by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Oct 25, 2021 | Remedies and medicine
Curcumin is the yellow pigment in turmeric spice. Let me present the science behind the anti-cancer properties of this molecule. Curcumin boosts the levels of BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), a protein and brain hormone that increases the growth of new...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Oct 1, 2021 | Food and Nutrition
There are three types of mustard consumed in food. Brassica alba (yellow or white mustard), Brassica juncea (brown or Indian mustard), and Brassica nigra (Black Ingra or black mustard). All species are spicy, with the highest level of spice found in black mustard and...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Sep 14, 2021 | Food and Nutrition
I have studied this plant. I did not find any major scientific study that will support fennel seed use in detoxification. However, it is a herb popular in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Fennel is believed to strengthen eyesight, relieve cough, assist in digestion, and...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Sep 13, 2021 | Food and Nutrition
There does exist a tradition of mixing a pinch of turmeric in milk in South Asia. It does help in improving the bioavailability of the bioactive molecule curcumin present in this spice. Curcuminoids and sesquiterpenoids present in turmeric suppress blood glucose...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Sep 10, 2021 | Remedies and medicine
Cardamom is mentioned as a medicinal plant in Charaka Samhita. These compilations are said to consolidate medicinal practices that go as far back as the 8th century BC. Cardamom was used as a tooth cleaner by the Ancient Egyptians. There is scientific support for some...