Dear Parents, Exam time is invariably a period filled with energy draining hours of studying, last minute memorizing episodes, sleepless nights and irregular eating. As parents we must focus on the diet that we give to kids during these stressful times. A proper food planning can help your kids to enhance their performance several times.
Continue reading →After a grueling week of early mornings, meeting schedules, making deadlines and endless work, weekends are the only bright stars on your horizon. Weekends are all about rest and relaxation…and comfort foods that are easy to prepare!
Continue reading →If you are a fan of eating rice in your daily diet but hear someone at the back yelling ” Please…don’t”. Then this article is for you and do share it with person who told you this. Rice is one of the oldest cereal eaten by people since 2500 BC* and the second largest staple
Continue reading →Honey is the product of hard honest work done endlessly by a bevy of bees over a period of time; it is the end-product of hours spent in harvesting the sweet nectar from flowers and then processing them in the beehives to produce liquid gold that is so healthy and nutritious and takes years to
Continue reading →What is black pepper? Black pepper is the fruit of the black pepper plant from the piperaceae family and is used as both a spice and a medicine.
Continue reading →Hello ! Is your child a happy eater or an unhappy eater? Picky eaters are not born, they are made. This can make eating as an unhealthy and unhappy as a process When the issue is not address in the formative years of 2-12 years of a kid’s life,it may lead to many issues including
Continue reading →Looking to fight off the infections spreading around in the office or your kids’ school? Well, then, take the first step to boost your family’s immunity by first stopping by at your grocery store! Your diet plays a major part in strengthening your immune system and feeding your body the right foods is where it
Continue reading →Diwali is indeed a season full of joy, happiness and festivities. Don’t spoil with guilt and fear of tasting amazing varieties of food .Festivals are meant to break the monotony of our lives. Indian food wisdom has never promoted bad health .Our food culture is infused with brilliant food ideas that allows us to indulge
Continue reading →There is a reason why our ancestors in India lived long, healthy lives. The secret to their health was that they used medicines as part of their everyday food. The ginger coffee is one such beverage and is traditional to southern India. Traditionally known as Sukku Kappi or Chukku Kappi, this herbal decoction is taken
Continue reading →History of sandalwood: The sandalwood tree, its paste and oil, is considerd to be a very sacred tree and is known as the sage and other ordinary trees are like ignorant men in front of it. Popularly known as chandan, sandalwood, Has an extraordinary fragrance and is commonly used in making incense and in religious
Continue reading →Ingredients: Njavara rice, Induppu & the below mentioned 21 herbs. 1.Dhanyakam 2.Cherupunnayari 3.Kudagappalayari 4.Karkokilari
Continue reading →In the month of aadi/ karkataka/pre-monsoon and monsoon, all the body balancing humors get vitiated, resulting in metabolic deviations in every susceptible cell of a living body. The climatic changes, (whether it rains or not) affects all the living beings including humans, animals and plants. It is very much apparent from the illness scores presenting
Continue reading →Skin goes through its worst time when you are a teenager and once you cross 50. That’s when the hormonal changes happen in our bodies .. During the starting and ending of the menstrual cycle. These are the two time frames when a girl goes through major changes, it first shows up on the skin
Continue reading →Home Remedies to Remove Dark Skin Discolouration .. To restore an even skin tone and to get rid of skin discoloration around mouth, you may try the following natural homemade remedies. 1. One of the best natural ways to lighten dark around mouth is to stay away from direct sunlight. To prevent darkening of skin
Continue reading →Hot oil massage Massage your head with any hair nourishing oil for 15-20 minutes. You can use olive oil, almond oil or coconut oil. You can also mix equal parts of all of them and use it. For people with stubborn flakey dandruff try mustard oil.. It is a strong oil and has a strong
Continue reading →*Healthy skin essentially needs to be clean. Gram flour or the paste of soaked gram mixed with wild turmeric (kasturi manjal) has fantastic cleaning properties. It not only removes impurities and excess oil form the surface of the skin but also tones and nourishes it. Apply this paste onto your face and neck and let
