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Mahatma Gandhi - The Nature Curist you did not know
Foresightedness is a virtue that has led to the evolution of humans since time immemorial. And how can you not expect this quality in a man who is the ‘Father of The Nation'? What many people are saying today about health and healing, had been voiced ages ago by our very own ‘Bapu'. Gandhiji did lifelong experiments in Health and Hygiene and that lead to his believe in Nature cure. He believed that the Human body is a wonderful and perfect machine. If it gets out of order, it can set itself right without medicine, provided it is given a chance to adjust itself. If we are not self-disciplined in our habits of food etc. or if our mind is agitated by passion, emotion or anxiety, the body cannot eliminate all the refuse and that part which remains uneliminated turns into toxins whose presence gives rise to symptoms which we call disease. The disease is an attempt of the body to get rid of toxins. If the body is helped in the process of elimination by fas
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Jaggery – A quick roundup through FAQs
Jaggery is commonly recommended as a healthy alternative to white sugar. Have you ever wondered why? Read on to know more. The article also touches upon some practical tips on how to choose the right quality of jaggery. If you are buying jaggery for health reasons, you might as well buy the best that's available. 1. Why is jaggery considered to be better than white sugar? Jaggery is prepared from the juice of plants like sugarcane and date palm. Hence the plant source of making jaggery is same as that of sugar. It is the process that makes the two different, in terms of their impact on our body and health. The traditional method of making jaggery involves boiling sugar cane juice till it starts becoming thick and solidifies into jaggery. Typically, the sugarcane juice is first kept in a container, such that the impurities settle at the bottom. Then the juice is placed in huge, heavy bottom pans and boiled. The impurities are constantly skimmed off the top in the proce
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Fruits
Which is the most important food you can eat when you are sick? Looking for a pick me up food which can give you instant energy and beat sugar cravings? Fruits are nature's fast food and also called superfoods, not for nothing. Why are fruits important? For many people, eating fruits is not a regular affair; it's not a ‘must'. Either they don't eat fruits at all or eat fruit as a snack, in between their main meals. But guess what, there is so much they are missing out on!! Fruits can actually be a meal in itself & have huge health benefits. Fruits are our natural food. Nature has designed our bodies to pluck & eat, fruits fit the bill. Fruits are energizers. They are rich in natural sugars & hence instantly provide energy. Next time you feel low on energy, just enjoy a fruit & see the impact. Fruits are nutritious. Eat a variety of fruits, follow the rule of always choosing whole, local, seasonal & fresh. Fruits are ea
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3 Simple Steps to a Plastic-Free Healthy, Wellness Kitchen
A quick peep into any regular kitchen, reminds us of the 90s hit song, “I'm a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world. Life in plastic, it's Fantastic.” Yes, our kitchens today resemble a plastic world, right out of Barbie's playhouse. From food storage containers to utensils and cutlery, food packaging to our trash bins – plastic has taken over every single nook and cranny of our kitchens. But, the sad truth here is that – A plastic world isn't fantastic but TOXIC. We're sure that you would be aware of the harmful environmental impacts of plastic that end up polluting our natural resources. But, what about the health impacts of plastic? Chemical additives used in plastic packaging leak into your food and end up in your body. Chemicals interfere with the body's functions and add to the toxic build up in the body. A toxic body is the single largest reason for all illnesses and diseases. Scientists are uncovering that BPA
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Do you need curd for probioctics?
