Back to the Roots (Celebrating Indian Wisdom and Wellness)

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About the Book What are the benefits of the Indian squat? Why do Indians touch the feet of their elders? These and many such ancient rituals and traditions are part of our growing up, and in the absence of modern scientific certification, it is convenient to dub them as myths. But observation and deductive reasoning have proved to be the bedrock of these age-old and time-tested practices.

In Back to the Roots, Luke, Tamannaah and Harshala offer more than 1000 remedies and the rationale behind 100 such practices that go a long way in promoting long-term wellness. Learn about traditional Indian recipes, superfoods and tips that provide solutions to a host of ailments, like constipation, acidity and even fever. Through the book, the authors take you on this valuable journey to resurrect ancient knowledge and show you how inexpensive it is to invest in our lifestyles, prevent diseases, increase longevity, and improve our health and the quality of our lives.

About the Authors Luke Coutinho is a globally renowned holistic lifestyle coach in the field of integrative and lifestyle medicine. His approach towards prevention and healing revolves around four important pillars: balanced nutrition, adequate exercise, quality sleep and emotional detox.

He has also authored a range of books on lifestyle and wellness and has three bestsellers to his credit: The Great Indian Diet with Shilpa Shetty, The Dry Fasting Miracle-From Deprive to Thrive with His Highness Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Ali Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, member of the Ruling Family of Ajman, and The Magic Weight-Loss Pill with Anushka Shetty. His most recent digital releases are The Magic Immunity Pill: Lifestyle with Shilpa Shetty and A New Way of Living.

Tamannaah is a popular model and actor. She has worked in several blockbuster Tamil and Telugu films, and was widely acclaimed for her role in Baahubali which broke all records at the box office. She has acted in nearly sixty-five films in three languages.

Preface As much as our world has advanced, we must not ignore the wisdom of our ancestors-those who used nature and simplicity to recover from illness, prevent sickness, and live healthy and happy lives.

Sickness and death can strike anyone at any time. But that is not an excuse to ignore our health, abuse our hearts, minds and physical selves with a poor lifestyle. What does a healthy lifestyle consist of? Natural, healthy food in the right quantity and at the right time; movement and exercise; quality sleep; emotional health and wellness; ample sunlight; happy relationships; happy thoughts, kind words; a spiritual path; yoga, pranayama (breath control); making memories; giving back from our hearts... all of this is beyond pills and drugs. But nothing is more powerful than making lifestyle changes, and investing in your incredible body along your life journey.

Introduction Just like every river has a mouth and flows in a natural rhythm, we all have originating points that we need to go back to in order to live ecstatically. Do you prefer eating dal-rice with your hand or a spoon? Would you like to sit cross-legged while having a meal, or straight-backed on a chair? Well, I sit cross-legged! At home, it's quite easy for all of us, but I do not shy away from sitting cross-legged on a chair in a five-star hotel, too. It helps me form an emotional connection with the food. One of the most important details is not just to eat well and live well, but to be comfortable the way you are in any part of the world.