Patricia “In Newsletter, No 34, Volume 4, the Quinoa Summer Salad recipe reminds us not to combine yogurt with fruits. I have grown up combining those two all the time and do not quite understand why this is bad for the body. Would this mean that Mango Lassi is bad for you as well? My […]
A few doubts on oral hygiene for kids, copper vessels, thai tamarind and more…
September 4, 2014 by 4 Comments
Pinky Dear Vaidya, Please help me with few of my doubts as follows: 1)How to care for Oral Hygiene in small kids? Vaidya: “I am in the process of formulating a full line of oral care products for children. Please look for the launch on www.chandika.com and through our newsletter. In general, however, avoid feeding […]
An e-mail about paneer and raw milk…
September 4, 2014 by 1 Comment
“Hi,I made paneer for the first time ever today. It didn’t seem to curdle in a large enough clump. Is there a recipe for how much milk to boil and how much lime juice to use? Also, wondering about using organic raw milk, with any of the natural cow hormones, since I had estrogen-positive breast […]
A question about hair loss…
September 4, 2014 by 1 Comment
Neha “Sir, I have too much hair fall and an unhealthy scalp ever since I shifted to Dubai after marriage. White deposits on my scalp don’t go with any dandruff shampoo and hair fall out in bunches now whenever I do head wash. Please suggest some remedy. Thanks” Vaidya Replies: Dear Neha: your condition may […]
From Sashoka to Ashoka : the Story of a Bliss-Giving Tree
August 21, 2014 by 2 Comments
Long ago, once upon a time, there was a hard-hearted man who made his living by inflicting grief upon others and his environment: he robbed and killed for a living. His name was “sashoka” – “with grief” or “full of grief.” One day, he set out on his daily path, and came to a rishi’s […]
Japanese Yam Puree
August 15, 2014 by 3 Comments
Here’s a delicious easy recipe that combines sweet, astringent, sour, spicy, salty, and pungent – if you add the optional ingredients. A great summer treat to keep your senses sharp and your tummy happy! This recipe makes enough for 2 people or can be a side-dish or appetizer for 4 people Choose one medium […]
Summer Days with Vaidya
August 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
By Bonita Carol August 5 2014 Last week I was fortunate to have spent some quality time with Vaidya and Malvika. I had been feeling under the weather for a few months and needed to get my Ayurvedic batteries recharged. I knew in my heart that there is no better way to do this than […]
A testimonial on Iritis
August 7, 2014 by 6 Comments
This case history is a wonderful example of how our protocols can work — even in tough cases which doctors have had no success. This woman came into our office in March 2014 with recurring iritis. Iritis is inflammation that affects the eye’s iris, the colored ring surrounding the pupil. The iris is part of […]
Sweet & Spicy broccoli with Protein
August 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Ingredients 8 oz of chopped or sliced broccoli 2 oz of cubed paneer (or if you are not vegetarian, boiled/cooked chicken breast pieces) 2 oz of chopped celery ½ teaspoon of turmeric 1 teaspoon ghee (or grape-seed oil) 1 teaspoon of olive oil Soma salt per taste 1 tablespoon of SVA Mango Orange Chutney 6 […]
