For centuries, our grandmothers knew a thing or two about keeping our bodies strong. In fact, they might as well have been health experts in disguise, using nothing but what they had in their kitchens! Whenever a sneeze, ache, or sniffle cropped up, they’d reach for jars of spices with ease, ready to brew a...
Have you ever wondered why people say cheers when they drink? How many of you know the reason behind the word cheers when we raise a glass? It’s all about feeling good and sharing a moment of happiness. So, why not ensure our bodies feel just as good when we drink? Over the past few years, we've...
"Just believing that there's one way or no way of getting better...that's hope and that's a possibility." Living with autism can be challenging for families. Each day brings its struggles and joys as they navigate a world that doesn't always understand. But over the past 13 years, we’ve learned something remarkable alongside hundreds of children and...
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...
Did you know that the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 2023 the International Year of Millets? Guess who made it possible? India did. How? By creating a proposal that received the overwhelming support of 72 countries! What is so great about millets? Why do I call these the wonder grains of the present...
While the Iranians call them the smiling nuts, the Chinese call them happy nuts. Did you guess what the name of this nut is? Pistachios. Also known as pista in Hindi, the wellness world has deemed them one of the skinniest nuts. Why? Because while every nut is irreplaceable and has something unique to offer in...
Shaped like a flower or a star, this spice is one of the most potent antivirals in the world. Pharmaceutical companies use its extract to manufacture the common drug Tamiflu, used to treat cold, cough, viral fever, and swine flu. This spice also finds its special place in Chinese and Indian cuisine and traditional...
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...
As you read this, India is experiencing a heatwave in more than 15 states. Some of these states are recording temperatures as high as 45 degrees. And while many of us still have the luxury of working from home, others need to step out and brave this heat to earn a living. What are...
From mythology, poetry, and religious scriptures to scientific journals and Ayurveda - pomegranates appear in various texts throughout time. It has been used for thousands of years as a medicine in different civilizations and grows abundantly in India. Let us discuss what makes the wonder fruit one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Do you...
