Mango & Diabetes

Is Mango Good for Diabetics? The Answer is Sweet

“Dear Mango tree, you know that how people are crazy about you, you tempt everyone by your tasty mangoes, you have the power of love. You know what.. No one can hate you. You are the king of summer. You give us sweet mangoes. We enjoy tasty pickles. Our holidays become more special by you. Love you mangoes.” By, Preethi Gupta on Yourquote.in Fruits are … Continue reading Is Mango Good for Diabetics? The Answer is Sweet

Everything about Prostate Health

Everything You Need to Know About Prostate Health

“I am living proof that if you catch prostate cancer early, it can be reduced to a temporary inconvenience, and you can go back to a normal life.” Norman Schwarzkopf Prostate Health-Related Facts: Indian Journal Of Urology reports; Prostate cancer is primarily a disease of the elderly with more than three-quarters of the cases occurring in men above 65 years of age. This disease has … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Prostate Health

Yama Yoga

Do You Know Practicing Yama Can Transform Your Life?

In Mahabharata, Abhimanyu died as he did not know the complete strategy to break the Chakravyuh. Knowing what you need to know in its entirety is very important. Most of us Practice Yoga but are oblivion of its 8 limbs. We all are aware of Asana and Pranayama. These are 3rd and 4th limbs of Yoga. But knowing 1st two limbs is important. Unless the … Continue reading Do You Know Practicing Yama Can Transform Your Life?

Natural Habits to Stay Healthy

5 Simple Habits to Stay Fit Without Medicines

“The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore, the physician must come from nature, with an open mind.”  Paracelsus (1491 – 1541) Being healthy is a challenge most of us struggle with. The life we live which is away from nature is the surest way of acquiring disease and dying with it. The reality is it is easier to stay healthy … Continue reading 5 Simple Habits to Stay Fit Without Medicines

Kitchen Remedies

7 Kitchen Medicines You Need to Use to Remain Healthy

Your health is in your Hand this is what Acupressure practitioner says. Your health is in your Mind this is what Psychiatrist believes. Your health is in your Stomach this is what Ayurveda starts with. No amount of Yoga and Gym will help you if your eating practices are not sensible. Your health is in your Kitchen this is what Naturopathy tells. “No disease that … Continue reading 7 Kitchen Medicines You Need to Use to Remain Healthy

Mental Health

Mental Illness – A Hidden Minefield Waiting to Explode in Every Home

“One in ten children and young people has some form of clinically diagnosable mental health disorder” “The majority of adult mental health problems begin in childhood” “50 percent of adult mental health problems (excluding dementia) start before the age of 15” “And 75% of mental health problems in adult life (excluding dementia) start by the age of 18” The above alarming findings are from robust … Continue reading Mental Illness – A Hidden Minefield Waiting to Explode in Every Home

Financial Literacy for Women

Life after Husband, Financial Literacy for Women & Agenda for Men

Life after Husband, Financial Literacy for Women & Agenda for Men Do you know you can do nothing after your death? “No one here gets out alive.” Jim Morrison Therefore, financial planning for your death must start when you are alive. It may sound unkind, but death is the ultimate future of every living being. If you plan better it is good for your spouse, … Continue reading Life after Husband, Financial Literacy for Women & Agenda for Men

Exam & Nutrition

How to Nourish Your Child for Better Exam Performance?

Some of the most common dos and don’ts for child appearing for exams include; Start your day early Read regularly Study persistently till exams Prepare study note Do not skip topics Revise as many times possible Do not panic Focus on core materials Don’t study more than 2 hours at a stretch Practice papers of previous exams Use visual cues for easy memorisation Sleep Well … Continue reading How to Nourish Your Child for Better Exam Performance?

India Josh

42 Things You Can Do to Love Your Country – India

“It is not always the same thing to be a good man and a good citizen.” Aristotle The entire country is shocked with Pulwama incident. Social media and Whats app are full of wraths against the perpetrators and respect for the killed soldiers. But the irony is we have left nationalism to our armed forces. They are dying for the country. This is the highest … Continue reading 42 Things You Can Do to Love Your Country – India

Amritsar – Always Once More

Amritsar a city known for its history and geography. Yes, the Jallianwala massacre by the British Govt took place here. This is a border town and shares its border with Pakistan – the famous Wagha Border. The pious Golden Temple is the crown of the city which is also famous for its large markets and of-course mouth watering Punjabi food. This was our 4th visit … Continue reading Amritsar – Always Once More

