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Summer 2008: Yoga & Ayurveda
Spring 2008: Ayurveda & Stress
Winter 2007: Beauty
Fall 2007: Prana
Summer 2007: Fertility/Sterility
Spring 2007: Ayurvedic Herbology
Winter 2006: Case Studies
Fall 2006: Ayurveda Education
Summer 2006: Women's Health
Spring 2006: Ayurvedic Practice
Winter 2005: Weight Loss
Fall 2005: Ayurvedic Therapies  
Summer 2005: The Mind 
Spring 2005: Children's Health
Winter 2004: Vata Theme
Fall 2004: Panchakarma  
Summer 2004: Pitta Theme
Spring 2004 ...................... Winter 2003 ....................  Fall 2003 
Summer 2003 .....  Spring 2003 .... Winter 2002.......... Fall 2002

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Summer 2008, Vol. VI, Issue 4

Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy: The Big Picture
by Marc Halpern
Yoga Practices for Balancing Ayurvedic Doshas
by Mukunda Stiles
Foundations of Therapeutic AyurYoga - Part I
by Betheyla Anuradha
Using Yamas and Niyamas in Dealing with Illness
by Ulli Allmendinger
Philosophical Foundation of Yoga and Ayurveda
by C. Scott Ryan
Dashmula: The Ayurvedic Anti-inflammatory
by Dr. Amritpal Singh
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's Legacy: A Vedic World
by Dr. Jay Glaser
Creation of a Dashamula Kvatha
by Prashanti De Jager
Advanced Ayurveda - Part II: Rakta Dhatu
by Dr. Marc Halpern, D.O.
Food as Medicine: Kitchen-Free Cooking
by James Pace Back to Top

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Spring 2008, Vol. VI, Issue 3

The Psycho-Physiology of Stress
by Dr. John Douillard
Ayurvedic Management of Insomnia
by William Courson, MSHNS
Bhagavad Gita: Healing Stress Spirtually
by Swami Sadasiva Tirtha, PhD
Case Study: ayurveda in Incurable Malignant Brain Tumor
by Dr. Alakananda Devi
Ancient Ayurveda: A Multi-Dimensional Approach
by Gandharva Sauls
Virya: the Active Principle
by Dr. Amritpal Singh
The Seven Dhatus: Rasa Dhatu
by Dr. Marc Halpern
Ayurvedic Cooking: The Ojas Diet
by Ulli Allmendinger Back to Top

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Winter issue, Vol. VI, Issue 2

More than Skin Deep: Beauty and the Seven Dhatus
by Dr. Alakananda Devi
Coconut: A Tropical Nut's Effects on Health and Beauty
by Felicia Tomasko
Aesthetic Aushadhi: Herbs for the Beauty of This
by Prashanti de Jager
Beautiful Yantras
by Sarah Tomlinson
Gateway to Ayurveda: The Spa Industry
by Robert Sachs
Ayurveda in Spas: Introducing a Complete Approach to Wellness
by Dr. S. Ajit
The Doshas: Kapha - A Closer Look
by Dr. Marc Halpern
Ayurvedic Cooking: Balancing Winter Influences
by Ysha Oakes Back to Top


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Fall issue, Vol. VI, Issue 1

Prana and Immortality
by Dr. Nitin Unkule
The Aromatic Journey of Prana
by David Crow
Engaging Prana: Theory, Tools, and Skills
by Prashanti de Jager
The Experience of Prana
by Gyandev McCord
Primary Infertility
by Dr. Prashant Sawant and Dr. Jagtap Reshma
The Prana and Ojas Formulas
by Dr. Jack Ebner
The Doshas: Pitta, A Closer Look
by Dr. Marc Halpern
Ayurvedic Cooking: Grains
by Ann Revington Back to Top

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Summer issue, Vol. V, Issue 4

Male Infertility – an Overview
by Dr. Aparna Bapat

Ayurvedic Herbs for Male Reproductive Problems
by Vishnu Dass, NTS, LMT, CAyu

Case Study: Success with Infertility
by Dr. Sarita Shrestha with Della Davis, M.A.

Amalaki – A Review
by Dr. Amritpal Singh

Sacred Amalaki
by Mandakini (Christine) Machiraju

Be Summer Savvy with Ayurveda: Ancient Knowledge for Modern Culture
by Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra (GAMS, DSc) and Melina Takvorian, Ph.D.

