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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...