Ayurveda conceives life as a four dimensional entity. Ayu, the living entity is the sum total of physical body, senses, the psyche and the soul. In accordance with the four dimensional concept of Ayu, the science of life- Ayurveda propounds an equally comprehensive four dimensional concept of Savasthya or health. Health is essentially a product of interaction between an individual with the external environment. In this context the individual factors such as prakrti (psycho-somatic constitution), Sattva (mental status), Vayas (age), bala (strength), agni (digestion & metabolism), ojas(immunity) etc. are to be considered. Similarly, the impact of external factors such as desa (habitat), kala (seasons), Vayu (environment), udaka (water), etc. have been emphasized. There is a vivid description of the chrono-biological effects of different seasons which have been descried in terms of the tridosa (vata, pitta & Kapha ) theory of Ayurveda.
This book is a compilation of such basic information about the management of some common diseases, which can be managed by Ayurveda. It covers general information about the disease, diagnosis, preventive aspect, curative (medicines, therapies and yoga ) and promotive aspects ( lifestyle and datary advises ) with approximate cost o the selected treatment modalities.