Rejuvenation-Therapy (Rasayana-Cikitsa = Gerientology)

Pages: 470 (B & W Illus: 5)Foreword:I am happy to write these few words by way of introduction to and appreciation of Dr. H. L. Sharma is book entitled 'Rejuvenation Therapy'. It reviews the ancient classical concepts, traditional practices and recent advances made in this important field with due evaluation and rational assessment. The Body Purification Therapy is not only an important component of Ayurvedic treatment but is also forms the fundamental basis of Ayurvedic Therapy. This is an unique approach and is very fundamental of Ayurveda. There is an urgent need of standardizing the classical Rejuvenation Therapy-(Rasayana-Cikitsa) procedures in consideration of the need of today. Dr. H. L. Sharma, in this work, has covered a wide range of topics and aspects on Rejuvenation Therapyand has dealt with comprehensively and systematically the classical concepts, traditional practices and recent advances on the subject.It is with this view that I welcome this present publication which has been brought out by the painstaking Dr. H. L. Sharma who has tried his best to make the work intelligible and simple. I congratulate the author for the onerous task that he has fulfilled so energetically and patiently.The publishers also deserve praise and compliment for their helpful attitude, encouragement and support in this publication.I express my indebtedness and cordial thanks both to the author and the co-author who so affectionately invited me to accept the honour of writing this foreword.I am thanking again both for this work. Introduction The science of 'Kayakalpa' or 'Rejuvenation' has received the attention of some of the most eminent physiologists and doctors ever since the vedic period. The development of this science has