☎️ (650) 223-5520 📧 GENERAL INQUIRY

Top
14 Oct

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.

 

21 Aug

Treasured Gifts from India

Treasured Gifts from India - Munnar Tea GardenPlanning 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.

 

 

 

20 May

Don’t Miss Out on The Great Moments of Your Life

This is graduation month and a time for a celebration with the whole family!  Time for family trip.

This is graduation month and a time for a celebration with the whole family!

A newly met acquaintance shared this story.  Her niece graduated from Medical School last week.  As traditionally done, she could have nominated a family member (who is also a doctor) to perform the hooding ceremony instead of the Dean of the school.  Since she had been inspired by her grandfather, now a retired physician, to become a medical doctor it would have been such a joy for him to perform the hooding.

18 Mar

Tips for Flying with Senior Travelers

Travel tips for elderly parents to ensure a stress-free flight while they fly across the country or world, as well as request special services for senior traveler in advance.Traveling in a group is always fun. Whether you are traveling with your parents or your children, you should always try to make your trip memorable.  However without adequate preparation trips can be hectic and tiring.  When planning for international travel or long flight with your aging parents, consider taking extra steps to ensure that they are comfortable and happy during the trip.

27 Nov

Essential Mobility Aids For Senior Traveler

parents travel to USA-air travel-mobility-walking stick- walker-transport chair-wheelchair.When your parents are planning for air travel, you should also assess their mobility situation.  Many seniors are no longer as agile as in their younger days. Airports are getting larger, with multiple terminals and long walks to and from the boarding gate, which the seniors may find tiring.  If possible, using smaller airports would reduce the amount of walking needed within the terminal.  Knowing the layout of the airport, you should assess the appropriate level of support for them and learn what sorts of assistance may be needed.

21 Nov

Giving Thanks for the Fall Harvest, the American Way

Giving Thanks for the Fall Harvest, the American WayThanksgiving is an annual national holiday commemorating a harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621. It is held in the US on the fourth Thursday in November. While the Canadians celebrate their Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October. For many of us, Thanksgiving is about a 4-day holiday that includes a family get-together, extensive dinner and not forgetting ‘Black Friday’ the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season. Let’s look at the history behind Thanksgiving.