What is Addiction ?
Luke Coutinho2021-05-08T15:28:58+05:30For the longest time people have been indulging in substance abuse, be it smoking, alcohol, tobacco or wild herbs like weed to get high or to feel better. We need to understand that decrease in anxiety or stress levels achieved by using above mentioned stuff is for a very short time, You need another...
The Ugly Truth About Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease
Type 2 diabetes must be taken with complete seriousness and so should be high blood pressure. Having a combination of both means only one thing - You need to get your lifestyle in order and do whatever it takes to reduce the same and eliminate it. (more…)
Sexual Abuse And It’s Impact On Human Psychology
Luke Coutinho2021-05-08T15:28:21+05:30It’s so important to protect our children, boys and girls from sexual abuse, inappropriate touch and emotional abuse. Over the last coupe of months, the number of cases that come to us have escalated in an alarming way. People come to us with cancer, rare syndromes, lifestyle diseases, depression, anxiety, etc. Our core principle...
The Missing Ingredient – Love, Attention, Care and Communication
Drugs, alcohol, dangerous sex, wrong company, unhealthy relationships - These are some of the things parents are terrified of their children and teenagers getting into. There are many contributing factors to why children, teenagers and even young adults stray and abuse the above. But one of the most common reason I write this is...
3 Reasons Why You Wake Up Tired Every Morning
Luke Coutinho2021-05-02T16:13:25+05:30Waking up early in the morning has a lot of benefits. For many people, being an early riser is a daily struggle. But once you have mastered the art of going to bed early and waking up early too, you will experience positive changes in your health. Waking up early in the morning not...
Before You Get On a Sleeping Pill, Try THIS!
Sleep is one of the powerful lifestyle drugs which all of us need for prevention as well as healing any disease. Some of us are blessed with a good quality of sleep every single day while many of them experience the bad quality of sleep. Better way to describe insomnia is where in a...
Magic hair oil mix to halt premature greying, hair fall, dandruff and lustreless hair
The benefits of mustard oil, coconut oil, curry leaves and fenugreek seeds for hair care are very well known to all of us. This oil mix combines all the 4 ingredients to make an amazing oi mix that can address most of your hair issues primarily premature greying and hair fall . (more…)
Jal Jeera – The Summer Coolant
Luke Coutinho2019-04-16T16:41:14+05:30Summer coolant Jal Jeera emerged from the northern parts of the country due to it's cooling effects on the body. This refresher was created by a group of people on the banks of Ganges where it was prepared with silbatti (stone slabs) grinding all the ingredients finely, after which the powder was mixed with...
Five Minute Homecooked Breakfast for Kids
Luke Coutinho2019-04-12T13:08:21+05:30When it comes to our little ones, what they eat now will define two very important outcomes for decades to come. The first outcome is obvious, their physical and mental growth. The second is a lot more subtle, it will define their ability to use their physical and mental faculties to fulfil their potential in any field. Given...
These Two Key Words Can Improve Your Emotional Health!
Acceptance and letting go – when it comes to any stress in your life these are the two solutions. Take a pen and paper right now and write down everything that’s stressing you out in your life. Amongst the things you write down, some will be in your hand to control, while others will...
Attitude & Self Discipline – The Two Most Powerful Drugs That Can Change Your Health & Life
Luke Coutinho2019-04-07T16:24:41+05:30There are two powerful healing drugs : Attitude and Self-discipline. Most people don’t like to hear these words. Their defense immediately goes up, a part of their mind closes, they don’t want to accept it, only because they know its the truth, and the truth is usually ugly and bitter. So people will find ways...
We Desi: Traditional Classics With a Healthy Twist
Mahak and Ranjana are two best friends, IIT Bombay grads, big time foodies and also founders of WeDesi. In spite of having a rich culture bursting with energy, color, and tradition, we couldn’t believe that Indian snacks have rarely been considered cool. While we grew up eating khakhra, chikki, chakli, and gujiya; our supermarkets...
Introducing Holistic Health Store on Blog
In our line of work that revolves around Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine and Holistic Nutrition, we use, study and recommended a plethora of products and food items like organic fruits and vegetables, super foods, spices, nuts and seeds, oils, utensils, floor cleaners, cosmetics, apps, fitness gadgets, healthy restaurants etc every single day. (more…)
Breathwork
Luke Coutinho2019-03-26T14:21:39+05:30We can live without food for a couple of days, we can also live without water for a couple of days but we cannot live without oxygen for more than 3-4 minutes and that’s why oxygen is called prana, the life force. Every biochemical and physiological function in the human body requires the right...
Fibre: Effective Macronutrient For Constipation And Weight Loss
Fibre is an important macronutrient for the body. People suffering from constipation can especially benefit by including fibre in their diet. Intake of fibre-rich foods can help in smooth movement of bowel by increasing the weight and size of stool. Fibre can be included in diets of people who are aspiring to lose weight....
The Wisdom of Indian Roots – Rice Probiotic
Luke Coutinho2019-03-22T15:33:08+05:30There is a lot of wisdom in the Indian roots right from Yoga to Ayurveda to Indian spices and herbs to traditional food practices to keep the gut healthy. A lot of people are inclined towards the western world and are actually spending thousands and thousands of rupees on probiotics. They may be good...
HOPE – The Most Powerful Healing Drug
There are different things one looks at when it comes to healing cancer right from screening tests to correcting nutrition, changing lifestyle, meditation, pranayama, etc. Each of these things has it own place but there is particularly one thing that every human being on this planet has and can make use of. This is...
Hidden Dangers of Frequent Enemas
Luke Coutinho2019-03-15T12:37:19+05:30Have you ever heard of enema? Broadly speaking, enema is the introduction of a fluid into the rectum and large intestine through the anus. Enemas are used for a variety of reasons. These include detoxification, constipation and even weight loss. Enema should be done only under the supervision or advice of a physician. ...