Ginger has a very long history of usage in many traditional medicines like Ayurveda , Chinese and Unani. Lets see what modern science has documented. Ginger Native to India , now cultivated throughout the world. The part of the plant used is the rhizome , the underground stem which grows horizontally. It is a perennial …
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When it comes to exercise we are always on the lookout for something novel or fun to do.Though not novel to any of us , skipping / jumping rope is a familiar and fun sport we associate with our childhood . Is it a rewarding exercise programme? Let’s find out ! Jumping / skipping rope …
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Are curd and yogurt super good foods? What is the difference between the two? Lets explore the health benefits and ayurvedic perspective of curd. CURD Curd is a staple food in the Indian sub continent. You will rarely come across an Indian who doesn’t like curd. It is taken as curd rice, buttermilk or lassi …
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Ayurveda calls buttermilk an elixir and a nectar.Do scientific researches validate the health benefit claims of buttermilk ? There are different types of buttermilk and they vary according to their fat content and dilutions with water. Lets find out about the traditional buttermilk , which is the liquid left behind after churning out the butter …
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INDIAN PENNYWORT GOTUGOLA BRahmi Tamil Vallarai , வல்லாரை Malayalam Kudangal Telugu Mandugaparni Kannada Ondalaga Regional names of the anti aging herb Centella asiatica Centella asiatica is a potent scientifically proven anti-aging and brain function enhancing herb.Lets find out how it works! It is a small herbaceous perennial creeper which grows abundantly in swampy areas. It …
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Generally, free radicals are always considered bad and anti oxidants are looked upon as an antidote for everything that goes wrong in our body. In this article, lets see the role played by free radicals and the dangers of eating too many antioxidants. The cells of our body produce certain molecules like peroxide, super oxide, …
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