Ayurveda by Nelly

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux, is an extremely common and chronic stomach disease or digestive disorder. It is estimates that over   60 million Americans  suffer from acid reflux per month. The symptoms of this condition are triggered when certain foods are eaten, but are not properly digested due to the disease. Avoiding these foods can significantly reduce the effects of acid reflux and improve your health. Acid Reflux and Its Symptoms The Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES), a ring of muscles below the esophagus (food pipe) functions to protect, close, and separate the stomach from the esophagus. Acid reflux occurs when these muscles relax and allow acidic liquid to regurgitate and back up into the esophagus (refluxed). A reflux is more likely to occur if LES muscles are weakened or damaged. In addition to acid, the refluxed liquid may contain pepsin and bile from the stomach. These substances may inflame and damage the lining of the esoph...

Have you ever used  rose water ?  Divine, isn’t it?  Real   rose water —one of the most popular cosmetics in the world—is technically a hydrosol, a scented water produced by distillation of   fresh rose petals .  Distillation is when you use steam to extract plant components, especially scented components.  Hydrosols used to be thrown away as a byproduct of essential oil distillation, but now folks are recognizing how great the hydrosols themselves are. They’re saving them during essential oil distillation or even doing hydrosol-specific distillations.  Uses for Hydrosols Hydrosols are fun to make and are super useful in skin care, perfumery, and cooking. They make great room sprays, deodorants, and facial toners. You can use them as a cooling or uplifting spritzer, a  bug repellent, for energetic protection, or to just enjoy the scent. Ever had  rice pudding with rose or lave...

There are many debates surrounding food. Right from vegetarian vs non-vegetarian, to vegan vs Jain, organic vs processed, and carbs vs protein…the categorizations and comparisons are endless. But, there is another distinction that is now coming to the limelight – and that is how we eat our food: with fingers or forks? Which is the best way to eat? Modern culture seems to be tilting towards eating with cutlery. Even in India, where it is the norm to eat with hands, youngsters are changing their habits to incorporate Western culture and lifestyles. The strange argument that it is more hygienic, overlooks the centuries-old practice of our ancestors eating with their hands. I, often, used to think that a fork looks like a hand without the opposable thumb advantage! Why would you give up that unique home-grown advantage for an outside piece of metal? Blast from the past: An incident I remember I remember an incident when I was a child in London. Our Indian-origin English landlord happened t...

Dry hair is the most common hair concern for every girl. Cold or hot weather, dry air, salt water, wind, and inconsistent nutrition can be the cause. So here, you'll learn 6 tips on how to prevent dry hair from top stylists at the  best New York City hair salon . How to Prevent Dry Hair #1 Nutrition You are what you eat. This a true statement because our hair and skin are the indicators of our health. So recheck your nutrition and make sure that you eat enough fresh fruit and vegetables. There are many  reasons to quit eating processed  foods like chips, sweets, fried and fatty dishes  and hair health is one of them! Eat more nuts and avocados – they are full of natural fats which are so good for natural body moisturizing. And don't forget seeds! – they are full of vitamins A, E, which are necessary for hair growth. Only a handful of any nuts or seeds will provide fantastic hair, scalp benefits. Moreover, they can be so delicious and healthy snacks during th...