Saturday 22 November '08
During the winter months, our skin seems to need greater attention. In addition to using the usual external creams and lotions it is important to pay attention to our diet.Saturday 15 November '08
On the occasion of World Diabetes Day on November 14, 2008, it is pertinent for me to point out many important issues connected with diabetes.Saturday
1 November '08There is a well-studied aspect of fasting related to its impact on longevity.Saturday
25 October '08There is a well studied aspect of fasting related to its impact on longevity.Saturday
18 October '08Fasting has been an ancient practice in religions. In fact, the fasting season - Ramadan, Navratras and Karva Chauth...Saturday
4 October '08Every Gandhi Jayanti, I tend to get into a reflective mood. In Gandhiji’s own words, his life was his message.Saturday
27 September '08I must add a word on some foods and beverages that may be avoided in case one is suf fering from irritable bowel syndrome.Saturday
20 September '08One of the most effective ways of tackling Irritable Bowel Syndrome through diet is by eating foods rich in soluble fibre.Saturday
13 September '08As RxPress pointed out last week, there has been a significant rise in the number of people suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome...Saturday
6 September '08Of course, one should not carry the impression that Indian dietary practices are without problems.Saturday
30 August '08Another commendable aspect of Indian diets is the variety of grains that are a consistent part of it.Saturday
24 May '08In summer, we seek ways and means of trying to keep our bodies cool and stave off dehydration.Saturday
5 January '08For the last two months I have been dealing with two siblings who have been seeking...Saturday
29 December '07Another miracle food that should be a must in our diet in the winters is the amla or Indian gooseberry. Amla in any form is beneficial.Saturday
15 December '07Chillies are a great aid for invigorating the digestive process. When crushed in the mouth...Saturday
8 December '07Chilli comes in many shapes and sizes. The more pungent ones that generate extreme distress...Saturday
1 December '07Many years ago, while still a student, I had learnt in a casual conversation with...Saturday
24 November '07The Ayurvedic tradition asserts that each plant carries a cure for some ailment. This has also been increasingly recognised by modern medical science.Saturday
17 November '07Medical practitioners from as early as 600 AD have used cloves and clove oil in China.Saturday
3 November '07My association with cloves dates back to my childhood and has very pleasant connotations. At age 6, I had a toothache...Saturday
20 October '07Besides the traditional uses of turmeric mentioned last week, it is known to aid digestion, improve liver functions...Saturday
13 October '07Given turmeric’s anti-oxidant property it has been invaluable since ancient times in preserving food. But its medicinal uses...Saturday
6 October '07Many readers have wondered why, while recounting the virtues of spices, I have not yet mentioned turmeric.Saturday
22 September '07Ayurvedic lore states that every plant carries a cure for some disease. It should thus come as no surprise that spices have medicinal value.Saturday
15 September '07It is not for nothing that Hippocrates said “Let thy food be thy medicine”. Most natural foods have some if not significant medicinal value.
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