Buddhist Yoga: A Comprehensive Course
Author: Thomas F Cleary
The word yoga has many meanings, including "meditation," "method," and "union." While the physical exercises of Hindu yoga are familiar to Westerners, the subtle metaphysics and refined methods of spiritual development that characterize Buddhist yoga are not yet well known. This volume presents a landmark translation of a classical sourcebook of Buddhist yoga, the Sandhinirmochana-sutra, or "Scripture Unlocking the Mysteries," a revered text of the school of Buddhism known as Vijnanavada or Yogachara. The study of this scripture is essential preparation for anyone undertaking meditation exercise. Linking theory and praxis, the scripture offers a remarkably detailed and thorough course of study in both the philosophical and pragmatic foundation of Buddhist yoga, and their perfect, harmonious union in the realization of Buddhist enlightenment.
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The Blood Pressure Book: How to Get It down and Keep It Down
Author: Stephen P Fortmann
Blood pressure is one of the most critical of vital signs, and knowledge of this area changes as research continues and new treatments are found. Now in its third edition, this basic work explains the latest data on the effects of medication, diet, and exercise on blood pressure. Using a clear, jargon-free style that has made it a standard text in patient education centers at hospitals throughout the country, The Blood Pressure Book defines the terminology (diastolic, systolic), emphasizes stress reduction techniques, and offers science-based insight into the causes and control of this widespread condition.
Table of Contents:
| Introduction | ||
| Pt. 1 | What's Going On? | 3 |
| What Keeps Pressure Too High? | 4 | |
| What High Pressure Does To You | 5 | |
| Measuring Blood Pressure | 8 | |
| Checkup No. 1: Your Pressure | 8 | |
| Translanting the Numbers | 12 | |
| Working with the Doctor | 13 | |
| Monitoring Your Pressure | 14 | |
| Your Cholesterol | 15 | |
| Medication | 17 | |
| Blood Pressure Medications | 20 | |
| Remembering Your Medication | 22 | |
| Checkup No. 2: Your Medication | 23 | |
| The Effect of Diet | 25 | |
| DASH Diet | 26 | |
| Pt. 2 | What Changes Do You Need to Make? | 27 |
| Identifying Your Own Rick | 28 | |
| Using the Master Checkup | 28 | |
| Checkup No. 3: Master Checkup | 29 | |
| Working on Your Attitude | 33 | |
| Making a Plan | 34 | |
| Pt. 3 | Change Sections | 37 |
| Sect. 1 | Sodium | 38 |
| Sect. 2 | Weight | 60 |
| Sect. 3 | Exercise | 89 |
| Sect. 4 | Stress | 115 |
| Sect. 5 | Fine-tuning Your Life | 133 |
| How Far Have You Come? | 137 | |
| Glossary | 141 | |
| Suggestions for Further Reading | 143 | |
| Index | 145 |
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