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Haldi wala doodh was my biggest nightmare as a child.   I was forced to drink a glass of haldi doodh (turmeric milk/golden milk) every time I fell sick but with the   time I have learned how good this simple home remedy is to beat the everyday tiredness and anxiety. As you all know that  Turmeric   is the yellow spice used in Asian curries. It is obtained from the ginger-like rhizome of  Curcuma longa , a tropical herb from India. The well-researched anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer properties of turmeric make it worth including in your diet. Turmeric milk, traditionally used in Indian households for treating specific diseases as well as a tonic for general health. This drink is easy to prepare and highly palatable, the milk taking most of the spiciness out of turmeric. If that doesn’t convince you, the health benefits of this drink would. 1. Improve Digestion It is a powerful antiseptic that promotes intestinal health and treats stomach ulcers and colitis. This h

CHOCOLATES...OMG!! Whenever I think about chocolates  my taste buds get active and my saliva starts rolling. I guess it’s the same with everyone of us. From the time we start understanding our taste buds, chocolate is the most common food we crave for and this craving continues even as we age. People have different choices in chocolates such as milky, cadbury, liquor-filled chocolates, dark chocolate, candies, bars etc. But in all these Dark Chocolate is the most nutritious. In 100 grams bar, it contains 50-70% cocoa and 11 grams of fibre. It also has plenty of iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium. However, one should consume it in moderation. Dark chocolate no longer has to be the forbidden fruit! Next time you indulge yourself to a piece of creamy dark chocolate, don’t feel so guilty. Researchers have found that this bittersweet treat is a tool for good health!     The latest studies, find that dark chocolate may decrease the risk of ca

In this time when people are depending exceedingly on pills and advanced medicines to get rid of their ailments, Ayurveda – the traditional form of Indian medicine – seems to have been filling a subsidiary role. Ayurveda includes a vast collection of herbs within its rich tradition. However, there are some herbs that stand on their own as extraordinary treasures. You’ve likely heard about them. Perhaps you've even experimented with one or more from time to time. Their healing powers have become so legendary. Here is some of the superstar herbs: Aloe Vera : The healing herb of Aloe vera is actually a store house of multiple health giving assets and is primarily a wonderful natural digestive. Ayurveda therapeutic science recommends Aloe Vera for a number of digestion related maladies like acidity, excessive flatulence, indigestion, constipation, loss of hunger and piles. The uses of the herb of Aloe vera are immense. The fresh juice applied on the face can result into fairn