Continue reading →*Healthy skin essentially needs to be clean. Gram flour or the paste of soaked gram mixed with wild turmeric (kasturi manjal) has fantastic cleaning properties. It not only removes impurities and excess oil form the surface of the skin but also tones and nourishes it. Apply this paste onto your face and neck and let
Continue reading →A beautiful you… Happens when you groom yourself from head to toe. People with skin, scalp and hair problems need to address that first. Here are some quick fixes… Under eye dark circles..To get rid off dark circles, one must delicately massage a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes. Do this every night
Continue reading →A beautiful you… Happens when you groom yourself from head to toe. People with skin, scalp and hair problems need to address that first. Here are some quick fixes… Under eye dark circles..To get rid off dark circles, one must delicately massage a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes. Do this every night
Continue reading →It is said that the water from draining cooked rice can be used to wash your face, because some of the nutrients it contains help resolve the oil balance of the skin. Also, some believe water that’s used to wash the rice is good for the skin… Wash the rice until the water turns milky
Continue reading →How to Choose the Right Lipstick for You With its endless palette of lipsticks, glosses, and stains, the makeup counter can be pretty overwhelming. This article will teach you how to choose the right lip color to match your skin tone, outfit, and the occasion. 1 Find a color that is one to two shades
Continue reading →Your hair is a vital beauty asset, requiring constant loving care. And with a little nurturing, lush, glossy hair will be all yours. Conditioner is a must for hair with problems and coarse hair. Its not a cleansing product, it conditions hair not the scalp so donot use it directly on the scalp area. Run
Continue reading →Major reasons for immense hair fall is…hereditary, thyroid, pcod, pcos, stress, medication, washing your hair too often with only water ( some people wash it everyday and shockingly some twice a day), vitamin D deficiency … amongst others. The hair starts thinning right on top of the head.. And the crown area. Most reasons, goes
Continue reading →A HAIR MASK is one thing most of us shy away from.. But if your hair is rough, dry, treated with chemicals or damaged then it is a treatment you should indulge in.. Hair masks can easily be made at home .. For best results apply mask from roots to tips .. Wrap a warm
Continue reading →Waves in hair Get waves and curls in straight hair using this no heat approach that will have you waking up with bouncy curls come morning. Start by misting the hair with water, but if your hair is poker straight then use a light setting hair spray. Then, working on one-inch sections, roll the hair
Continue reading →Hair loss and thinning doesn’t age-discriminate and can affect girls and boys as young as 12 years of age. One of the common misconception about hair is that it is alive, when in fact hair is nonliving and does not heal itself once it is injured. Contrary to popular belief, your hair doesn’t need sunlight
Continue reading →start giving yourself a foot spa at home because your feet get so tired after a hard day at work, or you just need to pamper yourself and keep your feet looking and feeling smooth and crack free. In a wide basin (not a bucket) pour pretty hot water.. Like it’s difficult to dip my
Continue reading →These days a common problem that one sees on both men and women is pigmentation on the face… It is especially common in pregnant women, women who are taking oral contraceptives and women taking hormone replacement therapy during menopause. It can also occur as a result of thyroid dysfunction. Sun exposure, following the use of
Continue reading →home remedies to cure skin problems. A. The skin darkening around the neck and under the arms can be caused by different things. There are numerous remedies that are believed to help lighten the skin but their effectiveness is moderate and may vary from individual to individual. If you find natural home treatments to be
Continue reading →Some people have acne and pimples on the back, chest and shoulder blades… Pretty bad sight and it’s embarrassing and disturbing when you have to wear clothes that expose these areas like a saree blouse etc… This happens when you have oily skin and long hair or hair that comes down to these areas.. with
Continue reading →Late-nights and environmental toxins can stress the delicate skin around the eyes, causing puffiness and dark circles. A natural remedy that is an alternative to the old cucumber standby is green tea bags. Loaded with antioxidants, green tea bags shrink swelling and reduce the fluids around the eyes. Bags can form under the eyes because
