Amla, also known as Indian Gooseberry, is a small round berry, bright and yellow-green in color. Historical records tell us that they have been used in remedies for at least 1000 years. Incorporating this ancient super fruit into your diet may improve your overall health. 1. Nutritional Content : 100 gms of amla – Calories (48), Fat […]
Hing is the dried sap or gum resin obtained from the roots of ferula plants. It’s commonly dried, ground into a coarse, yellow powder, and used for either culinary or medicinal purposes. It’s distinct flavor and aroma can transform any boring dish. Considering its therapeutic and curative powers, hing is also referred to as the […]
Have any of you ever wondered why the English are nicknamed “Limeys”? This is because for years, English ships were required by Law to carry enough Lemons or Limes for each sailor to have an Ounce daily after being 10 days at sea. To prevent Scurvy, a Vitamin C deficiency disease. I owe my love […]
The Liver is our body’s largest internal organ (size of a football) and is the most hard-working organ in the body. It is the Livers’ responsibility to process nutrients absorbed by the intestine. The Liver also regulates blood composition to balance protein, fats and carbohydrates. It also removes toxins from the blood and breaks down […]
Turnips are presently in season. Turnips are vegetables which have a purple, red or green exterior and have a white-fleshed bulb, also called the storage root which grows above the ground and has a smooth skin without scars or side roots. They are not to be grouped with potatoes or beetroot as we think but […]
Garlic is a vasodilator, decongestant, anti- cholesterol, anti – bacterial, anti – fungal and anti – viral. Very useful in these times as garlic contains allicin, a Sulphur containing phytonutrients, likely to be the source of its anti – bacterial and anti – viral properties. 1. Nutrient content : One clove of raw garlic contains […]
QUARANTINE HEALTH : Acid Reflux is a “Digestive Disease”in which stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe lining. The symptoms are Heartburn, Regurgitation, Bloating, Wheezing, Dry cough or a Chronic sore throat and Dysphagia (a sensation of food being stuck in the throat). Here are some Home Remedies for Acid Reflux in these trying […]
Ginger is an Antibacterial, Anti Fungal, Anti inflammatory, AntiViral and an Immune Booster, Also Excellent for Respiratory Disorder. Specific Compounds in Ginger such as gingerols and zingerone have been found to inhibit viral replication and prevent viruses from entering host cells.
