How to use Turmeric for body and mind 

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Turmeric shake

Do you know why people use Turmeric ? 
As per various scientific studies Turmeric has given benefits : • Boosts Immune System • Fights Against Cancer • Helps Prevents Alzheimer’s • Reduces Stress • Anti-Depressant• Anti-inflammatory• Decreases Risk of Heart Disease • Antioxidant • Age Reversing  

Turmeric has been used in India as a spice  for over 5000 years . Turmeric is the root of Curcuma longa plant .  Turmeric contains curcumin, a substance with over 100 pharmacological actions, including powerful antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. For best absorption it’s important to take turmeric or curcumin with black pepper, or for it to be combined with fats , that is why in India people use Turmeric with  Milk .
Turmeric can be used externally and internally both .

Here are the dosage the you can consume 

  • 1/2 – 1 tsp dried turmeric root powder , use certified organic Turmeric 
  • Curmucin – 250 mg ( dosage can be altered as per the diseased condition) 

Simple ways to add turmeric into your diet 

  • Add in vegetable soups 
  • Add in Vegetable pulao 
  • Add in Saute vegetables 
  • Add it to a smoothie 
  • Add  to  eggs
  • Add it to roasted cauliflower   
  • Add it to your lentil soup 

Here are some Interesting Turmeric Recipes : 
1. Golden Milk Recipe 
 Ingredients: • 1 cup of organic whole milk (can be substituted with almond ) • 1 tsp Organic Ghee• ½ tsp of organic turmeric powder •1/4th tsp – Mixture of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom powder • Small pinch of saffron • Raw honey to taste 
Methos : 1. Warm the milk in a small pan , stir occasionally 2. Once warm, slowly add the ghee and spices while continuing to stir. Mix until there are no chunks and the powder has fully absorbed into the milk. 3. Blend all the ingredients in a blender . Serve Warm with honey .
Note : Do not cook honey in milk .

2.Turmeric Cinnamon Infusion 
Ingredients 
Water – 150 ml ( 1cup) Turmeric – 2 gms Cinnamon – 1 inch stick Black pepper – 3-4 crushed Honey – 1 tsp (Optional) 
Method :
  Bring water to a boil and simply add in the ingredients. Steep for 10-15 minutes.   

3. Almond Turmeric Smoothie

Ingredients :
1. Almonds milk (100 ml) 2. Banana – 1 3. Cinnamon – 1/2 tsp4. Honey 1 tsp
Method : Add all  of the ingredients into the blender and blend for 30-45 seconds.  

How to use Turmeric for skin 
For Acne: Mix turmeric 1/2 tps powder with rose water. Apply a facial mask for 20 minutes and rinse with cold water . 
Oily Skin:  Add 1 tbsp of sandalwood powder, a pinch of turmeric and 2 tsp rose water . Apply for 15 minutes. Rinse with cold water .
For Aging :  Mix equal portions of turmeric powder and besan with water. Apply evenly to the face. Let dry. Rinse off and scrub with cold water. 
For Sunburn : Mix 1 tsp Turmeric powder  + 1 tsp Aloe vera gel , apply on the affected area . keep it for 10 min then wash with cold water .

How To Boost Your Immunity 

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Your immune system is the defense mechanism against various bacterial and viral infections. Due to a weak immune system people get sick and feel unhealthy. 

Managing your immunity is not rocket science, you just have to stick to the basics of ancient wisdom and follow simple rules of diet and lifestyle. In today’s world where we are surrounded with pollutants and adulteration, the only thing we can manage is our body.

In this article we are sharing some very simple and easy tricks to improve your immunity .

Maintain a Healthy Weight : Conditions like overweight and obesity makes a person more susceptible to weak immunity .

Vitamin C Rich Fruits : Citrus fruits and loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C , which boost your immunity. Vitamin C increases the production of white blood cells that aim at fighting infections . So include fruits such as amla , sweet oranges, lime,lemons , kiwi, guava in your diet .

