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MONSOON ARRIVES: PLEASURE OR WOES

Monsoon arrives, bringing with it a lot of smiles, but a lot of worries about health too. Getting wet in the rain is not just a pleasure but not an option either. When we live out our childhood memories, getting soaking wet, stomping in puddles, setting paper boats a sail… Read More

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BENEFITS OF BHINDI

Bhindi or Okra has been one of my favourite vegetables but one that is always been difficult to cook. Undercooking can leave it slimy and overcooking can destroy the benefits… Read More

HIBISCUS – THE CRIMSON WONDER

Hibiscus- it’s not just a flower, but a crimson wonder. It has within its petals the nectar of youth quite literally. It is not a surprise therefore that it is also considered as a most important and auspicious offering to the Lord Ganesh and Ma Durga, the 2 deities Read More

FAD DIETS- GUILT CREATED HAVOC

The new year begins with fad diets suddenly springing up marking new year’s goals/resolutions. Little do people realize that optimizing health and fitness have to be a constant in your daily life for it to be sustainable. Read More

SEROTONIN (THE HAPPY HORMONE)

Serotonin is the hormone which gives us that feeling of contentment and satisfaction. It’s also called the feel good hormone.It is a hormone that gives us a feeling of happiness, well-being which we can easily maintain throughout the day Read More

THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN – VITAMIN D

Vitamin D is called the sunshine vitamin. See how wonderfully rosy cheeked the kids look after their morning PT session or football game. As a parent I have enjoyed seeing my children’s flushed faces, smiling brightly as they walked off the field energized. Read More

KIWI –THE SECRET BERRY

Yes ! its true..kiwi is a berry with loads of antioxidants. It was also called the Chinese gooseberry .A native of China, it had its name changed because of export policies when it was brought to New Zealand. Read More

SPICES FOR NUTRITION

Down the centuries, Indian spices have been known to have many a medicinal value. Infact sometimes spices were even a mode of payment, such was their value. In today’s cuisine we rarely realize the importance that they have in maintaining our health. Read More

SLEEP – REJUVENATION THERAPY

“I can manage my entire day with just 4/5 hrs of sleep” Innumerable people are heard saying that across the board of all ages, young and old. It’s a phenomenon that is gradually becoming a sort of epidemic. My question is “Why should you manage? Why shouldn’t you want to get up feeling completely rested?” Read More