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Takra - The Probiotic Superfood and its role in boosting immunity !!!

 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...

Amla - A perfectly balanced fruit for everlasting youth !!!!

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...