Visit to the Ancient City of India – Varanasi (Kashi – Benaras)

“Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together”. Mark Twain From Kumbha Mela, Prayagraj, we arrived at Varanasi in the early evening by Sarnath Express. It was a 4 hours journey. After settling in our guest house, we took a cycle rickshaw to the famous Dasaswamegh Ghat.  The idea was … Continue reading Visit to the Ancient City of India – Varanasi (Kashi – Benaras)

Chauvihar

7 Jainism Concepts You Can Use for a Better Life

One of the most read posts on this blog is 7 Health Benefits of Chauvihar. Since the day it was posted in Feb 2018, it has more than 1100 views. This statistic inspired me to write about the other principles of Jainism which could be of interest and benefit to the readers. Here I present 7 Principles of Jainism. I am sure the readers will … Continue reading 7 Jainism Concepts You Can Use for a Better Life

Kumbh Mela 2019

India on a Platter – 3 Days at Kumbha Mela – Mesmerising Experience

For many Indians, Kumbha Mela is for the Sadhus and Babas. The crowd is horrifying. This is a place where many people get lost. It’s a terrible experience. All of these are myths. The reality is – Kumbha Mela is a mesmerising experience. If you avoid 6 Shahi Snan days, the crowd is quite reasonable. This is a live demonstration of the diversity of India. One must visit Kumbha Mela if one wants to have an exotic India experience. … Continue reading India on a Platter – 3 Days at Kumbha Mela – Mesmerising Experience

Alzheimer Prevention

Brain Games, Exercise & Alzheimer – What You need to Know?

Recently a retired senior citizen left home in the morning and didn’t return home till the late evening. He neither fight with his wife and children or met with an accident. His wife was worried. The search was on. Finally, in the late evening, he was found by a taxi driver. The driver could reach someone known to him. He was brought home at night. This kind of behaviour in … Continue reading Brain Games, Exercise & Alzheimer – What You need to Know?

Money & Kids

6 Powerful Money Basics Your Kids Should Know for Better Life

“Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.”- Jim Rohn Are your Kids smart? The answer is no brainer. The present generation Kids are smart. To make them smarter parents send them a various hobby and academic classes. We are living in the world of super kids. But there are skills which they do not learn in the school or … Continue reading 6 Powerful Money Basics Your Kids Should Know for Better Life

Financial Distress

8 Things You Need to Know to Deal With Financial Distress

NPA figure in the banking and NBFC industry is exorbitant. Banks are suffering but what about the borrowers who have suffered business loss. They are facing recovery agents, social abstinence, legal battles, the stress of managing family expectations and responsibility of turning around the business. The situation is dire. People suffering from financial distress are all around us. Financial distress is not a new thing. … Continue reading 8 Things You Need to Know to Deal With Financial Distress

Human Life

Why a Thought of Death Should Awaken You to the Life?

During the last month, I attended two funerals. Two people known to me suddenly left the world. People were discussing about the suddenness of the death. But isn’t the death sudden in most of the cases? We all spend our lives as if we are born only to earn money and acquire things. We spend our life in fulfilling the desire for material things, satisfying … Continue reading Why a Thought of Death Should Awaken You to the Life?

Self Development

The Most Valuable Investment You Can Make

Your investment catchment area is quite large. You invest in Gold, Life Insurance, ULIP, Shares, Mutual Funds, Real Estate, Arts, Commodities and what not. All forms of investments make a diversified portfolio. But the most valuable investment you mostly miss is investing in yourself. In a fast and constantly changing world, investing in self is not only a necessary investment but a mandatory investment. “An … Continue reading The Most Valuable Investment You Can Make

More of less

How to be Happy – Always

Caution: This could be a life-changing read. “Often it is those who live quietly, modestly, and contentedly with a simple life who are the happiest.”  Joshua Becker The biggest obstacle to our happiness is our wrong definition of happiness. If we define something wrong then we will struggle for it, but never will be able to achieve it. We have beliefs that MORE is necessary for … Continue reading How to be Happy – Always

Retirement Planning

The Missing Link to Foolproof Retirement Planning You Need to Know

Retirement planning is very important planning you do in life. You have all the investments and life insurance policies in place to take care of your retirement. You have a monthly income plan to take care of your comfortable lifestyle. “We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.” George Bernard Shaw But if the one important ingredient is … Continue reading The Missing Link to Foolproof Retirement Planning You Need to Know

Money & Happiness

Know How Money Can Bring Happiness for You

Do you know money also can bring happiness? Contrary to what you have heard, money can bring happiness to you and your family. The only condition is you need to be vigilant of what you are doing with the money.  Here we list down 5 ways your money can bring you happiness. Know it well and harvest your happiness with your money. If You Invest … Continue reading Know How Money Can Bring Happiness for You

2019 New Year Resolutions

How to Create Better Version of Yourself in the New Year 2019?

