Health and Ayurveda

Health issues, cautionary notes, announcements, suggestions, and remedies.

Use Natural Remedies to beat Insomnia

You lie in bed staring at the ceiling, or worse, staring at the clock. Minutes pass. Hours pass. You count the hours until you have to...

Ebola: Ten Shocking Things

Early symptoms of Ebola can appear harmless -- fever, headache, aches, chills and sore throat. They could be the stuff of a normal illness. But as the...

Incredible health benefits of tender Coconut water

Coconut is a wonder fruit. Its health benefits are enormous. Moreover, tender coconut water is an incredible food supplement having all vital minerals and...

Is that all Yoga has to offer?

Yoga, which was part of people's lifestyle before a few thousands or even few hundred years ago, is again becoming a buzzword in the...

American adults get wiser; quit smoking. Indian women do the opposite

In a good news, recent reports revealed that now only 15% American adults smoke. In another good news, Indians also reduced smoking, but compared...

Thanking Lord Dhanvantari, the Founder of Ayurveda, on Dhanteras

Diwali festival in India is a 5-day celebration starting from Dhanteras with every single day having its own significance. Out of this, on the...

Light from smartphones lowers sleep hormone

Here is one more compelling reason why parents should not allow kids to use smartphones, tablets and video games, especially before bedtime. With a recent...

“Reject them. Reject them immediately!”

Scientists admit they were wrong. Millions have died as a result of this mistake. In 2014 TIME Magazine published on its cover recanting a very...

Clay as mineral supplement – Even Chimpanzees know it!

It is only the modern human beings who have difficulties understanding the many wonders of mother nature. If you are fortunate enough to live...

Treating Muscle cramps the Ayurveda way

Article by Prof. Dr MS Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu)., PhD. Muscle cramps are the common suffering among the people and it is found irrespective of gender,...

READERS' PICK

New Prime Minister of India – What to Expect

As the results of India’s last election emerged, I noticed a new enthusiasm all around. People starting from rickshaw pullers to industrialists, and from...

Chemical aided agriculture Vs Natural ecosystems

For decades now factory produced fertilizers have been praised as the greatest gift to farmers.  But the negative after effects of such artificial interventions by men...

Exposing pseudo sadhus is a service to humanity

Recently I wrote an article on how ethics are important in spiritual life and how a saintly person, or sadhu, also needs to follow...
Diwali thoughts

Why my heart went out to them this Diwali

As I was walking towards the temple to attend a special Diwali function, I noticed something unusual for this day. Diwali is known for...

High rising National pride but Narendra Modi needs to hold his horses

Now when it is official that Indians are riding on a high national pride under Narendra Modi's leadership, it may be interesting to find...