Nature - The best healer

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...

          Yoga is the age-old Indian philosophy that combines exercise, breathing, mudra, asana, relaxation, and meditation. Yoga is derived from Yuj ( Sanskrit word meaning Union ) which is a union of individual consciousness with universal consciousness. It emphasizes the relationship between body, mind, and harmony. Mudras have been used for thousands of years in yogic practice to restore and maintain health. Rishis (Sages) originally used mudras for rituals, relaxation, and deep meditation.           Gyan mudra is practiced for ages by the yogis. It is a very powerful mudra that brings peace, calmness, and spiritual progress. This mudra stimulates the root chakra, eases tension and depression, enhances our alertness, and maintains the state of wakefulness. This mudra stimulates the brain and endocrine system and empowers the mind, nervous system, and pituitary gland. In traditional Ayurveda, this mudra is called Vayuvardhak (boosts t...