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Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

BAMS, MD (Swasthavritha/community medicine), Medical officer, Ayushgramam, Nilambur block, Govt. Ayurveda Hospital, Edakkara, Malappuram (dist) drshamnabams@gmail.com


Good Food and Ayurveda

Milk-Tea and Namkeen Snacks

If the very people who introduced Tea to humanity saw how we had corrupted this celestial drink with milk, they would unleash God's wrath itself upon us. Taking tea by adding milk is one of the worst ways of having it, says numerous studies. Moreover, it has become normal for us to take salty and spicy snacks along with milk tea. This articles explores on this derangement. It justifies why we should stop this at the earliest. Most importantly it gives a lot of alternative and yummy solutions. (Malayalam)

23 Jul 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

Ayurveda Recipes

Panikoorkka Chutney

Indian Mint is known as panikoorkka in Malayalam. From the very name, it is evident that this herb is quite beneficial for fever. But most often, panikoorkka is considered as a therapeutic herb. But this simple recipe explores the culinary side of panikoorkka. Do check it out and make one..

19 Jun 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

Ayurveda Recipes

Ragi Idli

Ragi is full of surprises. It is not just a rich source of iron but also has Vitamin B12 in it which helps iron absorption as well! There are things that make it even more surprising and wholesome..Also, Ragi Iddali is a great way to take these surprises all the way into the body..Go on and make some! (Malayalam)

02 Jun 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

Ayurveda Recipes

Gooseberry Juice for Good Health

It is one thing to talk endlessly about the benefits of gooseberry and totally another on finding the best ways of using it. As many nutrients are lost while processing or cooking, we may not be able to enjoy the full goodness of gooseberries.This simple recipe will not only give you a refreshing drink but will also bestow the health benefits of gooseberries, almost in full..Go ahead and try it out! (Malayalam)

21 May 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

Ayurveda Recipes

Pumpkin Steam Cake

Pumpkin is a treasure trove of nutrients. It is a tricky job to introduce pumpkin into a dish without losing many of its nutritive value. Here is a simple and delicious recipe snack recipe which gift-wraps all the goodness of pumpkin within a plantain leaf.

15 May 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

Women's Health & Ayurveda

Pregnancy and Diabetes

Alarmingly, the rate of GDM (Gestational Diabetes Mellitus- Diabetes during pregnancy) is over 26% in India, which is the highest in the world. Researches point towards alteration of traditional culture and lifestyle owing to rapid economic growth which has led to urbanization and sedentary lifestyle. Quite frankly, it is such a shame that we are looking at such high numbers when our own medical system, Ayurveda can not only prevent the incidence of GDM but manage it efficiently as well. Dr. Shamna Mole C. E. explains how Ayurveda is handling this condition and helping thousands of mothers with their own and their own's health and happiness.

11 May 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

Ayurveda Recipes

Sweet Sesame Dumplings

"Kozhukatta" is a very popular South Indian dumpling. We all might have had several versions of it already. Just when we thought we have tried them all, here comes Dr. Shamna Mole C.E. with another extremely simple yet very healthy version of kozhukatta. The key ingredient is sesame seeds. Along with the recipe she has also detailed some benefits of sesame as well. Do check it out and try it out as well..

06 May 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

COVID-19 Lockdown: Ayurveda Tips

Health in the Time of Corona: 13

Green Gram, also known as Moong dal, is one of the most wholesome and health promoting pulses there is. Ayurveda considers it as the King of pulses. It is the most important pulse crop in India. It can impart its health benefits starting from skin all the way to the liver. Come, let us all pay our gratitude to Green Gram and make this delicious recipe out of it.

29 Apr 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

Daily Tips

Environmental Health and Ayurveda

Man can never be separated from his environment. They complement each other. All principles of Ayurveda are crafted on the foundation of this understanding. Even the subtlest influences of the environment on us are catalogued elaborately. Ayurveda teaches us to identify such changes and make adaptations to preserve our health and manage illnesses occurring during natural changes in the environment. Unfortunately we have increasingly become obstinate to think that we are in control of our environment and not the other way round. Will that be without consequences? Dr. Shamna Mole C. E. explores the role of Ayurveda in Environmental Health.

