Raw apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been gaining popularity as a natural remedy for various health conditions, including diabetes. One of the claimed benefits of raw ACV is its ability to reduce blood sugar spikes in people with diabetes. What does science say about this? Let's explore this. Diabetes is a chronic lifestyle condition characterized...
I had some deep reflections on nature, the wild, animals, and human beings in the last couple of days. It is always good to be back in Ishara at the Masai Mara, a place I refer to as home. I feel my happiest and truest self over here amidst the deep wild and raw...
Using mindfulness to dissolve ego and anger. A shaman was asked, "What is poison?" He replied, “Anything beyond what we need is poison. It can be power, laziness, food, ego, ambition, vanity, fear, anger, or whatever.” So much beauty and depth in this. Reflect on it and ask yourself: Is your anger or ego standing...
A dried flower that is also a wonder spice, did you know that clove, also known as laung or lavang, can be powerful for cancer, immunity, gut issues, candida overgrowth, bacterial infections, oral, skin, hair, bone health, and more? Clove has been used in different forms of medicine and nutrition for years. The dried flowers...
What do we do when the people we love don’t want to change? And we believe our want for them to change comes from a space of love. As humans, we have an innate desire to help those we love, especially when it comes to their health and well-being. It is natural to want to...
Eid Special Savoury Kebab - Lazzez-E-Chicken Quick and easy to prepare, irresistibly juicy, and packed with succulent flavor and nutrition in every bite. Made with simple ingredients and bursting with aromatic spices, it is the perfect appetizer to devour with your family and friends before the main meal arrives at the table. 250 g of minced...
High uric acid is a health issue affecting millions as you read this. When left unaddressed, this high uric acid can become gout. It is a painful condition that can cause permanent damage to the tissues and joints it affects. Can you live without uric acid? No. Can something be done to reduce high...
The mango season is almost here. And it is about that time when my inbox is overflowing with questions like: I am diabetic. Should I eat mangoes? Will mangoes make me fat? Will mangoes shoot my sugar levels high? Will mangoes worsen my acne? The questions are many, but the answer is simple. It certainly will if you are...
Have you felt a deep ache or a sea of overwhelming emotions threatening to drown you when you lose a loved one or experience a breakup? Why does ending that relationship or going through waves of grief feel so colossal? So many people around the world that I meet - both young and old...
Do you find it hard to digest legumes (rajma, chana, beans), lentils (dal), and cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower)? Do these foods cause a lot of gas and discomfort? Before you start calling out to the Google gods for an answer to your embarrassing problem of expelling gas around the clock or villainizing these foods,...
Simple Lifestyle Hacks for Stronger Arteries and Healthier Blood Flow As you read this, every minute, there are people across the country and world, especially those with comorbidities like Type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, dying of cardiac arrest, heart attack, paralytic strokes, brain strokes, and more. There isn't enough limelight in the media about...
If India were to name a national dish, it would be the classic khichdi. This blend of rice and lentils has been a staple for Indians for centuries. From the travels of Jean Baptiste Tavernier in the 1600s to the kitchens of the Mughal era that gave the humble dish an imperial twist, khichdi has...
