Author: Kamala Somasundaram

  • Moringa – Health Benefits, and Side Effects

    Moringa – Health Benefits, and Side Effects

    The world is slowly waking up to a new superfood, one that’s native to India and that we have consumed for centuries. Moringa oleifera – better known as the drumstick tree and also known as the horseradish/ben tree – has been used in Ayurveda for years now. Moringa health benefits include treating and preventing diseases […]

  • Flax Seeds – Benefits, Side Effects, and Weight Loss

    Flax Seeds – Benefits, Side Effects, and Weight Loss

    Flax seeds are one of the most versatile seeds. Today, you see them in oatmeal bowls, acai bowls, smoothies, and other foods. However, many years ago, people mostly used them for creating textiles. Now that more and more people are becoming increasingly health-conscious and aware of the food they consume, flax seeds have grown in […]

  • Jeera Water – Benefits, Side Effects and Jeera Weight Loss

    Jeera Water – Benefits, Side Effects and Jeera Weight Loss

    Cumin, or jeera, is a millennium-old spice that leaves an unmistakable, unique taste in your mouth. A sprinkle or two adds a flavor worthy of a kick and a punch into any dish, leaving its unique combination of aromatic tang and punchy heat inside. But did you know that drinking jeera water could benefit your […]

  • Ashwagandha – Benefits, Side Effects & How to Consume

    Ashwagandha – Benefits, Side Effects & How to Consume

    The conventional use of herbal medicines is a part of our Indian culture and social heritage. Ayurveda is a way of life that addresses holistic well-being. It improves health by minutely studying body types, food preferences and various other parameters. While we continue to treasure Ayurvedic medicines and treatment methods, some Ayurvedic herbs have gained […]

  • Web Stories – 5 Proven Health Benefits of Paleo Diet

    Web Stories – 5 Proven Health Benefits of Paleo Diet

    The Paleo Diet resembles what the hunter-gatherer ancestors of human beings consumed in the palaeolithic age. These hunter-gatherer ancestors had fewer lifestyle disorders like obesity, diabetes and heart diseases. It can be attributed mainly to their whole food-based diet and physically active lives. Several studies prove that the paleo diet can result in weight loss. […]