Nature - The best healer

           The concept of ' superfood ' is a recent addition to our culinary lexicon. It aptly describes nutrient-rich food with low-calorie counts and reflects their exceptional nutritional profile. Since 2013  ( International Year of Quinoa ), there has been an increase in the popularity of superfoods worldwide; India is leading the world towards superfoods. India declared the year 2018 as the National Year of Millets  to promote millets for nutrition security. The same year, they rebranded millets as nutri-cereals due to their high nutritional values. The  United Nations (UN), along with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM2023) at the request of the Indian government to raise awareness of millet's nutritional and health benefits.   Now the question arises: what is so special about these millets that the Indian government, as well as the whole world, is giving them so...

            We all are living in a scientifically advanced world. A world that runs faster than our own breath. The pace of our life has been increased and every corner of our life has been digitized - Groceries and cloths at a tap, rides at a swipe, and even conversations reduced to quick replies on a glowing screen.  Convenience has never been so comfortable, isn't it? I mean we are living inside the comfort of our comfort zone's comfort zone - A bubble within a bubble's bubble. But the question is :  Are we actually Relaxed?  Are we actually at Peace? Well for me it's a "BIG NO"        Our life has become so quick and "convenient" that we have forgotten what it feels like pause.   Everyday, we swipe, tap and scroll our way through life, chasing comfort at the speed of a screen. Yet somehow, we end up feeling tired, wired and strangely empty.         - A phenomenon known as "DIGITAL FATIGUE...

        Today when I was just scrolling my phone I came across a sanskrit phrase. The phrase was as follows:            हरितपद्मप्रसूने निर्मले चरन्। अभिवृद्धिं प्राप्नोति चेतने च।। ( Haritapadmaprasūne nirmale charan। Abhivṛddhiṁ prāpnoti chetane cha।।) Which means:  "Walking on the pure green lotus petals, one achieves both physical and spiritual growth." Now the question arises, what is the relation of this phrase with our health? So, let's find out...         According to some studies, there's a shift in the percentage of chronic diseases, also called lifestyle diseases/disorders, from 1990 (30%) till today (>55% - 63%). Now here is the question, why there is such a drastic increase in these diseases over the period?         As per our ancient medical science, 80% of our health depends on the amount of our harmony with our mother Earth. In today's Era, under the name of modernizat...

Scientific Name:  Benincasa hispida   Common Name: Winter Melon, White Gourd, White Pumpkin, Wax Gourd, Chinese Watermelon. Hindi name: Petha                 Traditional whispers of Healing lore,                A remedy in Cultures tried and more.               Weight Watchers welcome its lowly fare,              A vegetable with a healthful air.            Medicinal whispers in traditions old,           Ash gourd tales, of stories untold.           Ash gourd is one of the incredibly versatile vegetables, which is cultivated in various parts of Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asian countries. An annual trailing vine grows in warm, humid, tropical climates. It is a unique melon-like fruit usually eaten for its medicinal and functional prope...

           When we hear, read, or think about the word 'FLOWERS', it often evokes thoughts of a small thing that can add beauty and vibrancy to any space where it is present. Flower is a small gesture of love and affection, a medium of receiving some beautiful smiles, a way of adding elegance to a simple event, and an extra grace to a huge and important event, and it also helps you to express your emotions. But these are not the only end of the effects of flowers...          Be it in a natural landscape or in the form of a bouquet; be of any variety, just by their slight site they provide peace to us. Flowers, with their vibrant colors and delicate petals, hold a special place in our hearts and ecosystems. Beyond their aesthetic allure, these botanical wonders offer a variety of benefits to both our environment and overall well-being.        In natural landscapes like gardens and meadows, flowers play a crucial r...

           In today's lifestyle stress is the major reason for many of our problems.  Basically, what is stress? - So say about it, stress is a natural human response that prompts us to deal with challenging situations in our lives. It is defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation.     There are many types of stress and these include:                  1. Physical stress - Often the most obvious form of stress. Common signs of it are headaches, noticing tension throughout your body, and getting sick more often than usual. You may also notice an increase in heart rate.                 2. Mental stress - Quite common, and fairly easy to recognize. O ften presents itself in the form of memory problems, an inability to concentrate, or anxiety.                 3. Behavioural stress ...

      We have heard a lot of success stories of great people and also have been told that patience is the key to success. If you do any work with patience then it is for sure that you will excel in that particular work, but if we lose our temper/patience then it is obvious that we will create a huge mess. The easiest work seems to be the toughest work due to a lack of patience. We all have experienced such kind of situation at some or other point in our life, didn't we?  But what do we exactly mean by patience or lack of patience? Patience means proper control of our mind, heart, and senses.                         मन एव मनुष्याणां करणं बन्ध मोक्षयोः |  ( Mana eva manushyanam karanam bandha mokshayoh)  Meaning- As the mind, so the man; bondage or liberation are in your own mind.        If your mind is unstable and you lack focus then no doubt your work will be delayed or it may...

     It is said that "Self-help is the best help." Is it true, and if it is true then what does this phrase actually mean and why is it said so? Self-help, self-care, and self-love aren't these words very oriented to me and only me but are they really? What do we mean by self-help? If a person makes himself/herself a priority is it selfishness? There are so many such questions coming into the minds of some people.            Words... the most powerful weapon/ double-edged sword present in the world. The way we use them is the most important thing that we should all take care of. In the book "The Four Agreements" written by Don Miguel Ruiz, the very first agreement is- Be impeccable with your word.      Now, what does that mean? Let me tell you a short story.          There was a girl who was one of the best dancers in her class she had given various stage performances, but during her school dance progra...

           Imagine you woke up early in the morning and just went to your balcony casually. You just closed your eyes and inhaled the fresh air of the morning hour which is full of oxygen. A mild breeze just casually brushed your skin and in the silence of nature, you heard the chirping of the birds which slowly relaxed all the tension in your body and mind, isn't this feeling very satisfying? Living in this moment just brings a happy smile to your face. In this kind of environment, you just step out of your house and went into the vicinity of nature just to take a stroll. While walking in the garden or in the woods or in a beautiful nature park along with the mild breeze and the chirping of birds there the mesmerizing fragrances of nature (fragrance of wet soil, etc.) adds to one more relaxing surprise given by the nature to us.         But unfortunately in today's busy world people forget to give themselves these little moments to...