Saturday, September 14, 2013

FOREVER YOUNG- A BOOK REVIEW


1        FOREVER YOUNG: UNLEASHING THE MAGIC OF AYURVEDA: REENITA MALHOTRA HORA : PAN (2012) : PAGES 150 : PRICE : RS 185/-              
   


      It is a compact book, just running into 150 pages. The author and broadcaster explains how the 5000 year-old form of alternative medicine can help us stay healthy and youthful throughout our lives. The advice that the author gives is simple and easily understandable. The doshas - vata, pitta and kapha have to be in balance, practice of yogasanas, eating balanced and nutritional meals, using beauty treatments prepared at home -all of these will help in remaining vibrant and beautiful. Reading this book will surely motivate us and make us  aspire to achieve this state of looks and health. The key, however, remains in its implementation. The author derived




t     the inspiration to write this book from her grandparents. Their longevity mantra was that to live long you must live life to your full potential. We live in a fast-moving world with all its complexities. What does Ayurveda do? How relevant is it today? The author emphasizes that it shows us ways and means of disconnecting from our remote-controlled existence and lead a simple life attuned to the natural patterns of the universe. We have to re-awaken the mind- body wisdom to lead healthier lives. We must know our dosha, ensure good sleep, drink plenty of water, resist over-eating and make Abhyanga (oil application) a ritual. If we can do all this, remaining ever healthy and preserving our youth is not impossible, says Reenita Malhotra Hora. 

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