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Crammed up seats with poor leg space and restricted movement can increase your risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). DVT refers to the swelling and blood clot in the deep vein in the leg which can lead to more life threatening complications like Pulmonary Embolism (PE), a blockage in the lung. Deep Vein Thrombosis is [...] Read Full Story

 Crammed up seats with poor leg space and restricted movement can increase your risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). DVT refers to the swelling and blood clot in the deep vein in the leg which can lead to more life threatening complications like Pulmonary Embolism (PE), a blockage in the lung. DVT is not necessarily [...] Read Full Story

    Yet another “potent healing herb” and a “nutritional powerhouse” which the modern day health conscious need to know about. An indispensable part of early folk medicine, Black Seed oil is slowly taking up the mainstream as a great cleanser and immunity boost. It is used Unani medicine which gives it its Arabic name. Those [...] Read Full Story

It was a reader’s question that reminded me of Chamomile tea again. Chamomile frequents the lips of herbalists and nature lovers but is not very familiar to the layman. At times, it makes me wonder why chamomile is not as popular as lavender. Chamomile was born in the daisy family. Chamomile is not a single [...] Read Full Story

When Does Aging Really Starts? You are healthy and robust in your twenties. Your visible signs of aging may start as early as 30 or late enough not to worry. But health deteriorates by the time you start aging or cross your forties. And fifties are spent at the doctor’s office mostly trying to prevent, [...] Read Full Story

   You are healthy and robust in your twenties. Your visible signs of aging may start as early as 30 or late enough not to worry. But health deteriorates by the time you cross your forties. And fifties are spend at the doctor’s office mostly trying to prevent, diagnose and treat problems. This is the [...] Read Full Story

Aptly called, the Indian Viagra, Shilajit is a natural aphrodisiac. Shilajit (Asphaltum punjabinum) in Sanskrit language, means the "conqueror of mountains”.  A total stranger to herbs may find it incredulous that this resin contains a fine mixture of several metals and minerals including gold, sliver and iron. One who wishes for a natural rejuvenation should [...] Read Full Story

‘Tinospora cordifolia’ sounds intimidating but its regional name,‘Guduchi’. The other names of Guduchi include Amrutha, Giloy and Gurcha. According to Indian philosophy a few drops of heavenly nectar fell on earth resulting in Amrutha (the Indian name of nectar). Guduchi is a very popular Ayurvedic herb that makes its appearance in many a herbal preparations [...] Read Full Story

Pimpinella anisum, endearingly called Aniseed or Anise (Chotti Saunf), is a native of the Mediterranean area. Mostly found in fragrances and cosmetics,  Anise is a sweet aromatic flowering plant of the Apiaxeae family. The herbs is recognized as one due to its medicinal properties with a variety of elements like calcium, vitamin B, iron, potassium, [...] Read Full Story

Indian Valerian is not a new name to the traditional practitioners and users of herbal medicine. An Indian perennial, herbaceous plant, Valerian root is used in many ancient medicines to promote restful sleep and to reduce pain. Chronic insomnia, irrespective of the cause, is most effectively treated with this simple looking plant without any bothersome [...] Read Full Story