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NJ author releases book in Chennai
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Dr. Prakash M SwamyUma Swaminathan, a New Jersey-based community activist and a fighter of injustice in NJ school system last week released her book “Healing with Herbs- Ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom for Health and Longevity†at a gala book signing event in Odyssey Book Store in Chennai.
Last year, Ms. Swaminathan authored a unique 250- page book “Herbal Transformations- Ancient wisdom revealed for health and longevity". The American edition of this book is being marketed by Amazon.com.
Jaico Publications in
The book is considered a treasure in view of the world-wide interest in its contents which include subjects like yoga, organic food, health concerns, cultural moorings and the universal yearning for youthfulness and longevity, according to the author.
It is written in a simple, personalized, chatty, and highly readable style which would appeal to all age groups, fro the very young right up to the aged and it contains many lively colorful photographs taken by the author herself.
It speaks of yoga practices that can increase memory power, of tropical fruits that can even cure cancer, of increased sensitivity and intuition through proper diet and cleansing, how to lose weight and bring out one's natural aura, the sacred geometry of the traditional Kolam art and even cooking recipe.
Ms. Swaminathan was referred to as Rosa Parks of Indian
Community by Indian media in the
Mr. T.S.Krishnamurthy, former Chief Election Commissioner of India; V. Selvaraj, former Chairman of Madras Port Trust; Prabhala Subash, a famous DJ and CEO of Masala FM radio, Mr. Chari, a retired IAS officer and others felicitated her.
Ms. Swaminathan is a
She studied classical Indian dance and is a prolific
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