What happens if you put diesel in a petrol engine? Your car won't last 200 yards, right? But we don't do that, do we? We know better somehow. We understand that wrecking pistons, damaging fuel pumps and fuel injectors isn't good for our car, our wallet, and therefore: for us. Besides our car simply shuts down and that's signal enough that we shouldn't go that route. How come then, we aren't ... Read the Post
Books: The Lost Art Of Healing
In this book, Bernard Lown, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, medical innovator and renowned cardiologist laments the state of modern medical care. The book takes us on a journey spanning thirty years of his career as a cardiologist, as he shares stories and vignettes that offer deep insight into the evolution of medicine. One of Lown's chief complaints is the lack of time and concern shown by ... Read the Post
5 Food Habits That Will Change Your Life
We are what we eat. Banal and trite as it sounds, these words couldn't be truer. Not just what but when and where and with whom - every aspect of food plays a big role in our overall nourishment. But I also understand that making big shifts in what to eat is difficult, at least at first. So lets start with some baby steps that are easy to incorporate and will drastically change how you feel (and ... Read the Post
Pasta With Broccoli, Cherry Tomatos And Homemade Pesto
That makes my mouth water as I type it. Excuse me while I step into the kitchen and help myself to some more. Ok so *burp* *burp* where were we? The wonderful guys at Gorus, our organic foods suppliers (home delivery - hooray!) recently expanded their repertoire to include basil, parsley, cherry tomatos, broccoli and then some. So when the cook called to say she won't be showing up for a few ... Read the Post
Japan Earthquake/Tsunami: How Each Of Us Can Help
I received a newsletter from Nick Ortner this morning that truly woke me up. For almost 12 years now, I have chosen not to keep a TV at home. The news is always sensationalized, the same footage broadcast one time too many and the overall message is oriented around fear, tragedy and fatalism. However I'm very active online and my Facebook wall has been bombarded with links to the latest news and ... Read the Post
Coming Home
Everything is the same as yesterday. The home, the beloved, the trees and the birds. Nothing has really changed. However I was miserable yesterday and today I'm in bliss. Yesterday, I looked at everything and nothing stirred inside. Today I look at the same things, and my heart is filled with love and joy and gratitude. I feel blessed to have been showered with so much. Yesterday I was a slave to ... Read the Post
Having Fun With Your Affirmations
On my iPhone, I record affirmations as voice memos. For a long time, I was playing each one individually. This got tedious after a while so I ported them all to iTunes to have them under one place. Then I decided to have some fun. In Garage Band, I imported the affirmations, added some background music and made separate mixes for different categories. These "tracks" as I call them have been synced ... Read the Post
Happy Women’s Day: Here’s To Us!
For a lot of women around me, including myself, this is a time of reclaiming our power. A time to celebrate our femininity and its infinite inherent wisdom. Osho, speaks beautifully about this: Love, trust, beauty, sincerity, truthfulness, authenticity -- these are all feminine qualities, and they are far greater than any qualities that man has. But the whole past has been dominated by man and ... Read the Post
Magnesium-Rich Foods That Lower Risk Of Diabetes
Over the last five years or so, the mention of 'Diabetes' has jumped to scary proportions around me. So when I came across this post by the guys at RealAge, I sent it off to everyone I knew who is seeking relief from it. Here I want to share it with you, and make my own additions. The original post Eat These 3 Foods For Better Blood Sugar talks about the importance of magnesium in keeping blood ... Read the Post
Tried The Tap Tap Tap, Lately?
How do you invite abundance in your life when your brain has been wired to limiting beliefs and thought patterns? How to express your creativity, love deeply, feel energetic and vital, earn without limits when all you've learnt is "There isn't enough". In general, we find it difficult to receive when our cup is already full (not with the good stuff, at that?) I've fervently looked to answer these ... Read the Post
Apple And Spinach Soup With Fennel
We returned from a weekend trip with lots of apples. When it comes to apples, I'm every doctor's poster-child: I sincerely eat one everyday. However this time, something different wanted to happen. So I poked around the fridge to see what else was available and found some still-fresh spinach. So here's my recipe for this warm and sweet soup. Serves 2 Fresh Spinach roughly chopped - 1 big ... Read the Post
Our Home And The Movie
Winters in Pune are always dry. Yet, this year, it rained - heavy clouds reigned through Novemeber and early December and we didn't know whether to pack the umbrellas in or bring out the winter wear. Our suppliers of organic suppliers sent us an email which read thus: The heavy rains in the past few days have destroyed many of the crops planted by farmers in our group. More than 50% of the rice ... Read the Post
One Life, Many Masters
We live in abundant times indeed. As I look back over the year that has been, I'm filled with endless gratitude for the many teachers who have added immensely to my sense of being and sense of self. Osho is my first and most beloved master. Over the last six years of listening to Him and practising His meditations, my love for life has expanded and my sense of self evolved indescribably. The ... Read the Post
Vegan And Alkaline: Almond Butter
I love almonds at this time of year, when the cold really bites and the body yearns for warm, comforting foods. I try to incorporate them into my diet as much as possible - eating them with my fruits in the morning, or soaking them overnight and eating them with honey and black pepper. That's a must try if you feel the sniffles coming, by the way. Almonds are generally great for the body - they ... Read the Post
pH = Perfect Health
Its amazing how we are lead to answers when we're seeking them out sincerely. I was on vacation in the mountains when I came across the Celestine Prophecy. This book and I have played hide-and-seek for a really long time. But finally 17 years after its release I read it and was really blown away. When I returned home, I wanted to read everything else by James Redfield - the Tenth Insight and other ... Read the Post