Curd has long been a staple in the Indian diet. Whether it is used as buttermilk called chaas in north India, majjige or sambaram in south India or used in its thick, creamy form as ‘dahi' in biryanis, raitas, chaat or in the must-end-to all-meals - tayir sadam of south Indian cuisine, curd has, for long, thought to have cooling and digestive properties. Today, we examine the claim of curd being good for the stomach and digestion as it is considered a probiotic What is curd? Curd is a naturally fermented product of dairy. By adding a previous batch of curd called a ‘starter' or by using a probiotic capsule, or by other means of adding ‘live' cultures, boiled milk is ‘set' to form curd. The proliferation of the small, initial set of bacteria under the right conditions, ferments the milk to form curd. The milk takes on a thicker, creamier consistency and also develops a slightly tangy taste. Claims on health Every
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Special Tips for Media Persons to Overcome Corona
Dear Journalists, You are the civic soldiers, reporting from ground zero. Without the information that you provide, we would not be able to fight with COVID 19. Wellcure wants to provide you with the information to stay safe and healthy while covering the Corona crisis. You do your job diligently and bravely, these are testing times for you. When we were locked down you were hitting the highway. What Are the Risks for You? Catching the virus - You are one of the most exposed to the virus as you work in close contact with people. Spreading the infection - Those people could be infected, the surfaces you touch could be the fomites, you could hence become carriers & spread the virus. Affect on mental health - Seeing suffering around you, lack of sleep and the constant workload can silently affect your mental well being The protective gears such as masks, gloves, sanitizers or even the PPEs only prevent your contact with the virus. In rea
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Are You Eating Water Or Drinking It?
Water constituents 70% of our body. Having a diet high in water content has many benefits like softer and supple skin, better circulation, assimilation, distribution of nutrients etc. So, what is the best way to get more water into our bodies? Drink ‘n' glasses of water or have water in its natural form present in fruits and vegetables? We've all heard the advice: drink x number of glasses or y litres of water a day. Stay hydrated! While some of us are able to adhere to this advice, others find it difficult. Do you know how much of our body weight is water? It's around 70%. Our blood is around 90% water. But this water is not the same as the plain water you drink. In this context, Dr Howard Murad, Author of ‘The Water Secret' says, “Healthy Hydration is about the water you hold in the body, not the water you drink that passes straight through.” Healthy hydration comes through eating high water content foods - fruits and vegetab
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Exam stress? Let Nature’s laws guide you
Worried about upcoming exams? This article discusses what steps one can take to make this time of the year a bit easier. The scope of this article is not about tips to ace your exam, instead it looks at how when we work with nature's laws exam time becomes easier. This article is aimed at parents/guardians of students who may be appearing for an exam. It's that time of the year again when exam fever is upon all students. From Feb to May, millions of students go through the motions of exam prep- long hours of studying, brain storming, last minute notes exchanging and cramming, consuming many cups of tea and coffee for late nights, taking mock tests and finally taking up the exams. It's a stressful time for many and nowadays, it seems that the most stressed of all are the parents! Vitality management Our body has a fixed quota of vitality or life force given to us at birth. The body draws energy from this life force to do all of its functions – digestion,
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Food Combinations For Weight Loss & Better Health
Ever felt bloated and uncomfortable after a meal? Wonder why you are gaining weight and feeling unwell though you may be eating right? Are you confused about when to fit in fruits and salads into your schedule? It is not only ‘the what' of eating but also ‘how'. Read on to learn the do's and don'ts of combining different varieties of food What do ‘food combinations' mean? Food combination means which type of food you are eating with which type of food. For eg: dal- sabji-roti, rice-rajma, bread-butter, etc. Why are food combinations important? Food combinations are important for: Weight loss Better energy levels Nourishing the body with nutrition Good health & being illness-free Better digestion Different types of food need different type of digestive juices for digestion. When we eat something, body secretes juices based on the type of food we have eaten. Certain combinations of food may be digested wit
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Which Is The Best Salt For Your Family's Health?
