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In past few articles, I have been sending various health related articles. My mission is to create awareness among people on how to keep ourselves healthy and to prevent diet/ lifestyle related diseases like Diabetes, Heart disease, Cancer etc. Ayurveda is a precious ancient science which has preserved a complete system of mind/body healing. It is our responsibility to protect and share this knowledge.  Ayurvedic science is a treasure that has to be passed on to our next generation. My intention is to help people treat themselves, with simple Ayurvedic herbal remedies and lifestyle changes, without reaching for medications all the time. Since this is a small initiative, I would like to get feedback from you as to whether the articles are helpful and any suggestions to make it even better.  Also, if you would like to know more on any particular disease or herb, please feel free to let me know so that I can write about them. Let us all join hands to improve our heal...

Greetings!!!! Have you heard of Nanaari Sarbath, a popular summer drink?  Yes! Today I would like to share the cool benefits of Indian Sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus Indicus/ Anantamul/நன்னாரி).  Sarsaparilla root is one of the best rasayanas widely used in Ayurvedic medicines. It cleanses the tissues especially Raktha dhatu (blood tissue) and Meda dhatu (fat tissue) and cools the body. Even though its a coolant, it also increases the digestive fire and helps in digesting your food as well as emotions. Some of its benefits are listed below: Tridoshic (Balances Vata, Pitta & Kapha) Anti-inflammatory Anti-cancerous Anti-bacterial Anti-fungal Anti-oxidant Anti-septic Diuretic Detoxifying Rejuvenates the tissues Reduces hot flash Carmative (relieves gas from GI tract) Galactogenic Reduces fever Relieves burning urination Liver protector Hair tonic Treats Syphilis Protects brain cells Improves Libido Cleans auditory system and purifies ear discharge Used in tre...

I would like to share the powerful benefits of the least-consumed fiber-rich fruit "Pear" (  பேரிக்காய்  in Tamil). Pear is one among the few fruits which does good to your body even after cooking it. In fact, pear cooked with some cloves and a teaspoon of ghee, taken for breakfast during cold seasons, will help with your digestion, elimination and emotional uplift. Due to its good amount of Vitamin C, pear helps in preventing seasonal cold and flu. They are also rich in anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancerous properties. Some of the benefits of Pear are listed below: Cures constipation (consume raw sweet juicy pear or cooked pear to relieve constipation) Anti-spasmodic Lowers cholesterol Immune booster Prevents Osteoporosis Helps in weight loss Good for vision problems Heart healthy Prevents anemia Controls high blood pressure Relieves fever Sweet juicy pear pacifies Pitta dosha (body heat). Pear lowers the risk of kidney stones and cardiovascula...

In this article, I would like to talk about suppressed emotions and how it becomes one of the main causes for any disease. The reason for choosing this topic is the increasing rate of diseases like Cancer, Autism, Heart attack, Depression, PCOD, Kidney stones, Infertility, Alzheimer's etc which I hear at-least one new case every month. Whenever we hear that someone is diagnosed with cancer, we immediately tend to link bad habits with cancer. When I was young, like many others, I too used to think that only smoking and drinking causes cancer. But that's not the case all the time. If that's the case, then why does a 8-year old kid get Lymphoma?  Likewise, when we hear someone in his 40's or 50's suffering from depression, we think its normal due to the hectic lifestyle. We easily blame stress as the only reason for any depression-related disorders. That stress could be due to unhappy job or family. If unhappy job or family is the main cause then why does a 2-yr old...

Coconut is  very good  for health !!!! After reading the previous line, most of you might come to this conclusion, "She is insane. How come a cholesterol-causing food can be healthy?!"  Well, if you think that I am insane and if I agree to that, then I will definitely consider including coconut in my diet to gain some intelligence :)  But I already include it in my diet, which means, I am not insane?! ;) I don't want to confuse you anymore. All I wanted to convey is, coconut is not bad as it was/is told by our physicians. There are a lot of things I would like to share about coconut, may be in my future article. For now, I want you to read the book " Alzheimer's Disease: What If There Was A Cure " by Dr.Mary T.Newport M.D.  https://www.amazon.com/ Alzheimers-Disease-There- Story-Ketones/dp/1591203198/ ref=dp_ob_title_bk .  This book is also available in some libraries. In the book, the author explains how coconut oil helped her to treat her husba...

