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The Godfather: Achyranthes aspera

  This is a classic case of mistaken identity where a plant as versatile and beneficial as this one is considered a weed. The challenge however is that it is prickly, a little difficult to deal with and it has its own ways of bullying other plants. And yes, who needs godfathers ! Do read on... and you might change your mind. This is a powerful herb, a last resort one can turn to when afflicted with difficult to cure diseases. For starters: The devils broom has a way of reversing antibiotic resistance in pathogens - something that seems really magical. It also does help protect from the toxic venoms of insects, reptile bites, scorpion and snake bites. And during natural calamities this plant also comes to ones aid as an alternative food especially during famines: tender leaves can be cooked as spinach and the seeds can be eaten as a substitute to grain. Surprisingly, whilst it helps you survive starvation during a famine, it comes to your aid when you are struggling with unhealthy...
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Aloe Vera and Amla Juice

  As is obvious from the title of this blog the main ingredients used for making this Juice are Aloe Vera and Amla. To help you identify the herbs correctly I have included both the scientific name and the common names Aloe Vera : Scientific- Aloe barbadensis; Common Names- Marathi-Korfad ; Hindi-Kumari ; Telegu-Klabanda; Tamil-Kartazhai; Malayalam-Kaattu Vazha Amla: Scientific Name- Phyllanthus emblica, English- Indian Gooseberry, Hindi, Marathi- Amla/Aonla, Tamil,Kannada- Nellikai, Telugu-Usirikaya List of Ingredients for making 1 Glass of Juice (300ml): 50 grams of Aloe Vera Gel* 10 ml Amla Juice ( First pass / Concentrate) or 20-40ml of Amla Juice (Second pass ) ** 1 tsp of Lemon Juice ( 1/2 Lemon) - You can skip it if you prefer a mildly sour drink 250 to 300 ml of water 1 tablespoon of Honey ( Or Salt and Ground Pepper to taste) ( Procedure for making Amla Juice and Scooping out Aloe Vera Gel has been outlined in the foot notes) Preparation: Blend together, either by hand or ...

Pre-Healing with Amla

Did you know that this teeny tiny fruit, the Indian gooseberry has nine times as much Vitamin C as compared to that present in an orange? And yes, not only is this true but its also true that besides being a Vitamin C bomb amla is rich in a variety of minerals and enzymes that lend the fruit its miraculous healing powers. When you eat an amla or drink its juice you feel as if you are being taken for a taste roller coaster ride as you experience a variety of tastes ranging from the exceedingly sour to the pleasant sweet. This plethora of tastes in such a small fruit is attributed to the presence of a variety of complex enzymes, vitamins, proteins and minerals that have given this fruit the power to cure not only simple disorders as stomach upsets but diseases like cancer too! The juice of the fresh fruit is cooling for the body, good for the kidneys, purifies blood, is anti ageing and anti-carcinogenic, besides being a good appetizer  It is also a heart tonic, tonic for the bra...

'Oh Corona': Why this Flu?

The Hindi word ‘Karona’ is a request to Take Action. Kuch Karona simply means ‘Do something’. That something for most of us today is being prepared . If you are looking for one tablet, one injection and one cure, then keep waiting… Life cannot be lived on tablets and injections. The enemy out there keeps morphing, it keeps changing. The best thing we can do right now is to invest in our body's defence system, empower it, stand by it and support it- with good nutrition, diet and lifestyle. If you really want a simple answer to the question: Oh this Flu ! What do we do? A no brainer solution: Stop using Animal products . Even if you are not able to cut down on the usage of these foods completely, at least get started on the path. And yes before we point a finger at someone else, please be forewarned that most of us who are dependent on animal products share equal responsiblity. A person who drinks milk cannot claim to be better off than someone who eats meat. More ...

The Corona Solution: Be like a Child, Carefree,Stress free and Happy

This is a post to guide those of you who are concerned about the safety of your near and dear ones. It would also help you take proactive steps, so that you do not panic, worry and become stressed. Fear and stress will create an environment in your body so as to make you a good host for the virus. For those of you who are hard pressed for time, do devour the nutshell. For those of you who would like to know more, relish the nutty information inside- given just below the nutshell. And yes, do make it a point to read the tips at the end of the post. In a nutshell Fear is your greatest threat, the virus is next. A spiritual master smiled and told his disciple who was sitting with a newspaper in his lap “News is Nuisance” This statement is relevant today, since most of the news we get to hear today are created for the sake of getting attention. Unfortunately, it is only fear and negative news that gets our attention and hence the media houses have to continually give ...