Month: May 2020

Beat mouth ulcers with Ayurveda

Mouth ulcers are generally considered as a minor problem; however for suffering group it can be chronic and lasting for months if not years and affecting the quality of life and mood. All of us suffer from this problem at some phase in our life. Ayurveda calls mouth ulcers as mukhapaka. Even though just a blister or ulcer in mouth, sometimes chronic mouth ulcers can be a reflection of much severe underlying problems like stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic deficiencies or even cancer.

Mouth ulcers are generally considered as a minor problem; however for suffering group it can be chronic and lasting for months if not years and affecting the quality of life and mood. All of us suffer from this problem at some phase in our life. Ayurveda calls mouth ulcers as mukhapaka. Even though just a blister or ulcer in mouth, sometimes chronic mouth ulcers can be a reflection of much severe underlying problems like stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic deficiencies or even cancer.

Ayurveda, Immunity and COVID-19

Everyone is talking about immunity now; Immunity is the ability of the body to resist a specific organism or diseases. However, in a holistic perspective, immunity is the ability of the body to protect itself and fight any threats to the health and wellness. It comes from a healthy balanced body-at least to some extent. Ayurveda considers immunity as an attribute of pure ojas. We will have pure ojas when tissues in our body are balanced and nourished well. Ojas is considered as the essence of body that is so obvious when we look at someone. Ojas gives wellness to us, and when we are sick that’s what reduced in us. So, it is clear that we can’t create or improve immunity overnight. It is an outcome of committed personal care and healthy lifestyle. However, there are few things that can be done to boost immunity even in this eleventh … Continue reading “Ayurveda, Immunity and COVID-19”

Autumn Vegetable Soup with Cheesy Toast

Enjoy the healthy and delicious low-fat vegetable soup served with slices of toasted cheese-topped baguettes Ingredients:- 1 leek, chopped quite small 2 carrots, chopped quite small 1 sweet potato, chopped quite small 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary 425ml vegetable stock 1/2 tsp sugar 250 g of cherry tomatoes or 2 teaspoon lemon juice 400 g cooked chickpeas or mung beans 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley FOR THE TOASTS 8 slices of baguette or sour dough or chappatti, cut into diagonal pieces1 garlic clove, cut in half50g Edam cheese (or a cheese that suits you) finely grated -optional Put the vegetables into a large saucepan with the garlic, rosemary, stock and sugar. Season well, stir, bring to a simmer and cover. Cook gently for 15 mins or until the vegetables are just tender. Heat the grill to high. Cook the tomatoes and whizz in a … Continue reading “Autumn Vegetable Soup with Cheesy Toast”