About the Author

Kumuda Reddy, M.D. has been practicing medicine for nearly thirty years. She completed her training at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York. She is a former member and anesthesiologist at Albany Medical College. Currently, Dr, Reddy practices in Bethesda, Maryland and in Falls Church, Virginia. She has developed a very informative website called AllHealthyFamily.com, dedicated to sharing the knowledge of the unlimited scope of Ayurvedic medicine. She is the author of a number of books on the Maharishi Vedic approach to health including: Forever Healthy: An Introduction to Maharishi Ayur-veda, Golden Transition: Menopause Made Easy with Maharishi Vedic Medicine, and For a Blissful Baby: Healthy and Happy Pregnancy with Maharishi Vedic Medicine. Along with writing and lecturing on the Maharishi Vedic approach to health, Dr. Reddy writes children's books based on traditional stories of India. Linda Egenes is a freelance writer who focuses on green and healthy living. She graduated with an M.A. in professional writing in 1986, and is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She is the author or co-author of Visits with the Amish: Impressions of the Plain Life, For a Blissful Baby: Happy and Healthy Pregnancy with Maharishi Vedic Medicine, Conquering Chronic Disease Through Maharishi Vedic Medicine, and All Love Flows to the Self. Linda also teaches writing workshops to the public and courses at Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa.

Reviews

"A World of Ideas on Fresh Food and Healthy People" May 12-June 11, 2002
[excerpted]In their new book, Conquering Chronic Disease Through Maharishi Vedic Medicine, authors Kumuda Reddy, M.D., and Fairfield (Iowa) resident Linda Egenes, say that suffering from chronic disease is entirely preventable through the natural and holistic approach of Maharishi Vedic Medicine. The authors argue that the medical profession and the pharmaceutical companies are misguided in their approach to dealing with chronic disease. A hundred years ago, infectious disease was the greatest threat to health. In perhaps the most detailed account to date of this natural and holistic approach to health, the authors explain how chronic disease arises and how it can be prevented. They go deeply into Vedic understanding of how the physiology functions, especially the importance of the digestive and elimination systems whose proper functioning are keys to good health...This book is packed with practical "how-to" information on diet, exercise, massage and the authors support their arguments with scientific studies and patient profiles taken from Dr. Reddy's own practice. The central message of this book is that with proper foresight, chronic disease can and should be prevented by literally "averting the danger that has not yet come." It is a road map for perfect health, equally useful for physicians and patients alike. It is highly readable with clear illustrations, is thoroughly researched and is recommended not only to those who have a chronic complaint, but also to anyone interested in maintaining a good state of health.--Tony Ellis-- (02/05/2004)

"Iowa's Enlightening Magazine"
June 2002 Local writer Linda Egenes recently co-authored a new book with Kumuda Reddy, M.D., called Conquering Disease through Maharishi Vedic Medicine.
THe book offers a new paradigm: the holistic, natural approach of Maharishi Vedic Medicine, which treats disease as its source without negative side effects. Linda Egenes is the author of more than 250 popular articles and one other book on Maharishi Vedic Medicine.-- (02/05/2004)

A publication of the Maharishi University of Management
May 1, 2002 Faculty member Linda Eugenes has co-authored a new book with Kumuda Reddy, M.D., called Conquering Chronic Disease Through Maharishi Vedic Medicine. The book explains the six stages of disease and describes how Maharishi Vedic Medicine offers diagnostic tools to detect disease in the early stages, before symptoms manifest. It offers a range of solutions, including diet, lifestyle, herbal formulas, the Transcendental Meditation program, and other techniques to develop consciousness. The book also describes the relationship of the Veda and human physiology as discovered by His Majesty Raja Nader Raam, Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D. The book highlights case histories of people who have recovered from serious illnesses by using these approaches and includes numerous scientific research studies. University staff and faculty members who helped with the book include Shepley Hansen, Mary Zeilbeck, and Martha Bright.-- (02/05/2004)