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Post by vimala on Apr 30, 2008 14:05:09 GMT 5.5
How to Overcome STRESS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Try out juices of grapes, watermelon, banana, jack fruit, lemon and pineapple during summer. STRESS cannot be done away unless the cause itself is removed. Good health and stress free life is all that one craves for. According to the American Dietary Association, the main hazard of stress is not that we need more nutrients, but that anxiety or pressure can cause us to neglect proper dietary habits. Prolonged periods of stress lead to depletion of Vitamin C, B and D. Food changes our brain chemistry in a way that it influences our moods. The key to our emotion lies in certain chemicals in the blood stream. These are called neuro-transmitters. These are produced from the nutrients in the food. Hence, the need for nutritious and balanced diet is a must to free ourself from the physical and mental diseases and relieve stress. A balanced diet should be defined from the nutritional point of view. As one which contains different types of food in such qualities and proportions; the micro-nutrients like minerals and vitamins and macro nutrients like proteins, fats and carbohydrates is adequately met. And a small provision is made for extra nutrient to withstand short duration of leanness (infections in the body). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Tips and Technics
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Post by vimala on Apr 30, 2008 14:07:59 GMT 5.5
The fear of Cholesterol ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Warnings about cholesterol has become often these days!!!!!! Once you hear the word ‘Cholesteral’ the first thing that comes to our minds is the clogged arteries and the ‘open heart surgeries’ and the ‘angiograms’. But cholesterol isn’t always bad!!!! It is responsible for certain vital activities in the human body like producing hormones for immunization and building cells. The more weight you add on results in production of more cholesterol, so watch your weight!!!!!. Eat a fat free healthy diet that helps you maintain your cholesterol levels and also retains the stamina in your body. Eat at regular intervals do not skip or overload your intake. Include polyunsaturated oils like olive oil in your meal. Add fresh fruits and beans rich in protein in your diet. Include Garlic in your diet in any form, this keeps a check on your cholesterol levels. Smoking is a don’t for the cholesterol watchers as ‘HDL’ (high density lipoprotein ) goes low. Carrots also help in reducing the cholesterol levels in the human body. Avoid fatty substances like hydrogenated oils, cheese, butter, cream, meat from your diet and include high protein healthy diet to stay way from the cholesterol menace!!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Tips and Technics
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Post by vimala on Apr 30, 2008 14:10:41 GMT 5.5
Mango Health Benefits ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The mango is the most commonly eaten and popular fresh fruit. The fruit flesh of a ripe mango is very sweet, with a unique taste. Mango leaves occupy a prime position in Hindu tradition. On festival occasions it is used to decorate the entrance of the house. Although it is believed that mangoes originated in southeast Asia however, it is cultivated in mostly all the tropical regions. The mango is an excellent nutritional source, containing many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Magneferin and lactase in mangoes aid in digestion and intestinal health. Mangoes are rich in vitamin A and have good amounts of vitamins B and C as well as Potassium, Calcium and Iron. Mangoes are high in water content. Mangoes also supply ample potassium, making them ideal for hypertensive patients or anyone looking to replenish energy after physical activity. Mangoes are a rich source of fibre and prevents colon cancer. The high iron content in mangoes aid in treatment of anaemia and are beneficial to women during pregnancy. People who suffer from muscle cramps, stress, and heart problems can benefit from the high potassium and magnesium content. Mangoes are said to be good for the skin too. Ripe mangoes are rich in Beta-carotene which helps prevent heart diseases. Raw mangoes are rich in 'Vitamin C'. Mangoes also aid in maintaining low cholesterol levels. Mangoes can be eaten both raw and ripe. Mangoes in pickled form are most popular. There are many varieties of mangoes and 'Alphonso' is said to be topping the list. It is cultivated in 'Ratnagiri' in India and is exported world wide. Mangoes are generally plucked when raw and are stored in cool dry places to ripen. Once ripe they impart a sweet fragrance the fruit changes to a bright yellowish-orange colour. Sweetened and dehydrated mango pulp is a available in the market and makes a good dessert. There are many thirst quenchers like juices and milk shakes that are prepared from mangoes. Mango jams are also very delicious to eat. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Health Tips and Technics
