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...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Sep 9, 2021 | Food and Nutrition
No, Ayurveda does not regard protein-rich food as dangerous for health. Being an ancient science, its focus is on natural supplements. Let me explain some fundamental concepts of Ayurveda. In Ayurveda, the body and its diseases are products of food. Food is...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Sep 6, 2021 | Food and Nutrition
Neem (Azadirachta indica) is valued for its medicinal properties. In Sanskrit, neem is called “arista,” meaning “perfect, complete, and imperishable.” It is also referred to as “nimbati systhyadadati,” i.e., “giver of good health,” and as “Pinchumada,” or “destroyer...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Aug 13, 2021 | Remedies and medicine
I have researched herbs used in diabetes treatment formulations in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. I did not see any major reference on the use of Nigella sativa (common name- black seed) in treating diabetes. But according to the Memorial Sloan Kettering...