Ayurveda Solution to Type 2 Diabetes

Pat Crocker (Neustadt, Ontario CA) is the author of 18 cookbooks and a culinary herbalist with more than 1.25 million books in print. She was honored twice by the International Herb Association’s Professional Award, and also received the 2009 Gertrude H. Foster award from the Herb Society of America for Excellence in Herbal Literature. Her books, The Juicing Bible and The Vegan Cook’s Bible (both published by Robert Rose) have won “Best in the World” awards from the International Gourmand Culinary Guild.The past president of both the Ontario Herbalists’ Association and Home Economics Associations, Pat actively participates in the Herb Society of America, the International Herb Association, the International Association of Culinary Professionals, Cuisine Canada, and the Culinary Historians of Canada.patcrocker.comThe author lives and works in Neustadt, Ontario, Canada.

Praise for The Ayurveda Solution to Type 2 Diabetes: A Clinically Proven Program to Balance Blood Sugar in 12 Weeks by Jackie Christensen PhD and Pat Crocker“Ayurveda has a great deal of information on diabetes in the ancient texts. Type-2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder, which is impairment of agni (digestive fire). Jackie Christensen has brought Ayurvedic wisdom into this program that includes specific diet, lifestyle, and herbal protocols to deal with and heal Type-2 diabetes.” — Dr. Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc, Ayurvedic Physician, author of Ayurveda: Science of Self-Healing and Textbook of Ayurveda series“The Ayurveda Solution to Type 2 Diabetes is a perfect solution to the modern day epidemic. Dr. Christensen has designed a 3 month program that will not only prevent and reverse Diabetes but will also reduce many unwanted complications. This will help you regain your vitality and restore your optimum well-being. Read and apply this time-tested wisdom.” — Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar BAMS MD (Ayurveda), author of Change Your Schedule Change Your Life and The Hot Belly Diet"Dr. Christensen came up with a natural and effective protocol for Type 2 Diabetes. Simply follow the guidelines and get back your health." — Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar, Ayurvedic Physician, Esthetician, author of Enchanting Beauty"The Ayurveda Solution to Type 2 Diabetes approaches Type 2 Diabetes from a holistic view, and opens up new vistas of Ayurvedic insight for both the general reader and for the health care professional. The book is very comprehensive and provides a wonderful how-to-do-it approach targeting the individual constitution, diet and lifestyle." — Dr. Rucha Kelkar BAMS, PT, DPT, Director of Ayurbliss Integrated Wellness Center"The Ayurvedic Solution to Type 2 Diabetes is an essential user's guide for one of the most insidious killers of our time. Read it now and prevent!" — Dr John Douillard DC, CAP, founder of LifeSpa.com and bestselling author of The 3-Season Diet"Dr. Jackie Christensen’s comprehensive Ayurveda guide for Type-2 Diabetes gives you a deep understanding and inspires you to imbibe the care lessons to daily life. This book can upgrade your life, by familiarizing you with your body constitution and suited diet. This book will definitely benefit many lives!" — Dr. Ramkumar, Managing Director of Vaidyagrama Healing Village“Read The Ayurveda Solution to Type 2 Diabetes for an eloquent understanding of Ayurvedic mind/body medicine. Dr. Jackie Christensen has created an inspiring and complete program to reverse this widespread disease. I recommend it to everyone interested in Ayurveda and natural medicine.” — Cynthia Copple, Ayurvedic Doctor (NAMA), MA (Ayurveda HON.), Director, Lotus Holistic Health Institute, Co-Founder Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda and author of Know Your Blueprint"This informative book integrates effective Ayurvedic therapies for type 2 diabetes with Western approaches and research. If you have a family history of diabetes, learn how to identify early tendencies toward illness and correct them before they manifest. The clear structure of a 12-week program for each doshic type can help you regain equilibrium, with lots of good ideas for how to use food, movement, and breath as medicine to reverse or prevent this widespread disease." — Amadea Morningstar, author of The Ayurvedic Cookbook and Ayurvedic Cooking for Westerners"Dr. Jackie Christensen brings delight and deep wisdom to the Ayurveda Solution for Type II Diabetes. Her guidance will help many live with more joy, balance, and radiance." — Kelly (Chloë) Spellman, Esalen Massage Therapist"Dr. Christensen brings her brilliance, engaging personality and big heart into The Ayurveda Solution to Type 2 Diabetes. Her dedication and perseverance in formulating the 12-week program will be effective in preventing and reversing type II diabetes." — Kevin Burke

