Good Living Practices
The Best from Ayurveda, Yoga, and Modern Science for Achieving Optimal Health, Happiness, and Longevity
Rammohan Rao, PhD
Published by: KaivalyaWellness.com
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DISCLAIMER: This book serves as an educational guide and is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat any disease, nor do the contents advocate replacing standard medical care. The information provided is also not a substitute for professional medical advice. Although the intention is to provide preventive guidelines, it does not replace preventive medical approaches recommended by a qualified healthcare practitioner. While the Good Health and Wellness Tips provided at the end of each section have been safely used by many people, as with any health approach, the results cannot be guaranteed due to numerous variables. The author and/or publisher are not responsible for any adverse effects that may result from the natural approaches presented in this book. It is highly recommended that you consult your healthcare provider regarding procedures in this book before making any changes to your current medical treatment.
PRAISE FOR
GOOD LIVING PRACTICES
With years of research and clinical experience, Dr. Ram Rao shares details of his
understanding of the healing journey for chronic disease in his book , Good Living
Practices. He uses a unique approach, combining Western science and the Eastern
science of Ayurveda and Yoga. This is a great gift for all those looking for alternative
healing and willing to take responsibility for their health and healing.
Dr. William M. Dean, MD (Urology), AD (Doctor of Ayurveda), author of Foods
Heal: Why Certain Foods Help You Feel Your Best and The IC Bladder Pain Syndrome: The
Alternative Medical Treatment for Interstitial Cystitis .
Good Living Practices is a comprehensive book describing a holistic approach
to living, with an extraordinarily good understanding of physical, mental, and
emotional health and their correlation. Following the simple tips and practices
elaborated in the book will benefit one and all.
Prof. Yogesh Desai, PhD, Department of Civil Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Dr. Ram Rao is one of very few scientists who can legitimately advise us on how
best to live well, full of vitality and joy. In Good Living Practices, he eloquently and
succinctly outlines how many of the ancient Eastern wellness practices are now
backed by cutting edge science, which can and should help us design and prioritize
our lifestyle and practices. This is a must-read for anyone looking for more than
what our Western medical approach and daily experience have to offer.
Dr. Dave Jenkins, MBChB, Founder and Director-SurfAid
Good Living Practices is an excellent template for a health-conscious lifestyle that
helps you enjoy life to its fullest potential. It is a perfect blend of science
and ancient Vedic wisdom.
Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), Director, Ayurvedic Healing Inc. Best
selling author of The Hot Belly Diet and Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life
Dr. Ram Rao was passionately involved in experimental biology for more than thirty
years. He has also spent more than fifteen years trying to understand the Indian
system of healing practices, including Ayurveda, Yoga, meditation, and herbs used for
medical reasons. His book , Good Living Practices, shares his discoveries and explains
how these tools and techniques work. This is a book worth reading closely.
Dr. Yogish Kudva, Professor of Medicine,
Consultant-Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Finally, a health book that deeply resonates true to every cell in your body. A
common-sense book filled with uncommon wisdom, each page drips with practical
pearls for mind-body-emotions, of a depth, dimension, and veracity that you have
likely never heard, or felt, before. Looking for a book that transcends todays morass
of conflicting advice and endless parade of fanatic fad diets? Look no further . Good
Living Practices will make you hungry for the healthy way of life it espousesdig in!
Dr. Nancy Lonsdorf, MD, award-winning Integrative Ayurvedic physician, speaker,
and author of The Healthy Brain Solution for Women Over Forty - 7 Keys to Staying
Sharp, On or Off Hormones and A Womans Best Medicine: Health, Happiness and Long
Life through Maharishi Ayurveda
The book is a unique blend of Ayurveda, Yoga, and modern evidence-based
science, and is written in an engaging style that is easily understood by those
who are not familiar with the Eastern sciences or medical research. Dr. Rammohan
Rao utilizes his background as a neuroscientist, yoga instructor, and Ayurvedic
Practitioner to describe a variety of healthy habits that the reader can choose from
to incorporate into their daily living. This book is a great blueprint for establishing
healthy habits based on physical, mental, and emotional health
and is a very enjoyable read!
Dr. Diana I. Lurie, PhD. Professor of Neuropharmacology, The University of
Montana; Chair, National Ayurveda Medical Association-Certification Board
Full of interesting case stories and handy self-care tips , Good Living Practices
brings together ancient wisdom and cutting-edge science, inspiring readers to
experience greater health and vibrancy of body, mind, and emotions. This book will
be helpful for all who wish to enjoy life to the full.
Dr. Alakananda Ma, MBBS (UK), AD (Doctor of Ayurveda)
Founder & Director, Alandi Ayurveda Gurukula
In this user-friendly and highly practical book, Dr. Rammohan Rao illuminates how
ancient yogic and ayurvedic wisdom may be applied to our modern lives to achieve
optimal health and happiness. He shares compelling scientific studies, as well as
vignettes from his own life and the life of his clients, to demonstrate that longevity
and fulfillment arise from attention to all dimensions of our human experience:
physical, mental, and emotional. He provides clear and manageable steps for tuning
the body, sculpting the mind, and transforming emotional turmoil into a calm,
compassionate embrace of our essential goodness. By implementing the simple but
profound practices suggested by Dr. Rao, you will embark on a unique journey of
healing and growth.
Dr. Sudha Prathikanti, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine,
University of California, San Francisco