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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...

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...