I had faith in hydropathy and little faith in allopathy. The doctors could not guarantee recovery. At best they could experiment. The thread of life was in the hands of God. Why not trust it to Him and in His
Rice is the most important cereal grain in the diet of more than half of the human race. It is used especially in the wettest parts of the world. It has never found much favour in the United States but
You ask about food values. Data on this point are being rapidly gathered here and elsewhere in India, and I hope that at no very distant period an authoritative book or pamphlet giving the chemical composition, vitamin potency, etc. of
I dealt with rice. Let us now take up wheat. It is the second most important article of diet, if not the first. From the nutritive standpoint, it is the king of cereals. By itself, it is more perfect than
The masculine energy has been ruling the world and the feminine energy has been yielding to its dominance. This has been the number one dis-order in the world and there seems to be no hope of any balance. We see
My childhood memories of Ayurved are of my grandmother giving me long pepper burnt and mixed with honey for a persistent cough, and my mother putting asafoetida paste on my navel for stomach cramps. Anyway, whatever done is done. Now
To benefit from Ayurvedic wisdom, it is important to understand the concept of karma. The process of karmic evolution is widely misunderstood and misinterpreted. The results of previous karma are taken into account rigidly, and a deterministic attitude is made
A woman’s journey from Womb to Wellness is a rollercoaster ride physically as well as emotionally. Ministry of Health and Ayush’s first and foremost priority should be women’s health because “woman” is the axis of not just her own family
Ayurveda recommends oil massage every day to keep fit and energetic, enhance immunity and to lead a healthy life. Self-massage is almost like an exercise regime. These massages, when done with herbal oils, not only tone the skin but nourish
Ayurveda believes in the integrity of the Human body and the Universe. It means the science believes in the influence of nature on mind, body and soul. Hence, it promotes taking from nature to heal for any health issue or
