The Power of Healing Books
Everyone needs healing at some level. An athlete needs healing for the aching muscles. A child needs healing for the aching bones during growth spurts. A grandmother who lives alone…
Everyone needs healing at some level. An athlete needs healing for the aching muscles. A child needs healing for the aching bones during growth spurts. A grandmother who lives alone…
Eating raw or cooked foods with fresh ingredients gives plenty of prana, life energy, compared to foods prepared ahead of time. This is the foundation of the sattvic method. The…
A reader sent me this question: Is Jain food Sattvic? Jains are a #Hindu religious sect. They have a set of unique #lifepositivevalues they adhere to, such as Ahimsa (non-violence),…
A friend has developed #ulcers as a side effect of some allopathic/ western medication she is taking for another condition. It is now time to #heal the ulcers. Sattvic diet…
A personal altar is an integral part of a sattvic lifestyle. Inviting and connecting with the cosmic energy is a part of the daily Hindu routines. Connecting with the divine…
Turmeric, the chief ingredient in curry powder, has been used in Indian cuisine for centuries. It is also used in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. In recent years, several…
Having #turmeric in the kitchen is like having gold. There is no other ingredient in any kitchen that is as versatile as turmeric. Turmeric has a whole pharmacy packed…
Upavasa is a sattvic practice with many health benefits. This post describes some type of upavasa and their benefits.
Curry leaves are remarkable in multiple ways!
Reading the last few blog posts on fasting and feasting, you might have had a question. Since Upavasa does not mean abstaining from food, what is the easiest way to…
In modern times, our life revolves around food. Every cookbook has recipes for appetizers, for main course, side dish and so on. In the last few centuries, globally, people have…
What we keep in a Sattvic Kitchen are spices, an amazing beauty chest, and a pharmacy. There is no room for hypocrisy in the sattvic kitchen. Everything in the sattvic…
Even in the most remote forests of India, turmeric has been a life saving medicine for me. For more than 5-years I was stationed in the field collecting data for…
Scientists are studying turmeric and discovering more and more remarkable properties of this spice. In many instances, the scientific studies are validating what was passed on by generations of practice,…
Conversationally, a friend who practices #yoga #vegetarian #lifestyle, remarked, “....anyway, sattvic lifestyle is all about food…” “Why do you think so?” I asked. I was curious about how she reached…