Continue reading →I always advice clients .. Learn how to remove make up first before learning how to put it on. This eye makeup remover will work like a dream if you run out of your normal brand. It’s also a great way to save money instead of using expensive makeup removers. If your skin is oily
Continue reading →Almond face mask for glowing skin This homemade face mask of almonds can do wonders for your skin. Use daily for a fortnight and see the result yourself. I have tried it and you can see the result from the very first day. Ingredients: • 3-4 Almonds • Milk to soak the Almonds. Preparation: In
Continue reading →The grass is always greener on the other side… People with curly hair want straight hair and ones with straight hair want curls and bounce… All of us know that chemicals are not good for us in any way, I have repeatedly said it in my posts but there’s no one better than me who
Continue reading →I’ve met hundreds of people both men and women who face a huge dandruff problem… And constantly talk about hair loss in the same breath. On its own there is no link between the two .. Facing hair fall doesn’t necessarily mean you have dandruff … rather constant and aggressive scratching is the actual culprit
Continue reading →For both men and women.. Clear vs opaque..that goes for all cleansing products.. Shampoos, face cleansers, soaps etc.. Clear formulas tend to be clarifying and can strip your skin or scalp of its natural oils and moisture. In the warm summer months, our bodies sweat and produce more oil. That’s why we reach for more
Continue reading →Home Remedies for dark lips. It is simple to easily enhance your beauty by creating a beautiful smile and one of the best ways to do this is with pink lips. Many people are not lucky enough to have naturally pink lips instead having lips that are pale and dark which is not appealing. Dark
Continue reading →black heads …Steaming is the best way to remove blackheads. Don`t steam your face longer than 5-7 minutes once or twice a week. It will cleanse the skin and the black heads can be removed with a black head remover… Remember after a steam you need a good pack to close the open pores. Salt
Continue reading →Wrinkles, thinning, sagging and dryness are all part of the ageing process. As your skin ages, it doesn’t replace itself as quickly. Elastin and collagen, the proteins that keep your skin strong and elastic, are produced more slowly. And you can’t stop these changes from happening. Even at what age they start largely depends on
Continue reading →Most girls and boys think squeezing out a pimple will get rid of it and then wonder why more of them keep coming… Until some people have an infection so bad that only medication can cure.. And in most cases not even… Squeezing out a pimple is the worst thing you can do.. It leads
Continue reading →dark elbows and knees you need to exfoliate and moisturize skin. These useful ways and natural tips will remove darkness from your elbows/knees and make it fair. Natural home remedies are helpful but it may take time. Hence to get rid of dark elbows and knees buy a good scrub and skin lightening creams that
Continue reading →healthy skin: * Change your pillowcase once a week. Oil, dirt and bacteria from your head, hair and face can build-up on pillowcases over time, so even if you go to bed with a freshly washed face, you may have a bad case of pimples, acne or black heads because you may be exposing yourself
Continue reading →Moisturise for oily skin 1.Determine your skin care needs. If you have only an oily t-zone (forehead, nose and chin) you do not need the same moisturizer as someone with severe acne. You may need a moisturizer for oily areas and a heavier moisturizer for dry areas. For excessive oily skin or blemishes, you may
Continue reading →Two amazing plants that I use regularly is the tulsi and the neem… Anything bites me .. I get a bunch of tulsi leaves and squeeze out the juice and apply on the affected area.. The itching goes away at once… When my little pug kiddo had the worst skin infection and no medication could
Continue reading →chemical bleaches makes skin dry,Try this natural bleach . Make a paste of the carrot. Squeeze the tomato with your hands and remove the pulp derived. Also squeeze the juice of the lemon, and make a paste of the corriander.Mix all the pastes and pulps. Start by washing the face using a mild baby soap
Continue reading →Step 1 Apply aloe vera. Aloe vera gets rid of dead skin cells and can be soothing for dry skin. Use it on the areas that need relief. Step 2 Try tea tree oil. In addition to being moisturizing, tea tree oil has antiseptic properties. Apply it to affected areas. Step 3 Enjoy some avocado.
