Ayurveda is the ancient medical system from India which has been used for more than 5000 years. Recently, Ayurveda has been brought to the attention of the West and made popular through the work of Deepak Chopra. This book takes a simple, practical look at how to use Ayurvedic principles for everyday health and beauty care. There are three main types - (vata) air, (pitta) fire and (kapha) water - based on your personality, habits and health symptoms. The guide includes: food as medicine - 30 delicious recipes; ayurvedic herbal remedies and home-made beauty treatments; yoga, breathing and meditation; how to detoxify your system; ayurvedic friction massage; and Indian head massage.