Ayurveda places special emphasis on Ahar (diet) and Anna (food) and believes that healthy nutrition nourishes the mind, body and soul. Ayurveda does not discriminate food to be good, or bad, instead it emphasizes various factors that influence food, such
The early Sanskrit writers mentioned it under the names ‘Vidari’ and ‘Bhumi-Kushmanda’. In the Nighantas, it has several synonyms. It was part of the composition of several diuretic and demulcent mixtures. In the Konkan region of India, the root was
She says, All the emphasis that has been placed on the intellect for so many years is now proving to be misplaced. Research from the HeartMath Institute shows that the heart generates a more significant field than the brain, making it
The Bael ( Bel) tree is considered sacred in Hinduism where the leaves and fruit are used to worship Lord Shiva. Bael fruit (Botanical name ~ Aegle marmelos), also known as Stone Apple, Bael Pathar, Vilvam (Tamil), Bilva (Hindi) and
According to Ayurved, nuts of all kinds in moderation, nut milks and nut butters, and sunflower and pumpkin seeds are excellent for pacifying Vata. Blanched and peeled almonds in moderation, and coconuts, are good for Pitta, as are sunflower and
Fasting is the brahmastra, the greatest weapon in for any pathy to cure a disease or regain immunity. Old and young, Indian-born and American-born, the crowd is laughing and roaring, hollering and clapping, nearly 20,000 strong gathering of Indian Diaspora.
A bright yellow-orange wonder herb, turmeric is one of the oldest, most significant spices known to man. Turmeric plants thrive in hot climates with light soils. The climates of India as well as Central America suit the growth of the
Founder of Sixth Element, Gurvinder Singh, 42 is Chief Managing Director, Global Premium Lifestyle and Global Premium Health Foods. An ardent reader and an avid traveller, he started his business in 1997 after doing his Civil Engineering in 1991. In
In Ramayana, when Lakshmana got injured while fighting Ravana’s son Indrajeet, Hanuman gets Sanjeevani Buti that helped Lakshmana regain consiousness. There are many such herbs and plants that possess the qualities that may help the mankind in his survival, but
A friend of mine, Anand Anaam, has been organising food meditation events in various public institutes in Delhi and other cities. He facilitates this unique meditation without any pomp and show, without any publicity as he does not want it
