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AYURVEDIC NUTRITIONAL AND MEDICAL VALUES
CARROT
A good source of fiber, carrot is an amazing vegetable, easy to add to your diet. It slows down the aging of cells, is excellent for the eyes and contains a large quantity of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene. It also has cancer-curing properties.
FRENCH BEANS
Very low in fat and a good source of vitamins and minerals. They act as a laxative and help in good digestion. These beans are very good antioxidants and contain excellent levels of vitamins A and C which help the body to develop resistance against infection.
GREEN PEAS
One of the most nutritious, leguminous vegetables, rich in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. Green peas are relatively low in calories and have no cholesterol. They are a good source of protein and contain soluble as well as insoluble fibre. Green peas are an excellent source of folic, acid, vitamin C, K and A.
FRENCH BEANS
Very low in fat and a good source of vitamins and minerals. They act as a laxative and help in good digestion. These beans are very good antioxidants and contain excellent levels of vitamins A and C which help the body to develop resistance against infection.
TOMATO
This vegetable is routinely used in the Indian kitchen. It not only has nutrients like calcium and sulphur with medicinal values but it is full of micro nutrients and minerals that are essential for the maintenance of the body and its growth. It is very low in any fat contents and has zero cholesterol levels.
GARLIC
This has been medicinally used for various diseases and it is one of the most valuable ingredients added in various dishes. It is very good for heart patients as it reduces the risk of cancer and helps in weight loss. Two drops of garlic oil help to cure earaches.
GINGER
Hot and pungent, ginger is stimulating both digestion and circulation. It is excellent for cold and cough. As the case with most spices, ginger also has aphrodisiac properties. It is widely used as a local medicine and is high in vitamin C.
BLACK PEPPER
It is pungent and offers warmth to any curry. Black pepper is one of the oldest and most important of all spices. It is a stimulant, aromatic, digestive and nervine tonic. It has a stimulating effect on the digestive organ and is a good home remedy for digestive disorders.
CORIANDER LEAVES
These leaves when digested turn sweet and alleviate irritation in the intestine. They have magnesium, potassium and fiber in plenty. Regular consumption boosts immunity and purifies blood. This is one herb that is widely cultivated in India. It is also a great herb for skin, to treat pimples and blackheads.
THE AYURVEDIC COOKBOOK
Get Fit in Just Two Weeks
by GITA RAMESH
In the Ayurvedic Cookbook, Mrs. Gita Ramesh describes the deep knowledge of ayurvedic healing science in the form of ayurvedic recipes. These Ayurvedic food recipes help to maintain a perfect balance and harmony within the human body. This ayurvedic cookbook describes self-healing methods with respective to balancing the Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas using the herbs, spices, and vegetables. It is an Ayurvedic approach to food with scrumptious vegetarian cooking for a healthy life.
She is heart and soul behind the Kairali Group since its inception. Her status as a pioneer in the health and travel industry is reflected in award "Best Woman Entrepreneur for Promoting Wellness, 2010".
Launched the first ayurvedic centre in New Delhi in 1989 followed by The Ayurvedic Healing Village at Palakkad, Kerala in 1999. Today the company under its umbrella has over thirty centres in India and abroad.
VISHU FESTIVAL
NEW YEAR IN KERALA
The Malayalam word kani literally means that which is seen first. The traditional belief is that one's future is a function of what one experiences, that the New Year will be better if one views auspicious joyful things as the first thing on Vishu.
10 REASONS WHY AYURVEDA TRAILS ARE DIFFERENT
Ayurveda trails is using the symbol of mudra as reminder, healing is in your hands. We are creating a small collection of highly specialised ayurveda resorts run by passionate ayurveda experts, who want to keep authentic healing knowledge for modern world.
What is ayurveda? How is this ancient medical system connected with yoga, meditation, healthy food, relaxation in nature and modern life style? Ayurveda Trails is dedicated to everyone, who would like to travel and search answers to these questions.
NAVARATRI
Festival of Nine Goddesses
Navaratri is a nine night festival that honors the Mother Goddess in all her manifestations. The worship, accompanied by fasting, takes place in the mornings. Evenings are for feasting and dancing. Each day has a different ritual associated with it.
ONAM
The Harvest Festival in Kerala
Onam is the most popular festival in Kerala. It can be traced to the primitive harvest festival and also to the myth regarding King Mahabali - the benevolent asura ruler who brought peace and prosperity to his country. It is celebrated in August and September.
The importance of the feast to the Kerala's Onam celebration culture is captured in the famous Malayalam proverb: Kaanam Vittum Onam Unnanam - which means: One must have the Onam lunch even by selling one's property, if need be.
MANALTHEERAM AYURVEDA BEACH VILLAGE
Manaltheeram Ayurveda Beach Village, gives you an opportunity to pamper yourself with a heavenly experience. Enter the world of holistic healing and let Ayurveda and meditation restore your physical, mental, spiritual and emotional equilibrium.
MANALTHEERAM
Dr. Hemalatha Manoj
In Manaltheeram, we believe, that Ayurveda is a divine science of life, our hands should be pure to treat a patient. Sometimes we are not able to cure every one but it is important not to make any mistakes from our hands. We pray to God.
Somatheeram, the world’s first Ayurveda hospital set in a resort ambiance to provide Ayurveda healing and treatments programmes. With its exotic tropical beauty and tranquil hospitality, this getaway is the perfect place for relaxation and rejuvenation.
The World’s First Ayurveda Tourist Resort: Baby Mathew, in 1985 together with his brother Dr.Pauly Mathew, has founded the world’s first ayurveda tourist resort Somatheeram in Kerala. How has this journey started?
Cliff View Ayurveda Retreat is built in the Bauhaus style, which aims to reunite fine art and functional design, creating practical objects with the soul of artworks. The resort embrace the philosophy of traditional Ayurveda in modern style.
HARIVIHAR HERITAGE
Dr. Sri Kumar
Harivihar, abode of the divine, is a 170 year old painstakingly restored royal heritage homestead located in Calicut. It offers unparalleled experience of staying in a heritage ambience and benefit from the goodness of Ayurveda and Yoga, two great contributions of India to mankind.
I hesitated for publishing this story quite late, but there’s a beauty in rewinding. Makes me appreciate how all those days have become of me. The clever fall of dominoes of life events that led me to still standing. A very happy new year to all!
SwaSwara means your inner voice, this is a place of natural harmony to release, refocus and recalibrate the self. Inspired by the first sound of creation, the resort in Gokarana on Aum Beach is a perfect setting to enable one to hear the voice of the inner self.
Green gram is a powerhouse of nutrition. It has high nutritive value and can be consumed by anyone for improving health. Hence, this superfood is one of the most vital detoxifying agent as well as an energiser that helps to enhance the immunity of the body.
KAIRALI - THE AYURVEDIC HEALING VILLAGE
There is no better place to get inside nature and rejuvenate with natural medicine than the sweet scented forests of Kerala's Pala trees. Time spent at this jungle paradise will allow you to experience the authentic healing practices of India.