The Doshas: Vata – A Closer Look
by Dr. Marc Halpern

Interview with an Ayurvedic Pioneer: Dr. Subhash Ranade

Ayurvedic Cooking: Summer Savvy
by Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra and Melina Takvorian Back to Top

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Spring Issue 2007 Vol. V. Issue 3

Herbs, Consciousness and Sustainability
by Prashanti de Jager

Do Herbs Belong to One Culture?
by Candis Cantin Kiriajes

Castor Oil: Virya and Prabhava
by Felicia Tomasko

Ayurvedic Use of Native Plants Around the World
by Gerald Lopez

Role of Ayurvedic Herbs in Hepatoprotection
by Dr. Ranvir Pahwa

Ayurveda in Auto-Immune Disorder: Case Study
by Alakananda Devi

The Five Elements Part V: Earth
by Dr. Marc Halpern

Ayurveda in Romania
by Dr. Sanjeev Sood

The Role of a Pharmacopeia in Herbal Use
by Felicia Tomasko

Ayurvedic Cooking: Bean and Gone
by Ann RevingtonBack to Top

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Winter Issue 2006 Vol. V, Issue 2

Krimi (Parasites): A Macroscopic View
by Dr. Martina Ziska

Astrocytoma: Efficacy of Ayurvedic Therapy
by Dr. Prashant Sawant, et al

Symmetrical Marma Point Rash
by Dr. Alakananda Devi

Ayurvedic Protocols for Depression
by Doreen Paradeis

Menopausal Journey: A Self-Study
by Smita Sathe

The Five Elements: Part IV Water by Dr. Marc Halpern

Ayurvedic Cooking: Energy Bars
by Ulli Allmendinger Back to Top

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Fall Issue 2006 Vol. V, Issue 1 (Ayurveda Education)

Ayurvedic Education in America
by Cynthia Copple
Gurukula Education
by Felicia Tomasko
The Value of Sanskrit in Ayurvedic Education
by Nicolai Bachmann
Interview: Starting a School of Ayurveda at Kripalu

by Sivani Alderman interviewing Director Hilary Garivaltis
Ayurvedic Schools in the U.S.: Comparison Chart

Ayurvedic Educators' Insights
Op Ed Pages:
"The Need to Regulate Ayurveda" by Dr. Lakshmi Mishra &
"Regulation of Ayurveda through Evolution" by Dr. Marc Halpern
"The Need to Publish in a Peer-Reviewed Journal" by Dr. Alakananda
Ayurvedic cooking: Rice
by Julia Mader, LMT Back to top

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Summer Issue 2006 Vol. IV, Issue 4 (Ayurveda & Women's Health)

Remembering Ancestors: Key to Good Health
by Swamini Mayatitananda
Enhancing Women's Fertility Through Ayurveda
by Terra Rafael
Ayurveda for Post-Natal Care
by Rucha Kelkar, BAMS
Images of Change: the Menopausal Journey

by Faye Berton
Disorders of the Pelvic Diaphragm

by Jay Glaser, M.D.
Shatavari: A Gift for Women

by Srita Shrestha, MD (Ayur)
Case Study: Correction of Urinary Incontinence through Physical Therapy and Yoga

by Marlena Pelliccio, PT and Genevieve Ryder, RN, RYT

The Five Elements: Part III Fire by Dr. Marc Halpern Back to top

Spring Issue 2006 Vol. IV, Issue 3 (Ayurvedic Practice)

The Law and Ayurveda: Practical Guidelines for Health Care Providers by Jeff Turner

Practicing Ayurveda in the United States: Self-Realization through Conflict Resolution by Mary Roberson, Ph.D.

Herb and Drug Interactions: An Introduction
by Felicia Tomasko

Spiritual Energetics of Ayurvedic Practice by Dr. Martina Ziska

Propane Gas Poisoning: Case Study by Alakananda Devi, M.D.

