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Common health issues during monsoons and ways to stay safe After a long wait,  the  monsoon is finally here.  Although  the  arrival  of  the  monsoon has  relieved  the unbearable heat, the season also brings  its share  of  illnesses.  The combination of  a  humid climate, heavy  rains , and  high  winds easily  spreads  infectious diseases. Viral fever, stomach infections,  colds , and swine flu are some of the common health  issues  during the rainy season. So, in this blog, we discuss in detail some of the common health  issues  during  the  monsoon and ways to stay safe. Check out the infographic  for  an overview of  monsoon  health  issues  and ways to stay  safe. Common diseases during the monsoon Here is  a list of some of the  more  common diseases caused during  the  monsoon rai...

  10 Proven Turmeric and Curcumin Health Benefits What are turmeric and curcumin? Turmeric  is the spice that gives curry its yellow  color. It  has been used in India for thousands of years as both a spice and  a  medicinal herb. Recently, science has started to  support  traditional claims that turmeric contains compounds with medicinal properties  (1). These  compounds are called curcuminoids. The most important is  curcumin. Curcumin  is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong  antioxidant. Here  are the top 10 evidence-based health benefits of turmeric and  curcumin. 1. Turmeric contains bioactive compounds with medicinal properties However, the curcumin content of turmeric is not that high. It's about 3% by weight (2). Most studies on this herb use turmeric extracts, which primarily contain c...

      Picrorhiza Kurroa Root for Liver Protection Picrorhiza  root,  also known as  Kutki, promotes  overall health and is especially useful for liver  detoxification. Traditionally, Picrorhiza kurroa, also known as Kutki, is a well-known herb in both Indian Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used to treat  diseases  of the liver and upper respiratory tract (including bronchial asthma), reduce  fever,  and treat dyspepsia, chronic diarrhea, and scorpion and snake  stings. Most importantly,  it is known as  liverwort, which  not only protects and heals the liver, but also prevents liver toxicity,  counteracts  harmful biochemical changes in the liver caused by many  toxins,  and even improves  bile flow. Let's take a closer  look at some of these  benefits.  #didyouknow Picrorhiza herb not only protects  and  heals the liver, but ...