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Post by vimala on May 8, 2008 7:50:05 GMT 5.5
Almonds - A healthy and nutritious food ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Consumption of Almond lowers cholesterol levels, reduces the risk of lifestyle diseases and gives overall wellness. In Italy wedding hosts often gave sugar-coated almonds wrapped in shear fabric to their guests symbolising good health, fertility, romance, fortune and happiness. Throughout history, almonds have maintained religious, ethnic and social significance. Almonds are appreciated as a staple in the Indian culture not only for their crunch, but also for their nutritional qualities and their health sustaining properties. A seed from the stone fruit family, almonds are a rich source of nutrients, most notably Vitamin E and protein. A research conducted over the past decade has shown strong links of almond consumption with lowering cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of lifestyle diseases, and overall wellness. Research into nuts has been so extensive that a qualified health claims for certain nuts such as almonds; ability to reduce the risk of heart disease has been approved by the Food and Drug administration in the US. - Almonds help in fighting diabetes and heart Diseases: The presence of powerful nutrients like proteins, dietary fibre, mono unsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and Vitamin E make almond a rich diet source for combating degenerative diseases such as diabetes and heart diseases. - Almonds are the best source of alpha-tocopherol form of Vitamin-E: Almonds are among the best whole food sources and the bet nut source of alphatocepherol form of Vitamin E. The U.S. National Academy of Science (NAS) recommends consuming 15 milligrams of alpha tocopherol Vitamin E per day. Alpha-tocopherol is one of the form of Vitamin E that is most effeciciently used by the human body. - Almonds are a great cholestrol lowering food: Nearly 70 percent of the fat in almonds is mono saturated, a suggested substitute to saturated fats, to reduce the cholesterol levels. Research also shows that almond and almond oil have similar cholesterol-lowering effects. Infact eating almonds consistently lowers total and LDL cholesterol respectively by four and five percent. This cholesterol lowering effect is similar to heart healthy foods such as oats and soy. Almonds can be consumed in various ways. Their delicious tasty flavour relieves the monotony of the regular diets for diabetic and heart patients. Whereas there are still some myths associated with almonds that part us with the wide range of health benefits that this tiny fruit offers. Some of the common myths and their explanations listed below will help you do away with them. - Almonds should be soaked and peeled before eating: There is no scientific basis linking the practice of soaking almonds. The almond skin contains fibre, which is good for digestion. This is a misconception that you need to peel almonds before consuming but the fact is that the skin of the almonds contributes to a significant part of the fibre content, a nutrient important for regular bowel movement. The kin also contains anti-oxidants. - Consumption of almonds results in weight gain: Latest research has shown that a moderate-fat almind-containing diet results in greater satiety and sustained weight loss as compared to a low fat diet containing the same amount of daily calories. - Almonds can be consumed only in winters: Almonds can be consumed throughout the year. Infact, a nutritious diet consisting of almonds has been shown to be beneficial in combating lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease and obesity. The common belief that almonds cause body heat has not been verified scientifically. But in peak summers, you can also consume almonds in the form of "Badam Sharbat" or "Thandai". from health tips technics
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Post by vimala on Jun 3, 2008 6:23:40 GMT 5.5
DrinkinG HOt Water After Meals --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a very good article. Not only about the hot water after your meal, but about heart attacks. The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals, not cold water, maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating. For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this "sludge" reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine . Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer . It is best to drink hot soup or hot water/tea after a meal. A serious note about heart attacks - You should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive.
