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Trying to gain weight? Eating more isn't always the answer.
If every big meal leaves you bloated, heavy or exhausted, simply piling more food onto the plate can make eating feel like a chore.
Sometimes the smarter place to start is with smaller, nourishing meals that you can actually digest and enjoy — then gradually build from there.
Healthy weight gain isn't about forcing food down. It's about finding what your body can comfortably handle.
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🌿 Have you ever heard of the lungwort plant?

Pulmonaria officinalis has been used in European herbal traditions for centuries, particularly for coughs and irritated respiratory passages.

But does the modern research actually support the traditional reputation?

I've taken a closer look at both sides — including its plant chemistry, antioxidant and inflammatory research, the lack of strong human clinical trials, and an important safety issue involving pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

This is exactly the kind of herb I enjoy researching: traditional knowledge on one side, modern evidence on the other.

Neither needs exaggerating.

Full article in the comments. 👇

Does your food ever feel like it’s just sitting there after a meal? 🌿

Fennel seeds have traditionally been used for bloating, trapped wind and post-meal heaviness.

In Ayurveda, fennel is used to gently support Agni — digestive fire. But there’s also some interesting modern research behind this traditional use.

A 2025 laboratory study found that fennel tea affected different areas of stomach smooth muscle differently — relaxing the upper stomach while increasing contractions in the lower stomach.

It doesn’t prove fennel treats digestive problems, but it gives us an interesting physiological explanation for a very old practice.

In the new BIHP article, I look at:

🌿 Fennel and digestive comfort
🔥 Fennel's relationship with Agni
🔬 What the research actually found
☕ Simple ways to use fennel seeds and tea

Full article link in the comments.

Autumn food does not need to mean heavy, stodgy meals.

Some of the best seasonal ingredients are at their peak now — squash, beetroot, carrots, leeks, mushrooms, cabbage, apples and warming herbs and spices.

I’ve put together 6 healthy autumn meals using simple whole foods, proper protein and seasonal produce.

There’s a mix of roasted vegetables, lentils, eggs, lamb, herbs and spices, so it is not just another collection of soups.

Which one would you eat first?

The full recipe post is in the comments.

Prakriti is your natural dosha constitution, while Vikriti describes your current state of balance. This simple Ayurveda guide explains the difference and why stress, food, sleep and daily habits can affect how you feel. A useful next step for anyone learning about doshas and Ayurvedic balance.