Do you know how much salt you are consuming? Pickle, papads, baked items, chips, store bought food.. salt is everywhere, making it difficult to gauge how much you are really consuming. Excess salt can damage vital organs like heart, kidneys, brain etc. Learn which type of salt is better for you and how to balance your salt intake while still keeping the food palatable. Why is salt important for us? Salt (chemical name – sodium chloride) plays an important role in the human body. Here are a few reasons: Metabolism - Every cell in human body needs sodium for performing its functions. Salt is one of the natural sources of sodium, others being fruit & vegetables. High levels of energy & immunity are the resultants of body functioning properly. Proper digestion - Salt stimulates production of digestive fluids & enzymes. It ensures right ph levels in stomach conducive to digesting food. If food is not digested well in stomach, it sits & rots, leads to indi
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Improve Eye Health during Work From Home - For Professionals & Students
Our society is increasingly becoming more and more digitized, with people spending their days online, either for work or play. People's screentime has increased exponentially, now that we all have to work at home and stay indoors. Carpal tunnel syndrome has now become commonplace, with corporate culture requiring many to work late hours in the night. This gradual step towards digitization is an inevitable phenomenon. I am also forced to spend hours together on my laptop every day, either for assignments, research, or talking to friends, and it can start to have a negative effect on the body. Around a year ago, I started noticing a slow decline in my vision - I could no longer see far away objects, like the numbers on a bus clearly, and I would get regular back pains from bad posture. I wanted to change. After doing some research and testing out many different techniques and exercises, I finally landed on a set routine that I like to do every workday. Doing this for a
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Healthy weight gain on a plant based lifestyle
We always hear ads on weight loss but not so much on weight gain. The same diet and lifestyle which is responsible for healthy weight loss works equally well for a healthy weight gain too. If you are skinny, want to stay healthy and strong on a plant-based lifestyle, this article is for you. It's easy for people to lose weight on a plant-based lifestyle, but they fail to maintain it or keep themselves fit once the body finishes decent detoxification. In many cases, people eat a high-fat diet but fail to gain even an extra inch. Why is it so? Animals don't worry about losing or gaining weight. They just stick to their natural regime. The world's largest animals like elephant, gorillas eat plant-based food. Just like healthy weight loss, weight gain is a sweet side effect of a healthy lifestyle. The protein myth The entire world believes that the body builds based on proteins and that healthy weight is possible only because of proteins but the fact is the human
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Ways To Prevent Obesity & Diabetes In Kids
India is home to about 97,700 children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. (Says a study published in the Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism) About 5% of children and adolescents, between 5 years and 19 years are overweight. Almost one in 10 children, between 5 years to 9 years, are pre-diabetic. (Indian government's Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey released in Oct 2019) Depression and anxiety amongst kids and teens are increasing at an alarming rate. These statistics are grim, but they are the reality that our kids are living. Childhood obesity and diabetes are ‘Lifestyle Disorders', which means that they are the result of a wrong lifestyle. Poor dietary and living habits are wreaking havoc on our kids' health. What Does It Mean? Obese kids are at higher risk of hypertension, osteoarthritis, high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, respiratory problems, emotional distu
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This is How You Can Cut Processed Sugar From Kid's Diet
The journey of a Mom who kept the sweetness while eliminating processed sugar from her son's diet. Having sugar was a daily affair Just like so many people, I was unaware of the harmful effect of sugar. I knew that sugar was unhealthy and didn't add any nutrition to my child's diet but it was just something at the back of my head. You know it but you really don't take any action about it till it becomes really needed. So, that is the way it was in my household too. In 2015, all of us had just turned vegan in my house and we were off dairy and other animal foods but still have the occasional biscuits, cakes, chocolates etc. My mom also used to love making sweets for him as he had a sweet tooth so it was sharing of mutual love through sweets between grandparent and child. Eczema and ear pain When he was 7, my son started to develop occasional ear pain. This used to be like an every month affair. The doctor did not have any diagnosis and just suggested
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Sitting is the new smoking
Sitting is a factor in the lives of all of us. A part of our lives is spent sitting down. So, how we sit is very important. Do we sit in the proper posture or do we slouch? What effect can this have on our health and how do we correct it? This article takes a closer look. Sitting and slouching Sitting continuously for many hours can have many health hazards. Some of us are required to sit more than others, hence we either profit or lose according to how we sit at our work, during leisure, while eating etc. depending upon the length of time sitting is demanded of us. Whether we rest or not when sitting, depends upon how we sit and what we sit upon. To do the best quality work when sitting also depends upon how we sit and what we sit upon. Many persons sit to ‘‘slouch''. They are either too poor in health or too tired to stand. For these, we can offer no better suggestion than to strive to improve the general state of health by hygienic ways so that &#
