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5 Tips to Drink Water right, in Ayurveda way!

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The human body is made up of 60 to 70 percent of water and you need to drink water to stay hydrated and keep your body healthy. Normally, it is suggested to drink at least eight glasses of water as water is required to maintain the body s fluid balance. Drinking water helps in digestion, transport of nutrients and regulates your body temperature. According to Ayurveda, there are some guidelines for drinking water and it helps you stay healthy. Improper way of drinking water can lead to ailments. Here are some tips to drink water the right way as per Ayurveda. 1. Do not gulp down your water .It is important not to gulp down water. Take small sips and drink slowly. Just like having meals, it is better to have water in small sips rather than gulping down a large quantity of water. 2. Identify your body s signal to know when you are thirsty You need to look for the signals sent by your body when you are thirsty. One of the indicators is dark urine. You may also get chapped l
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10 Surprising Reasons You Might Have Sore Breasts

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You're allergic to your fancy body lotion : Many body lotions promise smooth, hydrated skin but some deliver exactly the opposite, giving you red, inflamed, cracked, and painful skin, says Diana Ramos, MD, ob-gyn and co-chair of The National Preconception Health and Health Care Initiative. The chemicals in many cosmetic products can cause an allergic reaction on your skin—even your breasts if you applied the lotion to your chest—and those can include significant swelling and pain and cause sore breasts, she explains. Other allergy offenders include laundry detergent, hair products (because they run down your chest when you rinse them in the shower), makeup, and sunscreen. "If you recently changed one of your body products and now you have breast pain, there might be a connection," she says. "Try removing it to see if the pain goes away." Check out these 13 secrets your breasts wish they could tell you. Mazel tov! You're pregnant : Swollen, tend
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Do you know health benefits of bitter-tasting foods?

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When it comes to food, we all naturally gravitate towards sweet or salty tastes. Because, of all the tastes the human body can process, the most difficult to appreciate are bitter-tasting foods. However, below are several very good reasons to ensure that your diet includes foods of this nature. - Thanks to certain compounds, all bitter foods have a natural ability to cleanse and detoxify the liver, restoring this vital organ’s acid-alkali balance. - Bitter foods also help clean out elements causing digestive     inflammation. - They have natural antibacterial properties. - They can be used to balance various pitta aggravations, such as acne. - They can also be used in high kappa conditions, such as diabetes and obesity. Bitter foods for your diet: - Green leaves like spinach, arugula, methi leaves (fenugreek leaves), Kashmiri saag, dandelion greens, kale etc. - Seeds such as methi and jamun - Karela (bitter gourd) - Raw turmeric - Green tea How it works:
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Suffering from gastroenteritis? Try these simple home remedies to get relief from it!

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If you have severe abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting, then you might be suffering from an infection known as gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is a bacterial or parasitic infection marked by diarrhoea, cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever. It is caused by eating contaminated food. Though there are medicines easily available in the market to treat gastroenteritis, but one can also opt for simple natural remedies to get relief from the pain. Here are some home remedies to treat gastroenteritis: Honey: One should drink a cup of warm water mixed with a teaspoon of honey early in the morning to deal with diarrhoea and vomiting. Honey has antibacterial properties that not only blocks the attachment of the bacteria to the intestine but also improves the potassium absorption and keeps you hydrated. Rice water: Rice water is the most effective and simple remedy for mild gastroenteritis in infants and children. Intake of rice water helps to decrease the number of stool
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Tummy fat? Excess weight may not be the reason

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Losing weight is never a cake walk, especially when it comes to belly fat. There are times when despite taking extra efforts, we often feel that our body is resisting to lose weight. Whether we keep a tab on our calorie intake, pound the pavements or rely on high protein breakfast, nothing seems to work on this adamant area. The reasons may vary but the result is an unwanted paunch. However, not many of us know that there are certain types of belly that are not the result of excess weight. Let's discover if you have one of these: Fat on the sides: Also referred to as love handles, this type of belly is mainly the result of sedentary lifestyle, sweet tooth, alcohol consumption and excess intake of processed sugary and starchy items. In this type of belly fat, you will feel cushions on the sides of your belly. If you want to get rid of these love handles, then follow these tips: Limit alcohol consumption: Consuming alcohol in excess can lead to pot belly and side fa
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Many Health Benefits Of Green Chillies

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Green chilly does more than adds hot and spicy taste to food. It is good for health. There’s no doubt that a perfect balance of spice and taste is essential in achieving ultimate deliciousness in food. The balance of flavour is an art of seasoning. And, green chilly does more than adds hot and spicy taste to food. It has many health benefits as well. Green chillies come in varieties - short and long, mild to intensely hot. They are zero in calories and cholesterol. They are loaded with many vitamins and minerals. Containing an impressive list of plant derived chemical compounds that are known to have disease preventing and health promoting properties, green chillies should be added to your daily food. Know all about the health benefits that green chillies provide besides enhancing taste and flavour of food. Improves immunity: Green chillies are rich in vitamin C. Regular consumption of vitamin C helps develop resistance against infections, pro-inflammatory free radica
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Unusual Side Effects Of Drinking Too Much Water

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The sodium content in the blood influences the functioning of the electrolytes. These electrolytes are responsible for sending signals to the cells which control various operations of the body. When you consume too much water, the sodium levels in the blood decrease. This stops the electrolytes from sending signals to the cells. Overburdens The Heart: The heart performs the vital function of pumping blood through your entire body. When you consume too much of water, this increases the volume of blood inside your body. The increased blood volume causes unnecessary pressure on the blood vessels and the heart, leading to seizure in some cases. Causes Damage To Glomeruli: Glomeruli are capillary beds in our kidneys. They work as a filtering station to excrete excess water from the body. Too much of water can cause potential damage to this system, leading to serious health hazards. The kidneys have to work overtime to process all this unnecessary water that is beyond their n
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