Tag: Milk

Bumps on your nipple or areola can be normal in many instances. Girls get a small lump called a breast bud under the nipple when their breasts start to develop. Oil glands in your areola, the Montgomery tubercles, can also present as tiny white bumps on your areola during the first trimester of pregnancy. In some cases, blocked milk ducts, mastitis, yeast infections, intraductal papillomas, breast cysts, and breast cancer can also cause lumps.

Treat yourself to a relaxing bath with Epsom salts and soothing essential oil(s) like lavender. Indulge in warm oil massages (use coconut/sesame oil) to relieve muscle tension and calm the nervous system. Try ayurvedic herbs, elixirs like ashwagandha and golden milk (just add in 1/2t each of cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, ginger to piping hot almond milk!) before bedtime.

Every now and then, children will definitely want something to eat. Be happy when you children are in this state, as it means they're healthy! As a...

With the infant around, a mother’s senses are always on the run. Even when your baby is happily latched onto you, you may still...

Starting your day off gulping down a glass of milk might seem like a quick and nutritious start to your day, but milk being heavy in digestion can leave you prone to stomach aches and heartburn as well. In accordance with ayurveda, milk may be better saved as an end of day drink to help you wind down and crank up the sleep inducing hormones in your body.

Strawberry Dream: Blend 1c macadamia nuts, 4c water, 1c pitted dates, 1/2t vanilla extract, 1c strawberries, honey to taste until smooth. Green Almonds: Blend 1.5c soaked almonds, 1c pitted dates, 1/4c chia seeds, 1T maca powder, 1T spirulina, 2c water, honey to taste until smooth. Refrigerate any leftovers in mason jars and use within a span of 1-2 days.

Even if used interchangeably, milk allergy and lactose intolerance are two different things. If you find your baby colicky, having rashes or swellings in different parts of their body after being fed, it's time to consult pediatrician. Milk allergies can be caused when the baby’s body rejects the protein present in cow’s milk, while lactose intolerance is because of digestive problems.

Eat small, frequent, and light meals. Include more of beneficial foods like cow's ghee, boiled bottle gourd, almonds in paste form, pumpkin or drumstick soup, while slash the trigger foods like tomatoes, eggplant, capsicum, and chilis. Try drinking 2/3c hot milk+1/3c water+a dash of cardamom powder or an infusion of licorice+clarified butter+turmeric.

For many, milk is a standard part of the daily diet. But if you're trying to lose weight and get fit, the concept of low-fat milk may pose a tricky question. After all, saying no to fatty foods is usually on the list of dos and don'ts. Is it truly the best choice, though? Before you make the switch, take a moment to dig deeper into this seemingly "healthy" beverage.

Thanksgiving is a festival where we try to feel grateful for all that life throws at us. It's a season we try to increase our and everybody else's happiness. According to Ayurveda, the sadhak pitta greatly influences our emotions. So let's try some Ayurvedic recipes that can balance the sadhak pitta and increase our happiness.

Wondering if you should exercise while nursing? Fret not! This myth-busting guide will help you unmask 4 very common breastfeeding myths.

Golden milk is a combination of turmeric and ginger along with coconut milk and/or coconut oil. Turmeric helps fight indigestion, relieves joint/muscle pain; ginger is great at fighting nausea, soothing stomachaches; coconut milk helps lower the cholesterol levels. A warm glass of turmeric milk at night helps soothe a sore throat and is an effective shield against cold/flu.

Having turmeric milk regularly can improve your heart and skin health. Several studies also indicate that turmeric milk might fight digestive disorders, alleviate pain, and fight neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. It also strengthens bones, helps you sleep better, and relieves the symptoms of a cough and cold.

Your thyroid functions so smoothly that you can forget it's there. An under-active thyroid can bring on weight gain, sluggishness, depression, and increased sensitivity...

Despite our healthy diets, incompatible food combinations can lead to low immunity, digestive upsets, and allergies. Don't combine milk with veggies, eggs, pulses, or fruit to avoid disturbing digestive enzymes. Don't mix ghee and honey in equal amounts. Avoid curd and buttermilk at night. Don't eat chicken and pork in combination or on the same day. Don't mix uncooked and cooked food.