 I would like to share the rarely known benefits of Takra (Ayurvedic Buttermilk/Neer Mor in Tamil). Yogurt is taken in every Indian meal either as a curd rice/ chaas/ Kadhi. While it is already known and loved by many, then what is this article all about? Well, when I ask people about the reason for including yogurt in their meal, I get the following response It gives a satisfied feeling if I finish my meal with a curd rice or chaas It is a coolant Both are right and valid reasons too. But many people are not aware of how to use yogurt correctly, when to use and its major contribution to our immune system. Improper usage of yogurt is not good for the body. This article explains how to include yogurt in our everyday meal without getting any side-effect. What is probiotic and why we need it? Our body is made up of millions of bacteria and germs. Most of them do good to us and is needed to prevent diseases. These are called "Friendly bacteria (probiotics)" which resid...

In this article, I would like to share the benefits of the divine fruit - Amla (Indian Gooseberry/ Nellikkaai). Gooseberry is the most important medicinal fruit in Ayurveda. It is as nourishing as a mother's milk. It has 5 tastes (sweet, sour, astringent, bitter, pungent) except salt. This makes the fruit a perfectly balanced one for all the body types and has a rejuvenating effect on the body. From common cold to cancer, Amla has the power to treat almost any disease. It is said that if a healthy person consumes Amla and Turmeric on a regular basis, in addition to good diet and lifestyle, the person will be free of all life-threatening diseases and also enjoy a good lifespan.  Some of its benefits are listed below: Strengthens digestive system Anti-oxidant Anti-inflammatory Diuretic Laxative Liver tonic Hair tonic Prevents peptic ulcers Hormonal modulator Reduces cholesterol Boosts oxygen level in the blood Supports/ maintain normal sugar levels Increases Ojas (im...

Today I would like to share the super healing power of Grapes. Grapes are rich in dietary fibers and are loaded with anti-oxidants. They prevent anemia, induces appetite, strengthens bone marrow, helps in cells rejuvenation, gout, allergies, cystitis etc. Based on the taste of Grapes, its medicinal property will vary a little.  Sour grapes increases Kapha  (Earth & Water elements)  and Pitta  (Fire & Water)  but reduces Vata  (Air & Space)  disorders such as bloating, constipation, paralysis etc. In moderate amount with spices like cardamom and ginger, even kapha people can enjoy sour grapes. Sweet grapes supports Vata and Pitta and are used in treating bleeding disorders, excessive thirst, burning sensations, tuberculosis, jaundice, liver diseases, giddiness, asthma etc. These are best coolant. Some more benefits are listed below. Fresh Grapes Anti-inflammatory Anti-cancerous Brain tonic Heart tonic Strengthens muscles Diur...

Today I would like to share the most important concept which I felt everyone should know. Its about how our body works. After reading the benefits of natural foods, many of you might be wondering, "if a simple vegetable/fruit can prevent many diseases then why am I taking medications for my illness?! How does these medicines differ from natural remedy?" To get the answer, we must first know how our body works and what is actually happening when we take a chemical drug or a natural food/herb. I want to make the explanation as simple as possible. I am not going to include any biological terms as I want everyone to understand better.  First of all, why should you know how your body works? Does it really matter?? YES! It matters a lot. Lets say you have a motorcycle. If you know everything about your vehicle, you wont look for an automobile shop and you will have the courage to fix it on your own. Similarly, since we don't know much about our body, we rely on doctors eve...

