Is this the right book for me? Are you looking for a more balanced, natural way of life that is just right for you? Have you visited an Ayurvedic spa, and do you want to find out more? Boost Your Vitality with Ayurveda is your guide to making this ancient healing Indian tradition work for you. You will be able to understand exactly what your 'type' is, before getting expert physical and mental advice on the lifestyle and diet that will work for you. There's also a complete list of effective home remedies for minor ailments, and a full guide to all the country's practitioners - everything you need for a healthy and happy way of life. Boost Your Vitality with Ayurveda includes: Part one - The essence of Ayurveda Chapter 1: About Ayurveda and why we need it today Chapter 2: The core philosophy Chapter 3: The causes of disease and how to avoid them Chapter 4: Traditional methods of healing Part two - Putting Ayurveda into practice Chapter 5: Getting started Chapter 6: How, when and what to eat Chapter 7: Daily and seasonal routines Chapter 8: Breathing and meditation Chapter 9: Healing herbs, spices and formulations Chapter 10: Self-healing secrets for common complaints Part three - Taking it further Appendix 1: Food guidelines for the basic mind-body types Appendix 2: Useful contacts Appendix 3: Further reading Appendix 4: Glossary of Sanskrit terms Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: Not got much time? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. Author insights Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. Test yourself Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. Extend your knowledge Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject. Five things to remember Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. Try this Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.