Are all salad combinations healthy?

 by Dr Partap Chauhan Just the presence of the word ‘Salad’ in the name of a dish does not automatically make it healthy. In recent years, with the growing awareness of eating healthy greens, we are choosing dishes that are commonly referred to as salads. But are they all healthy? Here is an Ayurvedic perspective on this matter, and what you should put together in a healthy salad. Salad vs. ‘Healthy’ Salad – Avoiding Virrudh Ahaar There is a big difference between a salad and a healthy salad. By definition,…

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Chromotherapy – Naturopathy treatment

Chromotherapy (or Colour Therapy or Surya Kiran Chikitsa) is a drugless method of treating the diseases by using different colors from sunlight. It can be used for any problem – physical, mental, emotional or spiritual. It is equally relevant for specific problems as well as an overall relaxation therapy. According to the basic principles of Chromotherapy, human body is composed of different colors and lack of any color in our body gives rise to disease. A person is said to be in a state of health as long as the…

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11 Genius Home Remedies you must know!

Are you among those who pop a pill every time you experience some pain? Well, it’s time you turn to your kitchen. There are so many natural remedies available that can be utilized for your overall well being.   Have a look: Menstrual pain: Mix the juice of 2-3 lemons in cold water and have it every day for relief. Chronic headache: Peel and chop apple. Dash some salt and have it the first thing in the morning. Flatulence: Mix about 1/4th spoon of baking soda in water and drink for relief. Sore…

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Herbs that Heal

Here is a list of some of top healing herbs that may be in your cupboard: Rosemary has shown a lot of cancer-protective potential.” Frying, broiling, or grilling meats at high temperatures creates HCAs (heterocyclic amines), potent carcinogens implicated in several cancers. Rosemary contains carnosol and rosemarinic acid, two powerful antioxidants that destroy the HCAs. Oregano this super herb is very rich in anti-oxidant phytochemical flavonoids and phenolic acids. Oregano oil has been classically used as a disinfectant, an aid for ear, nose, & throat/respiratory infections, candida, and any sort…

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5 Sure-shot Remedies for Flatulence (Fart)

If you thought you need some gas (read air) only to breath and be alive, you may be wrong enough! You also need to release gas (read fart) from your body to stay healthy! Yes, farting is what all do howsoever embarrassing it may be. All human beings have to pass wind (gas generated in the intestinal tract) through anus so that they are not a victim of some really nasty gases produced during digestion. So, whether you pass gas with a sound or fart silently, you do it and…

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Home Remedies for Gas

Although the production of gas is a natural part of the digestive process, many people dread the possibility of passing gas in front of others. An uncontrollable fart at an inconvenient time can make a person the butt of jokes for years to come. But problematic gas is no laughing matter. Excess gas in the stomach can be caused by a number of things, such as excessive drinking, not chewing your food thoroughly, eating spicy and gas-forming food, too much stress, some kind of bacterial infection, or digestive disorders. Symptoms…

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