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Post by vimala on Jun 5, 2008 15:34:24 GMT 5.5
Ayurvedic-Natural Man's Health ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Half teaspoon of ginger juice and honey with a half boiled egg is to be taken for one month. It tones up the sex organs and cures impotency, premature ejaculation and spermatorrhoea, or involuntary seminal discharge. Coriander seeds check excessive menstrual flow. Ten grams of the seeds should be boiled in a liter water till to reduce to half. Add sugar to taste and drink hot 1/2 glass thrice. Cardamom(Elettaria Cardamomum)Chhoti elaichi -Impotency and premature ejaculation. Cardamom is useful in sexual dysfunctions like impotency and premature ejaculation. A pinch of powdered a cardamom seeds boiled in a glass of milk, cool, add a tsp of honey and drink every night would yield excellent results. Over dose results anti effect. Safed Musli : Amongst medicinal plants, Safed Musli is considered as a Divya Aushad, a nature's gift and God-given wonder drug for powerful sex as well as general debility. It is rich source of over 25 alkaloids, vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, steroid and polysaccharides etc. It is one of the chief ingredients in the preparation of many Ayurvedic formulations and also used in other conventional medicinal systems in Asian countries. Safed Musli is getting vide acceptance as a sex vitalizer and health-giving tonic, a restorative for immunity-improvement and also as a remedy for diabetes and arthritis. Many countries in the Gulf, Europe and USA have traditionally been the major importers of the dry roots of Safed Musli for its use in the making of an assorted range of herbal products. Alongside, the recent discovery of Safed Musli as a natural and safe aphrodisiac agent has also opened up new channels of application and new demand for it. By virtue of being an herb, Safed Musli has been found to be an ideal aphrodisiac with no negative side effects associated with chemical-based aphrodisiac. Realizing it, the Gujarat State Forest Development Corporation, India, has lately launched a Safed Musli–based potency drug named Nai Chetna, which is gradually gaining acceptance as an Indian Herbal Viagra, a superior alternative to Viagra. Safed Musli, the Indian herbal viagra, is a safe, powerful and effective drug, with similar benefits to Viagra and without any side effects. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) : A valuable sex tonic both men & women. Boil 2 cups of milk with 10 grams of ashwagandha's root powder, add equal quantity of, satavri powder and jaggery. Boil it to reduce to one cup. Drink every night after food.This is an excellent remedy for lack of powerful erection, premature ejaculation in men and sexual incapability Frigidity, orgasm in women. Indian Gooseberry Emblic Myrobalan (Amalaki), Emblic Myrobalan, Emblica Offcinalis : Enhances male fertility and potency. Take 10 gooseberries of average size, make paste, and extract juice by squeezing this paste through a piece of clean cloth. Add equal quantity of honey and crystal sugar. Drink it daily in empty stomach. This will enhances the male fertility and potency. Nut meg (Myristica fragrans)Also known as Jaiphal : Excellent sex tonic. Nut meg, mixed with honey and a half boiled egg make an excellent sex tonic. It prolongs the duration of sexual act if take an hour before intercourse.
