Plantain – The Unloved Super Herb
Plantago lanceolata and major are both common plants that grow across most of the United States and United Kingdom and are a member of the Plantaginaceae family. Plantain, as commonly known, likes to put down roots near human activity and is often found along roadsides, popping up through sidewalk cracks, in meadows and other areas […]
The Benefits of Aloe Vera
Guest post by Naga Sanapally Everyone longs for the summer getaways to the pools and beaches and sipping cold drinks at the waterside, but the joys of summer can sometimes leave you with sunburn. We are aware that the summer season brings a number of skincare issues that leave skin dry, dehydrated and rough. It […]
Take Control of Your Back to Work Fears
How are you feeling about returning to an office-based work environment and how you feeling about going out and about after the long period of social distancing and working from home? Do you feel anxious about getting on public transport? Perhaps you are feeling uneasy about meeting colleagues in person rather than from the safe haven of a computer screen? Last month the […]
Food for Thought – Mindful Eating
Guest Post by Naga Sanapally Is your “Mind Missing” when you are eating your lunch or dinner? When you sit down to your next meal, hopefully you are actually sitting to eat and not just eating on the go doing multiple activities at the same time, while you eat! Ask yourself these simple questions: • Am I preoccupied—thinking about […]
Spring-Cleaning and Detoxification
This time of year is always so special. Everything starts to buzz with life and oscillate between bright, fresh, intense sun, extreme wind and rain. All elements playing their role in generating new bright green growth, vibrant flowers and energy in everything and everyone! Energy for “Spring Cleaning!”. The History of Spring Cleaning There […]
Celebrate the Magnificence of Womanhood
Image source: This is a beautiful painting by 9th Grade Ajunath Sindhu, from Trissur, Kerala: This student painted to depict his mother’s daily routine, when his father continually introduced his mother as just a housewife and that she doesn’t work. Ajunath was surprised at his father’s comments, because he never saw his mother idle. […]
Simple Steps to Mental Wellbeing
The topic of mental health has been in the media before the advent of Covid. Often looked at in binary terms of those who are healthy and those who have mental illness. The truth, however, is that mental wellness covers a huge spectrum. Even those who are “mentally healthy” can still improve their mental wellness. […]
Rise & Shine to Inspire Your Children during Lockdown
The world has changed, and we are adjusting to new ways of living without any sense of how long this will go on. Throughout this pandemic and the latest lockdown, parents themselves are confused about the current situation, are often having difficulty to process their own emotions, whilst at the same time trying to coach […]
Everything You Need To Know About Intermittent Fasting
“Fasting today makes the food good tomorrow”-German Proverb Holiday meals are all about carbs, sugar, and, let’s face it, indulgence. And we’re all here for it. The holiday season is notorious for unwanted weight gain. But it’s not just the weight you gain, it’s the onslaught of sugary foods you’re not used to consuming […]
Traditional Ayurvedic Home Remedy for Colds and Flu
Bringing you the best from ancient Indian healing and the medicinal art of Ayurveda; Kashayam a soothing Herbal Tonic prepared from common herbs & spices found in our kitchens. Amidst the Covid 19 outbreak, mankind across the globe is suffering. Enhancing the body’s natural defence system (immunity) plays a vital role in maintaining optimum health. […]