Lifestyle

Poha Chiwda

Poha Chiwda (Traditional Indian Snack)

Ingredients: Poha/Beaten rice- 2 cups (preferably thin and roasted) Jeera/Cumin 1tsp Rai/Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp Urad dal 1/4 tsp Chana Dal 1/4 tsp Bengal gram roasted 2 tbsp Peanuts 1/2 cup Chilli powder 1tsp Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp Curry leaves 1 - 2 sprigs Chaat masala 1 tsp Immunity boosting powder 1 tsp (recipe) Pink...

acne

Acne: Causes, Treatment and Tips

Every teenager’s worst nightmare is to have that little bump on his/ her otherwise clear skin. It’s such a stressing factor that they try all sorts of creams, cosmetics, face washes, gels and what not to keep the bump away but what most of them not do, is to look for the root cause...

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Morning Sickness During Pregnancy: How To Deal With It

No matter how uncomfortable you are going to be, it takes one little kick to make everything feel alright!   Congratulations! Woo hoo!  You are pregnant! Pregnancy is like a crossword puzzle that is full of excitement, new changes in the body – emotionally, mentally, physically and curiosity to know what is coming up next, every...

Asparagus and Moong Dal Tikki

Asparagus Moong Dal Tikki

Ingredients:   ¼ cup moong dal (soaked for 8 hours, drained) 2 tbsp rice flour (slightly roasted and kept aside) 2 tbsp sattu flour (slightly roasted kept aside) 2 tbsp grated onions ½ tsp chilli powder ¼ tsp dhaniya jeera powder/coriander seeds powder ¼ tsp turmeric ½ tsp ginger paste 1 tsp chaat masala 1...

faith

Transforming Fear into Faith and Trusting Life

The last week of patient consults have been heavy, emotional and draining, not in a bad way but in a way that has made me push back, slow down and really reflect. In our practice, diagnosing a possible root cause is or prime importance. We have medical doctors to treat and medicate the symptoms...

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Almond Soup (Badam Soup)

A nourishing and filling soup for pregnant mothers.   Ingredients: 8-10 almonds soaked in warm water for 15 minutes 1/2 small potato boiled/sweet potato and mashed 1 medium onion chopped 1-2 cups vegetable stock 1 tsp pure A2 ghee 1/2 tsp grated ginger 2 tbsp pureed peas or finely chopped steamed broccoli stems 1 bay leaf ...

Satliva

Why you Should Include Hemp into your Skin and Hair Care Routine

We cannot stress the importance of following a rigorous skin and hair care regimen enough in today's day and age. With increasing amounts of pollution and unstable climatic conditions, taking care of yourself has got to be a priority on everyone's list. But, finding the right products and ingredients to treat your skin with,...

vaginal hygiene

Best DIY Vaginal Wash Recipes

Are feminine hygiene washes safe ? Using soaps, shampoos, vaginal douching solutions, herbal balls, sprays to clean the vagina alters the pH and allows an environment for bacteria to thrive. Altering the pH leads to more UTI, yeast growth and discharge. Vaginal Discharge in small amounts is normal. It's after all the built-in intelligence of...

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Tea for Tots: Immunity Boosting Tea For Children

Our biggest ally in keeping good health is our own immunity and it is crucial to consume ingredients that are effective against viral and bacterial woes. A powerful brew like tea has the potential to boost immunity and keep various ailments at bay. And while a relaxing cup of tea has usually been the...

cardamom

Cardamon – A powerful spice for lung health

Cardamom also known as elaichi is a culinary spice used in almost every Indian household. While this spice helps impart an amazing flavour and aroma to dishes, what’s lesser know about cardamom is its ability to boost lung health. With pollution reaching toxic levels in certain parts of the country today, we have two choices....

life lessons

Life Lessons Learnt From CEOs, Billionaires And Patients

The more I interact and speak to clients and patients from all across the world, different walks of life, different age groups - the more I learn. No matter where you are today in terms of health, wealth, career, relationships – these life lessons hold true for everyone and will never grow old. It...

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No Bake Bites

Dates bites   Ingredients: Roasted and powdered oats groats plus roasted poha powder - 1 cup Sattu -1 tbsp (roasted) Dates - ½ cup Peanut butter - ½ cup (homemade) Walnuts - 2 to 3 tbsp Almonds - 2 to 3 tbsp Watermelon seeds - 2 tbsp Chia seeds - 1 tbsp Cold pressed coconut...