Chyawanprash needs no introduction in India. It has been used as an Ayurvedic immunity booster for ages and is a winter staple in most Indian homes. Chyawanprash is usually made using Indian gooseberries (Amla) and a variety of Ayurvedic herbs that are nourishing and healthy. There are many varieties of Chyawanprash in stores these days,…Read More
Jaggery Ginger Turmeric Balls for Toddlers
As soon as the first signs of winter appear, we start modifying our wardrobes. Out with the short and thin fabrics, in with the sweaters and heavy blankets! But winter doesn’t just make us feel cold on the outside, it also messes with our immunity. And kids, being more vulnerable to seasonal changes, need more…Read More
Home Remedies for Dry Cough in Babies and Kids
No parent likes to see her child suffering from any illness, no matter how mild. And when it’s something like a dry, hacking cough, it can be even more distressing. Any kind of cough is hard on young children, but a dry cough is particularly irritating to the throat. Poor little babies can’t even tell…Read More
15 Healthy Teething Biscuit Recipes for Babies
If you have a baby who’s past the six month mark, you’ve probably had your first taste of teething! After colic, teething is usually the next painful challenge that most new parents face, and it can go on for a while too. There are many natural remedies for teething troubles, which include the use of…Read More
20 Home Remedies with Spices from your Kitchen
“Once you get a spice in your home, you have it forever. Women never throw out spices. The Egyptians were buried with their spices. I know which one I’m taking with me when I go.” – Erma Bombeck Atlhough Ms Bombeck was talking about women in general, I think Indian women are particularly possessive about…Read More
6 Common Winter Ailments in Kids and their Treatments
Preventing your child from getting sick is a full-time job for any parent and one that involves a lot of time and effort to get right. In winter, things get a lot more difficult as your children are exposed to more sickness in school and their immune systems take a toll during cold nights. Many…Read More
10 Natural Ways to prevent Mosquitoes
“Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never tried to fall asleep with a mosquito in the room.” – Christine Todd Whitman Mosquitoes are such pesky insects that even the biggest animal-lover around will look for ways to get rid of them! There are many species of mosquitoes and…Read More
Home Remedies for Indigestion in Kids
When you have little kids at home, one of the roles you play is that of nurse/doctor – kids have so many complaints! The most common of these are probably related to tummy woes, caused by an upset stomach. Of these constipation and diarrhea get a lot of attention and advice, but there’s another tummy…Read More
10 Home Remedies for Prickly Heat in Babies and Kids
Summer in India means mangoes, ice creams, holidays and visits to grandparents’ and cousins’ homes. But summer in India also means humidity, being sweaty and a particularly annoying problem – prickly heat! Just as its name sounds, prickly heat can really take the fun out of your summer holidays by bothering you when all you…Read More
DIY Ayurvedic Oil for Cough and Cold in Babies
We’ve often heard of the saying ‘old is gold’, and one instance where I truly agree with this is when it comes to liquid gold – a herbal oil called ‘Velichenna’. This is a traditional homemade oil from Kerala and is used to get help babies and toddlers with cold and cough. As you can…Read More