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Post by vimala on Jun 9, 2008 21:57:43 GMT 5.5
Ideal Diet For Working Women --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Is there such a thing as ideal diet? And where do you find it? The answers surprisingly lie in a very common-sensical approach to food. All the nutrients to make you experience a vibrant good-looking body and keep your energy level high and consistent. It should leave you free from a nagging concern over extra pounds and extra inches. The diet should facilitate your body to stabilize to an optimum level unimpelled by toxic waste; which is assimilated into the body after incomplete utilisation/digestion of food. This diet is based on consumption of a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables as they contain a lot of natural water. The primary component in our body cells is water. So these fresh fruits and vegetables can be most easily digested, absorbed and converted to energy for our day to day activities. The more processed, denatured and dead the food you have,the more energy your body will require to digest it. This diet programme does not believe in starvation or crash dieting to lose weight. The base is a food group combination and making energy available for body activities other than digestion. Once on this diet programme, the body can easily breakdown foods and eliminate the undigested food-whereas a wrong combination of food consumption would result in accumulation of the waste in the body resulting in weight gain and toxicity. Wholesome fresh foods brimming with nutrients can nourish your body and reflect the effect on your skin, hair etc. It can additionally help solving symptoms of problems regarding digestion, constipation, allergies, headaches, menstrual problems, pimples, arthritis, eczema, heart problems and other diseases; if followed religiously. If these exciting and innovative aspects of fitness and weight loss are followed you will reward yourself abundantly with a youthful, slender body, beauty, vitality-physical, emotional and spiritual health. A) Breakfast. Begin your day with fresh fruits on an empty stomach-they pass from the stomach to the intestines at a very rapid pace. Digestion, absorption and conversion of food to our energy unit glucose is done rapidly. This glucose is to be necessarily supplied in sufficient quantities to our brain cells to let our working be efficient. Now, assuming you eat a heavy breakfast consisting of one, two or three concentrated, processed items like bread, butter, egg etc. then a big amount of energy will have to be diverted to digest this breakfast. This is the cause of a groggy or drowsy feeling after sometime of consuming breakfast; as the glucose supply to the brains is reduced. Which is why you find women dozing in trains and buses on their morning trip to work. You have put your body to a bigger job of digesting all that you have ingested. Two or three varieties of dry fruits in the midmorning hours for the ones who are not trying to lose weight or who feel slightly hungry is permissible. B) Lunch. Lunch can consist of a combination of cereal or pulse with a lot of vegetables-cooked and raw. So whole wheat flour, bajra or jowar rotis or moong sprouts should be combined with a lot of high water content veggies. This food combination is again to facilitate only limited amount of energy to be diverted for digestion of food. So the concentration in office work can be still maintained. C) Snack. An ideal evening snack, if required, can be a vegetable sandwich containing no cheese or butter and should be made preferably of brown bread. On the days home a hot clear vegetable soup could be a better alternative. D) Dinner. For dinner you can have a complete meal of chapatti, vegetable, dal and salad. This meal should be consumed at least two or three hours before you go to sleep. The amount of food consumed should be left on your hunger pangs to decide and not on your taste-bud. E) Small changes, large benefits: Non-vegetarian foods like meat, chicken, fish, egg etc. can supplement the basic diet in dinner - but it is not essential for gaining strength. Give a moment's thought to this; strongest animals like elephant, camel etc. are all vegetarians. Another consideration is fibre. The importance of fibre is being stressed in every area of health care. Remember meat has no fibre content at all. Milk and non-veg proteins can easily be substituted by processed soya protein. It is a good quality protein and when processed is void of allergens and toxins to be easily absorbed in our body. It has proven to be a good source of calcium and iron as well as has a protective effect on our body; for e.g. it has an anti-carcinogenic effect. The oil intake should be limited to two or three teaspoons/day. Latest studies show that corn oil contains a good amount of anti-oxidants like Vitamin E and additionally in the long run helps to regulate blood glucose, blood pressure and serum cholesterol levels. F) Dos and Dont's. 1. Principle to be followed is NO FASTING, NO FEASTING. 2. Do not increase stimulants like tea/coffee to more than 2 cups/day. 3. Do not consume too much processed, fried or baked food as it is difficult to digest. 4. Your daily diet should be accompanied by 8-10 glasses of water/day. 5. For the body to function effectively it is imperative to integrate the outlined principles of good eating with a well-balanced exercise programme. 6. A minimal of twenty minute aerobic activity like jogging, tennis, brisk walking, swimming, aerobics etc. goes a long way to make your body work efficiently,