One more new year and one more time for the new year resolutions.  In reality, you don’t need more resolutions, what you need is a new way to live. “Jonathan Seagull discovered that boredom and fear and anger are the reasons that a gull’s life is so short, and with those gone from his thought, he lived a long fine life indeed.” Richard Bach, Jonathan Livingston Seagull Here I … Continue reading How to Create Better Version of Yourself in the New Year 2019?

Benefits of Pranayama

Know How These 10 Pranayama Help You Remain Fit & Fine

Usually, Yoga Asana and Pranayama go hand in hand.  Most Yoga practitioners practice Asana and Pranayama in their Yoga sessions. However, both are two different limbs of Patanjali Yoga Sutras. Both operate at a different level and both offer different benefits. Asana: Is about physical postures. It is about the body. Doing physical postures help you to keep the body function and flexibility in order. … Continue reading Know How These 10 Pranayama Help You Remain Fit & Fine

Wellness

What You Need to Know About Your Wellness

   “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” Aristotle Fitness is important but Wellness is the new Goal. People may be fit but may not be well. They are disturbed. They are disturbed with the self, they are disturbed with others. They are disturbed with the situations. They are disturbed with their job and boss. They are disturbed because others are successful and they are … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Your Wellness

subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH)

Coma, Hemorrhage and High Blood Pressure – What You Need to Know

In the last 2 months, I have witnessed a couple of relatives falling prey to SAH. This SAH could be very dangerous. It can take the patient to COMA and subsequent death. A patient can become like a character in the popular movie Munnabhai MBBS called ‘The Subject’. Many of the readers might not have heard the name SAH. I too heard it on the … Continue reading Coma, Hemorrhage and High Blood Pressure – What You Need to Know

Diwali & Mahavira

Do You Know Diwali and Mahavira Connection?

Diwali is perhaps the most important of all Indian festivals. There are many stores that make Diwali a significant day. For most, Diwali is the celebration of King Rama’s return to Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana. Others trace the origin of the festival to the Mahabharata, where Diwali is marked by the return of the five Pandavas from their exile in the forest. Diwali … Continue reading Do You Know Diwali and Mahavira Connection?

Mahatma Gandhi – The Person, Many Books, & Lots of Inspiration

India is celebrating one of the biggest festivals Dussera also known as Vijayadashmi. The festival is known for the victory of good over the evils. This is also known as a Lord Rama’s victory over Demon Ravana.  There are several beliefs, but all across India, this is perhaps the 2nd most celebrated festival after Diwali. The apt book to introduce today is The story of … Continue reading Mahatma Gandhi – The Person, Many Books, & Lots of Inspiration

What Can You Learn from Gandhiji’s Thoughts On Naturopathy?

When Indians will be celebrating the 70th Independence Day on 15th Aug 2017, we all remember the role of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi in our freedom struggle. Documentaries are made on his leadership qualities. However, the aspect of Gandhiji which is not known to many is his love for Naturopathy for good health. Today we are going to peep into this side … Continue reading What Can You Learn from Gandhiji’s Thoughts On Naturopathy?

You are Wasting Your Precious Life if You are Busy

Recently I read two quotes about Busy-Ness.  “Busy is a drug that a lot of people addicted too.” Rob Bell. “Busy life is a wasted life.” Francis Crick I pondered over these profound thoughts. I thought if it is an addiction let me write about it. This addiction could be life-consuming.  If we look around us people are competing to remain busy. Those who are not busy try to … Continue reading You are Wasting Your Precious Life if You are Busy

Childhood Disease

6 Foods Can Make Your Children Diseased Adult

Do you know you are making your children diseased by your casual approach to parenting? Education about the good food habits is an important aspect of parenting. Some of the foods children like and eat are dangerous for their immediate as well as long-term health. They are not supposed to know about the side effects (We believe this should be a subject in the school like history and science for 10 … Continue reading 6 Foods Can Make Your Children Diseased Adult