Chyawanprash is an Ayurvedic jam-like concoction that has been made for thousands of years. Why is it so popular? Check out these Chyawanprash benefits and you’ll know! So, What does this Jam Contain? A lot! Ancient Ayurvedic experts thoughtfully prepared its recipe which contains a host of
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Nature Yoga Poses that Invoke Positive Qualities within You
Nature has inspired yogis since time immemorial. Besides practising yoga in nature, they spent several years living deep in the forest…closely observing birds, animals, fish, plants and even landforms. They found that each of them has inherent strengths. And by imitating their poses, we can
Repose in these Desktop Yoga Poses
Have you been sitting & working at your desk for quite a long time? Have you started experiencing a stiff neck, sore lower back along with tight hips and shoulders? Is stress more of a daily routine for you? If the answer is yes, and
The 8 Limbs of Yoga – Steps towards a Blissful Life
Thousands of years ago, people in the Indian subcontinent began practising yoga. During those years, the wisdom and techniques of yoga were scattered across many texts. A great sage of that era named Patanjali realised that compiling all yoga’s profound knowledge into one manual would
How Long do Drugs Stay in Your System?
Drugs are toxic substances that can wreck havoc in the body and mind. There are various classes of drugs, all of which have a different effect on the human system – but all of them are negative, often ending up in addiction and severe adverse
What Makes Zucchini Such A Health Boosting Food?
Humans have eaten zucchini for thousands of years. This squash vegetable is considered highly Vata pacifying and also balances Pitta. On the other hand, it increases Kapha. Zucchini is a wonderfully nourishing food and is great to add to salads, soups, stews, khichdi, and even
How to Heal Cavities with Natural Ingredients
What are dental cavities? Carbohydrates from food particles remaining in your mouth turn into acids, which leads to plaque, eventually forming holes in your teeth known as cavities. Besides being a not-so-pleasant sight, cavities can cause an awful lot of pain…and in severe cases, teeth
The Big Deal about Surya Namaskar (and How to Do it)
Featured image credit: Stylecraze.com It’s yoga month! We begin our series of articles dedicated to the wonderful science of yoga with Surya Namaskar. In the ancient tradition of yoga, “Surya” or the Sun has been a symbol of spiritual consciousness, vitality, dynamism and glory. Translating
Powerful Breathing Exercises to Stress Less and Relax More
Stress is an inevitable part of life. Every phase of our ives brings its own set of challenges. This is actually great for our growth and development. But when stress gets the best of you and begins to harm your body, it’s time to minimise
Does Milk Help You Grow Stronger and Taller
Milk is among the health foods humans have consumed for ages. Since a very young age, we have been told to drink a glass of milk to stay healthy, and have stronger bones in particular. But in recent years, the number of lactose intolerant people
