Summary

The traditional medicines of Middle Asia are rich and varied. Dr.Marc S. Micozzi unfolds the compelling idea that vital energy,expressed as "prana" in the Indian practice of Ayur Veda,is the unifying concept that underpins and connects all of thesetraditions. Describing the origins, health promotion strategies,diagnostic techniques, and modern-day uses of each approach, he alsodraws parallels to and finds correlations with mainstream Westernconcepts, and demonstrates how these complementary and alternativetherapies fit within the context of their own cultures and ours.