Sophia's Holistic Health Shala

21/04/2026

Pearls from my respected Ayurveda teacher, Dr Joshi 🙏

1 like, 1 comment. "Prabhava / Special Effects of Herbs with Dr. Venkata Narayana Joshi"

21/04/2026

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Fortifying bread and flour will help reduce neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.

20/04/2026

Learn more about lungs

Every time you take a breath, oxygen makes it way into your lungs. Follow along on that journey! Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works ...

09/04/2026

Fermented rice, often called Pazhaya Soru or Genji Annam, in Bengali it is called ‘Panthabhath’ is highly valued in Ayurveda for its potent probiotic properties, aiding in balancing Pitta fire, improving digestion, and enhancing nutrient bioavailability. As a natural prebiotic, it cools the body, boosts immunity, reduces inflammation, and offers a substantial increase in minerals like iron and nutrients such as Vitamin B12.
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Key Benefits of Fermented Rice in Ayurveda:
Boosts Digestive Health: Fermentation increases lactobacillus and yeast, providing excellent, gut-friendly probiotics that boost digestion and reduce bloating and constipation.
Boosts Nutrient Bioavailability: The fermentation process breaks down anti-nutritional factors in rice, increasing its iron content up to 21 times higher than normal cooked rice.
Reduces Body Heat and Inflammation: Known as a traditional, cooling breakfast, it acts as a remedy for excess Pitta and reduces long-term inflammation in the gut.
Manages Metabolism and Energy: It helps reduce Kapha content and lowers the glycemic index, which is useful for managing blood glucose levels, obesity, and insulin resistance.
Nutritional Boost: Fermented rice is rich in minerals such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium, and is a great source of Vitamin B6 and B12.
Skin and Hair Health: The antioxidants, specifically inositol, in fermented rice water (known as peya or torani) help nourish hair and support healthy skin.

06/04/2026

MUST-READ FOR THE MILLIONS OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALES OUT THERE
The Wisdom of Nurses :
It is a powerful and honest book that offers the kind of emotional insight into nursing I am lucky I found it as a student. Amie and Sara openly explore the realities of the profession—the trauma, the pressures, and the need for better workplace environments—while challenging outdated stereotypes of nurses as martyrs or heroes. Blending personal stories with wider issues like hierarchy, racism, and unsafe staffing, they highlight how nurses, despite being the largest workforce, often have the least say. Both thought-provoking and relatable, this book is essential reading not just for nurses, but for anyone connected to healthcare.

Grace on the night shift :
Whether you are a night shift nurse, day shift nurse, CNA, aide, home-care worker, hospice nurse, or family caregiver, this devotional is a quiet place to exhale—just a few minutes a day to be the one who is cared for.
If you’ve ever finished a shift wondering if anyone really sees what you carry, let these 33 days remind you:

01/04/2026

Fun day at uni getting trained on clinical skills… the “patients” are dummies, but still … stay alert — they may not talk, but they’re silently judging every move 👀

28/03/2026

Mainstream western medicine will not tell you this

Why is the $5 remedy linked to stage 4 cancer remission being ignored? In this video, I’ll break down the cancer parasite theory and whether anti-parasitic d...

16/03/2026

For anyone out there (if you exist!) who, like me, has been fascinated by anatomy and physiology all their life — the way our respiratory system works is truly amazing. Go on, give it a try… take a deep breath and think about what your lungs are quietly doing for you every second! 😄

In this video, Dr Mike outlines the various parts of the respiratory tract. This includes the functional anatomy of the upper and lower respiratory tract.

13/03/2026

A small step in my journey, but a big commitment—to care for others with compassion, dignity, and kindness.
Behind this uniform is a heart full of gratitude and a mind ready to learn. Nursing is not just about medicine—it is about kindness, dignity, and being present when people need it most. Honoured to begin this journey.

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25/02/2026

Homemade blanched almond soft cheese 🧀 and millet bread 🍞

23/02/2026

Nutrition packed Green chutney ✊
Moringa leaves 🍃
Fenugreek leaves 🍂
Curry leaves 🍁
Coriander leaves ☘️
Green chili
Fresh ginger 🫚
Fresh garlic 🧄
Salt 🧂

22/02/2026

Power-packed morning juice with beetroot, carrots, ginger, turmeric, celery, baby spinach and kiwi — plus grated black pepper and flaxseeds. All organic goodness ❤️🙏