Stretching is natural, intuitive, subconscious and instinctual activity. It’s our body’s natural intelligence to relieve any “stuck” energy and gently increase blood circulation. When we stretch and flex our arm or leg muscles we are basically “making movement”.  Movement is the basis of good health. When we eat un-healthful food or are lethargic in the…

Genes handed down by our ancestors are known to cause obesity. Along with these unwanted inheritances, the exciting tech inventions that improve the quality of life are making our lives increasingly sedentary. As we climb the scale of scientific and technological advancement, the numbers on the weighing scale rise too!1As we struggle to get back…

Coffee is a stimulant. A stimulant can be good or bad depending on your current health condition.  A stimulant is also good or bad depending on the quantity consumed. For example when you consume a herb which is a stimulant for say an organ system like the liver, then having it in small medicinal dosages…

The mosquito that keeps buzzing by your ear is not just a nuisance but also the carrier of many diseases in pets and humans. Every year, millions of people contract mosquito-borne diseases like chikungunya, dengue, Zika fever and malaria. Especially during weather and seasons changes, getting the mosquito population under control by preventing them from…

This is my favourite topic and my first book named BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN: The Parent’s Essential Guide for Raising Strong, Balanced, Healthy Childrenis written on this subject. There are essential foods necessary to build a healthy foundation for children from when they are young. These foods give them a robust immunity and they also create protection against…

It’s surprising to observe that the simplest of truths are made so complicated. Belly fat is one of them! Our belly region has all our important organs. Circulation in this region is of greatest importance for our health and well being. In yoga, macrobiotics and Ayurveda, it is considered a prime factor for creating vitality…

A seed has the capacity to give birth to a plant. It possesses potent life force energy and nature’s movement. It has the capacity to regenerate and rejuvenate.   Somehow, we forget this power when we are choosing food these days. We have forgotten to look at foods we consume from the perspective of the…

Photos of beautifully plated grilled salmon sprinkled with chia seeds and a side of herbed vegetables are doing the rounds of the internet nowadays. You think to yourself, this sinfully good-looking dish must be such a no-no for a calorie-conscious person! But the truth is, it really isn’t. In fact, it is an enriched source…