Āśrama
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions
|
1997
|
|
© The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions 1997, originally published by Oxford University Press 1997. (Hide copyright information)
Copyright
Āśrama, Āśram. 1. A centre (usually Hindu) for religious study and meditation.
2. The four stages of life for a Hindu following the
Vedic way:
brahmacarya (receiving instruction),
gṛhastha (householder),
vānaprastha (forest dweller),
saṃnyāsa (renouncer).
Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.
|
Homeopathy: a misunderstood science.
Magazine article from: Original Internist; 3/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; Homeopathy may possibly be the single most misused and...supplements. None of these uses of the word homeopathy, or homeopath, is even remotely correct, accurate, or appropriate. Homeopathy is a separate and distinct medical science...
|
|
Homeopathy helps heal little ones
Magazine article from: Natural Foods Merchandiser; 7/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...parents are increasingly turning to homeopathy to boost their kids' immunity and treat...more people have learned how to use [homeopathy] for minor acutes, things like insect...director for the National Center for Homeopathy, a nonprofit organizing body for homeopathy...
|
|
Homeopathy makes no sense but science takes a look anyway
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 7/17/1995; ; 700+ words
; ...Moskowitz, a Watertown physician trained in homeopathy, arguably the most implausible of all...I did not read one sentence about homeopathy. Possibly, if I had, I would have...get real here. On the face of it, homeopathy -- the use of infinitessimal doses...
|
|
'Homeopathy can cure many chronic diseases'
News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 1/8/2007; 649 words
; ...belief, more and more people are following homeopathy, even for cancer treatment at early stages...Organised by Pareek Foundation for Research in Homeopathy, the conference outlined the new role of homeopathy as complementary and not as an alternative...
|
|
Homeopathy: A Medicine for Individuals.
Newspaper article from: HealthInform: Essential Information on Alternative Health Care; 5/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...so powerful. He has been the Editor of Homeopathy Today since 1984, and is the owner of Homeopathy Archives, a private homeopathic resource...director of the Wellington College of Homeopathy in Wellington, New Zealand. Mr. Winston...
|
|
Homeopathy--dilute information and little knowledge.
Magazine article from: Bandolier; 11/1/1997; 700+ words
; ...usually unencumbered by evidence. But for homeopathy a new analysis [1] of placebo-controlled...The headline result-that on balance homeopathy works-may be presented by others in...hypothesis that clinical effects of homeopathy are completely due to placebo" and...
|
|
Is homeopathy a natural fit for practising GPs?
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 12/18/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...MORE doctors should have training in homeopathy to offer their patients increased choice, say leaders in the homeopathy field. The past year has seen growing...their minds and find out more about homeopathy before dismissing it outright. John...
|
|
Homeopathy; Questions to Ask.
Newspaper article from: NWHRC Health Center - Homeopathy; 12/18/2001; 700+ words
; ...following 'Questions To Ask' about homeopathy so you're prepared to discuss this...medicine do you practice other than homeopathy? How will that affect my initial examination...expect to see improvement? Buck, A. "Homeopathy, An Introduction." Nursingceu.com...
|
|
How homeopathy can empower any chiropractic practice
Magazine article from: Dynamic Chiropractic; 3/11/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...for the total holistic approach, homeopathy offers great value to every style of chiropractic practice. Homeopathy corrects nerve interferences throughout...complete "chiropractic destiny" with homeopathy. Homeopathy equips the straight doctor...
|
|
What is homeopathy?
Newspaper article from: Special Delivery; 3/22/1995; ; 700+ words
; ...toward alternative approaches such as homeopathy. They have found homeopathic remedies...hospital and birthing room settings. Homeopathy is a branch of medicine which views...termed homeopathic remedies. The word homeopathy is derived from the Greek words homoios...
|
|
Homeopathy
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
HOMEOPATHY HOMEOPATHY, a system of medicine developed by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann...in 1835. With Hering and his students in the vanguard, American homeopathy became the world leader in the field for the rest of the nineteenth...
|
|
Homeopathy, Acute Prescribing
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Homeopathy, acute prescribing Definition Acute homeopathic prescribing is that part of homeopathy that treats illness of abrupt onset requiring...pharmacies and educational services. Origins Homeopathy is a gentle, painless, holistic system...
|
|
|
Homeopathy, Constitutional Prescribing
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Homeopathy, constitutional prescribing Definition...relief of immediate symptoms. Origins Homeopathy was developed during the 1790s by Samuel...based on this concept. He named it homeopathy, from the Greek words homoios (the...
|
|
homeopathy
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
homeopathy , system of medicine whose fundamental...early 19th cent. and was designated homeopathy to distinguish it from the established...allopathy. The American Institute of Homeopathy was founded in 1844, and the practice...
|
|
|
Cell Salt Therapy
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
...deficiencies. They are very similar to homeopathy , and may be prescribed by a homeopathic...today. He followed the principles of homeopathy, which works somewhat to the reverse...dilute, following the principles of homeopathy. The salts are crushed into fine particles...
|
