Organic Vs Conventional

There are strict guidelines around what farming practices earn the "organic" label.

What may be used on a conventional farm?

• An assortment of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, and growth enhancers can be used to stimulate soil and crops. When the soil is found lacking in various nutrients, they might be added through the use of synthetic fertilizers.
• The focus is often on short-term yield increases rather than long-term soil health.
• Crops may be grown from genetically modified seeds.
• Pesticides or fungicides may be used to control insects in crop storage and transportation.
• Conventional farmers are not generally required to keep records of their production practices or agree to third-party inspections. 

 In contrast, organic farming focuses on proactive practices that prevent soil depletion, water pollution, infested crops, and sick animals.

Organic farmers must:

• Replenish and maintain soil fertility.
• Eliminate the use of toxic and persistent chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
• Restore, maintain, and enhance ecological harmony.
• Build and support biologically diverse agriculture.
• Maintain records verifying their practices and products.

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Drinking chamomile tea everyday will help reduce migraine symptoms.

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"Let Your Food Be Your Medicine; and Your Medicine be Your Food" --Hippocrates

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Health Benifits of Clove

Did you know this little spice has many therapeutic properties?
It is mainly used as table spice in our cooking. Usually I don't add clove to tea but had a chance of tasting it and it was really good. Have you tried it? 

Try adding a clove, tiny piece of cinnamon and a cardamom pounded as a spice blend while making your regular tea.Do try and let me know.

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“You are what you eat. So don’t be fast, cheap, easy or fake.”—Unknown

Mattu Pongal Wishes

Pongal Wishes

Bhogi Wishes

“Smokeless bhogi – Healthier pongal “

On the day of bhogi people will make a bonfire in the evening. The reason for bonfire in olden days was to burn agricultural wastes and firewood to keep warm during the winter and to recycle the farm wastes to make natural manure. 

But nowadays people burn plastic, rubber, tires and non-degradable materials causing environmental pollution and thus a health hazard. Lets celebrate a smokeless bhoghi by burning only agricultural waste or wood and be kind to the environment. 

Happy Bhogi, everyone!

Qoute for the day

The best and most efficient pharmacy is within your own system. ~Robert C. Peale

Health benefits of Coconut

Coconut adds a nice flavor to our food, but there is a misconception about the saturated fat in coconut that, it increases the cholesterol. 

We use coconut oil for cooking and add coconut in our daily cooking and found the truth…. It did increase the good cholesterol. Make sure to use unrefined cold pressed coconut oil .

What's your take on using coconut?

Health benefits of Ginger

We in general use Ginger in cooking. However, there are other alternatives like Organic Ginger powder, Ginger juice (to consume small amounts raw), oil and in some cases dried.

Share with us your experiences with using Ginger as an medicinal alternate...

Whats so special about going Organic…

Years back when I heard the word “Organic”….I thought that’s a part of rich people’s life style and ignored it. Couple of years later when there came a time I realized “You are what you eat”, took few baby steps into organic world.

In general terms, Organic food is typically grown in traditionally suitable lands without using harmful pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, genetically modified organisms or ionizing radiation. Animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products are not given any antibiotics or growth hormones.

Here are few facts about Organic Food

• The average non organic produce contains more than 20 pesticides.
• Organic food has more vitamins, minerals and fiber and retains the nutrient level for longer period.
• Your body becomes more resistant to disease as it will have higher levels of the essential nutrients needed to fight the infection.
• You will have more energy level because of consuming lower levels of toxins and chemicals which slows your body down.
• Organic food producers must meet stringent standards.
• Organic farms respect our water resources and do not leach nitrogen and other pollutants from their soil.
• Organic food just tastes much better.

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Coriander water helps in reducing Cholesterol, if taken everyday. Boil a tablespoon coriander seeds in a glass of water and drink it when it is warm.

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Don't eat anything your great-great grandmother wouldn't recognize as food. 
- Michael Pollan

Health benefits of Garlic

Share with us if you have any experiences with using Garlic as an medicinal alternate...

Eid Milad-un-nabi Wishes

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Applying Mint juice acts as antiseptic lotion for the skin. It prevents infection from pimples. It can be used as effective remedy for various skin problems like eczema and rashes.

Happy New Year

Most of us want to get our health back on track. I believe with a strong balance of natural solutions, from food to home care, we can support our health in the most effective way possible. Come join us on this journey! We look forward to seeing you there!

Go Organic, Go Natural! Its New Year, New You! And here comes an opportunity to write 365 pages of a new book. Lets write a good one.