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POP superstar Madonna and Oscar-winner Gwyneth Paltrow keep in great shape by following a life science that's 5000 years old.
Their secret lies in knowing their doshas, which are combinations of the elements of air, fire, earth and water that we are born with and which map out our physical, mental and emotional characteristics.
According to Ayurveda, the Indian philosophy of health and wellbeing, if you eat the wrong things and behave in a way that doesn't suit your dosha, you can stir up problems.
There are three doshas that determine your body shape, your weight, your temperament and even how you react under stress.
Today, The Record asked Glasgow health guru Liam McKeating how you can find out what your dosha is with a simple quiz.
In the second quiz, you'll find out if your dosha is out of balance. Liam gives tips to help you re-balance and be healthier and happier.
"Eating the wrong things and making the wrong lifestyle choices will put your dosha out of balance and could lead you to putting on weight and feeling lousy," says Liam, who delivers the Chopra Centre Perfect Health Ayurvedic Lifestyle Programme.
To find out about Liam's workshops or his free meditation classes, call 0797 1582 655 or email [email protected]. To take the dosha quiz online visit www.healthylifestyleglasgow.com
MOSTLY As Your basic nature is VATA. CELEBRITY VATAS: Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz and Julia Roberts.
Vata types tend to be thin, light and quick in thought and action. Change is a constant part of life. Vatas easily feel the cold. Vatas are creative, enthusiastic, and lively.
They tend to have dry skin and hair with delicate appetites, often missing meals.
LIAM SAYS: "When Vatas are in a stressful situation, they tend to blame themselves. Their reaction is, 'What did I do wrong'"
EXERCISES TIPS: Yoga, easy walking, bicycling and dance to develop strength, balance and agility.
MOSTLY Bs Your basic nature is PITTA. CELEBRITY PITTAS: Madonna, Jennifer Aniston, Cindy Crawford. pitta Pitta types are associated with the fire element. They tend to be muscular, smart, passionate and determined.
A Pitta is warm, intelligent and a good leader. Their skin is sensitive, flushes easily and is acne-prone, while hair tends towards early greying or thinning.
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