Ayurveda is the ancient medical system from India which has been used for more than 5,000 years. Recently, Ayurveda has been brought to the attention of the West and made popular through the work of Deepak Chopra. The book takes a much needed 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 and Simply Ayurveda shows how to identify your type based on personality, habits and health symptoms. Subjects include: 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.