Ayurveda – Your Life Knowledge
Ayurveda is a traditional, ancient Indian health science. The name “Ayurveda” means “life knowledge”. It is a holistic system that emphasizes balancing the body, mind and spirit to prevent and treat disease. This 5,000-year-old practice focuses on harmonizing the body with nature through diet, herbal remedies, yoga and meditation, exercise, lifestyle and body cleansing.
6 Reasons to Drink Tea
Tea is an ancient health drink which originated from China. To break the Chinese monopoly, the British had smuggled seeds from China to India and eventually established tea plantations all over India, Sri Lanka and Africa.
9 Travel Tips for a Happy Gut
Traveling could be hard on your body. Catching a cold or flu is more likely within the confined and crowded spaces in the planes and airports. Many travelers also find their sleep patterns disrupted by these conditions. A lesser-discussed problem is our digestive system going out of kilter due to an inadequate diet as well as prolonged sitting on the plane or car.
Cardamom
Did you know Cardamom is not just a spice?
Over the years due to it’s many health benefits it has been commonly used in traditional medicine. It is most commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat mouth ulcers, digestive problems and even depression. Use it to combat nausea, acidity, bloating, gas, heartburn, loss of appetite, constipation and much more. This spice helps the body eliminate waste through the kidneys.
Treasured Gifts from India
Planning for a trip to India often begins months in advance. But once we are there in India regardless of being a returning expatriate or a tourist, it is a rushed and often haphazard affair shopping for gifts for family and friends in the USA.
India is famous for handicrafts and handloom goods, the varieties are dazzling. But there is only limited baggage allowance that your gifts which have to share space with your own personal belongings. If you happen to be like my husband who gets very confused while buying gifts, here are some ideas that are sure to please.
Golden Life
Get Your Senior Lifetime National Parks Pass Now!
The price for the Senior Pass (previously called the Golden Age Passport) will increase from $10 (set in 1994) to $80 later this year (2017). You are eligible to purchase a Senior Pass if you are US citizen or permanent resident age 62 or older.