• Table of Contents forThe Ayurveda Solution to Type 2 Diabetes: A Clinically Proven Program to Balance Blood Sugar in 12 Weeks by Jackie Christensen Ph.D. and Pat CrockerChapter 1:  Ayurveda:  What it is and what it can do for youChapter 2:  Prameha: The Original Diabetes Mellitus6 Stages of T2DWhy T2D is Unique to YouClassic Root Causes for T2DTypes of T2DChapter 3:  Ayurveda’s Approach to T2DDietary Dos and Don’ts Upgrade Your LifestyleMake Major Strides with WalkingHow Constitution Effects the Benefits of ExerciseProven Workouts for T2DFormulating Your Exercise ProgramStoking Your BrainGet Off the CouchQuality Sleep:  Not just a DreamSilence StressHerbal TherapiesSingle HerbsSynergistic Actions of Polyherbal FormulationsUnique Traditional Ayurveda Detoxification:  PanchakarmaVirechana PurificationChapter 4:  The Ayurveda Solution for T2D 12-Week ProgramCultivating SupportCreating Your Routine for SuccessBiometric Goal SettingProgram ProtocolChapter 5:  Discover Your Constitution:  Ayurveda Mind Body QuizChapter 6:  Starting the 8-Week Constitutional & Elimination DietDietary GuidelinesMindfulness Based Eating AwarenessDaily RoutineWalking After MealsDetermining Your Maximum Heart RateInjury PreventionChapter 7:  8-Week T2D Constitution & Elimination Diet for VataFood ListsRecipes for VataSleep OptimizationLifestyle Enhancement30-Minute Daily Relaxation PracticeDaily Relaxation JournalWeekly ExerciseExercise JournalSupplement ScheduleChapter 8:  8-Week T2D Constitution & Elimination Diet for PittaFood ListsRecipes for PittaSleep OptimizationLifestyle Enhancement30-Minute Daily Relaxation PracticeDaily Relaxation JournalWeekly ExerciseExercise JournalSupplement ScheduleChapter 9:  8-Week T2D Constitution & Elimination Diet for KaphaFood ListsRecipes for KaphaSleep OptimizationLifestyle Enhancement30-Minute Daily Relaxation PracticeDaily Relaxation JournalWeekly ExerciseExercise JournalSupplement ScheduleChapter 10:   1-Week Detox and RestorationRecognizing ToxicityDetox and Restoration Program StructureMeal PlanBurning Fat for FuelSipping Warm Water1-Week Detox and Restoration for Vata1-Week Detox and Restoration for Pitta1-Week Detox and Restoration for KaphaChapter 11:  3-Week Rebuilding & Reintroduction of Foods  GoalsVata Reintroduction of FoodsPitta Reintroduction of FoodsKapha Reintroduction of FoodsChapter 12:  Closing ThoughtsResourcesAppendixVata Blood Sugar Food JournalPitta Blood Sugar Food JournalKapha Blood Sugar Food JournalReferencesGlossary NOTE: BOOK Includes:Ayurveda Constitution Quiz75 recipes (25 for each constitution)3 Food & Blood Sugar Journals, one for each constitution3 Exercise Journals, one for each constitution3 Relaxation Journals, one for each constitution3 Food Lists, one for each constitution10 diagrams/visual aids to easily explain Ayurveda’s concepts and Type 2 Diabetes13-page glossary20-page resource sectionBack matter