“RUFF” Way to Better Health
In today’s material world, researchers are looking inward towards our microbiome for answers to what ails us. Our microbiome is the gut environment where we have over 100 trillion bacteria living. That’s more bacteria than our total number of cells for our body! ...
Diet for Sounder Sleep
Millions of Americans use medications, sleep aids, and natural supplements to help them sleep. Sleep issues are an increasing issue today. Sleep therapies can also include lifestyle changes, bedroom renovations, replacing mattresses, adding white- or zen-noise,...
The Bitter Truth
People all over the world delight in sweet tasting foods – who doesn’t enjoy a decadent chocolate mousse cake or a hot fudge sundae? It would be quite odd to not enjoy a slice of birthday cake when celebrating a special occasion, or rewarding yourself with your...
Tea Time
If you ask this India-native, when is the best time to have a cup of tea – the answer will be ANYTIME! Tea is a comfort drink that soothes you, refreshes you, and heals you, according to a number of studies. But what tea is the best? It depends on a number of...
Early to bed…helps with weight loss
According to Webmd, getting too little sleep hampers your metabolism and contributes to weight gain. Striving for 7-8 hours of sleep/night can improve the success of your weight loss goals. Here are some pleasant strategies for staying disciplined with a consistent...
A health Buzz about Moringa
I’ve eaten parts of moringa all my life as I was born in India and it is a delicious ingredient common in Southern regions of India. It is regarded as a “miracle tree” there. I also know that the benefits of moringa are so great, it is now offered as a supplement....
The FAST Proven Fountain of Youth
What I know for sure is that your body can either burn fat for fuel or burn carbohydrates for fuel – but not both. Which is better? Most health professionals I’ve discussed it with concede that the best mode for energy and weight loss is to burn fat for fuel. Of...
Let’s Take-Two to Mango
Fighting Chronic Inflammation? Let’s Take-two to Mango! Mangoes have been around for thousands of years, and you’ve probably tasted them before. But recent research suggests that they are full of serious health benefits – so it’s time to take-two on these...
Healthy Bones Smoothie
INGREDIENTS [ez_two] 6 ounces coconut milk ½ cup ice ½ cup collard greens ½ medium banana [/ez_two] [ez_two_last] ½ medium orange 3 medium strawberries 1 serving protein powder, (Naked Pea) 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds [/ez_two_last] METHOD 1. Combine all of the...
Boosting Immunity with Golden Milk
May is my birth-month! I especially think of my childhood and my mom making turmeric milk, “aka Golden Milk, for me and my sister when we were growing up. Turmeric milk has been used for centuries in India and other parts of Asia for strengthening immunity. ...