Category: Radiant Life

Palak Tikki

Makes 12–15 tikkis  Ingredients 10 -12 oz (280-340 g) of boiled mashed potatoes.  2 chopped onions  4 slices of white bread  4 chopped green chillies  1 tablespoon of mango powder  ½ teaspoon garam masala  ½ cup of chopped spinach  1 ½ tablespoon of cracked coriander seeds  1 tablespoon of besan (gram flour)  Oil for frying …


Vegetable Samosas

Makes 8–10 Samosas In Punjab, Samosas and Tikkis are extremely common snacks. I remember as a kid, after going to the park or hanging out with my friends, we would always go to a food cart and buy samosas and tikkis. They were sold at every corner and is something everyone ate in my community….


How One Small-Town Doctor Is Helping Reshape His Community

Nestled amidst the rolling hills of the Appalachian Mountains, in the heart of coal country, lies the small town of Williamson, West Virginia. Separated from its counterpart, South Williamson, Kentucky, by the Tug Fork River, Williamson is probably best known for an infamous feud—that of the Hatfields and McCoys. Though the area may be known…


Vibrant Violets

Thanks to Valentine’s Day, February is known as the month for love; and so, you might guess that roses are the dominant floral gifts during this shortest month of the year. However, long before the lovers’ holiday, and even before St. Valentine himself, another flower had a history in both myth and everyday life—violets. Characteristics…


The Acts of Giving and Receiving: Volunteering in Your Community

Have you ever had that warm fuzzy feeling when you help an elderly person carry their shopping, or return a wallet dropped by a parent struggling to cope with screaming children? Similarly, a simple smile from a stranger when your eyes meet whilst walking down the street can leave both parties with a spring in…


The Magic of Wind Chimes

Wind chimes—instruments producing mystical sounds when played by the wind—have existed in some shape or form since at least 3,000 B.C. Originating in Southeast Asia, the first wind chimes were made from bones, wood, or shells with sinew, primitive cordage, or other materials. They originally functioned to scare birds away from early farms (a purpose…


Herbal Tea for Optimum Body Detox

Herbal tea is the perfect choice for cleansing your body from unwanted toxins that cause disease. Caffeine-free and natural, they are nature’s best remedy against fighting unpleasant symptoms associated with common modern ailments. Herbal tea may also help boost weight loss and promote a healthier lifestyle.  If you are on any medication, it would be…


Want to Change Yourself? Start Smaller

One of my favorite things is to find life-changing ideas that are hidden in plain sight. It’s far easier than you might think. These ideas are usually called “common sense.” Everyone knows they’re good ideas, but what they miss is that they are actually great ideas. The magic is in taking these simple ideas seriously…


Rethinking Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential nutrient that you may be lacking. It is a cofactor in hundreds of enzymatic processes in the body, yet many people are completely unaware of the health challenges that can ensue from an insidious deficiency. Let’s explore the need for magnesium, for a blood test to evaluate your magnesium status, and…


Why Aren’t More Babies Being Nursed?

The day after Leslie Ott’s daughter, Ella, was born at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Arizona, a doctor came into her room and threatened to separate Ott from her baby. “The pediatrician told me I was starving my baby and would have to give her a bottle, or she was going to be admitted…