Remedy Of The Month – Insomnia
Sleep is very essential for the brain and has even been considered a tonic for the brain. ‘Nidrayatam Sukham’, is a comparison of the state of sleep made by Charak to pleasure, peace and happiness,...
View ArticleCup Corn Recipe
Come monsoon and the market is flooded with corn, bhutta as it is known in our part of the world. Most of us have grown up eating corn cobs, roasted or boiled, from the hawkers who would come to our...
View ArticleLead a Plastic-free Life
Last year, scientists did an autopsy on a dead sperm whale that was washed ashore on the Spanish coast south of Granada. What the scientists found inside the stomach of this whale shocked them – 18...
View ArticleCooking Competition at Anand Vidyalaya, SDA, New Delhi
In continuation to Dhyan Foundation’s endeavour to provide our children with a holistic learning that is not just limited to academic excellence, a cooking competition was organised for the students of...
View ArticleNature’s Way To Anti-Ageing
It is not a quest for longevity anymore. Majority of us just want to look like a model or a film star at any cost. Be it a 14 year old or a 60 plus. We just want to slim down, cover up the dark...
View ArticleRemedy of the Month – Acidity
Acidity is a condition of excess acid secretion that causes irritation and burning of the mucosal lining of the stomach. In Ayurveda this condition occurs due to an imbalance of the pitta dosha. This...
View ArticlePregnancy – Things To Keep In Mind
Having a baby is probably the most amazing miracle of life. The happiness and excitement that a woman experiences during pregnancy is incomparable to any other. However, to thrive with the new life...
View ArticleDental Care
The dental hygiene products used by us today may contain toxins that have been linked to cancer, blindness and even death. On reading the label of any major brand of toothpaste or mouthwash you will...
View ArticleWhere Is The Amrit In The Ghee Now?
We have all grown up listening to our parents and grandparents telling us to eat ghee for a healthy life, getting fed by parathas soaked in ghee (love). So much is ghee, a part of our lives that it...
View ArticleNo Money No Gain
The original pronouncement read as “no pain no gain,” but times have changed, as has the meaning of gain. Earlier on rishis and munis would perform rigorous tapa and endure great pain, to achieve what...
View ArticleThe Dangers Of Computer Gaming
Virtual gaming has been the modern mothers’ answer to keeping their kids gainfully engaged as they get on with their busy lives, after all games involve problem-solving and rapid decision-making,...
View ArticleBurnt Garlic Stir Fired Vegetables
This is a simple, healthy and five minute recipe that is crunchy and refreshing. You may eat it as a hot salad or a meal by itself if planning to eat light. It can also be made with leftover...
View ArticleH2 OH!
Life in big cities is fast and hectic. Often as we step out of our homes or our jobs, classes, shopping etc., we pick up bottled water from a shop or canteen to quench our thirst. The first thing a...
View ArticleDrink These Teas For Good Health
The body’s immune system and capacity for regeneration are its primary mechanisms for fighting off infections and preserving itself. A strong body has the ability to harness fresh prana from the...
View ArticlePudina Chai Recipee And Health Benefits
Pudina or mint has been used in Indian kitchens since time immemorial. You will find it in hari chutney, in aam panna, chhachh, raita, etc. Known to help pacify all the three doshas, pudina is...
View ArticlePop a pill to pop a pill
Eat, sleep, breathe…catch a cold…pop a pill…and one more…and one more…and one more… Recently a dear friend caught a viral infection (because she stayed a little longer on her terrace than her lungs...
View ArticleThe Gloss Of Poison
When it comes to beauty products, the effects of the ingredients they contain can be more than just skin deep. From lipsticks and lotions to soaps and shampoos, the cosmetics industry uses thousands of...
View ArticleSnack With Caution
Wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and chocolate cookies? Or maybe not! Who wants to have flavoured mud or chemical-laced flour first thing in the morning? Maybe, a cup of tea can be the...
View ArticleKillers in your kitchen
Coffee Adulterated with pesticides, coffee-flavored mud, starch, powdered tamarind, dates or tendu seeds and can lead to diarrhea, stomach disorders, antibiotic resistance, kidney or nerve damage and...
View ArticleGrow Basil At Home
We all love to grow something for our kitchen, however small a space or little time we have. A herb garden is one of the easiest and useful things to have. Even if you don’t have a garden you can grow...
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