Angela Hope-Murray, MSc (Ayur) MA, BSc (Ost), has been a practitioner of complementary medicine for over 30 years. She trained extensively in Ayurvedic Medicine in Britain, the US, Germany and India, becoming a registered Ayurvedic Practitioner in 2001. Angela is a member of the Health Professions Council, and is currently based at The Hale Clinic in London.

Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Ayurveda 7 Chapter 1: Introducing Ayurveda: The Science of Life 9 Chapter 2: Focusing on the Fundamental Principles 15 Chapter 3: Uncovering the Subtle Energy Systems 27 Chapter 4: Determining Your Constitution 39 Part II: Living in Harmony with Ayurveda: Promoting Good Health 47 Chapter 5: Ease and Disease: Health According to Ayurveda 49 Chapter 6: The Rules of the Day: Dinacharya and Staying in Balance 65 Chapter 7: Seeking Union with Yoga 83 Chapter 8: Night-time Rituals for Sound Sleep and Fertility 107 Chapter 9: Changing Your Diet with the Seasons 119 Part III: Appetising Approaches to a Healthy Diet 131 Chapter 10: Stimulating the Palate: A Taste of Things to Come 133 Chapter 11: Selecting the Right Diet for Your Type 147 Chapter 12: Optimising Your Diet: A Recipe For Success 159 Part IV: Fitting Ways to Enhance Healing 175 Chapter 13: Stoking the Fire: Caring For Your Digestive System 177 Chapter 14: The Respiratory System: Breathing Life into Your Body 189 Chapter 15: Flexible Approaches for Your Musculoskeletal System 199 Chapter 16: The Secrets of Healthy Skin and Hair 209 Part V: The Part of Tens 221 Chapter 17: Ten Herbs For Maintaining Health 223 Chapter 18: Ten Super Spices for Your Kitchen 233 Part VI: Appendices 239 Appendix A: Sanskrit Glossary 241 Appendix B: Botanical Index 245 Appendix C: Suppliers 247 Index 253