Continue reading →Many of us have faced the issue of skin pigmentation, dark spots, freckles and an uneven skin tone. It is very disturbing and embarrassing to step out with even one spot. Most doctors recommend laser to get rid of such problems, but in my opinion it’s a huge investment. I chose to go with natural
Continue reading →People swear by this remedy… At least all the women in my family do…And to think that it came from one of my male cousins :)) well try it.. Mostly for pimples and other inflammations … 6 green chillies ( the more potent the better) 10 tablespoons of water Grind together, strain and using a
Continue reading →dark underarms is not a disease or a medical condition. Dark underarms can be defined as the dark coloration of skin in the underarms region in comparison with the rest of the body. It is something like sun tan that happens when skin gets exposed to ultraviolet rays for longer period of time. Some of
Continue reading →Glowing skin is an indicator of good health and vitality. It is very difficult to maintain a glowing complexion nowadays because of air pollution, stressful lifestyles, lack of exercise and intake of processed or fast foods.Say goodbye to all those expensive beauty creams and instant glow face packs and fish in your kitchen cabinet for
Continue reading →Yes, it’s common for pregnant women to develop blotchy areas of darkened skin, commonly called the mask of pregnancy (but officially known as chloasma or melasma gravidarum). Women with darker complexions are more prone to this condition than women with lighter skin. You’re also more likely to develop chloasma if it runs in your family.
Continue reading →The pores in your skin contain oil glands. At puberty, there is an increase in sex hormones, called androgens. The excess hormones cause the oil glands to become overactive, enlarge, and produce too much oil, or sebum. When there is too much sebum, the pores or hair follicles become blocked with skin cells. The increase
Continue reading →Paraben are commonly and widely used synthetically-produced preservatives in cosmetics, personal care and pharmaceutical products. Many commercially produced shampoos, lotions, creams, gels, makeup, etc. use parabens and their salts as preservatives. They are used for their antibacterial and fungicidal properties. They are low-cost and easily available and hence, replaced natural alternatives. Methylparaben and benzethonium chloride
Continue reading →Ayurveda or the “Science of Life” advocates that diet forms an important part of our body’s well-being. What you put in your body determines how it functions. The right food in the right measure at the right time is what keeps your body going. Women have different nutritional needs when compared to men. Their bodies
Continue reading →Aval or beaten rice or flattened rice or poha, is an easily digestible, filling, energy-rich food used in various forms, sweet or savoury. They are essentially rice flakes. Thickness of the flakes varies from very thin and translucent to thicker than a regular rice grain. Aval is dry. So it needs to be slightly rehydrated
Continue reading →Chillies are very much associated with the Asian cuisine and the different Indian cuisines, where they have long been an integral part. They are believed to have originated in the American continents and were brought to Asia by the Portuguese. The chilly has now spread across the world and can be found in nearly every
Continue reading →The mesmerising, riveting, rejuvenating, woody, warm, sweet aroma of Sandalwood is one that is familiar to many an Indian. Traditionally used in sacred rituals and ceremonies, the use of sandalwood to purify, heal and calm continues widely even today. The Santalum tree is a woody, semiparasitic tree with glossy green elliptical leaves. It is native
Continue reading →Haircare is inextricably tied up with Ayurveda. Hair health is an important aspect of beauty and grooming. Natural remedies are sought to ensure safe care. Ayurvedic studies on haircare are extensive and proven. Ayurveda suggests the use of various herbs, fruits, seeds, flowers, etc. in caring for your hair and remedying problems like hair fall,
Continue reading →Sanjeevanam offers a wide selection of Ayurvedic services and therapeutic procedures that promote wellness and offer natural solutions to several ailments. It draws on Ayurveda’s time tested, proven remedies that focus on your specific health problems and also, provide holistic solutions. In addition to the following procedures, Sanjeevanam offers Pizhichil, Elakizhi, Shirovasthi, Udvarthanam, Abhyangam, Urovasthi,
Continue reading →Our eyes are some most important organs that we have. They are very delicate and need all the care they can get. Alochaka Pitta is what the controls the eyes and as time progresses, it becomes less balanced and hence, care is required throughout our lives. Good Practices It is to be understood that using
Continue reading →Ayurveda has always advocated the use of warm water for our consumption. Warm water comes with a lot of benefits indeed and there are many amongst us who completely avoid drinking even slightly cold water on the warmest of days! But is that the best thing to do? Yes and No… But we’ll begin by
Continue reading →We all welcome the monsoons in India…coming as it does after the scorching summer, monsoons offer much needed relief. While the mind and body seem to cool down in the monsoon season, it’s also the time to take extra care of what you eat as you are vulnerable to a variety of infections.
