Goa Spice Farms – Enhance some Flavor this monsoon

Goa India beaches are among the world’s best retreat destinations to relish your vacation. This monsoon, add some zing to your travel to Goa by visiting the Spice Farms. 

The Goa Spice Farms are tropical gardening plantations where varieties of spices are cultured for travel purposes. From betel nuts to bulk spices like pepper, nutmeg and chilies are cultivated in numerous spice farms across Goa.

These spice farms which are sited on the foothills of the Western Ghats, are situated at the eastern side of Goa. Nearly all spice farms offer an accompanied tour which would contain a traditional welcome and a welcome drink, visit of the spice farm and a traditional meal. Some also offer lodging conveniences for a complete experience.

Some Noteworthy Spice Farms in Goa are –

Sahakari Spice Farm - Sahakari Spice Farm is situated amongst lush green environs at Curti near Ponda. The Spice Farm is sheltered by thick timberland with a scent of the spices coming from the shrubs grown around everywhere in the farm. The farm provides awareness about diversity of spices and their remedial values.

Pascoal Organic Spice Village - Pascoal Organic Spice Village is enclosed by woodland and is located on the banks of river Khandepar. The Farm shelters three chief plantations of coconut, cashew and areca nuts, inter-planted with spices.

Savoi Plantation - Savoi Plantation is situated in the village of Savoi, 25 kms from the Panjim. Various tours are available which include a demonstrator of old-style beetle nut plucking and many more activities. The Farm serves old-fashioned Goan ‘Saraswat’ food served in mud vessels and banana leaf plates. 

So visit Goan Spice Farms this monsoon and explore a whole new biosphere. JiyoLife

Scented Candles: Light up your Mood

In this hectic life, work pressure takes toll on your mind & body. We often feel stressed and exhausted with the kind of lifestyle we live. Scented candles are the perfect way to wipe away your day’s anxiety. They are pulsating & help you relax by soothing your mind, your body & your soul.
Scented Candles are gaining further popularity in the urban world. They help you create a passionate or cheerful atmosphere and also pacify and soothe us or lift our moods. A study has revealed how perfumed candles and scented incense can help you lower your stress level along with calming your blood pressure. Burning a scented candle while you relax taking a bath is pleasurable. 

Why Scented Candles?

Soothes Blood Pressure – A study reveals that scents released by aromatherapy candles can help provisionally lower blood pressure. When a scented candle activates your blood pressure to descent, you feel more stress-free and are likely to be in a healthier frame of mind.

Battle Sleeplessness – The Scents help you relax your nervous system and relaxes your body letting you sleep better. Lavender and sandalwood scents are known to comfort your senses and reduce uneasiness. When you sleep sound at night, you feel more revitalized and active during your day.

Enlighten your positive side - Inhaling the fragrance of scented candles can give depression victims momentary relief. Various scents such as lemon & jasmine help enhance the moods by steering the endocrine system, triggering the mind to discharge tension, anxiety and destructive emotions.

Enhance Dynamism in your body - Aromatherapy candles also brighten your mood by stimulating your dynamism levels. Citrus scents like grapefruit, orange and lemon help you sense more excitement and convey energetic and optimistic vibes all through the day.

These candles are made using vital oils of plants and flowers. The perfume from the candle can truly help you unwind.  So the next time you are having one of those days when nothing seems right, light up a scented candle and chill out– Jiyo Life