Today I would like to share the wonderful healing power of Brahmi (Vallaarai in Tamil). It is a well known memory booster. There are 2 varieties of Brahmi with the botanical names - Bacopa Monnieri and Centella Asiatica. The name "Brahmi" is used interchangeably. Both are used in Ayurveda/ Siddha medicines extensively for all neurological and psychological issues including Autism, ADHD, Alzheimer, Depression, Dementia, Schizophrenia etc.  Every disease starts in the gut. When it comes to neurological/ psychological diseases, gut health plays a main role. Lack of friendly bacteria in the gut affects the production of neurotransmitters which eventually leads to anxiety, depression, hyperactivity etc. Takra (Ayurvedic Buttermilk) is the best pro-biotic. It is prescribed to almost all patients affected from psychological disorders. This will bring back the friendly bacteria and improves gut health. More about the healing power of Takra will be coming in a future article. In Ay...

Sorry for a long  message . I request you to spend few minutes as I am going to share most important topic which I felt everyone should be aware of to prevent deadly diseases. Alzheimer's, Autism, Cancer and Depression. Decades ago, it was said that Indians have very few cases of these diseases. But what is the situation now? I am sure you must be knowing atleast one person suffering from one of these diseases. Lot of researches and debates are going on in the medical world to find the exact cause. The following are suspected as a potential cause: Vaccines, pesticides, GMOs, heavy metals, hereditary. But when they do a research taking one of these into consideration, the link between these causes and the diseases come back negative (or at-least it is told so). So it remain confusing to everyone. Why is that?  Ayurveda always focuses on food combination, how incompatible combination causes issues. For example: Milk is good. Banana is also good. But what happens when you ha...

 I would like to share some amazing benefits of Papaya. Inflammation is considered as a major cause of several diseases including Cancer, Depression, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Asthma, Alzheimer etc. Oxidized cholesterol forms plaque in the arteries that could lead to a heart attack. Papaya's anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties helps in lowering inflammation, improving wound healing, prevents oxidation of cholesterol build-up in arteries and premature ageing.  Poor gut health leads of all type of diseases. Papayas are high in digestive enzymes. They help in supporting your Paachaka Agni - the digestive fire. The powerful enzymes "papain" and "chymopapain" in papaya helps digestion through breaking down undigested protein wastes and helps in eliminating parasites and their eggs. By this way it helps in cleaning your gut.  Papaya leaf tea is a well-known remedy to maintain a healthy platelet count. Papaya's beta-carotene helps our body ...

I would like to share the effect of Pranayama on our Lymphatic system.  Our body has more than one trillion cells. Breathing is the primary factor in maintaining the health of these cells. Deep breathing oxygenates the blood, which is then circulated in the body to nourish the cells. A good supply of oxygen to these cells boosts our immunity. Lymphatic system is well known but least bothered by many of us. As much as how nourishing the cell is important, removing the waste from these cells are as important too. Blood circulates throughout the body releasing oxygen and nutrients into the lymph. If we maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle, our cells will have the intelligence to absorb the nutrients and release the waste and toxins to the lymph. Lymphatic system has a network of vessels, tissues, and nodes to circulate lymph. Lymph is a transparent fluid rich in White Blood Cells. This is an important part of body's immune system which helps in removing toxins. It is a primary c...

I would like to share the miraculous benefits of Moringa(a.k.a Drumstick/Murungai). Of-course we all eat Drumstick quite often knowing its medicinal value or at-least for its flavor. Drumstick Leaf is a well known healthy leafy green. In this email I would like to share how these drumsticks do good to our body. Knowing the full benefit of the food we eat is good to our mind and body. It gives us a satisfied and happy feeling while we eat. Moringa/Drumstick leaves has  47 different anti-oxidants 4 times more calcium than milk 7 times more Vitamin C than an orange 3 times more potassium than a banana 25 times more Iron than spinach 2 times more protein than in milk Amazing, right?  We all know that our body is made up of 7 tissues/Dhatus (Plasma, Blood, Muscle, Fat, Bone, Bone marrow and Reproductive tissue). When the toxins reach till the third tissue (Muscle), it is quite easy to detoxify. But when it reaches the next level, it becomes more difficult to pull the...