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Are you looking for a perfect hydrating recipe in this hot summer... So, here it is Wood Apple Juice aka Bael ka Sharbat. Bael is an amazing fruit and loaded with many nutrients. As the summer season is kicking in and Bael fruits are now available. It’s the ideal time to enjoy this yummy, refreshing drink to beat the heat and build your immunity at the same time. Before jumping to the recipe have a look at the background, health benefits, and some interesting facts of Bael Fruit. Background of Bael Fruit: Bael (Aegle marmelos) is an indigenous   fruit of India belongs to family Rutaceae and it is commonly known as Bengal quince, Bilva, Indian quince, Golden apple, Holy fruit, Belwa, Sriphal, Stone apple, Maredo, Bael, or Bel in   India.   Bael tree is held sacred by Hindus and offered in prayers of deities Lord Shiva and Parvati and thus the tree is also known by the name Shivaduma (The Tree of Shiva). The plant is native to India and Bangladesh and has naturalized throughout muc

Constipation can be painful, stressful and embarrassing for children and it takes a toll on parents, too. If your child is struggling with constipation, they're not alone. Constipation is a common problem that affects many children.  Healthy eating and exercise habits can help prevent it. What Is Constipation? Constipation is defined as having infrequent bowel movements or hard, dry stools or you can say having difficulty "pooping."  Children might have constipation if they: have fewer than three bowel movements in a week. have trouble having a bowel movement. have stool (poop) that's hard, dry, and unusually large. have abdominal pain that is relieved by passing a stool. have poop that is very large and hard or that looks like individual or clumped little round balls. Talk with your pediatrician if your child's constipation lasts longer than two weeks or is accompanied by a fever, vomiting, swelling of the abdomen or blood in the stool. What