LIFESTYLE
A Cup of Joe: Friend or Foe?
What are some of the things we need to be aware of in caffeine? Does caffeine help enhance performance in athletics? What are the safe levels of caffeine consumption? What are some of the adverse health effects? What is good about drinking coffee and tea? Grab a cup of coffee or chai and let’s get started with this episode of Chai Pe Charcha (Chat over Tea)!
Horticulture Therapy
As a member of the Collin County Master Gardener's Association, I have had the wonderful opportunity to volunteer at various Horticulture Therapy events. Until I joined this organization, I had never heard of such programs. Horticulture Therapy (HT) is a wonderful way...
Are You Bugged? – by Dr. Rhonda Egidio
There are several natural and non-toxic ways to keep dangerous bugs away from us. Read the blog for some easy DIY recipes to keep the pesky bugs away during the summer season!
Living To Be a Hundred – A Book Review
In this present age, when the elderly are viewed as burdens to the society, Meera Shashidhara’s book, Living To Be a Hundred, presents a breath of fresh air in celebrating the wisdom of nineteen centenarians from different origins and walks of life. Many of them are...
Amma, Are You Angry With Me?
On the occasion of Mother’s Day, we would like to salute mothers for whom motherhood has been an uphill trudge and a don’t-know-how-this-will-turn-out battle. These are moms that are raising special needs children – both the 2-legged and 4-legged kind (special kudos to my friends Suma and Gayathri for opening their hearts to not one, but two dogs each, from shelters, and giving them a loving home). We are featuring an article by my friend Lesley Scen, who has gone through laughter and tears with her autistic daughter Meghana. Also featured is a poignant poem by Janaki Rao that mirrors the same emotions from a child’s perspective. Hope you have an opportunity to read and reflect on both.
Raising an Autistic Child – my Voyage of Endurance
On the occasion of Mother’s Day, we would like to salute mothers for whom motherhood has been an uphill trudge and a don’t-know-how-this-will-turn-out battle. These are moms that are raising special needs children – both the 2-legged and 4-legged kind (special kudos to my friends Suma and Gayathri for opening their hearts to not one, but two dogs each, from shelters, and giving them a loving home). We are featuring an article by my friend Lesley Scen, who has gone through laughter and tears with her autistic daughter Meghana. Also featured is a poignant poem by Janaki Rao that mirrors the same emotions from a child’s perspective. Hope you have an opportunity to read and reflect on both the articles.
It’s Easy to Grow Colorful Caladiums
I’ve started seeing Caladium tubers for sale in the garden centers. Unless there’s a specific variety that you’re looking for, resist the urge to buy them unless you are willing to hold them in a warm spot, or pot them up until it’s time to plant them. Caladiums are...
Coconut Oil: A Scientific Review & Clinical Insights On Its Use
It is clear that improper science, a lack of using proper coconut oil, and repeated misinformation has labeled coconut oil as a villain to any advocate of a healthy lifestyle. Read on…
Oral Health the Ayurvedic Way
Remember that taking care of business in your mouth is way more than just cleaning out food particles. Your very life could depend on it. Here’s to clean, healthy mouths, and gentle dentists.
The Wisdom in our Food
Healthy Indian wishes all its readers a very Happy New Year! Happy Ugadi! Celebrated across the Indian sub-continent, by Andhras/Telanganas (as Ugadi), Kannadigas (as Yugadi), Maharashtrians (as Gudi Padwa), Sindhis (as Cheti Chand), Kashmiris (as Navreh), and...
