The Tale of Tim and His “Healthy” Smoothie Disaster. Meet Tim. Tim is a health enthusiast and decides to go green. One day, He chose to replace all his meals with antioxidant smoothies. He threw in raw spinach, yogurt, nuts, milk, honey, and even ice to make it extra refreshing. Basically, he had ticked all …
Therapeutic Cooking: Samskara & Ayurvedic Nutrition: Part 1 Read More »
Intermittent fasting has gained popularity in modern wellness circles for its potential benefits in weight management, metabolic health, and longevity. Surprisingly, this contemporary trend aligns closely with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. The traditional Indian system of medicine, Ayurveda, has long promoted Mitahara (mindful eating) and fasting to support overall health and balance. This blog …
Ayurveda, the ancient science of holistic wellness, introduces us to a fundamental and unique concept known as the “Six Tastes,” referred to as ‘Shadrasa’ in Sanskrit. Just as in the realms of chemistry and physics, where chemical and physical properties depend on various combinations of the five elements—earth, water, air, fire, and space—Ayurveda believes that …
“The Six Tastes in Ayurveda: A Harmony of Flavors” Part 1 Read More »
Food can be a strong pillar to health and food can destroy the foundation of your health. It is a double headed weapon. It’s up to us how we use it. COVID 19 pandemics once again brought our attention on lifestyle, food choices and their effect on good resilience . Some food practices and choices …
If I ask you what will you want to pass on to future generations? Tradition of unhealthy, illogical, baseless junk food or scientific timeless wisdom of mindful food ? Certainly we want to pass on the best in next generation. Be it our genes , inherited property or environment, we want things which will make …
Patient suffering from diarrhea on phone “Doctor I have burning sensation in my stomach, can I eat something cold, ice cream may be?” Me: Are you asking or telling me after you already ate ? He (mumbles): “Yes I had only small one!” Me in my mind (obviously): Stay close to toilet and keep tissue …
“You should eat this when you are sick: Wholesome Ayurveda diet .” Read More »
“When you getting gold, why go for Tamba(Copper )?“ I couldn’t resist myself using these lines from one Bollywood song to start this blog. When I take case or history of clients, I find we have restricted our food choices to limited . Take an example of grains. Wheat rules undoubtfully in bakery and restaurants …
I always have a special affection towards these tiny black, brown sesame seeds. I make sure use them very often in many dishes. Nutty aroma while roasting is pure Nostalgia. Munching on the small sesame jaggery balls or bars made by mom specially in winters was fun in childhood. Let’s talk about small dynamites stuffed …
“Teensy-weensy & mighty ! : 5 effective ways to use Sesame seeds ! Read More »
Feed thy brain, not depression: Mindful eating is new Mantra ! That sip of coffee you just had or frozen dessert you are planning tonight or a broccoli in your fork are the future feelings your brain will return you sooner or later. What you eat is what you are is an old wise saying. …
Acne is the most unwanted and uninvited guest on any teenagers list. Having acne at any age is pretty traumatizing. Sometimes they do not mind age and showed up on adult or middle age human face to embarrass him or her even more. And then start a struggle to hide them with hairstyle or makeup …
Living Rent free on your face ! meet us ,only yours… Acne! Read More »