Ayurveda by Nelly

A LEAP YEAR comes around approximately once every 4 years; however, the leap year is special beyond the fact that it’s a rare occurrence. There are plenty of trivia tidbits and facts surrounding leap year that make this extra day extra special. And, it’s also a great opportunity to take part in some fun activities with your kids. Read on for ways to enjoy February 29 to the fullest with your family. The Reason behind the Leap Year Every leap year features an extra day added to the end of February, giving February 29 days instead of the usual 28. This bonus day happens because there isn’t actually 365 days in a year, but rather 365.242190 days. To compensate for this extra time, an extra day needs to be added approximately every four years. Interesting Trivia about Leap Years Here are some interesting trivia tidbits about leap years: If you’re born on February 29, you’re known as a “leaper” or a “leapling.” These are uncommon nicknames, indeed, since only peo...

Winter is here so you know what that means: chapped lips! Along with drinking plenty of water and applying  lip balm , you should also be using  lip scrubs  at least once a week. This will help exfoliate your lips and remove dead skin cells (aka, combat flaky lips). Here are five different DIY lip scrubs you can make this winter. Peppermint Sugar Lip Scrub  Sugar works as a natural exfoliant while peppermint oil helps to stimulate circulation under the lips. Peppermint oil also creates a “just bitten” effect that actually makes your lips appear fuller, while also soothing the skin on your lips. Ingredients   8–10 drops peppermint essential oil  2 Tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil  2 Tablespoons sugar  Directions Mix the sugar with the olive or coconut chosen oil. Add 8-10 drops of peppermint oil and blend.   Apply the scrub to your lips and rub it in circ...

                  Becoming a super learner is one of the most important skills you need to succeed in the 21st century. In the age technological change, staying ahead depends on continual self-education — a lifelong mastery of new models, skills and ideas. In a world that’s changing fast, the ability to learn a new skill as fast as possible is quickly becoming a necessity. The good news is, you don’t need a natural gift to be better at learning something new even when you have a full-time career. Many polymaths (people who have excelled in diverse pursuits) — including Charles Darwin, Leonardo da Vinci and the Nobel prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman — claimed not to have exceptional natural intelligence. We all have enough brainpower to master a new discipline — we use the right tools, approaches, or apply what we learn correctly. Almost anyone can learn anything — with the right technique. Better learning appr...

         Virechana is one of the 5 panchakarma in Ayurveda and most recommended if you are suffering from PCOS. There are two cleansing procedures in Ayurveda, one is virechana and other is vamana. Vamana is more advanced panchkarma and it is a detoxification that requires more precision, more training as a medical personnel and it is highly effective.  Virechana is equally beneficial and a relatively easier panchkarma procedure to adopt. Virechanan basically means from of inducing purgation or lose motion to induce detoxification in the body. It roughly includes making dietary and lifestyle changes and taking oral medications, till the end of the dietary restriction, it takes a period of 20 to 21 days. You may not have lose stools for all of the 21 days. The treatment which is given to trigger to bowel movements and increase the peristalsis of the intestine and to purgate the toxins is just one day. But the preceding treatments and the di...

Before you reach for a “boring” glass of orange, apple, or grape juice, try some fruit-and-vegetable combinations that not only taste great but will also boost your immune system. With cold and flu season in full swing, it is wise to boost your immune system. And what better way to fortify yourself with vitamins and nutrients than with juices made with delicious fresh fruits and vegetables? Juicing is efficient and easy to fit into your daily regimen for staying strong, vital, and healthy all winter long. With the right combination of nutrients, you may be able to bypass your medicine cabinet and reach for a potent immune-boosting juice instead. Try these five immune-boosting juice recipes and discover the benefits for your mind-body health. All recipes make one serving and can be diluted with water as desired. 1. Turmeric. Ginger. Lemon. Sip a small one- or two-ounce serving of this juice slowly—it has a spicy punch that warms your palate and your body...