Continue reading →Ayurveda is the most ancient, continuously practiced healthcare discipline in the world. In ancient ayurvedic literature, a number of references are available with regard to the testing of drugs and food on animals, for evaluating their safety, before administration on human beings; ensuring their wise use. As per Ayurveda,Ghee, specifically cow’s ghee, is something to
Continue reading →In the human body, a very large number of chemical reactions take place, every second, and the human brain is the centre of all the electrochemical activity. The brain uses up nutrients for its functioning and keeping the levels replenished would only mean better brain functioning. Instead of consuming these unnaturally in the form of
Continue reading →What would you do when the summer hits you hard and you need to have more than the usual amount of water? You’d just drink plain water mostly, wouldn’t you? Now how about spiking this water with some wonderful ayurvedic herbs and spices? This would mean that you’d be drinking your regular drinking water as
Continue reading →What you eat and what you drink can make all the difference to the way you feel and actually sets of a chain of chemical reactions in your body. Some of these chemicals are exothermic, causing heat to be released into the body whereas some, are endothermic and draw heat from the body. In the
Continue reading →The Ayurvedic benefits of Neem are well known throughout history. This medium to large sized tree grows all over India and its seeds and leaves have a particularly well- known bitter taste. Neem is also known as the Indian Lilac and it is very fair to say that this tree is an integral part of
Continue reading →Whole wheat has been much spoken about, in the recent years, and there has indeed been a fair amount of reasons for it as whole wheat is ultimately good for the body and tastes just wonderful! One could even say that whole wheat is one of the healthiest foods on the planet!
Continue reading →Black Pepper is the one spice that has always been referred to as the king of spices and is one which has a lot of health benefits that are not really well known. It is a common ingredient in the Indian, Thai, Chinese and Continental cuisines and no one ever seems to have soup without
Continue reading →Often referred to as Indian Pepper, Long Pepper is a vine that is cultivated for its spicy fruit. In contrast to the shorter Indian black pepper, this one tastes a lot hotter. The first mention of long pepper is in the ancient Ayurvedic texts where its many uses and benefits are well described. The benefits
Continue reading →Green gram is also known as the mung bean. It is a small pea shaped bean and is loaded with health. It is a legume that absorbs the flavors of other herbs and spices that are cooked along with it and at the same time, retains their purity as well. Here are some of the
Continue reading →According to Ayurveda, Cumin or Jeerakam is the one that can balance the 3 doshas. In India, Cumin has a history of more than 5000 years and it is one of those ingredients that is most commonly used, every day in Indian cuisine. Ayurveda also calls it nature’s best tonic and the word meaning of
Continue reading →It attracts you with its lingering aroma. But what many do not know is that Cardamom is not just a flavouring agent but a wonderful spice with innumerable health benefits! It is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent and has always been an important ingredient in Ayurveda and also traditional Chinese medicine. It
Continue reading →It has found a place in revered Ayurvedic texts –the Ashtangahridayam, the Sahasrayogyam and the Dhanwantari Nikhandu. Surprisingly, Pathimugham, the tree with wonderful medicinal properties and magical healing powers has never been in the media eye! Pathimugham, or East Indian Rosewood, is a medicinal tree also used to make natural dye. The hard, heart wood
Continue reading →Ayurveda believes that good digestion is the basis of good health. Imbalances in Agni, the digestive fire, cause imbalances in health. Agni is also the fifth element – one of the 5 building blocks of the universe and the centre of awareness, intelligence and nutrition in the human body. Every morsel we eat nourishes the
Continue reading →It is winter! We in South India welcome this season of the year joyously. This time of the year, we get a respite from the scorching sun and get to enjoy misty mornings and shorter days. As much as winters are blissful, we need to understand that this weather is also the reason for various
Continue reading →In this modern world, some of the substances that are perilous to the human body usually hide in plain sight. The use of some of these substances are almost the way of life in the present day and hardly seem suspicious. Sucrose, what is commonly known as table sugar is one such substance and poses
Continue reading →Arthritis is actually an inflammation of the joints, which involves abrasion of the bones directly onto each other without a layer of cartilage in between as a cushion. The word ‘itis’ means inflammation. There are over a hundred types of arthritis that have been defined and all of them involve an inflammation.