24 Apr 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

COVID-19 Lockdown: Ayurveda Tips

Health in the time of Corona: 01- Exercise

When forced to be indoors, we tend to get lazy. Our routine physical activities too come to a halt. In this juncture, Dr. Shamna Mole gives us a valuable insight into the relevance of daily exercise and some benefits of it to usher us into a healthier life, even during the lock-down period. (Malayalam)

10 Apr 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

COVID-19 Lockdown: Ayurveda Tips

Health in the time of Corona 02- Malli kaappi

Here is a herbal concoction to boost immunity. While at it, this simple recipe also helps in proper digestion and avoid bloating of stomach. (Malayalam)

10 Apr 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

COVID-19 Lockdown: Ayurveda Tips

Health in the time of Corona 03- jeeraka kanji

In Ayurveda, food and medicine go hand in hand. There is no point in doing one well and the other wrong. In this third article of the series, Dr. Shamna Mole introduces an easy to prepare kanji with cumin as a key ingredient. This too will enhance immunity. (Malayalam)

10 Apr 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

COVID-19 Lockdown: Ayurveda Tips

Health in the time of Corona 04- kariveppila dosa

Dosa is very versatile. You can make hundreds of varieties of dosas. Let us make a healthy one this time. This 'kariveppila dosa' has multitude of benefits. Read on to find out! (Malayalam)

10 Apr 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

COVID-19 Lockdown: Ayurveda Tips

Health in the time of Corona 05- Pachamaanga Juice

It is summer! And what is the best thing about summer in India? Mangoes! Yes, it is lockdown period and there are no many fruits that are coming to the market. But what you will find are plenty of mango trees all around, that are literally finding it hard to bear the weight of all those mangoes it has borne. So let us pluck some unripe mangoes and make a nice juice out of it. Here is how to do it. (Malayalam)

10 Apr 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

COVID-19 Lockdown: Ayurveda Tips

Health in the time of Corona 06- Beetroot Juice

These are no easy times. There is a lot of anxiety and stress. Staying idle during this lockdown only escalates this stress and our blood pressure may shoot up. One good way to come out of this stress is to stay engaged in some activities. Why not try and make a juice. And, while you are at it, try this cool beetroot juice recipe. It is a fun activity. But more than that, it is a stress-buster in its action as well! (Malayalam)

10 Apr 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

COVID-19 Lockdown: Ayurveda Tips

Health in the time of Corona 07- Malar-inchi

When it comes to digestive herbs, ginger is king. Here is a simple recipe with ginger that not only tastes yum but is pretty beneficial for almost all problems with digestion. (Malayalam)

10 Apr 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

COVID-19 Lockdown: Ayurveda Tips

Health in the time of Corona 08- Chakka Pakkavada

Truckloads of jackfruit hauled towards the airport was a common sight in Kerala during summers. This lockdown surely has hit this export but they are still available in plenty in our locale. Here is one wholesome way of putting jacfruit to some good use. (Malayalam)

10 Apr 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

COVID-19 Lockdown: Ayurveda Tips

Health in the time of Corona 12- Jackfruit Seed Shake

Ain't Jackfruit awesome? You can enjoy it in many ways. It can be had as a dish when unripe. When ripe, the flesh sweet and juicy. But the seeds, what to do with them? It is common in Kerala to dry it and then use it in dishes. It is very nutritious. Interestingly, it tastes a lot like almonds. Now, have you ever thought of making a milkshake out of this? This recipe has already gotton so popular during the lockdown period. But here is a verified point-of-view from an expert Ayurveda physician. (Malayalam)

04 Apr 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

COVID-19 Lockdown: Ayurveda Tips

Health in the time of Corona 11- tazhutaama cutlet

Ayurveda says that 'there is nothing in this world that is not a medicine'. Fortunately or unfortunately it is not the case with food. But there are some herbs that make good food as well. One such herb is Horse purslene (tazhutaama in Malayalam). The make great dishes that tastes like spinach. Quite often it is used to make stir-fried curries in Kerala. Now, here is a different take on this leafy herb. A cutlet. A cutlet that benefits our renal system. (Malayalam)

03 Apr 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

COVID-19 Lockdown: Ayurveda Tips

Health in the time of Corona 10- Aadalotaka Muttathoran

Some herbs are mostly used for culinary purposes, some are remedial. Then, there are some that are good as both. The leaves of Malabar nut tree (ATaloTakaM in Malayalam) is crossing over from being primarily a remedial herb and is foraying into the culinary area. In this recipe, Dr. Shamna Mole presents a good and tasty way of using this remedial herb in a dish. (Malayalam)

02 Apr 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.

COVID-19 Lockdown: Ayurveda Tips

Health in the time of Corona 09- Karinellikka

The literature on the health benefits of Indian gooseberry are unending. Being a wonder fruit by itself, we have figured out pleanty of means to further potentiate it with more nutrients and immunity enhancing combinations. In this recipe, Indian gooseberry is prepared in an iron vessel. This process is believed to impart iron into the preparation and thus it has some very good benefits in managing anemia. Let's find out how 'Karinellikka' is prepared. (Malayalam)

01 Apr 2020 by Dr. Shamna Mole C. E.



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