Neem is a tree, native to India that's been used extensively for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It's considered a "wonder tree" since it possesses many active compounds giving it multiple antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and other healing properties. The ...

The art of healing our bodies via scent. Aromatherapy uses the burning or steaming of essential oils and herbs to create fragrances that medicinally improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit. A holistic style of treatment, aromatherapy is a practice that is known to help lift your mood ...

Around ten thousand years ago, Ayurveda was born in India. It is a metaphysical yet practical system of holistic healing and medicine. The classical Ayurvedic texts say that the medical knowledge was transferred from Dhanvantari, an incarnation of the Avatar Vishnu. Legend says that he incarnated ...

If you grew up in a household where salt and black pepper were the only flavours on your do it yourself spice rack, it can be incredibly hard to get your head around the plethora of choice available on the seasoning rack or aisle. Fear not! If you’re looking for tips as a complete beginner, let ...

Throughout history, spices have been used for religious ceremonies, cultural gatherings and for seasoning food to add that extra flavour. Growing up in a Caribbean household it was common to see my parents marinate recipes with certain spices the little meat and fish that we did consume (ie. ...

“Like the sun, we are in a state of transformation.” Among the hum of chatter on Palolem Beach, (one of Goa's iconically-perfect, palm-fringed beaches), my yoga teacher’s voice rings with a clarity and assurance. As she denotes, the world around me is in flux, from the folding red and orange glow ...

Lotus seeds or lotus nuts come from the Nelumbo nucifera, a herbaceous perennial species of plant. They are also known as 'makhana' in India. Lotus flowers, roots and seeds have been held in high regard in the cultures of India, China and Japan for centuries. Its seeds are used in Asian cuisine and ...

Generation Iron and Generation Iron 2 are two bodybuilding films by The Vladar Company that have proved to be very popular. The third installment in the series was released in winter of 2018. Can a third film lucky prove to be a hit and keep bodybuilding fans entertained? Let’s find out! Cast ...

Arjuna or Arjuna Terminalia, is extracted from the bark of the reddish 80-90ft tall Arjuna tree and is native to India. Arjuna is named after the famed archer and warrior disciple of Lord Krishna, 'Arjuna' from the ancient Indian epic metaphysical treatise, The Mahabharata. It has been used in ...

Brahmi, also known as waterhyssop and bacopa monnieri, is a non-aromatic perennial herb originating from the wetlands of Australia, Europe, Africa, south east India, Asia and North and South America. It is used in the ancient, traditional Indian medical system, Ayurveda, and it's named 'Brahmi' ...