Who doesn't love the warmth and calm a good cup of tea brings? Today, I want to share the recipe for a simple tea you can brew at home. And it not only tastes and smells good but can work beautifully for your gut. Yes, you can have your black tea, black coffee, and...
For thousands of years, this ingredient has been used by people not only for its distinct flavor but also for its innumerable health benefits. So much so, that it was also known as the elixir of health. Today I want to address the power and magic of this allium found in almost every household...
In most Indian homes, drinking water from a copper vessel is a common household practice. Many of us grew up with our parents and grandparents diligently storing and drinking water in copper kalsi, handas, and matkas. This simple tradition has existed in our culture for civilizations and is part of many Ayurvedic texts. The...
The Queen of Herbs, the Mother Medicine of Nature, the Elixir of Life - the magical tulsi plant has earned several monikers in Ayurveda. Also known as holy basil, this adaptogenic herb that originates in India may be bitter to taste, but its numerous health benefits outweigh this minor inconvenience to your palate. An integral...
A medical research institute divided 88 obese women into two groups. Each of these received nutritional counseling and a diet plan deficient in 500 calories. But there was one difference. One group had a particular spice in their meals. The results showed that the group that consumed this particular spice lost more pounds and...
Triphala stands for tri-phal which translates to a combination of three fruits. These include Amla (Emblica Officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula). This polyherbal formulation is rooted deeply in Ayurveda which also classifies it as a tridoshic superfood. It means that it can balance all three doshas and is powerful for people...
Did you know that fenugreek is among the oldest medicinal plants with an exceptional medicinal and nutritional profile? From fiber to linolenic acid, oleic acid, choline, vitamins A, B1, B2, C, nicotinic acid, and niacin, it has several functional elements. Even our ancestors used fenugreek seeds for various health benefits. This powerful seed is...