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Post by vimala on Jun 10, 2008 15:46:03 GMT 5.5
INSOMNIA - common sleep disorder ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Insomnia, the most common sleep disorder, is defined as difficulty falling and staying asleep every night or most nights, despite an adequate opportunity to sleep. Other symptoms of insomnia include waking up too early in the morning and being unable to fall back to sleep, and experiencing an unrefreshing night's sleep. As a result of a poor night's sleep, one usually feels tired and irritable the next day and has trouble concentrating on everyday tasks. Insomnia also can be a symptom of other physical and mental conditions, such as depression, or even of another sleep disorder, such sleep apnea. Insomnia can last one night or up to several weeks. In some patients, it can be a chronic condition and last for years. Transient insomnia lasts for short periods of time and is described as "intermittent" when it occasionally re-occurs. Chronic insomnia is when episodes occur on most nights and last one month or more. According to the National Sleep Foundation's 2002 Sleep in America poll, 58 percent of adults surveyed reported experiencing one or more symptoms of insomnia at least a few nights a week in the past year, a number that represented 63 percent of adult women and 54 percent of adult men. More than three in ten (35 percent) say they have experienced insomnia every night or almost every night. Research has shown that sleep loss accumulates over time, causing a sleep debt. Insufficient restful sleep can result in mental and physical health problems, low energy, memory lapses, and difficulty maintaining equilibrium. Typical sleep patterns can be disrupted by many factors: * Stress * Family demands or an overly busy schedule * Hormonal influences and changes in core body temperature (e.g., during ovulation or menstruation, hot flashes and night sweats characteristic of menopause) * Dieting, which can lower a woman's body temperature * Symptoms of pregnancy, such as body aches, nausea, leg cramps, fetal movements and heartburn * Depression, anxiety and worry.
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Post by vimala on Jun 11, 2008 23:16:00 GMT 5.5
Fruit cocktails damage your health ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fruit cocktails can do irreparable harm to teeth. Earlier it was considered that fruit cocktails are rather useful to health. Stomatologists assert that harm they do to teeth, much more exceeds their advantage for whole organism. Cocktails contain considerable sugar content that can lead to caries. Also they contain a lot of acid , which destroys teeth enamel. Stomatologists recommend brushing teeth before drinking a fruit cocktail, this will help protecting them from acid. They also recommend drinking such cocktails only occasionally, instead of every day - this way their influence on teeth will be less destructive.
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Post by vimala on Jun 14, 2008 6:03:15 GMT 5.5
Get a great body in 5 steps -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are some interesting exercises that can be done at home easily without any equipment. Also you can do it wherever you want! Do one to three sets of each exercise, with eight to 15 repetitions per set. Step 1: The warm up Leg lifts: Stand with your feet apart at hip width. Place your hands on your hips. Bend both knees slightly and shift most of your weight onto your left leg. Keeping your knee slightly bent, lift your right leg up and out to the side, about six inches. Lower to the original position. Repeat with the right leg, then with the left. Arm curls: Use hand weights or dumbbells. Hold a weight in each hand, arms at your sides, palms facing forward. Stand with your feet apart at hip width, knees slightly bent. Curl the weights up to your shoulders, then lower to the original position. Step 2: Stretch exercises Hamstring stretch: Lie on the floor and stretch your legs. Raise your left leg, using a towel to assist, until you feel the tension in your hamstring. Hold. Repeat on other side. Inner thigh stretches: Sit on floor; place the soles of your feet together. Drop your knees toward floor. Gradually, lower your torso towards the floor until you feel a gentle tension in your inner thighs. Release. Modified hurdler: Sit on floor, right leg extended, left foot against the right knee. Lower your torso and reach for your ankle until your hamstring feels tight. Repeat on other side. Step 3: Floor exercises Crunches: Lie on the floor with your feet hip width apart. Cradle your head in your hands without lacing your fingers together and with your elbows pointed slightly inward. Tilt your chin a little bit toward your chest and pull your abdominal muscles in. Exhale through your mouth as you curl your head, neck and shoulders up off the floor. Hold this position for a moment, then inhale as you return to your