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SEBASTIAN POLE is an ayurvedic practitioner and Chinese herbalist, and a member of the Ayurvedic Practitioners Association,
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An ancient Indian medical system, ayurveda (which means ‘knowledge of life’) is, in many aspects, surprisingly modern. In line with today’s tailored health techniques – such as DNA testing to work out the ideal diet for you (for more on this turn to page 68) – ayurveda encompasses the knowledge of how to live according to your unique make-up.