The Five Elements: Part II Air by Dr. Marc Halpern

Practitioner Experiences: Interviews   Brazil: Arjuna Dasa,
New Zealand: Gerald Lopez, Czech Republic: David Frej, MD,
U.S.: Jacob Griscom

Practice Management Tips by Doreen Paradeis

Ayurvedic Cooking: Chef Johnny Brannigan   Back to top

Winter Issue 2005  Vol. III, Issue 4 (Ayurveda and Weight)

Ayurvedic Weight Balancing: A Preliminary Study
by Dr. John Douillard

Weighing the Issues of Weight: Ayurvedic Practitioner's Experience by Dr. Martina Ziska

Cortisol, Stress, and Weight Gain by Felicia Tomasko

Makandi: A Pharmacopeia in a Single Root by William Courson

The Five Elements: Part I Ether  by Dr. Marc Halpern

Ayurveda and Yoga: Achieve and Maintain Your Ideal Weight  by Sivani Marlene Alderman

Practitioner Tips: Weight Loss

Ayurvedic Cooking: Bonnie Halvorsen      Back to top


Fall Issue 2005  Vol. IV, Issue 1 (Ayurvedic Therapies)

Exclusive Interview with Dr. Vasant Lad

What is the Mind, How Does It Cause Depression, What Can We Do About It? Part II by Sarasvati Buhrman, PhD

Pizhichil: The Art of Full Body Oiling  by Dinesh & Julia Mader

Basti: The Panacea of Ayurveda  by Dr. Krupali Desai (Ayur)

Elements of the Earth: Healing &Beauty by Karyn Chabot, LMT

Doorway to My Heart: Healing Multiple Sclerosis
by Christa Saracco

Practitioner Practical Tips: Oils & Oiling

Ayurvedic Cooking: Dr. Alakananda Devi    Back to top

Summer Issue 2005  Vol. III, Issue 4 (Ayurveda and the Mind)

Ayurveda & the Mind: Overview  by Dr. David Frawley

What is the Mind, How Does It Cause Depression, What Can We Do About It?  by Sarasvati Buhrman, PhD

Medhya Herbs and Therapies  by Prashanti de Jager

Design & Interpretation of Data in "Heavy Metal Content of Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine Products" published in JAMA by Saper, et al.  by Jennifer Rioux, PhD

Bija Mantra as Therapy  by Doreen Paradeis

Bipolar Depression: Case Study  by Alakananda Devi, MD

Depression: Case Study  by Prasant Sawant, MD

Insights of the Mind and Hast Jyotish  by Ghanshyam S. Birla

Ghee: Ayurvedic Perspective  by Peter Malakoff    Back to top



Spring Issue 2005  Vol. III, Issue 3 (Ayurveda and Children)

Pitri Paksha: Honoring Ancestors by Swamini Mayatitananda

Preventing Colds and Flu in Kids by Dr. John Douillard

Herbs and Home Remedies for Children by Vishnu Dass

Feeding our Children by Mari Clements, M.S
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Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy for Asthma
by Christine and Venkat Machiraju

Helping Teens by Doreen Paradeis

Bhasma Therapy: Panacea or Poison? by Dr. Jay Glaser

Ayurvedic View of Metallics (Bhasmas)
by Dr. Partap Chauhan
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Winter Issue 2004  Vol. III, Issue 2 (Vata Theme)

Osteoarthritis Review by Felicia Tomasko

A New Twist on Vata
by Dr. Partap Chauhan

Pakshaghata (Hemiplegia)
by Dr. Krupali Desai

Role of Guduchi in Karma Chikitsa
by Dr. Avinash Lele

Case Study: Vata Post-Surgical Management
by Dr. Nita Desai

Yoga for Vata
by Mukunda Stiles

Ayurveda: Manifest your Potential
by Len Blank

Ayurvedic Cooking
by Ann Skibiski, R.N., DAy   Back to top

Fall Issue 2004  Vol. III, Issue 1 (Panchakarma)

Panchakarma: Detoxification and Rejuvenation Therapy
by Dr. Sunil Joshi

Role of Panchakarma in Ayurvedic Treatment
by Michael Dick

Management of Paralysis through Panchakarma Treatment
by Dr. Partap Chauhan

Raktamoksha and Herbal Alternatives
by William Courson

Case Study: Arthritis
by Dr. Prasant Sawant

Case Study: Chronic Fatigue
by Alakananda Devi, MD

Perspectives: Ayurveda and Paralysis
by Jay Glaser, MD

Panchakarma: A Life-Changing Experience
by Constance d'Angelis

Panchakarma Diet and Cooking
by Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla
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Summer Issue 2004  Vol. II, Issue 4 (Pitta Theme)