original position. Squats: Stand tall with your feet apart at hip width, with your weight slightly back on your heels. Place your hands on your hips. Sit back and down as if you're sitting into a chair directly behind you. Lower as far as you can without leaning your upper body more than a few inches forward (this depends on your flexibility and your build). If you can bend your knees far enough so that your thighs are parallel to the floor, stop. Don't allow your knees to travel out in front of your toes. Once you feel your upper body fold forward over your thighs, straighten your legs and stand up. Take care not to lock your knees as you complete the movement. Push-ups: Lie on your stomach. Bend your knees and cross your ankles. Bend your elbows and place your palms on the floor, in front of your shoulders and a bit to the side. Straighten your arms and lift your body so you are balanced on your palms and knees. Tuck your chin a few inches towards your chest so that your forehead faces the floor. Tighten your abdominal muscles. Bend your elbows and lower your entire body at once. Rather than trying to touch your chest to the floor, lower until your upper arms are parallel to the floor. Push back up. Step 4: Stretching exercises Dips: Sit at the edge of the desk or on a sturdy chair. Place your hands with the palms facing your body. Slide yourself off the seat and support yourself with just with your hands. Slowly lower yourself by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the floor, and then press yourself back. Lunges: Stretch your legs a stride's distance apart. Slowly bend your knees until you are in a kneeling position with your knees not quite touching the floor. Don't look down; don't allow your knees to shoot out past your toes. Return to your original position. Step 5: Face exercises ~ Tilt your head backwards. Let your upper lip cover your lower lip. Maintain the posture as you curl your tongue up inside the mouth and press it against your upper palette. Then smile. ~ This exercise helps to get rid of furrows and lines on the forehead. All you have to do is lift the eyebrows upward and open your eyes wider with each count. ~ Place the entire thumb inside your mouth, between the teeth of the upper jaw and the upper lip. Press the upper lip back into the teeth so that your thumb is squeezed.
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Post by vimala on Jun 15, 2008 6:39:25 GMT 5.5
Flip-flops can Give You Skin Cancer, ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- They're the latest fad, and the coolest footwear in the hot summer season, giving you the much desired casual look, but according to experts, the much-loved flip-flops can put people at risk of developing skin cancer on their feet. Foot doctors have warned that because the footwear leaves so much skin exposed and is not generally used to UV rays, wearers are increasing their chances of skin cancer. Cancer that affects the feet is known as "acral melanoma" and typically occurs on the sole of the foot, between the toes or under the toenails. Anthony Kontos, head of the clinic at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth, said patients often mistook skin cancer on the feet for bruising. "With the increasing popularity of open-toed sandals and flip-flops, feet often have a sudden blast of intense sunlight," the Telegraph quoted Kontos, as saying. "Our feet are enclosed in shoes most of the year and then we pack our sandals for a holiday in very hot temperatures. This means feet are particularly susceptible to sunburn. "People are generally aware of checking other parts of their body for suspicious moles but they're unlikely to examine their feet," he added. He further explained that initial discomfort is hard to spot and is often diagnosed at a late stage, which by then has spread to other parts of the body. ---------- MedIndia
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Post by vimala on Jun 17, 2008 14:18:40 GMT 5.5
Beat the Heat!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The scorching heat during summer months is just unbearable. The blazing heat emanating from the sun's rays in this peak summer has wiped off the smiles on many faces both young and old. That too when it's humid it can be irritating, but more than that, when temperatures rise, it can be dangerous. During summer the skin becomes dry, parched, lips break and our body is dehydrated. To cool off this hot summer, it is very essential to drink adequate quantities of water since it is the medium with which all systems and subsystems function.60% of body weight is water among males and 50% of body weight in females. On an average the total intake of water should be 3-4lts per day. It's always welcoming to drink chilled water to beat the heat, since it has an immediate effect on the body temperature. To add flavor and taste just add a dash of lime and mint, which will make up your lemonade. So, replenish your dehydrated systems with plenty of sparkling water. It flushes the whole system clean and helps in maintaining the youthful radiance. Beauty is not just skin deep; your total intake is reflected on your outward appearance. So, drink adequate amount water and chill off!!!! Have a great summer!!!
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