Wolves in Health Experts’ Clothing
All over the world, the food and beverage industry enjoys influence in spaces where one might expect public health to […]
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Warm Food is Beneficial
“Ushṇam annam pathyam”“Warm food is beneficial.”— Charaka Samhita This verse emphasises the importance of consuming warm food for better digestion,
Is “Sugar-Free” Really Safe and Healthy?
Short Answer: Not necessarily. It depends on what is being used in place of sugar. Most “sugar-free” products use artificial
Wake up in the Brahma Muhurta
“Brahma-muhurtaṁ uttiṣṭha”(ब्रह्म-मुहूर्तं उत्तिष्ठ)Wake up in the Brahma Muhurta (early morning) This verse comes from the Ashtanga Hridaya written by Vagbhata.
Daily Routines Ensure Long Life.
“Dinacharyā Hitāyushyaṁ” (दिनचर्या हितायुष्यं) “Daily routines ensure long life.” This verse from the Charaka Samhita emphasises the importance of Dinacharya
Misconduct in Lifestyle Harms All Living Beings
“Mithyāchāraḥ Sarvabhūtahitam” (मिथ्याचारः सर्वभूतहितम्) This verse from the Mahabharata, Shanti Parva (286.8) conveys a profound ethical and spiritual truth: when
Enhancing Athletic Performance With Peppermint
Ever since smoking was prohibited in nightclubs, customers have increasingly noted unpleasant smells, such as body odours, so researchers in
BODY IS A SPIRITUAL TOOL
The statement “Śarīram ādyam khalu dharma-sādhanam”, meaning “The body is the primary means of fulfilling dharma (duty),” originates from Kālidāsa’s
Choose Food Free From Defects Or Contamination
“Āhāre vigata-doṣam seveta”(Choose food free from defects or contamination.)Source: Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthana 27.5 This instructive verse emphasises the importance of
Stool pH and Colon Cancer
More than 30 years ago, an idea was put forward that high colonic pH promoted colorectal cancer. A high colonic