Pitta: Digestion and Transformation by Dr. Aparna Bapat

Forty-two Days Postpartum Kayakalpa
by Martha Oakes

Vikrti Vijnana (Ayurvedic Pathology)
by Kj. Nimai Nitai Das

Wisdom of Brahmi
by Prashanti de Jager

Case Study: Stomach on Fire
by Dr. Prasant Sawant

Veterinary Ayurveda: Cat Case Study
by Alakananda Devi, MD

Case Study: Ischemic Heart Disease
by Dr. Rohit Sane, et al

Ayurvedic Cooking 
by Ed Zadlo

Sanskrit Definitions
by Swami Sarasvati Shivananda
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Spring Issue 2004   Vol. II, Issue 3

The Best Herbal Food for Your Skin by Dr. Rama Kant Mishra

Holistic Therapies for Cancer Part III
by Dr. Marc Halpern

Vkriti Vijnana I
by Nimai Nitai das

Hast Jyotish and Health
by Dr. Ghanshyam Birla

Managing Iritis: Case Study
by Dr. Martina Ziska

Use of Mantra in Ayurveda
by Swami Sarasvati Shivananda

Ayurvedic Cooking recipes 
by Julia Mader   Back to top

Winter Issue 2003  Vol. II, Issue 2

Managing Cancer Part II by Marc Halpern, D.C.

Traditional Ethics in Ayurveda
by Kj. Nimai Nitai das

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - Ayurvedic Management:
Research Report
by Dr. Mukesh Jain

Jyotir Vidya: Lesson 1 
by Brendan Feeley, N.D.

Use of Yantra in Herbalism
by Prashanti de Jager

Sanskrit: Healing Vibrations
by Swami Shivananda Sarasvati

Review: Transmuting the Ego/Cultivating Kundalini
by Dr. Martina Ziska & Gary Vestuti

Herbs for Kapha 
by Pat Loomis, M.S.    Back to top

Fall Issue 2003   Vol. II, Issue 1

Hearth of the Vata Season poem  by Prashanti de Jager

Managing Cancer Part I
by Marc Halpern, D.C.

Traditional Ethics in Ayurveda
by Kj. Nimai Nitai das

Uttara Vasti as a Therapeutic Practice
by Felicia Tomasko

Jyotish and Ayurveda
by Brendan Feeley, N.D.

Adventure in the Land of the Vedas 
by Jay Glaser, M.D.

Alcohol Damage: Case Study
by Jacob Griscom, C.A.S.

Fall Brings Imbalance to Vata by Pat Loomis, M.S.
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Summer Issue 2003  Vol. 1, Issue 4

Six Stages of Disease by Candis Cantin Packard

Pulse Assessment and Case Studies
by Martina Ziska, M.D.

By the Light of the Moon
by James Bailey

Ayurvedic Strengthening of the Immune System
by Light Miller, N.D.

Turmeric: Ayurvedic Spice of Life Part II
by Prashanti de Jager
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Spring Issue 2003   Vol. 1, Issue 3

The Globalization of Ayurveda by Swamini Mayatitananda

Clinical Care in Suddha Ayurveda
by Murari Chaitanya-dasa

Turmeric: Ayurvedic Spice of Life, Part I
by Prashanti de Jager

Ayurvedic Method of Transformation
by Atreya Smith

A Proper Dhara
by Dinesh Mader

Transforming Kapha
by James Bailey    Back to top

Winter Issue 2002    Vol. I, Issue 2

Ayurvedic Singularity by Murari Chaitanya-Dasa

Sri Tulsiji: Queen of Herbs
by Prashanti deJager

Seven Steps to Managing our Destiny
by Dr. Ghanshyam Birla

Mind and the Moon
by Dr. Prashant Sawant

Balancing Pitta Clients
by Loretta Levitz, M.S.

Integrative Ayurvedic Protocol: Case Study

by Linda Reynolds, PhD

State of Insurance for Ayurvedic Practitioners
by Swami Sada Shiva Tirtha, D.Sc.    Back to top

Fall Issue 2002  Vol. I, Issue 1

Ayurvedic Perspective on Attention Deficit by Dr. John Douillard

Suddha Ayurveda by Murari Chaitanya-Dasa

Assisting Kapha Clients by Loretta Levitz, M.S.

Case Study: Kapha by Linda Reynolds, PhD

Extreme Vata: Case Study by Debbie Mathis, D.Ay.

Massage: Breath in the Stone by Karyn Chabot, LMT   Back to top