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Seeds – The Original Superfoods by Nature – Part 1
They are tiny, sometimes even smaller than a fingernail, but they pack a mighty punch when it comes to delivering nutrients. Yes, we are talking about the jewels of nutrition – edible seeds. Sadly, seeds don't get as much spotlight as their nutritional cousins, dry fruits, and nuts. Here, in this post, we give you the low-down on the best seeds, their benefits, and tips on how to add them to your diet. Why include seeds in your diet? Seeds are one of the best natural superfoods power-packed with nutrients. Each seed is power-packed with all essential nutrients needed for plants to germinate. They are live foods. Rich sources of fibre, heart-healthy fats, high-quality proteins, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and micronutrients – seeds are among the top natural foods when it comes to nutrient density per gram. For instance, sesame seeds are rich in calcium, pumpkin seeds are rich in iron, and so on. Which Seeds to Use? Nature has blessed us with a variety
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6 WAYS TO BOOST IMMUNE SYSTEM
6 ways you can tend to your heart fire and nourish your immune system to feel radiant, balanced and filled with vitality this winter time. 1. Chant Mantra Mantra is one of the most beautiful, powerful ways to balance our entire body-mind-being. It works so viscerally within our physical body all the way to the subtlest expressions of our self. When we chant mantra we are inviting our mind to align with the essence of the heart. As this re-alignment and reprogramming gently occurs, the immune system gets a huge boost. Our thoughts begin to take on much more peaceful and loving energy transforming our whole entire energy field, which leaves not much space for any lethargy to live and thrive within us. As little as 15 minutes of chanting a day can have profound effects on your whole being, those around you and the energy of your home-Give it a try! A beautiful mantra to explore this wintertime is the Gayatri Mantra; chanting to the Goddess of the Sun and the
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How To Get The Best From Pulses, Beans & Legumes
Pulses and beans form a significant portion of plant-based nutrition. Compared to any other culture,we Indians have done wonders in making them a well-integrated part of our staple diet. However,these days this naturally grown food is altered from the time it pops out of the soil till it reaches our plate. Also, we are mostly eating them in the same cooked way. But there is a lot that you can do.Read on to know more. Collectively termed legumes, pulses and beans include: Beans such as chholey (chickpeas), rajma (kidney beans), lobia (raungi or black eyed beans),black chana, dried peas, etc. All types of dals such as red lentils, yellow moong, green moong, tur daal, chana daal, etc. Aim for wholesome nutrition Pulses and beans must be consumed in their whole and unaltered form to derive the maximum nutritional benefit. Whole means in its most natural state - free from processing, polishing, additives or any other measure to refine them. These days super markets flood
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COCONUT - THE WONDER FOOD
Call it a nut, or a fruit, coconut is one of the most versatile fruits nature has gifted us. Every part of this wonderful fruit is consumed by humans in some or the other form. It heals, provides nourishment, enhances health, even its shell, and fiber are used for multiple purposes. Interesting Fact - Did you know that coconut water's electrolyte balance is similar to human blood plasma! It is a complete and perfect food package, as its flesh provides a high-calorie food and its water is drinkable in its natural state. The inedible fiber can be turned into a rope, brushes, mattress, and a lot more. The hard shell of coconut can be burnt to get charcoal, or used in making mosquito coils. What is the origin of this fruit and its significance in our lives, what are the benefits of eating it, and what are the different ways of consuming it? Read on to know the answers to all of these questions. History & Cultural Relevance The cultivation of coconut originated in t
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Vegetable Juices - A New Way to have Raw Vegetables
Recently, juicing has gained increased attention. For many of us, it may even appear as a recent fad. Increase in raw vegetables has many health benefits and juicing is the easiest way to incorporate them into our daily regime. Health benefits of vegetables: Vegetables are alkalizing foods. When consumed in raw form, they provide the right health at a cellular level. The alkalizing effects of vegetables ensure they act as great companions to other acid residue food groups such as wheat and non-veg. Raw vegetables are easily digested, thus creating lower digestive load for your body. They have the necessary enzymes, minerals and vitamins and act as your natural vitamins supplement. They are rich in fibre and bodybuilding materials. Why Juice your Vegetables? When we juice the vegetables, it's a high degree of concentrated raw foods for you. Our bodies function very well on higher quotient of raw foods, and vegetable juices are an easy way to ac
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