Cow Urine, Ayurveda and Science: What Charaka Actually Said
In most Indian homes, the day once began with the sound of milk boiling over. Someone in the kitchen shouted. Someone else rushed to lower...
Category : Longevity
What Sixty Years of Yoga Did to One Man’s Genes
He did not come announcing discipline. He came announcing his age. Seventy-six, retired schoolteacher, slim without looking fragile, upright without stiffness. He sat down the...
The Science of Friendship: How Your Social Bonds Shape Your Brain and Well-being
When two friends meet for coffee in Bangalore, something extraordinary happens in their brains. Their neural patterns begin to synchronize like ancient drums in a...
Is 10,000 Steps a Day Really Necessary for Optimal Health?
The magic mantra of walking 10000 steps a day is actually a marketing myth. It was a marketing campaign in the 1960s in Japan that...
Maximize Your Time: Make the Most of the 4000 Weeks You Have Left
Life is too short to be living the same day twice! The other day, my mind was fixated on this thought. And being the epistemophile,...
Amla: 10 Proven Health Benefits
Amla or Indian Gooseberry is crowned as a ‘super-berry’ in Ayurveda. The Vedic science says Amla can cure all diseases of the body. It can...
Coffee and Longevity: The secret of a long life
‘Put that coffee down? You are not getting another cup! Enough coffee for a day!’ I often get a whip of these words from my...
Education Equals Longevity: How Higher Education Can Lead to a Longer, Healthier Life
Do you think dropping out of school is a great idea? After all, it sounds so cool! So, many rich businessmen are college drop-outs. Steve Jobs,...
Daily Massage: Science-Backed Health Benefits
Ayurveda says heal with Abhyanga! Health Benefits of daily massage are abound. Abhyanga is the process of massaging the body with Ayurvedic oils. Ayurveda recommends...
9 Simple Ways to Make Your Boring Walk Interesting: Tips to Boost Your Mood and Get More Out of Your Exercise Routine
Much has been said about the endless benefits endowed by a quick walk of 30 minutes. It not just helps you shed some kilos, but...