Cumin has been an integral part of Ayurveda since time immemorial. It is called jeerak in Sanskrit and jeera in Hindi. Cumin has a unique savory flavor and is used as a food ingredient and flavoring agent in many cuisines around the world. While cumin is native to the Middle …
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Did you know it is possible for your very own kitchen to be like a mini clinic, equipped with medicinal, healing spices that can correct and prevent ailments ranging from physical pain to indigestion, to itching to headaches? It is certainly possible thanks to the ancient science of Ayurveda, a medical …
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I noticed this summer, especially during my hot Bikram yoga workout, that I had been opening up quite a few electrolyte packets and adding then to my water to keep me hydrated. I was on the lookout for a good whole food based electrolyte rather than the store bought packets. …
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(As published in the “Popular Lately” section of Elephant Journal) I recently met an accomplished, Indian-born, western-trained Gastroenterologist at a graduation party I attended for my sister. After sharing a little about how amazing it has been for me, as an American-born Indian, to not only discover, but have the …
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