Continue reading →Pranayama means the regulation of the breath through certain techniques and exercises practised in Yoga. Breathing is one thing all of us do and it is only natural for us not to pay any particular attention to this process, which we never usually do right as well, our entire lives! We breathe in and out
Continue reading →Aloe Vera (Kattaar Vazhai) had always been a part of folk medicine in our lands. The healing powers of this plant were well known too throughout history and had been recognized by the ancient Indian, Roman and Chinese civilizations. The Egyptians went on as far as to call it ‘the plant of immortality!
Continue reading →The Thulasi plant has always been a quintessential part of life in south India. Traditionally, it always was there right in front of residences and had a reserved spot with its own unique architecture – called the ‘Thulasi Thara’. It was there to greet everyone on their way into or out of the house. This
Continue reading →Dhania is known as Cilantro, the world over. The herb looks very unassuming but is actually a powerful one; loaded with micronutrients and nutritional elements, contains dietary fibre, vitamins and also minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium.
Continue reading →The scientists have named it Eleusine Coracana. Some call it the red millet, the African finger millet, Caracan millet and many other names. In India, it is widely known as ‘Ragi’ and it is known to have been cultivated at Hallur in Karnataka, way back in the Iron Age! Ragi is still the staple food
Continue reading →Aval, our humble cereal, has been around for ages. It is often described as flattened rice or light dry flakes of rice. Apart from being readily available, Aval is a digestible raw form of rice that absorbs liquids and swells up, much to the delight of those who eat it!
Continue reading →Ginger the underground stem – looks very unassuming if you were to just look at it. Very unremarkable in the looks department; doesn’t really proclaim its glory visually like the apple or orange. Absolutely no revealing visual clues of its powers! Also, it is certainly not the kind of underground stem-like potato or yam which
Continue reading →Bran rice has been around for ages. It has been consumed in the Indian villages for centuries but yet, it is quite a new product in the commercial market of the present times. It was always something that was common in south India. Recently, bran rice has drawn in a lot of interest as modern
Continue reading →The Date is the fruit of the Date palm tree. Humans and dates go way back in history. They are supposed to have been cultivated as early as 4000 BC and has been the staple food in middle east for thousands of years. Currently, Egypt is the leading producer of dates in the world. In
Continue reading →Coffee, is said to be the most popular drink in the world and owes it to Caffeine, an alkaloid that is present in it, which is also found in tea and many other natural sources like nuts and cocoa. Its action when consumed by us humans is of that of a stimulant’s – particularly on
Continue reading →Pain is a feeling triggered in the nervous system. Pain may be sharp or dull. It may come and go, or it may be constant. You may feel pain in one area of your body or you may feel pain all over. It can be even a deviation from your mental wellbeing. Pain can be
Continue reading →In spite of the best facilities and medicine available in modern health care, debility, weakness and many painful and disturbing health issues prevail in society. Though many health related programs are implemented to improve the health of people especially for women, the problem still remains obscure. Physical, mental and spiritual well being especially of the
Continue reading →Digestive system is one of the most essential and vital parts of the body and for the entire body to work well, the digestive system must function well. The entire metabolism depends highly on the digestive system and its improper function may lead to various health related problems. As we know, digestion actually begins in