Antioxidant rich diet: Antioxidants delay or inhibit cellular damage through their free radical scavenging property.  Vegetables such as beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, bell peppers, spinach are antioxidant rich. You can include these vegetables in your diet for boosting immunity.

Turmeric : Active ingredient curcumin found in turmeric helps to boost the body’s antioxidant capacity by fighting against free radicals and provides protection. Turmeric helps in cleansing the respiratory tract and thus provides defense against disease causing bacteria and viruses.

Ginger : An immune boosting herb with antibacterial properties and antimicrobial compound aids in fighting infections in the body.The antioxidative  and anti- inflammatory nature of ginger helps in increasing the immunity levels. 

Amla ( Indian gooseberry) : Richest source of Vitamin C , it can be  eaten raw during its season in winters or it can be taken as Amla powder or capsule .For children Amla candies and Amla Murabba is also a better option . As per Ayurveda Amla balances all three dosha Vata,Pitta and Kapha .

Giloy / Giloy Juice : Natural immune booster that also helps in making your digestive system and respiratory system stronger and keeps you refreshed and fit.It helps in purifying the blood and removes toxins , helps to fight bacteria thus boosts immunity. 

Tulsi Juice: Tulsi also known as holy basil has been known to be the best antibiotic. It is recommended to consume 3-4 Tulsi leaves on a daily basis on an empty stomach to stay away from viruses and flu. You can also Consume Tulsi water by adding a combination of fresh Tulsi leaves, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon and cardamom, boil them and strain. Consume the mixture on a daily basis.

How to manage your kid’s health during Winters as per Ayurveda

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Winter is the time when most of the children suffer from cough, cold and fever. During this time children are not able to cope up with the change in weather and faulty food habits make it worse. Parents are not able to understand how to manage such conditions and, in this article, we will be talking about some preventive measures that you can take at home to protect your child and to boost their immunity. Slight modification in nutrition or diet and certain herbs are really beneficial for the children to follow. 

Follow the given remedies to boost immunity and to protect your child from frequent cough and cold .

1. Gargle with Turmeric water – Add 1/4th tsp of Turmeric powder in a glass of warm water and use this water to do gargling after lunch and dinner . This helps to clean the throat and reduce the chances of infections . It is also helpful in reducing the throat pain and inflammation .

2. Chyawanprash – Give 1/2 tsp of Chayawanprash to children with warm water once a day.

Chyawanprash

3. Sitopaladi Churna – Give 1/2 tsp of Sitopaladi powder with 1 tsp honey, twice in a day.

4. Warm water – Give warm water to your child for drinking throughout the day .

5. Amla –  Give your child Amla in the form of dried Amla Candy , which is a better substitute for Sugar Candies.Amla is a rich source of Vitamin C which helps to improve immunity .

Amla

6. Avoid food which contains chemicals and preservatives specially packed juices and snacks like chips and frozen food . These foods cause inflammation in your body which leads to low Immunity .

7. Avoid dairy products during this time , Dairy products aggravate Kahpa dosha in the body which leads to cough and cold in children . Most of the parents think that milk is the only source of Calcium but it’s not true . You can give other substitutes of Calcium like Ragi (finger millet ) , Sesame seeds (Til) , Leafy green and nuts .

8. Marsh Nasyam – Pour 1 drop of  Cow’s ghee (Organic) in each nostril at bed time , it nourishes the brain and also makes a barrier for bacteria and viruses .

9. Healthy and Nutritious diet –  We all know that vitamins and minerals help us to fight against bacteria and viruses , but if you see the intake of fruits and vegetables then it clearly shows that children are not eating enough fruits and vegetables which protect them from infections and build their immunity. It is necessary to take at least 2-3 servings of fruits and vegetables everyday to meet the daily requirement of vitamins and minerals .

10. Sleep – Sleep plays an important role in the growth of children , if they are not getting proper sleep , it will not only affect their physical health but also their mental health .

Let your child enjoy Winter!