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  All about Amla  I hardly knew anything about the Indian Gooseberry or Amla until four years ago when I incorporated Amla into into my diet. It has been a tremendous help.  The Indian gooseberry or Amla as it is commonly known is a powerhouse of goodness and nutrition and is great for overall health. Scientific research has confirmed the many health benefits of Amla. The fruit's botanical name is Emblica Officinalis and is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. Light green in colour with an almost translucent skin that is marked by 6 to 8 striations, the Amla is sour as well as bitter in taste. The fruit ripens in autumn and the harvesting is done manually. The skin is thin but tough. The flesh is juicy and tastes both sour and bitter. In the centre of the Amla lies a hexagonal-shaped stone with six small seeds.  The tree is commonly found growing in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh and some Middle Eastern countries. Nutrition: ·      ...

  I've had a few health setbacks in the recent past. Through some good guidance, I was able to restore my health and have been able to sustain it so far. My A2Z posts will revolve around foods and practices that have been instrumental in helping me get my health back.       This is the first time that I am participating in such a challenge. I am unsure how far I shall go, but I will give it a shot. 

  Once upon a time There was a tree Deeply rooted in the earth Its branches spreading wide Thriving in the sunlight. It provided shade and shelter to man and beast Home to chirping birds and scampering squirrels Its green leaves gently danced in the breeze.    Then s horn of its beauty and grace It longed to be upright again And feel the freshness of the rain.   No birds, no nests, No little children Climbing up in zest.    Beloved tree! You were in pain Felled were you for trade and gain.   This post is part of the blogchatterbloghop link. 

  As you journey through life, you meet people of varying personalities, shapes and sizes and nationalities. You relate to some and slowly but surel y a friendship may be forged. Some friendships last a lifetime and some just fizzle away.  A strong and true friendship is generally based on qualities such as generosity, kindness, honesty, loyalty, empathy and other positive traits that will strengthen and hold the bond of friendship. However, every human being comes with his share of quirks. Friendships are forged in spite of the quirks and varying interests. The quirks may draw you to one another.  Your friend circle will include, chaddi - buddies, friends made in school and college, work friends, neighbourhood friends, and train friends, if you happen to commute by train. Virtual friends are the latest addition to your friend circle.  Virtual friends are those friends made on the internet. You haven't met them in person. You communicate with virtual friends through ...

  Another Women's day is just around the corner. It sure feels good to have a day dedicated to you and to have so many nice things said about you.  Yet the undercurrents like a fly in an ointment remain - the atrocities, as in the rapes, the injustices, harassment. It would be Women's day every day if these atrocities ceased. On one hand, you have the Ashok Leyland advertisement, encouraging and uplifting women and on the other, you have a woman in search of a makeup artist for her soon to be wed daughter and shown pictures of only very fair girls wearing makeup.  Women's day would be more meaningful if women pledged to empower and uplift one another... says a friend.  The Dark Side of Fair. Woman is often referred to as the fairer sex. ‘How fairly am I treated?’ is the burning question in most women's minds. There are creams to brighten her skin tone and matrimonial advertisements ask for ‘fair brides.’ That’s as far as fair goes.  The Indian woman do...