Continue reading →Vegetarian diets can be healthful and nutritionally sound if they’re carefully planned to include essential nutrients. However, a vegetarian diet can be unhealthy if it contains too many calories and/or saturated fat and not enough important nutrients. Any type of vegetarian diet should include a wide variety of foods and enough calories to meet your energy
Continue reading →Chukku Kappi or Dry Ginger coffee is a spicy and sweet traditional South Indian beverage. A very good remedy for cold, its rich aroma opens nasal blocks and provides relief from throat infections and fever too. The main ingredient of Chukku Kappi is Chukku or Dry Ginger. Ginger is used in almost all the Ayurvedic
Continue reading →Palm Candy (In Tamil- “Panakarkandu”) is produced from the sweet “Neera” from Palmyra. Palm Candy is a nutrient rich, Low Glycemic Crystalline sweetener; it is completely natural. It has a number of minerals, vitamins, calcium, iron& phyto nutrients including zinc and potassium.
Continue reading →Honey by itself, is an immunity booster. It helps in alleviating constipation, anemia, improves digestion and reduces body weight. A peculiar character of Honey is that it imbibes in itself the character of the medicine / herb it is processed with, thereby increasing its efficacy. The choice of herbs in Sanjeevanam Herbs ‘n’ Honey was
Continue reading →Dates are dry soft fruits with a sweet and delicious taste, contain ample amount of Iron for improving blood, fiber for roughage, vitamin A for the eyes, potassium for the heart, glucose, sucrose and fructose for boosting energy levels, selenium, manganese, copper and magnesium for strengthening bones and contain B-vitamins and tannins. These are just
Continue reading →Navara, a special cereal, has equal importance in food and curative purposes. It has the properties to rectify the basic ills affecting the circulatory, respiratory as well as the digestive system. Black glumed Njavara has been used in Ayurveda treatment from the age of Charaka – ie. BC 600.
Continue reading →Honey, the sweet, golden liquid produced by bees from the nectar of flowers in its purest form. Commonly honey is used as a natural sweetener in many parts of the world. It is also used either with warm water or lemon juice to reduce weight. It scrapes out the excessive sputum, smoothens the inflamed mucus
Continue reading →THULASI COFFEE THE CONCEPT OF THULASI COFFEE: Sanjeevanam Thulasi Coffee has a unique formulation, blended with multiple herbs and natural spices that helps to prevent various respiratory system illnesses. Thulasi being top on the list with major part of it is believed to be auspicious with its medicinal aura. Thulasi called as Holy Basil due
Continue reading →Ginger is a common rhizome available widely in India and it has classical references for its better use in Ayurvedic formulations. Basically, it is used in a wet form in culinary purposes; however it is used in the dry powder form for various medicinal purposes. Ginger is said to be quite effective in digestive system
Continue reading →Rice bran along with the germ is an inherent part of whole grain which is produced as a by-product of white rice processing. It consists of phytonutrients like oryzanols, tocopherols, tocotrienols, phytosterols and importantly dietary fibers. It offers various health benefits due to its content of antioxidants, vitamin E, B vitamins, and essential fatty acids.
Continue reading →Dhania’s Latin name is Coriandrum Sativum and it derives from the same family as cumin.Coriander is a source of Vitamins B, C, & K, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, phytonutrients, and flavonoids. In Ayurveda, the rasa or initial taste of coriander is astringent. It then creates a sweet taste as it’s digested. Coriander is fine for
Continue reading →Amla, Scientifically called as Emblica Officinalis is widely available in India and used for preparing many ayurvedic formulations, and widely used as supplements and culinary purposes. Due to its potency and medicinal qualities, Amla which is used in powder form is very useful in various health issues. Among multiple qualities and pharmacological properties, Amla Powder
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