues diseases. He is actively associated with conducting medical camps in rural areas of India and presented papers at several international seminars and conferences. He is also the recipient of the Ambassador for Peace award from the Universal Peace Federation. Aneeta Sundararaj is a freelance writer who manages a popular website which she created and developed on her own called, How to tell a Great Story ((http://www.howtotellagreatstory.com) www.howtotellagreatstory.com ). She has self-published several books and eBooks, been published by traditional publishers and is often asked to advise on book projects. She writes for various magazines, e-zines and journals, and regularly contributes feature articles to the New Straits Times in Malaysia.