Moringa oleifera is a fast growing, drought resistant tree of the family Moringaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent. Common names include drumstick or moringa. Almost all parts of the tree are eaten or used as ingredients in traditional herbal medicines, both by Indian and Africans. This especially applies to the leaves, pod ( drumstick vegetable […]
The immune system is one of the most remarkable and complex systems within the human body. The main ‘ gates ‘ are the digestive system and the lungs. The lungs let in air, while the nasal passages help to prevent unwanted agents from entering the lungs. Healthy, strong mucous membranes in the respiratory and digestive tract, […]
An Old Polish Saying states “If your husband is old and Weak you must get him to drink the juice from two big carrots and one firm Celery” (Blog on Celery follows in a couple of Weeks) Carrots are a good source of immune supportive Vitamin C, K, A, B6, B1, B2, Niacin and Folate. […]
Mulethi or licorice is the common name of Glycrrhiza glabra a flowering plant of the Bean family. It is a herbaceous perennial legume native to Western Asia, North Africa and Southern Europe. Ayurveda has long held Mulethi in high regards for its health boosting qualities, especially at this time when health care and IMMUNITY are […]
Strawberry’s are in Season and Available in abundance these days. We should be eating them because they are healthy and tasty Look at the strawberry carefully. Do you see the heart shaped silhouette? You immediately realise how good it is for a Heart Heart Health : Strawberries reduce oxidative stress, due to the abundance of […]
COVID, Pollution, Dengue, Typhoid, Chikungunya – these are terms which are on the tip of everyone’s tongue these days. Our bodies function 24/7 to protect us but if our Immune system is impaired we can be susceptible to these and a lot more. Immunity actually means ‘the state of being Immune from or insusceptible to […]
Leaky Gut is a condition in which the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged, causing undigested food particles, toxic waste products and bacteria to ‘leak’ through the intestines and flood the blood stream. The foreign substances which leak in the blood stream can cause autoimmune response such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Celiac disease, Depression, […]
‘ I am worried, I am anxious, I don’t know what is happening to me, my heart is racing, I am panicking, I can’t sleep….” these are thoughts that occur to all of us in different degrees at some stage or the other. In the earliest days of humanity, the approach of animals or imminent […]
Bay leaves comes from the bay laurel plant, an evergreen shrub that grows slowly in warm climates. Bay leaves originated as an ornamental symbol of honour and success, and were worn by both Roman and Greek emperors. Because of this, two terms were created: baccalaureate, which is the reward for earning a bachelor’s degree, […]
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 […]