Healing Through Food

 Stay cool in a cup: Guava Leaf tea against      stress   and anxiety    Guava leaves There are times when it seems too much, too fast, calls, messages, activities and worries. We are working even when we are sitting down. At such times we all miss something that is simple, something cool.  Personally, one of those things that are very comfortable to me is a cup of hot guava leafed tea. It is not fancy or expensive. It only takes a couple leaves and a little boiling water and some quiet time to breathe.   You might have come across the medicinal values of guava fruit but it is the guava leaf that is getting a reputation of its own especially in terms of reducing irritability and soothing the mind in a natural way. In this article, we are going to see how guava leaf tea may make you gain a little peace in the press of things - no pills, no side effects, just the word of mouth relic of time.  What is guava leaf tea? We all know g...

  Nature’s Answer To Stress: Healing Properties Of Drumstick Leaves   Drumstick Leaves Want to have a good sleep, relieve stress, or simply get some energy? Why not get something natural, and potent instead of pills? Oh, say a word about drumstick leaves , or moringa, the super leaf in Indian kitchens since the time immemorial! On the one hand such minor green leaves seem to be basic but on the other hand their healing properties are incredible. So, how can they make your body and mind feel better each day? Let us see.  What is Drumstick Leaves?   Did you ever see a tall tree, with long, narrow pods that hang down--that is the drumstick tree, or Moringa oleifera. They have a long history of use in Indian homes, both in curries and dals but also as a natural medicine.  Eating a spoon of moringa leaves in the morning, my grandmother would say, “you would never need a doctor again.” I did not at the time believe her but science these days is slowly reachi...

  Ragi to Have Stronger Bones: A Natural Cure to Osteoporosis  Ragi Flour Introduction  Have you heard the name of nachni or finger millet? We know it as ragi in India and it has been tried and tested over the ages to be a super healthy grain especially giving stronger bones . Ragi is a natural, cost effective, and easy remedy that promotes the health of our bones, especially in case we have osteoporosis or we wish to avert it.  What is Osteoporosis?  Osteoporosis is the condition in which bones are weak, thin and are easily broken. It predominantly happens to older individuals and in most cases women past menopause. It does not take a major fall or bump to cause fracture.  Personal Note: We understood how important bone health is when my aunt fractured her wrist in a light fall. It is then that we came across the strength of ragi in our family food.   The Great Reasons Why Ragi is Good to Your Bones So how is ragi a superfood to your bones?...

                Brain Boosting Benefits of Ragi you never knew  When one hears about smart food, we would envision some nuts like almonds walnuts, or perhaps even green tea. But did you ever know of ragi and its brilliant brain power effects? Otherwise, there is nothing to concern. You are not only one. I got to know the ragi first when my grandmother strongly told me to drink ragi porridge when I was going through my exams. I was not so much excited about it at that time. However, now, I am honest to say I appreciate her wisdom. Here is why you want to add this simple millet to your plate especially when you wish to maintain a clear and healthy brain.  So what is Ragi? Ragi Finger millet which is known as ragi is another grain that is cultivated in India and some regions in Africa. It has been used in the South Indian kitchens over centuries. You will hear it being used in most meals like Ragi dosa, Ragi mudde ( a soft ball made of...