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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

आज पूरा देश Coronavirus का सामना कर रहा है। इसका कोई प्रमाणित इलाज न होने के कारण, चाहे वह वैक्सीन हो या दवा, स्वच्छता संबंधी दिशानिर्देशों का पालन करना ही इस महामारी से बचने का पहला और सबसे आवश्यक कदम है। सही स्वास्थ्य बरकरार रखने और रोग संक्रमण से खुद को बचाने के लिए, जिन शर्तों और नियमों का पालन किया जाता है, उसे ही स्वच्छता कहा जाता है। स्वच्छता केवल हाथों की ही नहीं, बल्कि आहार की भी होनी चाहिए।  हाथों को स्वच्छ रखना COVID-19 के विरुद्ध पहला प्रतिरक्षात्मक कदम है।  हाथों को स्वच्छ रखने पर आप जीवाणु संक्रमण से दूर रह सकते हैं, और कम्यूनिटी ट्रांसमिशन को रोका जा सकता है। इससे आप खुद को और दूसरों को भी स्वस्थ रहने में मदद कर सकते हैं। कुछ जरूरी निर्देश: 1. हाथों की स्वच्छता बरकरार रखें: थोड़ी-थोड़ी देर बाद हाथों को साबुन और पानी से साफ करें या कम से कम 60-70% अल्कोहल वाले हैंड सैनिटाइजर का इस्तेमाल करें। साबुन, वायरस के बाहरी फैट लेयर को नष्ट कर देता है, जो साबुन में फंस जाते हैं और पानी की मदद से धुल जाते हैं। अल्कोहल युक्त हैंड सैनिटाइजर वायरस को निष्क्रिय करने में मदद करत

Welcome Readers, T his time we have taken a step further to spread the awareness of COVID-19 in an interactive way by arranging a small quiz to test your knowledge of COVID-19. Q1: What are the most common symptoms of COVID-19? Dry feces Fever, tiredness and dry cough Rashes Itching on the body Q2: How far away should you stay from a person who is sick? At least 1 meter away Less than 1 meter away  6 meter away There is no need to stay away from any person Q3: Stigma and discrimination may lead to a situation where the coronavirus is Less likely to spread More likely to spread It cannot affect the spread of the virus I don’t know Q4: What will help to stop the spread of the COVID-1

Everyday, we are exposed to bacteria, viruses and other disease-causing organisms, collectively known as pathogens. However we don't fall sick every other day because of our immune system- an army of cells that is always roaming our body ready to ward off any attack. The ability of cells to fight back pathogens is called IMMUNITY. You can build immunity naturally with these simple changes in your lifestyle: 1. EAT A HEALTHY DIET Follow a diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants  (like fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices) as it's essential to support your immune system. Antioxidants found in foods protect your cells from the effects of free radicals and can help reduce an overabundance of inflammation in your body. Have a lots of fruits and vegetables. Studies have shown that fruits and vegetables provide nutrients like beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E that can boost immune function and many vegetables, fruits, and other plant-based foods are also rich in